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Grammy-nominated Maryland father and 8-year-old daughter prepare for ceremony
Summary
Harold Simmons II (Fyütch) and his 8-year-old daughter Aura V were nominated for Best Children's Music Album for their collaboration "Harmony"; if they win, Aura V would become the youngest individually credited Grammy winner.
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Harold Simmons II, who performs as Fyütch, and his 8-year-old daughter Aura V have been nominated for a Grammy for their collaborative album Harmony. The nomination is in the Best Children's Music Album category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Simmons said his turn to children's music grew from his experience as a teacher and from making songs with his daughter. They spoke with ABC News Live ahead of the awards ceremony on Sunday.
Key details:
- The album "Harmony" received a nomination for Best Children's Music Album at the 68th Grammys.
- If they win, Aura V would be the youngest individually credited Grammy winner, a title now held by Blue Ivy Carter at age nine.
- Harold Simmons II performs as Fyütch and previously worked as a teacher, which influenced his move into children's music.
- The project began with a single commissioned song called "Harmony" from the Wolf Trap Center for the Arts.
- Simmons said other family members contributed to the record, and he described a family musical legacy including his father and grandfather.
- Aura V is an active third-grader and Simmons continues to maintain an independent music career.
Summary:
Their nomination highlights a family-centered approach to children's music and could result in Aura V becoming the youngest individually credited Grammy winner if they secure the award. The immediate next step is the awards ceremony on Sunday, where winners will be announced.
