Mickey Guyton has today made history, receiving her first Grammy nomination this morning for Best Country Solo Performance for ‘Black Like Me’ – the first Black female solo artist to earn a Grammy nomination in a country category.
Mickey Guyton today became the first Black female solo artist to earn a Grammy nomination in a country category, winning a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for ‘Black Like Me.’ The track was written by Mickey, Nathan Chapman, Fraser Churchill and Emma Davidson-Dillon at a cross-genre writing camp in 2019 and was released due to fan demand this summer. “Black Like Me” is featured on Mickey’s acclaimed EP Bridges which features five additional tracks all co-written by Mickey.
“I am speechless,” shares Mickey. “This nomination is a testament to never give up and live your truth. I can’t think of a better song to make history with than ‘Black Like Me’ and I hope that I can continue to help open doors for other women and people who look like me.”
Fans can catch Mickey perform a special version of “O Holy Night” this Thursday, November 26 as part of CBS’ Thanksgiving Day Celebration broadcast live beginning at 9am ET. Last week, Mickey performed the sultry “Salt” on The Kelly Clarkson Show, watch HERE as well as a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” as part of the “Stand Up For Heroes” event, watch HERE. NPR proclaimed, “Guyton raises the rafters and distills emotion with impeccable clarity. Her high notes thrill, her nuance in storytelling captivates. A star for our times claims her place,” when touting her Tiny Desk (Home) Concert.
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