And the Grammy goes to… is the newest exhibit open now at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi located in Cleveland.
“What’s cool about this exhibit is that we utilize our L.A. counterparts to help us curate the exhibits,” said, NaCherrie Cooper, marketing and communications manager.
The interactive exhibit that officially opened on Friday gives visitors an opportunity to explore various elements of the Grammy Awards process including the red carpet experience.
Museum guests will get to see the complete collection of 20-time Grammy Award winner, composer Henry Mancini.
All 20 of his awards are on display in this latest exhibit as are various artist’s portraits, videos and the timeless fashion moments from a variety of winners such as Beyonce’, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson.
Cooper said, “I’m a huge awards show fan, I love all awards shows and I remember when they wore all of these outfits.” Bubbling with excitement, the Chicago native declared as she motioned towards the new display, “I lost my mind when I went in here.” She said it doesn’t matter how many times she sees the exhibit she is always amazed. “I still love it,” said Cooper.
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Executive Director Emily Havens added, “This exhibit gives visitors a front row seat to the Grammy Awards.
From the show-stopping costumes, interactive content, and candid photos—this exhibit screams cool.”
Havens added, “We are lucky to be able to bring this exhibit to the Delta community and the state of Mississippi.”
And just in case you missed it or just want to see it again, the most recent Grammy Awards telecast, which originally aired on Jan. 28 is part of the display, plus a video of the making of the Grammy Award statues by the “Grammy Man,” John Billings who handcrafts each award statue that is given to the winners in all Grammy categories. “This video will show you how he makes each one. It’s amazing,” Cooper said.
Cooper, who also happens to be the great-granddaughter of blues singer-songwriter Muddy Waters extols the attributes of the entire museum as a special place.
There’s a lighted dance floor where guests can demonstrate their moves while artist Neo takes them through the history of dance.
There is a whole wing set as a tribute to Michael Jackson and aspiring songwriters can step into a booth with artist Kev-Mo, co-write and remix a song and then produce it.
And viewers get to see up close the iconic instruments, costumes and posters of their favorite artists.
The “clickable” replica of the Mississippi River is a popular stop for children and adults.
There they can listen to and share music and information from an assortment of musical artists.
“Mississippians have a lot to be proud of and that’s what this museum represents. It not only represents the history of the Grammy Awards, but it represents us celebrating Mississippi artists,” Cooper proclaimed.
She called Mississippi the birthplace of American music.
“A lot of people do not realize that all genres came from here,” she said. That, according to her, is why the Grammy Museum is located in the state and more specifically in the Delta. “Mississippi as a state has more Grammy Award winners than any other state in the country,” Cooper said.
The “And the Grammy goes to…” exhibit will be on display in the 28,000-square-foot facility until the spring of 2019.
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is located at 800 W. Sunflower Road near the campus of Delta State University.
For more information on the Museum’s exhibits and upcoming public programs, visit GRAMMYMuseumMS.org.
