Intro
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The Grammy’s are the the biggest, most important music awards of the year. The award celebration is always a star-studded event, and it attracts viewers from all over the world.
Specific awards are given in numerous categories, and winning a Grammy is one of the greatest honors a musician can receive.
The Grammy’s take place on Wednesday, February 21 in Los Angeles California.
Read on to learn about this year’s nominees, and my picks to win.
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Nominees |
>> CLICK UNDERLINED WORDS FOR A DEFINITION Nominees: Steely Dan’s Two Against Nature, Paul Simon’s You’re The One, Beck’s Midnite Vultures, Radiohead’s Kid A and Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP. Nominees: ‘N Sync’s “Bye Bye Bye,” Madonna’s “Music,” U2’s Nominees: U2’s “Beautiful Day,” Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name,” Macy Gray’s “I Try,” Faith Hill’s “Breathe” and Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.”
The 2001 Grammy Nominees
Many of the most popular musical acts were nominated this year, but popularity doesn’t usually determine who will win Grammy Awards. The winners are selected by the members of the Recording Academy – a group of people in the music
industry. I don’t really know who they are, but I do know that they choose winners based on quality, not popularity.
A number of artists received three or more nominations each.Five nominations were handed to Dr. Dre and Destiny Child’s BeyoncŽ Knowles. Controversial rapper Eminem, country mainstay Vince Gill, Sisqo, R&B singer Joe each received four.Sheryl Crow, D’Angelo, former Nirvana member Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters, Macy Gray, former Eagle Don Henley,Faith Hill, blues great B.B. King, Madonna, Aimee Mann,Brian McKnight, ‘N Sync, new jazz/soul diva Jill Scott and U2 were honored with three nominations each.
MOST IMPORTANT AWARDS
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR RCORD OF THE YEAR
Although I don’t think his is the best album of the year, I’m pretty certain the Eminem will win this award. Most people haven’t even heard the others. SONG OF THE YEAR
Migs’ Pick
This award is one of the toughest to predict. All of the songs are outstanding. My personal favorite is “I Try,” by Macy Gray. However, I don’t think it will win. My guess is U2. The
critics love them. BEST NEW ARTIST -
The difference between Record of the Year and Song of the Year is that the Record award is given to the artist, and the Song award is given to the songwriter. I am most impressed by artists who write their own songs, so I would like to see
the award go to U2, Macy Gray or Destiny’s Child. I think Destiny’s Child is going to win one of these awards, so my bet is that they win this one.
Nominees: Shelby Lynne, Brad Paisley, Papa Roach, Jill Scott and Sisqo.
Migs’ PickI love Shelby Lynne. Her voice is amazing. I’ve never even heard of Brad Paisley. Papa Roach isn’t my style. Jill Scott is cool, but I don’t think she’ll win. Sisqo is the most popular,
but I don’t know if he’s the best. So, who will win? I really don’t know. For lack of any better idea, I’m going to have to go with my favorite. It’s Shelby Lynne.
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Discussion
The Grammy’s are usually fun to watch. The musical performances are
exciting and seeing all the stars in one place at one time is fun!
Have you seen the Grammy’s? Are you planning to watch them this year?
Do you have any opinions about the nominees, or my picks? Come to the
MUSIC MIX message board and let me know!
Have a great week!
—Migs
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