Talk about a comeback story for the ages! Fab Morvan, one half of the infamous pop duo Milli Vanilli, just scored a Grammy nomination for Best Audio Book for ‘You Know It’s True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli.’ This is the kind of plot twist even Hollywood couldn’t script – 35 years after the duo’s 1990 Best New Artist Grammy was famously revoked when the world discovered they hadn’t actually sung on their massive hits like ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ and ‘Blame It on the Rain.’ From the highest highs to the lowest lows, Morvan’s journey through pop music’s most notorious scandal has been one wild ride.
The Grammys have come full circle for Fab, who’s now telling his side of the story in the audiobook that’s up for one of music’s highest honors. This nomination feels like poetic justice for an artist who’s spent decades rebuilding his reputation and career after the lip-syncing scandal that rocked the music industry. Morvan has been remarkably transparent about the experience, using it as a cautionary tale while continuing to pursue his passion for music and performance.
But Fab isn’t walking away with that golden gramophone without a fight! He’s up against some seriously eclectic competition including His Holiness the Dalai Lama for ‘The Universe in a Single Atom’ and Trevor Noah for ‘I Wish You Would.’ Talk about a diverse category! It’s like the Grammys created the most interesting dinner party guest list ever. The full nomination list shows just how competitive this category has become.
From Grammy revocation to Grammy nomination – Fab Morvan’s story proves that redemption is always possible in the music business.
For Memphis music lovers who remember the Milli Vanilli era, this nomination hits different. We’re a city that knows something about musical comebacks and second acts. From Elvis’s ’68 Comeback Special to the recent resurgence of Memphis hip-hop, we understand that an artist’s story is never just about one chapter. Fab’s journey from disgraced pop star to Grammy-nominated storyteller resonates in a town that’s seen its share of musical phoenixes rising from the ashes.
The 66th Grammy Awards air live on February 1st, and all eyes will be on the Best Audio Book category. Will Fab finally get his redemption moment and walk away with the Grammy that eluded him all those years ago? After 35 years of living in the shadow of one of music’s biggest controversies, this nomination feels like validation for an artist who’s paid his dues and then some. Tune in to see if Fab Morvan completes one of the most incredible comeback stories in pop music history!
The Grammys air February 1st – will this be Fab’s long-awaited redemption?