“Itdefinitelyturned a bad day into a good day.”
(Her cat, thankfully, is fine.)
Howard is elated about the nominations forJaime, her extraordinary 2019 solo debut and most personal work to date.
Credit: Bobbi Rich
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You’re no stranger to the Grammys, having won four with Alabama Shakes.
Walking away from something that works to explore something with a lot more personal, deeper meaning is scary.
I’m really happy to share who I am and talk about my sister more.
People have her name on their lips all over the world.
That’s just amazing to me.
That was one I’ve never gotten before, so that was really exciting.
Also, to be nominated in Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song.
That’s really unusual.
I just feel like I’m more honored to even have a voice after such a harrowing year.
I’m really proud.
It’s hard to put into words.
You’ve been a regular nominee in the Best Rock Performance category, more or less, since 2013.
What was your reaction when you heard that?I’ll just say it’s about time!
As far as I’m concerned, rock and roll belongs to women.
It’s about time.
I’m a huge fan of their entire catalogue, so I’m really, really excited about that.
Fiona Apple, she’s just a legend in her own right.
Phoebe Bridgers is awesome.
It’s not just for fun; it’s like a different experience.
Why aren’t there more women in these categories?"
I think the [Recording Academy] has heard that.
The world has changed many times over since you releasedJaime, in 2019.
What do they mean to me now?
I’m kind of in awe of how much I needed those songs over the past year.
We don’t yet know what to expect with the Grammys as far as the actual ceremony is concerned.
I think that would be an awesome moment.
The 63rd Grammy Awards will air Jan 31, 2021 on CBS
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