Musicslave said:

I agree with your comparison.

Another case in point: Sheryl Crow. I like some of her material. But nine Grammy Awards, really?!

I guess that's just the politics of the music business or just the music business period.

LL Cool J primed for Grammy nominations concert

By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer Derrik J. Lang, Ap Entertainment Writer – Wed Dec 2, 7:38 am ET
LOS ANGELES – LL Cool J is paying tribute the best way he knows how.

The 41-year-old rapper-actor will kick off "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! — Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" on Wednesday night by rapping to a medley of the past year's hits from artists like Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon. Sample lyric: "It's not Hugh Jackman — Yes, it's a black man."

"It was an interesting challenge," the "NCIS: Los Angeles" co-star and nominations show host said during a break from rehearsals late Tuesday at Club Nokia. "How can I pay homage to these artists but not ruin their songs and bring my own flavor to it and make it original?"

Other performers on the show include Nick Jonas and The Administration, R&B crooner Maxwell, country duo Sugarland and the hip-hop foursome Black Eyed Peas. Presenters such as Katy Perry, T-Pain, George Lopez and Ringo Starr are scheduled to announce Grammy nominees in about a half-dozen categories.

The Black Eyed Peas will have a little digital help from their friends when they perform "I Gotta Feeling." At one point during their routine, a video of folks singing along — including celebs like Chris Daughtry and Seth Green — will blast on a flat-screen behind them.

For their performance, Sugarland will take it to the courtyard outside Club Nokia underneath a sparkly Christmas tree. Maxwell also plans to step outside the concert's intimate setting inside Club Nokia — complete with tables topped with chilled champagne and glitter.

Likely nominees include those name-dropped in LL Cool J's opening number. Among them: Taylor Swift, the country princess who recently swept the American Music Awards with five wins.

Launched last year instead of a pre-dawn press conference, the nominations special, which will air on CBS, is the Recording Academy's prime-time opportunity to announce top nominees from over 100 categories. The 52nd annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held Jan. 31 at the Staples Center.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...ominations

Tortilla said:

Why? So Mj can win it?

Graycap23 said:

He isn't eligible for the Grammys, is he?

Tortilla said:

They might put the 'Bad' album in the Grammy Hall of Fame, or something! Oh, I forgot, it hasn't been 25 years yet. You know they are gonna put on some tribute.
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Looking forward to the tribute.

But if he's nominated for anything..

Tortilla said:

Yeah, I would be highly pissed if that happens.

But the good news is: Maxwell is supposed to be doing a soul-stirring cover of 'The Lady in My Life' tonight on the CBS Grammy special. That should be exciting.

silverchild said:

Have to wait for the youtube postings, but hope so.. Maxwell hasn't sounded the best lately, based on his appearance on Jools Holland.

Tortilla said:

Damn....

Well, that was a month ago.. things can change in a month.

He still sounds good, but it seemed like a struggle to hit his falsetto, or he wouldn't try at all.

Song Of The Year Nominees

Poker Face
Pretty Wings
Single Ladies
Use Somebody
You Belong With Me

Tortilla said:

It had better be the grandest of all considering what MJ has done for the industry.

Nick715 said:

dreamfactory313 said:

Yeah. My only hope is that they get real talent to perform in the tribute. Talent that spans genres.

Aww Maxwell is covering "Lady In My Life" now. He sounds good so far.

Congrats to him on his nomination for "Song of the Year" btw,
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The Grammy's have pretty much lost most of their credibility to me over the last few years, but I suppose I will be tuning in for the MJ tribute...Other than that, Grammy Shammy! They give out those awards like lollipops to whoever was popular that particular year and the performances are yawn-worthy

God Damn, do I wanna Motorboat Katy Perry!!!

thekidsgirl said:

Don't they do this every year at every Awards Show???

Paris9748430 said:

Seems to me they used to give them out based on talent at some time in the past, but I could be wrong

Paris9748430 said:

She's not necessarily the type of woman I'm usually attracted to, but I'm with you there.
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Album of the year

Beyonce
Black Eyed Peas
Lady Gaga
Dave Matthews Band
Taylor Swift

banks said:

It's clearly gonna go to the Dave Matthews Band. I already know it. Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King was one of the most underrated albums of this year alone.

Record Of The Year

Beyonce Halo
Black Eyed Peas I got a Feeling
Lady Gaga Poker Face
Taylor Swift You Be Long With Me
Kings Of Leon Use Somebody

THE GRAMMYS ARE OFFICIALLY A JOKE.

C-ERROR GETS ONE NOD WHILE WHITNEY WAS COMPLETELY, COMPLETELY SNUBBEDDDD!!!!!

Song Of The Year

Beyonce Single Ladies
Taylor Swift You Belong With Me
Maxwell Pretty Wings
Kings Of Leon Use Somebody
Lady Gaga Poker Face

musicjunky318 said:

Say it ain't so !!

People swear the Grammys is a big deal!! The people that choose the nominees and winners are a panel of judges.

musicjunky318 said:

All the nominations haven't been announced... Whitney will get one

musicjunky318 said:

Yeah, it's a conspiracy! A big conspiracy because I was expecting Whitney to be nominated for the big three: Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Not that it matters, the Grammys don't move me much. I only watch for some of the categories though.