Grammy evening nonetheless proved significant for Kathy Garver, who was nominated within the Finest Audio Guide, Narration & Storytelling Recording class at Sunday’s Grammy Awards.
Garver was acknowledged for her narration of Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story, a undertaking rooted in music historical past and private storytelling. Forward of the ceremony, Garver shared a message on Fb reflecting on the expertise of recording the ebook and the way honored she was by the Grammy nomination.
“Narrating ‘Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story’ jogged my memory why I like voice work a lot—bringing tales to life touches hearts in methods I by no means anticipated. Thanks for supporting my journey!” wrote Garver.
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In a separate put up, she added, “From baby star to Grammy nominee—what a journey it has been! 🌟 Trying again on my profession, I am stuffed with gratitude for each position and each second that has introduced me to the place I’m right this moment … And the very best half? I am not accomplished but! With over 80 audiobooks, 4 Audie Awards, and now a Grammy nomination, I am extra passionate than ever about storytelling. Thanks for being a part of this superb journey with me. This is to what’s subsequent! 🎙️✨.”
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Within the feedback, followers flooded her with congratulations and praised her work on the ebook.
“I’ve been listening to it the final couple of days. It has been superior!” wrote one fan.
One other fan posted a flashing “CONGRATS” gif and wrote, “You’re so vigorous and you’ve got chosen such an awesome outlet to convey issues to life!”
One other fan wrote, “Sooooo superior!! Very completely happy for you and really properly deserved!”
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Garver additionally posted a few pictures modeling her selections for her Grammys gown, each darkish inexperienced velvet. Followers overwhelmingly voted for the off-the-shoulder look, which is what she ended up sporting for the purple carpet and ceremony.
Garver’s audiobook narration class featured a notably sturdy and diverse discipline of nominees. Alongside Garver, contenders included “Into The Uncut Grass” narrated by Trevor Noah, “Beautiful One: A Memoir” narrated by Ketanji Brown Jackson, “Meditations: The Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama” by the Dalai Lama (winner), and “You Know It’s True: The Actual Story Of Milli Vanilli” by Fab Morvan.
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In recent times, Finest Audio Guide, Narration & Storytelling Recording has turn into one of many Grammys’ most eclectic classes, recognizing performers from throughout leisure, politics, and international tradition.
For Garver, whose profession spans greater than six a long time, the nomination marked one other chapter in an evolving inventive path—one which continues to search out new codecs and new audiences. As she has famous in current months, staying engaged with significant work has been particularly essential throughout a interval of private change.
Whereas the trophy went elsewhere, Garver’s message made clear that the popularity itself carried weight—and that the evening was nonetheless value acknowledging.
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