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Teens win GRAMMYs for anti-drug songs

By Staff Writer

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health (NIH) partnered with MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation to honor teen musicians during National Drug Facts Week.

The contest was open to teens ages 14 to 18. Entrants were asked to compose or create an original song or music video that explores, encourages and celebrates a healthy lifestyle or accurately depicts a story about drug abuse. Composers of all three winning entries will have the opportunity to attend a 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Backstage Experience, which is a special backstage tour to see artists rehearse for the live GRAMMY Awards show in Los Angeles.

"This innovative contest has been an ideal opportunity to bring some of the music education mission of the GRAMMY Foundation and the addiction recovery mission of MusiCares to a young audience," said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the GRAMMY Foundation, MusiCares and The Recording Academy. "The entries we received were excellent, and the winning songs and videos are a moving testament about the ravages of drug addiction and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle."

In addition to attending the GRAMMY rehearsal, the first, second and third place winners will have their entries posted on the GRAMMY 365 and Think MTV websites, as well as on the Above the Influence campaign site.
 

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