T.C. Williams Graduate Makes History With Grammy Win

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Tracy Young, a T.C. Williams alumna, became the first woman to win in the best remixed recording non-classical category at the 62nd annual Grammys Sunday. She won for her pride remix of Madonna's "I Rise."

Not only was it Young's first Grammy nomination ever, but she was the first female producer nominated in the remixed recording non-classical category.

Young, 49, responded to the win in an Instagram post, mentioning her faith, Madonna, fans and supporters in the LGBTQ community. "We have shattered the glass ceiling together, in a male dominated industry," she wrote. "I proudly accept this award on behalf of all the female producers who have been overlooked for so long."

Young has been working in music for 25 years and has made remixes for over 100 artists, including 14 for Madonna alone. According to her profile on the Grammys website, she has been an electronic dance music DJ, producer, remixer, composer, entertainment correspondent and radio personality for Miami's 93.9 MIA and Y100. She started her DJing career at DC's WPGC 95.5 and became musical director before moving to Miami to work for Interscope Records. She met Madonna in the 1990s and was chosen to be DJ at her wedding to Guy Ritchie. Madonna's support led her to remix songs of other notable artists like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Cher.

Hear Young's award-winning remix of "I Rise" here.