The GRAMMY® Awards first-round voting kicks off on Friday, October 4, 2024, and will continue through October 15, 2024. This year, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation presents four noteworthy submissions for your consideration, led by a heartwarming collaboration featuring Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys fame and American Idol Casting Producer Kyle Khou.
Best Pop Duo/Group Vocal Performance
Nick Carter (featuring Kyle Khou) - Happy Xmas (Cancer's Over)
This reimagined version of John Lennon's classic, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," offers an emotional and poignant duet with Carter and Khou, symbolizing hope and resilience. It can be streamed on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify.
Best Children's Music Album
Christmas 4 The Kids – Nick Carter and Friends
This festive album is a musical gift for children, featuring Nick Carter alongside various collaborators, with all proceeds supporting Cure 4 The Kids Foundation's efforts to help kids battling cancer. Listen on Apple Music and Spotify.
Best Music Video
Nick Carter (featuring Kyle Khou) - Happy Xmas (Cancer's Over)
Shot at Vū Studios in Las Vegas, this video brings together Carter, Khou, celebrities from the Las Vegas Strip, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation patients, and the medical providers who care for them. The video is a homage to iconic Beatles music videos, incorporating an uplifting message of community and support.
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Nick Carter (featuring Kyle Khou) - Happy Xmas (Cancer's Over)
This submission highlights the intricate arrangement and powerful vocal performances that breathe new life into the holiday anthem. Check it out on Spotify.
In a touching detail, the opening "Happy Xmas" greeting on the track features the voices of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation patients, who are also part of the chorus throughout the song. Every penny raised from Christmas 4 The Kids and Happy Xmas (Cancer's Over) goes directly toward helping children facing cancer and rare diseases.
To explore more about these GRAMMY® entries and learn how you can support Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, visit their GRAMMY® microsite.
