Whom You Know: HYUNDAI & THE GRAMMY AWARDS® LAUNCH THE 2015 GRAMMY AMPLIFIER® #hyundaigrammys #grammyamplifier GRAMMY® Winner Mark Ronson Set As Ambassador For Program Uniting Aspiring Musicians With The Biggest Names In Music Hyundai Inks Three-Year Renewal As The Official Vehicle Of The GRAMMYs

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

HYUNDAI & THE GRAMMY AWARDS® LAUNCH THE 2015 GRAMMY AMPLIFIER® #hyundaigrammys #grammyamplifier GRAMMY® Winner Mark Ronson Set As Ambassador For Program Uniting Aspiring Musicians With The Biggest Names In Music Hyundai Inks Three-Year Renewal As The Official Vehicle Of The GRAMMYs

Hyundai and The Recording Academy®announce the launch of the third annual GRAMMY Amplifier® - an innovative, online music initiative aimed at mentoring emerging artists and providing them the opportunity to elevate their careers by showcasing their talent.

Three-time GRAMMY® and Brit winner Mark Ronson will serve as the 2015 GRAMMY Amplifier Ambassador alongside this year’s program curators – current 57th GRAMMY nominees The Band Perry and Ziggy Marley, and singer/songwriter Allen Stone. The ambassador and curators will vet talent via online submissions and select the program’s three winners who will individually be awarded one of the following prizes: (1) a studio recording session with a GRAMMY winning producer; (2) filming and starring in their own music video with a noted director; or (3) securing an opening spot for a noted musician and/or at a music festival.

“For the last three years, Hyundai has proven to be an exceptional partner,” said Evan Greene, Chief Marketing Officer of The Recording Academy. “Together, we’ve created and built a program that discovers and nurtures talent while amplifying our combined commitment to innovation and music celebration.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to continue our dedication not only to the GRAMMYs but to the celebration and support of making music,” said David Matathia, Director, Marketing & Communications, Hyundai Motor America. “The Amplifier program and our partnership with the GRAMMYs allow Hyundai to celebrate innovation and creativity through a truly unique and inspiring platform.”

Artists can begin entering submissions on Jan. 26 at GRAMMYAmplifier.com. Based on their track plays and social media “amplifications," the top 25 finalists will be brought together for a GRAMMY Amplifier mentorship experience. The top 25 will then be whittled down by program curators to a short list of finalists, at which point the program ambassador will select the final three winners and align each of them with one of three top prizes.

The new GRAMMY Amplifier website will go live Jan. 26 and will feature the debut of the mentoring session video series. The episodes document the year-long learning experiences of the 2014 winners and include footage from a studio session with Ronson, the experience of performing on the road as opening act for Allen Stone, and conceptualizing and filming a music video under the guidance of industry professionals.

The 2015 GRAMMY Amplifier program marks the start of a newly inked three-year renewal between Hyundai and The Recording Academy, again naming Hyundai the official vehicle partner of The GRAMMY Awards. In addition to a new Hyundai commercial scheduled to debut during the 57th GRAMMY Awards television broadcast, Hyundai vehicles will be featured on the GRAMMY red carpet, GRAMMY Celebration®after-party, in addition to a a Hyundai fleet of vehicles chauffeuring talent throughout the week.

ABOUT HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visitwww.HyundaiAssurance.com. Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.comand our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com. Follow Hyundai Motor America on Twitter,YouTube and Facebook.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join the GRAMMYs' social communities on Google+, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube.

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