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Resonator Awards Launch Grammy Week With Honors for Chappell Roan, Chaka Khan

The nonprofit used the Grammy Week kickoff to raise scholarship funds for underrepresented creators across the studio ranks.

Overview

  • We Are Moving The Needle staged its second Resonator Awards on Tuesday at the newly renamed Charlie Chaplin Studios in Hollywood.
  • Fred Armisen hosted a dinner program that served as an unofficial start to Grammy Week following last year's fire-disrupted calendar.
  • Joni Mitchell took the stage to present the Luminary Award to Chaka Khan, drawing a standing ovation.
  • Chappell Roan received the Harmonizer Award and emphasized community, kindness, and giving in her remarks.
  • A mid-dinner auction boosted the nonprofit’s scholarship, with Doechii winning a trip and John Mayer and Dave Grohl making notable donations.