Statements from the Music Community Regarding the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards

SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - In response to press speculation regarding artist attendance at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy has received the following statements from friends in the music community declaring their support:

"The work of The Recording Academy is vital to the music industry, and we have every intention of being with the entire music community to celebrate the GRAMMYs' 50th birthday in February. Beyonce, as well as my other artists Solange and Trinitee 5:7, have been asked to participate and will do so. We have an incredible Beyonce performance that will be announced soon. We wish the GRAMMYs the best." - Mathew Knowles, Music World Entertainment

"We're participating in 'My GRAMMY Moment' because it creates opportunities. Opportunities to write, compose, play and study music - skills that absolutely need to be passed on to generations to come. And thanks to 'My GRAMMY Moment,' a musician from that next generation is going to get the chance to audition on YouTube to play with us at the GRAMMYs as part of our orchestra." - Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

"We're looking forward to attending this year's GRAMMY Awards as we do every year. We are hopeful that we will see a resolution to the current situation affecting our entire industry, as Foo Fighters have always had nothing short of amazing experiences with the writers, producers, fellow artists and audiences at the GRAMMYs and every television show the band has ever played. There's no question that the GRAMMYs are a highlight of every year for the industry and audiences alike, and we're thrilled that the Foo Fighters will be performing on the show." - John Silva, SAM Music Management