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Classic vacations wins virtuoso®'s top u.s. tour producer award amidst growth in luxury travel market.

Award solidifies Classic Vacations' dedication to preferred partnership as more consumers look to travel advisors to book experiential luxury travel.

 SAN JOSE, Calif. , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Classic Vacations ™ , the #1 rated global luxury travel company, has been named Virtuoso's top producing tour partner in the U.S.; an award that signifies the strength of a preferred partnership that continues to evolve as luxury travel demand continues to grow.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as Virtuoso's top producing tour partner," said Melissa Krueger , CEO of Classic Vacations. "As the leader in the global luxury tour operator space, our partnership with Virtuoso exemplifies our commitment to providing our clients and advisors exclusive luxury travel experiences and elite service. Virtuoso's dedication to delivering only the best in luxury vacations and experiences aligns perfectly to our core mission and values. We are truly honored to be a Virtuoso preferred partner and look forward to continuing to grow our partnership."

Virtuoso, the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, offers a select portfolio of the world's most distinguished travel brands. Classic Vacations, with its rich 45-year history, is one of Virtuoso's key providers and continues to lead the space by offering more than 1300 hand-picked accommodations, a curated portfolio of tours and exclusive activities, and unparalleled service to its advisors and clients.

"We congratulate Classic Vacations on receiving this prestigious award," said Matthew D. Upchurch , Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso. "Being honored as our top tour producer with our U.S. agencies demonstrates the value Classic brings to this network. As we continue to see exponential growth in luxury travel, with more than half of our network of advisors anticipating their clients will spend even more on travel in 2024, our longstanding partnership with Classic allows our advisors to offer exceptional experiences to their clients with confidence."

With recent data indicating that travelers are no longer looking for just a hotel stay in a destination, and multi-faceted experiential travel becoming more important to today's consumer, Krueger emphasized the importance of key partnerships like the one with Virtuoso, "We have always remained laser focused on delivering and supporting what our advisors need to serve their clients. We are seeing a shift in consumer behavior and more people are realizing they can turn to a travel advisor to help shape their travel itineraries, especially in the luxury space. We are dedicated to enriching our products and growing options for our customers, and our partnership with Virtuoso helps us achieve that."

To learn more about Classic Vacations and its offerings for Travel Advisors, please visit www.classicvacations.com or call 1800.221.3949.

MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Showley Marketing and Communications Classic Vacations 407.361.0907 [email protected]

ABOUT CLASSIC VACATIONS ® Founded in 1978, Classic Vacations is the #1 rated luxury vacation platform owned by The Najafi Companies. Over the past four decades, Travel Advisors have relied on Classic to help create and support millions of exceptional travel experiences for their clients. In doing so, Classic not only facilitates special vacation memories, but also helps travelers see a world beyond their immediate community. Classic has grown to represent over a hundred destinations around the world and offers a full line of accommodations, from mid-tier to luxury (including suites, villas, and residences), competitive pricing, first class and private transportation options, and unique tours and excursions in Abu Dhabi , Asia , Canada , Caribbean , Costa Rica , Dubai , Europe , Fiji , Hawaii , Mainland USA , Maldives , Mexico , Oman , Seychelles , and Tahiti. For more information, visit www.classicvacations.com/travel-agent/login  or call (800) 221-3949.

ABOUT THE NAJAFI COMPANIES The Najafi Companies is an entrepreneurially driven private investment firm which makes highly selective investments across industries with significant holdings in consumer, hospitality, sports, media, ecommerce, and technology. By funding its investments with internally generated capital and utilizing a strategy of concentration, not diversification, Najafi is empowered to think long-term, remain highly flexible and operate in true alignment with management. The team's passion is to create value in areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation. The Najafi Companies continues its mission to "do well and do good" and partner with world-class, entrepreneurial teams. Headquartered in Phoenix with offices in LA and NY.

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Jack Antonoff Wins Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical | 2022 GRAMMYs

Jack Antonoff wins Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical at the 2022 GRAMMYs for his work with Lana Del Rey. Taylor Swift, St. Vincent and others

Jack Antonoff  won the GRAMMY for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical at this year’s award ceremony. This is the Antonoff’s — whose work this year includes songs by Lana Del Ray, St. Vincent, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Bleachers and Clair —  first win of the night and sixth total GRAMMY of his career.

"This is for all the people who sit at home and make s*** that they think is really cool and keep making it and keep making it," Antonoff said onstage at the Premiere Ceremony. "I’m really at a loss, man. It’s the coolest, it means the world to me.”

Rogét Chahayed , Mike Elizondo , Hit-Boy and Ricky Reed were the other nominees in the prestigious category.

Check out the  complete list of winners and nominees at the 2022 GRAMMYs

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Is A Post-Mortem Autopsy In Song: 5 Takeaways From Her New Album

"There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed," Taylor Swift wrote of her new album. From grapplings with fame to ultra-personal reflections on love lost, her latest set of fountain and quill pen songs marks the end of an era.

"All’s fair in love and poetry," Taylor Swift declared when she announced her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department , at the 66th GRAMMY Awards . 

Taken from the proverb "All’s fair in love and war," the pop phenom gave us a fair warning: there’s no limit to what she’ll go through to achieve her ends. 

On the freshly released The Tortured Poets Department , Taylor Swift has a few things to get off her chest — so much that it required a surprise second record, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology , adding an additional 15 songs . The sprawling album is a masterclass in songwriting and so personal that it's analogous to performing a post mortem autopsy; The musical shapeshifter is here to exhume the tortured poets of her past and make peace with them. 

In an Instagram post , Swift called the record an anthology that reflects " events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time - one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure." With the release of Tortured Poets , "t here is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed…our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page." 

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Describing Swift’s work as a collection of tracks about boys and break-ups has always felt underbaked and disingenuous, but much of The Tortured Poets Department is just that. In true Swiftian fashion, she plays on preconceived theories, opting to toy with the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — after a break-up, bringing listeners along on a peregrination exploring the depths of her relationships and personal growth. 

Analyzing her feelings to craft songs is muscle memory at this point, but with every release Taylor Swift somehow does so with a refreshed and reimagined perspective. The stories she shares with her fans in TTPD might’ve made her feel like she died, but she’s a revenant no longer tortured by the whims and words of other poets.

With The Tortured Poets Department open for business, read on for five key points to consider when listening to Taylor Swift’s new album .

It's Much More Than A Break-Up Record

Although the record orbits around a break-up, The Tortured Poets Department demonstrates Swift's ability to shapeshift as a songwriter. A song about a break-up is layered, typically forcing Swift to unveil her own flaws while wearing her broken heart on her sleeve.

The fifth track on a Taylor Swift album is typically the most emotionally cutting, and "So Long London" is no exception. On the standout track, Swift views the loss of her lover and the breakdown of her relationship to Joe Alwyn through the lens of the city they once shared together. It’s a cathartic release for Swift who point-blank notes the pain they inflicted upon her and how, in turn, they ended up just as heartbroken as she is. 

The high-spirited "Down Bad" and subdued "The Smallest Man in The World" are two sides of the same coin. The former is hopeful that a love could be reignited, whereas the latter sees Swift at her grittiest, pointing the finger at her former lover. "Smallest" poses a series of questions, accusing her ex of being a spy who only wanted to get intel on her.

On piano ode "loml," Swift looks back at the "get-love-quick" schemes she first wrote about in "Why She Disappeared," a poem for reputation . The poem originally considered the death of her reputation and how its aftermath made her stronger while she was simultaneously nursing a new relationship. 

The track has a similar energy to fan favorite "All Too Well," but is even more accusatory — seemingly unlocking another level of her songwriting prowess as she teeters between seething rage and mourning with lines about picking through a "braid of lies" spewed by a partner who "claimed he was a lion" but is really a coward. While Swift is honest about never feeling a loss so deeply, she maturely accepts that the effort she put into keeping the relationship afloat was all she could do. It’s distinctly different from the battles she bravely fought in "The Great War," "Daylight" and "long story short."

She's Grappling With Fame & Owning Her Choices

That Taylor Swift struggles with her own celebrity and the public's perception is nothing new. On reputation ’s album prologue, she stated, "We think we know someone, but the truth is that we only know the version of them they have chosen to show us." 

On The Tortured Poets Department, Swift has never been more honest about her feelings towards those who claim to know better than she does. On "But Daddy I Love Him," she doubles down on these frustrations, taking aim at self-righteous "vipers" and "judgmental creeps" who condemn her choice of a lover. Swift holds nothing back, declaring "I'll tell you something about my good name/It's mine alone to disgrace."

Swift stated that her life sometimes feels like a public autopsy with people psychoanalyzing her every thought and feeling. Following the release of Midnights and her larger-than-life Eras Tour , Swift’s been in her "glittering prime" despite experiencing her long-term relationship ending and the media hysteria around it would make anyone feel the opposite. "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" confirms fans' theories that the GRAMMY winner was indeed putting on a brave face.  

On "Clara Bow" — a song named for the silent film actress whose public life was so scrutinized that she admitted herself into a sanatorium — Swift sings "Beauty is a beast that roars/Down on all fours/Demanding, 'More.'" Again, Swift plays with the double-edged sword of fame, comparing herself to a performing circus animal — something she sings about in "Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?" 

Taylor Swift Gets By With A Little Help From Her Friends

Swift has always looked up to and honored the greats in her music and art, and Tortured Poets is no exception. She recruits rock icon and songwriter Stevie Nicks to help build TTPD ’s world, and Nicks penned a poem featured in Swift’s physical album. Written in Texas, the poem is "For T and me..." and tells the tale of two ill-fated lovers. (Swift also namedrops Nicks in "Clara Bow," touching on the comparisons made between Clara, Nicks and herself.)

There are two additional guest appearances on TTPD : Post Malone appears on "Fortnight" and Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine is featured on "Florida!!!" (a surprisingly toned-down lead single). Swift particularly shines when paired with Welch, and the soaring "Florida!!!" sees their intertwined vocals creating a sound as infectious as the "drug" they sing about.

J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan inspired Swift on "cardigan" ("Tried to change the ending/Peter losing Wendy") but now the Lost Boy gets his own track on The Anthology ’s "Peter." The ever-inquisitive Swift pleads, "You said you were gonna grow up/Then you were gonna come find me" and confronts this man who wouldn’t grow up. She even puts herself in the shoes of Wendy who waited for Peter Pan to return but has grown tired of waiting.

TTPS Is All Quill And Fountain Pen Songs

A few years ago, Taylor Swift categorized her songwriting according to three writing devices: glitter gel pens for fun tracks, fountain pens for songs using modern imagery and lyrics, and quill pens for tracks with flowery, figurative language. Although devoid of the glittery gel pen songs that comprise many of Swift's hits, TTPD and its accompanying anthology are steeped in fountain and quill writing. 

Most of The Tortured Poets Department are fountain pen tracks — thanks to 2024 Producer Of The Year Jack Antonoff ’s sleek pop production and synth use. Tracks like "Fresh Out The Slammer" and "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" are sharp, snappy, tongue-in-cheek tales of love affairs about to begin and coming to an end with the same sonic exuberance of past Swift & Antonoff songs, like "Out of the Woods" and "Getaway Car."

Tracks on The Anthology , mostly produced by Aaron Dessner , are stripped-back, folk-tinged quill songs brimming with sorrow and harrowing thematics and dives even deeper into her chaotic psyche. "The Prophecy" sees Swift beg to change a prophecy that has been laid out ahead of her — likely stemming from the pressure of being a global superstar when all she wants is to be loved.

This Is The End Of An Era (Or A Chapter)

To her occasional disdain, Swift's highly personal songwriting has created a global obsession with her inner life.  Although she's tired of the "public autopsy," Tortured Poets offers her time to reflect on the "events, opinions, and sentiments" over a time that was equal parts transient and transformative. 

From her growth from the country-twanged teen singer on her self-titled debut to woman who is fearless in her pursuit of happiness, love, and peace, Swift has transformed time and time again. By viewing her work in eras — or, in this case, a chapter in a book of her life — it’s clear that Swift sees this current chapter of her life coming to a close, turning the last page and no longer longing to look back. 

One could argue that Swift is an unreliable narrator, only ever presenting her side of the story. But she says that while considering the pain described on TTPS , many now-healed wounds turned out to be self-inflicted. With these stories immortalized, Taylor Swift has spoken her saddest story and is now "free of it." The tortured poets and poems will no longer take up space in this next chapter of her life.

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Taylor Swift’s New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Is Here: The Tracklisting, Guests, Easter Eggs & More

Just over two months after Taylor Swift announced 'The Tortured Poets Department' at the 2024 GRAMMYs, the sprawling, bracingly personal album is here. Before you open the department door, arm yourself with the following knowledge.

We’ll be wandering through this Department for the foreseeable future.

Not only has Taylor Swift unleashed an absolute maelstrom with her 16-song new album, The Tortured Poets Department ; she’s dropped a whopping 15 additional tracks via its expanded version, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology .

Clearly, there’s an absolute treasure trove here — for Swifties and the merely Swift-curious alike. A mostly downbeat and discursive affair, The Tortured Poets Department feels like the shadow cast by the gilded, giddy, exhilarating Eras Tour , which isn’t over yet. (Which makes all the sense in the world, as she was simultaneously chipping away at the album while crisscrossing the globe.)

If you’re reading this, you’re probably bracing yourself for this long, solemn, darkly funny journey. Don’t go alone: here’s a brief breakdown of what you should know going in. (And keep checking GRAMMY.com, as there’s plenty more Taylor and Tortured Poets coming your way.)

The Tracklisting

As previously reported , here’s the standard tracklist for The Tortured Poets Department:

Side A "Fortnight" (feat. Post Malone ) "The Tortured Poets Department" "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" "Down Bad"

** Side B ** "So Long, London" "But Daddy I Love Him" "Fresh Out the Slammer" "Florida!!!" (feat. Florence + the Machine )

** Side C ** "Guilty As Sin?" "Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?" "I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)" "Loml"

** Side D ** "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" "The Alchemy" "Clara Bow"

The Expanded Tracklisting

Aside from The Black Dog Edition , The Albatross Edition , The Bolter Edition , and The Manuscript Edition — which consist of the standard edition of the album with its titular bonus track — here are the additional tracks that complete The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology .

"The Black Dog"

"Imgonnagetyouback"

"The Albatross"

"Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus"

"How Did It End?"

"So High School"

"I Hate It Here" "thanK you aIMee"

"I Look In People’s Windows"

"The Prophecy" "Cassandra" "Peter" "The Bolter" "Robin"

"The Manuscript"

Physical copies of The Tortured Poets Department feature an original poem by the one and only Stevie Nicks .

Titled "For T and me…," the poem starts off with "He was in love with her / Or at least she thought so / She was brokenhearted / Maybe he was too." It goes on to trace a doomed relationship — one party being "way too hot to handle" and the other "way too high to try."

Elsewhere, Post Malone lends a haunting vocal to opener and lead single "Fortnight," and Florence + the Machine elevate "Florida!!!".

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The lion’s share of the album was produced by Jack Antonoff ; Aaron Dessner handled a handful of tunes on the standard edition and the majority of The Anthology .

The Easter Eggs

Where do we begin? For starters, most of the songs seem to be directed at ex Matty Healy of the 1975, but Joe Alwyn and Travis Kelce seem to pop up here and there as well.

In the title track, Swift describes embracing the "cyclone" of a relationship with a partner akin to a "tattooed golden retriever." And they’d be remiss to compare themselves to Patti Smith or Dylan Thomas or any other famously tortured poet of the 20th century: "We’re modern idiots… we’re two idiots."

Elsewhere, Lucy Dacus of boygenius — and Antonoff himself — pop up ("But you tell Lucy you’d kill yourself if I ever leave / And I had said that to Jack about you / So I felt seen").

Far be it from us to speculate on exact subjects, but there are shades of depression ("You sacrificed us to the gods of your bluest days"), a betrothal that wasn’t to be ("You swore that you loved me but where were the clues? / I died on the altar waiting for the proof") and the racket of fame ("The circus life made me mean").

As usual, Swift has dumped puzzle pieces on the carpet — daring her ardent, global fanbase to start at the edges and work their way to the center. But never to this degree, across such an ocean of material.

Tortured poets — and those who fall in love with them — assemble!

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Recording Academy & Coursera Partner To Launch GRAMMY GO Online Learning Initiative

Class is in session. As part of the Recording Academy's ongoing mission to empower music's next generation, GRAMMY Go offers digital content in specializations geared to help music industry professionals grow at every stage of their career.

The Recording Academy has partnered with leading online learning platform Coursera on GRAMMY GO , a new online initiative to offer classes tailored for music creators and industry professionals.

This partnership empowers the next generation of the music community with practical, up-to-the moment digital content that provides wisdom for both emerging and established members of the industry. Continuing the Academy’s ongoing mission to serve all music people, courses cover a variety of specializations tailored to creative and professional growth. 

GRAMMY GO on Coursera includes courses taught by Recording Academy members, featuring GRAMMY winners and nominees and offers real-life lessons learners can put to work right away.

Starting today, enrollment is open for GRAMMY GO’s first Coursera specialization, " Building Your Audience for Music Professionals ," taught by Joey Harris, international music/marketing executive and CEO of Joey Harris Inc. The course features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and five-time GRAMMY winner Jimmy Jam , 10-time GRAMMY nominee Janelle Monáe and three-time GRAMMY winner and the 2024 GRAMMYs Best New Artist Victoria Monét . This foundational specialization will help participants gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a strong brand presence and cultivate a devoted audience within the ever-changing music industry. 

The partnership’s second course, launching later this summer, aims to strengthen the technological and audio skills of a music producer. " Music Production: Crafting An Award-Worthy Song " will be taught by Carolyn Malachi , Howard University professor and GRAMMY nominee, and will include appearances by GRAMMY winner CIRKUT , three-time GRAMMY winner Hit-Boy , artist and celebrity vocal coach Stevie Mackey, five-time GRAMMY nominee and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. , and 15-time GRAMMY winner Judith Sherman . Pre-enrollment for "Music Production: Crafting An Award-Worthy Song" opens today.

"Whether it be through a GRAMMY Museum program, GRAMMY Camp or GRAMMY U, the GRAMMY organization is committed to helping music creators flourish, and the Recording Academy is proud to introduce our newest learning platform, GRAMMY GO, in partnership with Coursera," said Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy. "A creator’s growth path is ongoing and these courses have been crafted to provide learners with the essential tools to grow in their professional and creative journeys."

"We are honored to welcome GRAMMY GO, our first entertainment partner, to the Coursera community," said Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera. "With these self-paced online specializations, aspiring music professionals all over the world have an incredible opportunity to learn directly from iconic artists and industry experts. Together with GRAMMY GO, we can empower tomorrow's pioneers of the music industry to explore their passion today."

GRAMMY GO also serves as the music community’s newest digital hub for career pathways and editorial content that provides industry insights for members of the industry; visit go.grammy.com for more. For information and enrollment, please visit the landing pages for " Building Your Audience for Music Professionals " and " Music Production: Crafting An Award-Worthy Song ."

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Where Do You Keep Your GRAMMY?: Autumn Rowe Revisits Her Unexpected Album Of The Year Win With Jon Batiste

Acclaimed songwriter Autumn Rowe reveals the inspirational location where her Album Of The Year golden gramophone resides, and details the "really funny way" she first met Jon Batiste.

Ever since Autumn Rowe won a GRAMMY in 2022, it's been her biggest motivation. That's why the musical multi-hyphenate keeps the award nestled in her writing room — to keep her creative juices flowing.

"It reminds me that anything is possible," she says in the latest episode of Where Do You Keep Your GRAMMY?

Rowe won her first-ever career GRAMMY in 2022 with an Album Of The Year award for Jon Batiste 's We Are . "It was very stressful," she recalls with a laugh.

"Right before they announced Album Of The Year, the pressure started getting to me," Rowe explains. "Album Of The Year is the biggest possible award you can win. So, I'm like, 'We didn't win any of these [categories], how are we going to win the biggest award?"

The win also taught her one unforgettable, valuable lesson: "We matter. The music matters. Everything matters. We just have to create it. If there isn't space for it, we have to make space for it. Don't wait for something to open."

Rowe says she grew up "super dirt poor" and never even had the opportunity to watch the awards ceremony on television. "To be a GRAMMY winner means it is possible for everyone," she declares.

Press play on the video above to learn more about the backstory of Autumn Rowe's Album Of The Year award, and remember to check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Where Do You Keep Your GRAMMY?

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• 1 Jack Antonoff Wins Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical | 2022 GRAMMYs
• 2 Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Is A Post-Mortem Autopsy In Song: 5 Takeaways From Her New Album
• 3 Taylor Swift’s New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Is Here: The Tracklisting, Guests, Easter Eggs & More
• 4 Recording Academy & Coursera Partner To Launch GRAMMY GO Online Learning Initiative
• 5 Where Do You Keep Your GRAMMY?: Autumn Rowe Revisits Her Unexpected Album Of The Year Win With Jon Batiste

CMA Announces Presenters for "The 57th Annual CMA Awards"

Paula Abdul, Bill Anderson, Nate Bargatze, Kevin Cahoon, Jordan Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Sara Evans, Brian Kelley, Lady A, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Craig Morgan, Darius Rucker, Corey Seager, Gerry Turner, Keith Urban, Hailey Whitters and Chris Young to present at "The 57th Annual CMA Awards”.

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning Host Country Music’s Biggest Night Live from Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8/7c on ABC.

Tickets for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” On Sale at  Ticketmaster .

NASHVILLE—Country Music’s Biggest Night™ keeps getting bigger as the Country Music Association has announced presenters for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning , “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC and will be available next day on Hulu .

This year’s CMA Awards presenters include singer/songwriter, dancer, renowned choreographer and TV personality,  Paula Abdul , Country Music Hall of Fame member and entertainment titan,  Bill Anderson , Grammy-nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer, Nate Bargatze , Tony award-nominated actor currently starring in the hit Broadway musical “Shucked,” Kevin Cahoon , reigning CMA Song of the Year winner and three-time nominee this year, Jordan Davis , Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author and producer, Cynthia Erivo , multi-Platinum CMA Awards winner and Grand Ole Opry member, Sara Evans , Diamond-selling artist and four-time CMA Awards winner, Brian Kelley , three-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year winner, Lady A , four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year winner and 30-time CMA Awards nominee, Martina McBride , two-time CMA Awards nominee, Parker McCollum , Country Music hitmaker, author and Army Reserve soldier, Craig Morgan , Diamond-certified superstar and this year's CMA Foundation Humanitarian of the Year recipient, Darius Rucker , 2023 World Series MVP, ; Corey Seager , “The Golden Bachelor,” Gerry Turner , two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and 12-time winner, Keith Urban , first-time CMA Awards nominee, Hailey Whitters , and multi-Platinum entertainer and Grand Ole Opry member, Chris Young .

With unforgettable solo performances, never-before-seen collaborations, and special tributes from some of the biggest names in music, “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” is a must-see event. Artists taking the CMA Awards stage include  Kelsea Ballerini , Luke Bryan , Kenny Chesney , Luke Combs , Dan + Shay , Jordan Davis , HARDY , Alan Jackson , Jelly Roll , Cody Johnson , Little Big Town , Mac McAnally , Ashley McBryde , Megan Moroney , Old Dominion, Carly Pearce , Post Malone, K. Michelle , Chris Stapleton , Tanya Tucker , The War And Treaty , Morgan Wallen , Lainey Wilson and Zac Brown Band .

Tickets for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

“The 57th Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association.  Robert Deaton  is the Executive Producer,   Alan Carter   is the Director, and Jon Macks  is the Head Writer.

About the CMA Awards

The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest-running annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

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Classic Vacations Wins Virtuoso®'s Top U.S. Tour Producer Award Amidst Growth in Luxury Travel Market

Award solidifies Classic Vacations' dedication to preferred partnership as more consumers look to travel advisors to book experiential luxury travel.

 SAN JOSE, Calif. , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Classic Vacations ™, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, has been named Virtuoso's top producing tour partner in the U.S. ; an award that signifies the strength of a preferred partnership that continues to evolve as luxury travel demand continues to grow.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as Virtuoso's top producing tour partner," said Melissa Krueger , CEO of Classic Vacations . "As the leader in the global luxury tour operator space, our partnership with Virtuoso exemplifies our commitment to providing our clients and advisors exclusive luxury travel experiences and elite service. Virtuoso's dedication to delivering only the best in luxury vacations and experiences aligns perfectly to our core mission and values. We are truly honored to be a Virtuoso preferred partner and look forward to continuing to grow our partnership." 

Virtuoso, the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, offers a select portfolio of the world's most distinguished travel brands. Classic Vacations , with its rich 45-year history, is one of Virtuoso's key providers and continues to lead the space by offering more than 1300 hand-picked accommodations, a curated portfolio of tours and exclusive activities, and unparalleled service to its advisors and clients.

"We congratulate Classic Vacations on receiving this prestigious award," said Matthew D. Upchurch , Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso. "Being honored as our top tour producer with our U.S. agencies demonstrates the value Classic brings to this network. As we continue to see exponential growth in luxury travel, with more than half of our network of advisors anticipating their clients will spend even more on travel in 2024, our longstanding partnership with Classic allows our advisors to offer exceptional experiences to their clients with confidence."

With recent data indicating that travelers are no longer looking for just a hotel stay in a destination, and multi-faceted experiential travel becoming more important to today's consumer, Krueger emphasized the importance of key partnerships like the one with Virtuoso, "We have always remained laser focused on delivering and supporting what our advisors need to serve their clients. We are seeing a shift in consumer behavior and more people are realizing they can turn to a travel advisor to help shape their travel itineraries, especially in the luxury space. We are dedicated to enriching our products and growing options for our customers, and our partnership with Virtuoso helps us achieve that."

To learn more about Classic Vacations and its offerings for Travel Advisors , please visit www.classicvacations.com or call 1800.221.3949.

MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Showley Marketing and Communications Classic Vacations 407.361.0907 [email protected]

ABOUT CLASSIC VACATIONS ®Founded in 1978, Classic Vacations is the #1 rated luxury vacation platform owned by The Najafi Companies . Over the past four decades, Travel Advisors have relied on Classic to help create and support millions of exceptional travel experiences for their clients. In doing so, Classic not only facilitates special vacation memories, but also helps travelers see a world beyond their immediate community. Classic has grown to represent over a hundred destinations around the world and offers a full line of accommodations, from mid-tier to luxury (including suites, villas, and residences), competitive pricing, first class and private transportation options, and unique tours and excursions in Abu Dhabi , Asia , Canada , Caribbean , Costa Rica , Dubai , Europe , Fiji , Hawaii , Mainland USA , Maldives , Mexico , Oman , Seychelles , and Tahiti. For more information, visit www.classicvacations.com/travel-agent/login  or call (800) 221-3949.

ABOUT THE NAJAFI COMPANIES The Najafi Companies is an entrepreneurially driven private investment firm which makes highly selective investments across industries with significant holdings in consumer, hospitality, sports, media, ecommerce, and technology. By funding its investments with internally generated capital and utilizing a strategy of concentration, not diversification, Najafi is empowered to think long-term, remain highly flexible and operate in true alignment with management. The team's passion is to create value in areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation. The Najafi Companies continues its mission to "do well and do good" and partner with world-class, entrepreneurial teams. Headquartered in Phoenix with offices in LA and NY.

SOURCE Classic Vacations

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James c. nicola.

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Graciela daniele.

2020 / Special Tony Award

The broadway advocacy coalition.

David Byrne’s American Utopia

Freestyle Love Supreme

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Rosemary harris.

Terrence McNally

Harold Wheeler

2019 / Special Tony Award

Marin mazzie.

Sonny Tilders and Creature Technology Company

Jason Michael Webb

2018 / Special Tony Award

John Leguizamo

Bruce springsteen, 2018 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, chita rivera, andrew lloyd webber, 2017 / special tony award, gareth fry & pete malkin, sound designers for the encounter, 2017 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, james earl jones, 2016 / special tony award, national endowment for the arts, miles wilkin, 2016 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, sheldon harnick, marshall w. mason, 2015 / special tony award, john cameron mitchell, 2015 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, 2014 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, jane greenwood, 2013 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, bernard gersten, ming cho lee, 2012 / special tony award, actors' equity association and hugh jackman, 2012 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, emanuel azenberg, 2011 / special tony award, handspring puppet company, 2011 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, athol fugard, philip j. smith, 2010 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, alan ayckbourn, marian seldes, 2009 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, jerry herman, 2008 / special tony award, robert russell bennett (1894-1981), in recognition of his historic contribution to american musical theatre in the field of orchestrations, as represented on broadway this season by rodgers & hammerstein's south pacific., 2008 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, stephen sondheim, 2006 / special tony award, sarah jones, 2006 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, harold prince, 2005 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, edward albee, 2004 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, james m. nederlander, 2003 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, 2002 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, robert whitehead, julie harris, 2001 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, paul gemignani, 2000 / special tony award, dame edna: the royal tour. producers: leonard soloway, chase mishkin, steven m. levy and jonathan reinis, 2000 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, t. edward hambleton, 1999 / special tony award, fool moon. producers: james b. freydberg, jeffrey ash, dori berinstein, ctm productions, 1999 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, arthur miller, isabelle stevenson, 1998 / special tony award, ben edwards, edward e. colton, 1997 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, bernard b. jacobs (posthumously), 1995 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, carol channing, harvey sabinson, 1994 / special tony award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, jessica tandy and hume cronyn, 1993 / special tony award, oklahoma --50th anniversary, 1988 / special tony award, brooklyn academy of music, 1987 / special tony award, george abbott, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, jackie mason, for the world according to me, 1985 / special tony award, yul brynner, honoring his 4,525 performances in the king and i, new york state council on the arts, 1984 / special tony award, la tragedie de carmen , for outstanding achievement in musical theatre, peter feller, a master craftsman who has devoted forty years to theatre stagecraft and magic., a chorus line was presented with a special gold tony award in honor of becoming broadway's longest-running musical, al hirschfeld received the brooks atkinson award for lifetime achievement in the theatre, 1982 / special tony award, the actors' fund of america, warner communications, radio city music hall, 1981 / special tony award, lena horne, for lena home : the lady and her music, 1980 / special tony award, helen hayes, mary tyler moore, whose life is it anyway, goodspeed opera house, east haddam, connecticut, richard fitzgerald, honored for his installing the infrared system in broadway theatres, thus bringing the compassion and dedication of making theatergoing for those with impaired hearing, rewarding, stimulating and enjoyable., hobe morrison, theater editor of variety, 1979 / special tony award, richard rodgers, henry fonda, walter f. diehl, international president of theatrical stage employees and moving picture operators, has been an active force in advancing the well-being of the broadway theatre and of theatre nationally., eugene o'neill memorial theatre center, waterford, connecticut, 1978 / special tony award, irving berlin, to the creators, charles moss and stan dragoti (of wells, rich, greene, inc.) of the i love new york broadway show tours and its sponsor, the new york state department of commerce, 1977 / special tony award, cheryl crawford, lily tomlin, barry manilow, national theatre for the deaf, equity library theatre, 1976 / special tony award, george abbott, mathilde pincus, for outstanding service to the broadway musical theatre., thomas h. fitzgerald, to the gifted lighting technician of countless broadway shows and many tony telecasts. (posthumous), circle in the square, for twenty-five continuous years of quality productions., richard burton, 1975 / special tony award, al hirschfeld for 50 years of theatrical cartoons., 1974 / special tony award, liza minnelli, for adding lustre to the broadway season., bette midler, for adding lustre to the broadway season., peter cook and dudley moore, co-stars and authors of good evening., a moon for the misbegotten , an outstanding dramatic revival of an american classic. produced by lester osterman, elliott martin and richard hurner., candide , an outstanding contribution to the artistic development of the musical theatre. produced by chelsea theatre group, harold prince and ruth mitchell., actor's equity association, theatre development fund, john f. wharton, veteran theatrical attorney., harold friedlander, the industry's foremost printing expert., 1973 / special tony award, john lindsay, mayor of new york city, actor's fund of america, shubert organization, 1972 / special tony award, the theatre guild-american theatre society, for its many years of service to audiences for touring shows., fiddler on the roof , on becoming the longest-running musical in broadway history. presented to harold s. prince., ethel merman, 1971 / special tony award, elliot norton, drama critic, for distinguished theatrical commentary., ingram ash, president of blaine-thompson advertising, for decades of devoted service to the theatre., playbill , for chronicling broadway through the years., roger l. stevens, 1970 / special tony award, sir noel coward for his multiple and immortal contributions to the theatre, alfred lunt and lynn fontanne, new york shakespeare festival, for pioneering efforts on behalf of new plays, barbra streisand, 1969 / special tony award, the national theatre company of great britain, the negro ensemble company, rex harrison, leonard bernstein, carol burnett, 1968 / special tony award, audrey hepburn, pearl bailey, david merrick, maurice chevalier, apa-phoenix theatre, marlene dietrich, 1966 / special tony award, helen menken (posthumous), for a lifetime of devotion and dedicated service to the broadway theatre., 1965 / special tony award, gilbert miller, for having produced 88 plays and musicals and for his perseverance which has helped to keep new york and theatre alive., oliver smith, 1964 / special tony award, eva le gallienne, celebrating her 50th year as an actress, honored for her work with the national repertory theatre., 1963 / special tony award, w. mcneil lowry, on behalf of the ford foundation for his and their distinguished support of the american theatre., irving berlin, for his distinguished contribution to the musical theatre for these many years., alan bennett, peter cook, jonathan miller and dudley moore, for beyond the fringe , for their brilliance which has shattered all the old concepts of comedy., 1962 / special tony award, brooks atkinson, retired drama critic of the new york times., franco zeffirelli, for designs and direction of the old vic's romeo and juliet., richard rodgers, for all he has done for young people in the theatre and for taking the men of the orchestra out of the pit and putting them on stage in no strings ., 1961 / special tony award, david merrick, in recognition of a fabulous production record over the last seven years., the theatre guild, for organizing the first repertory to go abroad for the state department., 1960 / special tony award, john d. rockefeller iii, for vision and leadership in creating the lincoln center, a landmark of theatre encompassing the performing arts., james thurber and burgess meredith, a thurber carnival, 1959 / special tony award, john gielgud, for contribution to theatre for his extraordinary insight into the writings of shakespeare as demonstrated in his one-man play, ages of man., howard lindsay and russell crouse, for a collaboration that lasted longer than gilbert and sullivan., cast of la plume de ma tante (pamela austin, colette brosset, roger caccia, yvonne constant, genevieve coulombel, robert dhery, michael kent, jean lefevre, jacques legras, michael modo, pierre olaf, nicole parent, ross parker, henri pennec), for contribution to the theatre., 1958 / special tony award, new york shakespeare festival, for presenting free performances in central park and the hecksher theater., mrs. martin beck, for fifteen years of untiring dedication to the american theatre wing, which she served as treasurer, secretary and chairman of the board of directors. presented by elaine perry, daughter of antoinette perry., circle in the square, phoenix theatre, esther hawley, 1957 / special tony award, american shakespeare festival, stratford, connecticut, jean-louis barrault--french repertory, robert russell bennett, william hammerstein, 1956 / special tony award, city center, fourth street chekov theatre, the shakespearewrights, the threepenny opera , distinguished off-broadway production; carmen capalbo, stanley chase, producers., the theatre collection of the n.y. public library on it's twenty-fifth anniversary, for its distinguished service to the theatre. george freedley, founder and curator, accepted., 1955 / special tony award, proscenium productions, an off-broadway company at the cherry lane theatre, for generally high quality and viewpoint shown in the way of the world and thieves carnival . presented to warren enters, robert merriman and sybil trubin., 1953 / special tony award, beatrice lillie, for an evening with beatrice lillie ., danny kaye, for heading a variety bill at the palace theatre., equity community theatre., 1952 / special tony award, judy garland, for an important contribution to the revival of vaudeville through her recent stint at the palace theatre., edward kook, for his contributing to and encouraging the development of stage lighting and electronics., charles boyer, for distinguished performance in don juan in hell , thereby assisting in a new theatre trend., 1951 / special tony award, ruth green, for her services as a volunteer in arranging reservation and seating for the five tony awards., 1950 / special tony award, maurice evans, for work he did in guiding the city center theatre company through a highly successful season., mrs. eleanor roosevelt presented a special award to volunteer worker philip faversham of the american theatre wing's hospital program., brock pemberton, founder of awards and its original chairman (posthumous)., 1948 / special tony award, rosalind gilder, editor, theatre arts, experimental theatre inc., john garfield accepting., the cast of the importance of being earnest, robert w. dowling, president of city investing company, owner of several theatres in new york. paul beisman, operator of the american theatre, st. louis., george pierce, for twenty-five years of courteous and efficient service as a backstage doorman (empire theatre)., mary martin, annie get your gun, joe e. brown, harvey, 1947 / special tony award, dora chamberlain (for unfailing courtesy as treasurer of the martin beck theatre), mr. and mrs. ira katzenberg (for enthusiasm as inveterate first-nighters), jules leventhal (for the season's most prolific backer and producer), burns mantle (for the annual publication of the ten best plays), p. a. macdonald (for intricate construction for the production of if the shoe fits, vincent sardi (for providing a transient home and comfort station for theatre folk at sardi's for 20 years).

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Classic Vacations Wins Virtuoso®'s Top U.S. Tour Producer Award Amidst Growth in Luxury Travel Market

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024

Award solidifies Classic Vacations' dedication to preferred partnership as more consumers look to travel advisors to book experiential luxury travel.

 SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Classic Vacations ™ , the #1 rated global luxury travel company, has been named Virtuoso's top producing tour partner in the U.S.; an award that signifies the strength of a preferred partnership that continues to evolve as luxury travel demand continues to grow.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as Virtuoso's top producing tour partner," said Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations. "As the leader in the global luxury tour operator space, our partnership with Virtuoso exemplifies our commitment to providing our clients and advisors exclusive luxury travel experiences and elite service. Virtuoso's dedication to delivering only the best in luxury vacations and experiences aligns perfectly to our core mission and values. We are truly honored to be a Virtuoso preferred partner and look forward to continuing to grow our partnership." 

Virtuoso, the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, offers a select portfolio of the world's most distinguished travel brands. Classic Vacations, with its rich 45-year history, is one of Virtuoso's key providers and continues to lead the space by offering more than 1300 hand-picked accommodations, a curated portfolio of tours and exclusive activities, and unparalleled service to its advisors and clients.

"We congratulate Classic Vacations on receiving this prestigious award," said Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso. "Being honored as our top tour producer with our U.S. agencies demonstrates the value Classic brings to this network. As we continue to see exponential growth in luxury travel, with more than half of our network of advisors anticipating their clients will spend even more on travel in 2024, our longstanding partnership with Classic allows our advisors to offer exceptional experiences to their clients with confidence."

With recent data indicating that travelers are no longer looking for just a hotel stay in a destination, and multi-faceted experiential travel becoming more important to today's consumer, Krueger emphasized the importance of key partnerships like the one with Virtuoso, "We have always remained laser focused on delivering and supporting what our advisors need to serve their clients. We are seeing a shift in consumer behavior and more people are realizing they can turn to a travel advisor to help shape their travel itineraries, especially in the luxury space. We are dedicated to enriching our products and growing options for our customers, and our partnership with Virtuoso helps us achieve that."

To learn more about Classic Vacations and its offerings for Travel Advisors, please visit www.classicvacations.com or call 1800.221.3949.

MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Showley Marketing and Communications Classic Vacations 407.361.0907 [email protected]

ABOUT CLASSIC VACATIONS ® Founded in 1978, Classic Vacations is the #1 rated luxury vacation platform owned by The Najafi Companies. Over the past four decades, Travel Advisors have relied on Classic to help create and support millions of exceptional travel experiences for their clients. In doing so, Classic not only facilitates special vacation memories, but also helps travelers see a world beyond their immediate community. Classic has grown to represent over a hundred destinations around the world and offers a full line of accommodations, from mid-tier to luxury (including suites, villas, and residences), competitive pricing, first class and private transportation options, and unique tours and excursions in Abu Dhabi, Asia, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Dubai, Europe, Fiji, Hawaii, Mainland USA, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Seychelles, and Tahiti. For more information, visit www.classicvacations.com/travel-agent/login  or call (800) 221-3949.

ABOUT THE NAJAFI COMPANIES The Najafi Companies is an entrepreneurially driven private investment firm which makes highly selective investments across industries with significant holdings in consumer, hospitality, sports, media, ecommerce, and technology. By funding its investments with internally generated capital and utilizing a strategy of concentration, not diversification, Najafi is empowered to think long-term, remain highly flexible and operate in true alignment with management. The team's passion is to create value in areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation. The Najafi Companies continues its mission to "do well and do good" and partner with world-class, entrepreneurial teams. Headquartered in Phoenix with offices in LA and NY.

SOURCE Classic Vacations

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Brought to the stage from the Producers of Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium , Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva. Disney celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the animated “The Lion King” with an immersive live-to-film concert event featuring the original 1994 film roaring from the Bowl screens, live orchestra, fireworks, showstopping vocal performances of award-winning songs from the film, special celebrity guests, including cast members from both the classic 1994 animated and 2019 films: Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, plus special guest Jennifer Hudson…and more to be announced! And for the first time ever at the Hollywood Bowl, select performances from the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical!

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