Stories Archive - Stax Music Academy

Ellen DeGeneres gives Stax Music Academy $250,000 and prizes for students on final night of NBC’s “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways”

Posted on December 13, 2019January 29, 2020 by Tim Sampson

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, the Stax Music Academy was featured on the final night of NBC’s three-night holiday special, “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways,” during which Ellen DeGeneres and a host of her celebrity friends surprised people with incredible unexpected gifts. Celebrities included Michelle Obama, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Timberlake, Robert Downey Jr., Melissa McCarthy, […]
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The Commercial Appeal: Stax Music Academy to appear on Ellen holiday TV special: 5 things to know

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Tim Sampson

It’s been a big month for Stax Music Academy (SMA), as the organization announced plans to celebrate its 20th year in 2020. Meantime, SMA students are set to appear on an NBC-TV holiday special hosted by Ellen DeGeneres this Thursday, December 12, 2020 at 7 p.m. CST. Ahead of the television performance, here are five […]
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Stax Music Academy announces plans for 20th anniversary in 2020; Ellen DeGeneres “Greatest Night of Giveaways” holiday special appearance December 12, 2019

Posted on December 4, 2019December 9, 2019 by Tim Sampson

MEMPHIS, TN, DECEMBER 4, 2019 – The Stax Music Academy announced at a press conference today in Memphis that it will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2020 with a months-long celebration of special events, expanded and new programming, new fundraising efforts, and other activities. All of this is to celebrate the academy being the only […]
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Levi’s® Music Project Partners with Justin Timberlake to install permanent songwriting lab and create songwriting masterclass at Stax Music Academy

Posted on October 15, 2019November 14, 2019 by Matt Washburn

Funding for arts education is at risk across the globe, leaving many of today’s youth without these valuable outlets for personal development and creative expression. Since 2015, Levi’s® has partnered with respected artists and local community partners around the world to develop Levi’s® Music Project — an initiative that brings music education resources to community-based […]
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