Got a soul lot of love Nov 6, 2009
Green has won 11 Grammy Awards, sold millions of albums worldwide and is considered one of the soul greats, along with James Brown, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding. And despite his weekly commitment to his church, he continues to release wonderful albums. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Nov 6, 2009
news-1001994312 U2 cruised by leading contenders Mariah Carey and Kanye West to win five awards at the 48th annual Grammy Awards, held last night (Feb ... The "Atomic Bomb" single "Vertigo" won three Grammys at last year's ceremony, including best rock song ... The artist had not won a Grammy since being named best new artist in 1990. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
SATURDAY: DAILEY & VINCENT TO PERFORM AT MERAMEC MUSIC THEATRE Nov 6, 2009
During Jamie's tenure the band won 13 IBMA Awards--including Vocal Group of the Year from 2001-2007 and Song of the Year for "Blue Train," which featured his singing-and earned four Grammy and five Dove Award nominations. Jamie has recorded with Dolly Parton and Rhonda Vincent, appeared on five Gaither Homecoming DVD's, and was a guest on Ricky Skaggs' Grammy-winning Brand New Stringsalbum ... As a member of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for the past ten years, Darrin has won five Grammy... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Country Music Star John Rich Named Grand Marshal for 57th Nashville Christmas Parade Hosted by Piedmont Natural Gas Nov 6, 2009
He has made a name for himself as an artist in his own right, a producer, an award-winning songwriter, judge on Nashville Star (NBC), and host of the smash hit series Gone Country on CMT. As a part of Big & Rich and as a songwriter, he has garnered multiple Grammy, ACM, CMA and CMT Music Award nominations. He was also awarded the ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and has written 13 Top 10 singles. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Jackson The Official Exhi... Nov 6, 2009
Instead of the planned concerts fans now have the opportunity to view more than 250 of the pop star's personal effects in an exhibition curated by The GRAMMY Museum. The Administrators of the Jackson Estate, John Branca and John McClain, who said: Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition will let Michael s fans celebrate his life, artistry and humanitarian efforts in a way that respects and honours his legacy. (Suite101.com)
Another Season of “Ovations” Performances for Calaveras this Winter Nov 6, 2009
Mary Youngblood Grammy winning Native American flutist performing with percussion and guitar. Saturday, February 6 3:00 pm. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
News Stories Nov 6, 2009
Grammy Awards Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Jo De Messina coming to the McCallum stage Nov 6, 2009
Her amazing career has brought her to the heights of country music - selling five million albums, numerous #1 singles, and earning multiple Grammy nominations. Messina will appear at the McCallum Theatre at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Calle 13 shines at Latin Grammy Awards Nov 6, 2009
LAS VEGAS - Only a few minutes into the Latin Grammys awards show, Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 already led the competition with four gold gramophones Thursday night in Las Vegas ... Later, during the live telecast, the outspoken rapper dedicated the Latin Grammy for record of the year to government workers who lost their jobs in Puerto Rico. (MSNBC -- Music)
VILLA, the Timberland Company and NBA Join for Day of Service at West Philadelphia High School With Wyclef Jean and Philadelphia 76ers Nov 6, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In connection with VILLA's Big Serve community initiative, the area's leading fashion retailer teamed up today with The Timberland Company, NBA Cares, The School District of Philadelphia and multiple Grammy Award-winning musician and humanitarian Wyclef Jean for a day of community service and school renovations at West Philadelphia High School ... GrammyAward-winning musician, humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti Wyclef Jean founded Yele... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Latin honours for Carlos Santana Nov 6, 2009
The fifth annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held on 1 September at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Santana, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has sold more than 80 million records. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)
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Even when he breaks out into genres such as honky-tonk, country and rock, the Grammy-nominated bluesman is always finding a way to pay homage to the swamp blues and Cajun styles of the region ... On that album, Benoit mixed original material such as the autobiographical "When a Cajun Man Gets the Blues" and the driving "Fast and Free" with little-known tracks such as Li'l Bob & the Lollipops' "I Got Loaded," Professor Longhair's "Her Mind Is Gone" and Otis Redding's classic "These Arms of Mine."... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Nov 6, 2009
U2 took home a total of four Grammys for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb." (Mark J. Terrill / AP) ... The Irish band wins in all of its nominated categories to dominate the 48th Grammys ... Irish rock band U2 won five Grammys on Wednesday night, including album of the year for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" and song of the year for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own." "Dismantle" was competing with collections from Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Gwen Stefani and Carey. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas Nov 6, 2009
LAS VEGAS (AP): Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 went five for five at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, with their innovative collaborations and politically charged reggaeton that crosses genres. Lead singer Rene Perez, who raps as "Residente," dedicated the golden gramophone for album of year to Argentine folksinger Mercedes Sosa, who died in October at age 74. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Winners at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nov 6, 2009
Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas. Record of the year: "No Hay Nadie Como Tu," Calle 13 featuring Cafe Tacvba. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
PR's Calle 13 leads nominations for Latin Grammys Nov 6, 2009
He's promised to be on his best behavior Thursday at the 10th annual Latin Grammys awards show at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas ... Cuban diva Omara Portuondo, nominated for best contemporary tropical album for "Gracias," will present an award, the first time an artist from the Communist nat-ion will take the stage at the Latin Grammys. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Guitar Legend Steve Vai to Appear on VH1 Classic's 'That Metal Show' on November 7 Nov 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple GRAMMY Award winning guitarist Steve Vai will be the featured guest on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" on Saturday, November 7 at 11PM. For fans outside the U.S., it will be available online shortly after it airs. Vai will be speaking about his new concert film WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS (WTWTA), which just debuted at #4 on Billboard Magazine's Top Music DVD Chart. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Nov 6, 2009
The Grammys were supposed to be dominated by Mariah Carey, but the pop diva lost out to Irish rock veterans U2, who won five awards including best rock album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at the US music industry's biggest awards bash of the year. Carey had the chance to make history with the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night after being nominated in eight categories ... The rapper-producer Kanye West also emerged triumphant, winning three Grammys, including best rap album and... (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Nov 6, 2009
U2, who had prepared themselves to go home empty-handed, instead took their career total of Grammys to 22, leaving the politically-charged band ranked No 6 in the all-time list of winners ... "This is the first time I've ever played the Grammys. I finally passed the audition," he said ... co.uk/news/uknews/1510157/Madonna-gets-animated-at-the-Grammys---but-its-U2s-night. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Calle 13 Is A Favorite To Win A Latin Grammy Nov 6, 2009
The 10th annual Latin Grammys is Thursday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas ... Most of the 49 awards will be presented at an earlier event streamed live on the Latin Grammy Web site. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rihanna: Going Back To Brown After Beating 'Wrong' Nov 6, 2009
Brown, 20, was arrested Feb. 8, hours after he was accused of beating Rihanna after the couple attended a pre-Grammy Awards party ... Both he and Rihanna had to cancel several high-profile appearances, including planned performances at the Grammy Awards the day of the attack. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rihanna speaks: 'Love is so blind' Nov 6, 2009
Her refusal to speak about what happened the night of the Grammy Awards in February -- a leaked photo later revealed Rihanna had been shockingly battered -- was out of shame, she told Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America.". "There are a lot of women who experienced what I did, but not in the public, so [that] made it really difficult," she said. (CNN)
Yanks make the rounds on late-night TV Nov 6, 2009
The Grammy Award-winning group is from Philadelphia and agreed that if the Yankees won the World Series, they'd let one of their players play a melody with them. So Chamberlain came through the blue curtains, took the stairs to the second level where keyboardist Kamal Gray was stationed -- "Did you thank Jimmy Rollins, by the way?" Chamberlain said to him -- and learned to play an easy tune that turned out to be part of the song "Empire State of Mind," which Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed at... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Chris Brown: 'What was I thinking?' Nov 6, 2009
The excerpts released in advance by MTV shed little insight into Brown's thinking about what happened between the two hip-hop stars while riding in a rented Lamborghini in Los Angeles, California, on the eve of the 2009 Grammy Awards show. MTV host Sway Calloway, in the hour-long interview taped at Brown's Virginia home, asked about the singer's thoughts as he looks back on the attack. (CNN)
Robert Cray brings his brand of blues to The Egg Nov 6, 2009
The five-time Grammy Award winner won praise from music critics for his latest album, "This Time," his first studio album since 2005. And he's shuffled his band: Bassist Richard Cousins, who played with Cray from 1974 through 1991, is back. (Albany Times Union)
Warsaw Village Band explores traditional sounds with modern twists Nov 6, 2009
Uprooting put the band on the music map, garnering it the BBC World Music Award for Best Newcomer in 2004 as well as a Fryderyk Award - the Polish equivalent of a Grammy. The band has since performed 400 shows outside Poland and 200 inside, says Krzak. (Boston Globe)
The Parenting Place Nov 6, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Apr 10, 2009 12:17 PM:" We appreciate the insight, Proud Grammy. I also think the moon definitely affects sleep patterns for many of us.Another important factor for Ella is a solid nap each day. She still takes one in the early afternoon, and on days when that gets disrupted, she can struggle -- perhaps she's overtired. ". Proud Grammy wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:57 AM:" I was forever grateful when my husband became very ill and his mother took Sara home to Massena with her... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
New York's Blige entertains with anthem Nov 5, 2009
Game 6 marks Grammy-winning star's first baseball contest ... NEW YORK -- Mary J. Blige is a nine-time Grammy Award winner with movies, endorsements and an active philanthropy career, but the New York native still gets nervous under the bright lights of her hometown. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Sound of music Nov 5, 2009
What you will find is a CD music collection that focuses on a few things: Hawaiian music such as Amy Hanaiali i Gilliom s new release Aumakua or Ho okena s Nani Mau Loa, and music collections such as Now That s What I Call Music, Grammy nominees or the new release of The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary. You will also find an exemplary medley of music styles ranging from baroque to Broadway, Jesus to jazz and rock to rap. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
BLITZ Sends John Mayer into Augmented Reality Nov 5, 2009
Long renowned for pushing the boundaries of music and entertainment, the seven-time Grammy award winner sought to create a way to connect with fans that extended beyond just listening to a new track or watching a music video. BLITZ was brought on to create a unique application that gives users a sense of personal control while experiencing the robust video, rather than just watching it. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Japan tour shelved Nov 5, 2009
The 42-year-old Grammy Award winner had planned to perform in several major cities, including Nagoya and Osaka. Jackson, on her first world tour in nearly seven years, cancelled seven performances in the US in 2008 because of a bout of vertigo. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Full Story » Nov 5, 2009
Smokey Robinson, Green-Eyed Legendary Grammy Winner will make a rare appearance at Greenbuild 2009 to support for Ciralight Smart Suntracking Skylight - Yahoo ... Smokey Robinson, Green-Eyed Legendary Grammy Winner will make a rare appearance at Greenbuild 2009 to support for Ciralight Smart Suntracking Skylight ... Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- Smokey Robinson, The King of Motown, GRAMMY. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Vater Percussion of Holbrook donates to Weymouth High in memory of Jeffrey Phillips Nov 5, 2009
In October, Vater sponsored a talk by Xavier Muriel, drummer for the platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated band Buckcherry ... Buckcherry s 2006 album, 15, featured its first Billboard Top 10 song and a platinum-selling single that was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Smokey Robinson, Green-Eyed Legendary Grammy Winner will make a rare appearance at Greenbuild 2009 to support for Ciralight Smart Suntracking Skylight Nov 5, 2009
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- Smokey Robinson, The King of Motown, GRAMMY. Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Entrepreneur, and a strong supporter of the Green Movement will attend the Green Build Expo in Phoenix Arizona. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Music Superstar Beyonce Completes 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Performer Lineup Nov 5, 2009
Beyonce's 2003 solo debut, Dangerously In Love, shattered sales records, spawned a sold-out world tour, won an outstanding five Grammy Awards and confirmed her status as one of pop/R&B's premiere songwriters, producers and singers. Her latest album, I Am. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wyclef Jean and Western Union Announce Special Holiday Strategic Alliance at Times Square Location Nov 5, 2009
WHAT: The Western Union Company will officially launch its holiday season of giving by announcing a partnership with multi-platinum Grammy- Award winning, international recording artist, Wyclef Jean ... WHO: Wyclef Jean: Multi-Platinum Grammy-Award winning recording artist, humanitarian and founder of Yele Haiti Stewart Stockdale: EVP and President of the Americas, Western Union WHY: To announce partnership with Wyclef Jean and unveil special promotion details to launch "Random Acts of Giving."... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SIRIUS XM Radio's Symphony Hall to Broadcast Special Classical Music Performance From the White House Nov 5, 2009
Scheduled performers will include Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein and acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt. SIRIUS XM listeners will enjoy the music of Isaac Albeniz, Agustin Barrios Mangore, Johann Sebastian Bach, Zoltan Kodaly, Maurice Ravel, Niccolo Paganini and Felix Mendelssohn. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dennis Lambert Stars to pay tribute to Man Behind the Music Nov 5, 2009
Nominated for 12 Grammys, Lambert has also achieved 40 Gold and Platinum Record Awards, two American Music Awards for Record of the Year, one Academy of Country Music Award for Record of the Year. He has written 600 songs. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Heitor Villa-Lobos Celebration at Americas Society Nov 5, 2009
This award-winning ensemble has recorded most of the Latin American repertoire for string quartet, and the sixth volume of their Villa-Lobos quartet cycle was nominated for a Grammy and Latin Grammy in 2002. The Cuarteto has toured extensively around the world and was in residence at Carnegie Mellon University from 1988 until 2008. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Singer Monica leaves past behind Nov 4, 2009
"I assumed [producers] would not want a reality show about my life as it really is, because my life is drama-free now," said the Grammy Award-winning artist. "If they wanted drama, they would have had to have caught me 10 years ago.". (CNN)
Foo Fighters taking a break Nov 4, 2009
Foo Fighters have put out six albums, won six Grammys ... Fifteen years later -- with bassist Nate Mendel, drummer Taylor Hawkins and guitarist Chris Shiflett -- the Foos have become one of the top rock bands on the planet, and after six studio albums, six Grammys and an estimated 20 million CDs sold worldwide, the quartet is finally releasing a greatest hits compilation. (CNN)
Composer Randy Newman and the Classic Sounds of New Orleans Celebrated on New Walt Disney Records Soundtrack The Princess and the Frog Nov 4, 2009
Multi-platinum, 3-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo contributes Never Knew I Needed, the featured end credit song of the film. The soundtrack features performances by Dr. John, the films Anika Noni Rose, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Michael Leon-Wooley, and Jenifer Lewis, with performances on trumpet by Terence Blanchard. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Debbie Allen Brings Her Hit Production, OMAN...O Man! to Los Angeles December 10-12, 2009 Nov 4, 2009
Commissioned by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and featuring an original score by Grammy and Emmy award winning composer Arturo Sandoval, Ms. Allens OMAN.. O Man. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rihanna Crusades For Battered Women Nov 4, 2009
But when Brown, 20, assaulted Rihanna before the Grammy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles, his career came to a sudden halt. Sentenced to five years probation and community service in August, Brown has publicly apologized, in the hopes of redeeming himself to his fans. (CBS News)
British Singer Leona Lewis Performs In Hometown Nov 4, 2009
The singer became a national figure in 2006 after winning British talent show "X Factor." She picked up three Grammy nominations for "Bleeding Love," which went to No. 1 in more than 35 countries in 2007. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Barry Manilow Happy Holiday! Nov 4, 2009
He is busier than ever, having just performed his first ever solo concert at the Hollywood Bowl on October 24th, 2009, where in association with the Manilow Music Project and the Grammy Foundation he raised a donation of $100,000 in musical instruments for the LAUSD. The legendary entertainer is also recording his next album, "The Greatest Love Songs of All Time," which will be released in January 2010 in time for Valentine's Day. In December Manilow together with the Manilow Fund for Health and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kelly Clarkson Nov 4, 2009
It could be the great lost John Hughes soundtrack hit or next year's Grammy pick for Record of the Year. Either way, it's kind of cute. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Rihanna breaks silence over Brown assault Nov 4, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " The 21-year-old "Umbrella" singer said she had dismayed that a photo taken by police showing her facial injuries ended up being leaked to the media. "It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody," she said. "I felt completely taken advantage of. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Another Season of “Ovations” Performances for Calaveras this Winter Nov 4, 2009
Mary Youngblood Grammy winning Native American flutist performing with percussion and guitar. Saturday, February 6 3:00 pm. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Blige to sing anthem at World Series Nov 4, 2009
Blige, 38, has won six Grammy awards since her 1992 debut, "What's the 411?". In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No Tricks This Year, Just Treats for Spectators of the 2009 Bermuda Music Festival Nov 4, 2009
The weekend of celebration and song kicked off on Thursday night with a cappella R & B music group, Naturally 7, and then shifted to the unique sounds of multi-Grammy winning artist, Erykah Badu ... On the final night of the festival (Halloween) actor and comedian, Chris Tucker had spectators howling with laughter between songs by The Big Band conducted by Quincy Jones himself and the sultry sounds of six time Grammy Award winner, John Legend. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rihanna speaks about Brown attack Nov 4, 2009
Rihanna was left bloody and bruised in the attack on the night of the Grammys. During the interview she also talks about growing up in Barbados, her family life and how she has been over the past nine months since the assault. (BBC News -- Americas)
Rihanna breaks silence Nov 4, 2009
In an interview in the December issue of Glamour magazine which crowned the Barbadian singer its woman of the year for 2009 Rihanna said she was shocked by the aftermath of the attack on the eve of this year's Grammy Awards. R Brown was sentenced to five years of probation and 180 days of community labor in August after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his brutal late-night attack on Rihanna. (iAfrica.com)
Latin honours for Carlos Santana Nov 4, 2009
The fifth annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held on 1 September at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Santana, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has sold more than 80 million records. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)
Remembering 1990 Nov 4, 2009
They became the first act ever stripped of a Grammy award and people were outraged. However, the mood in the country that year, according to Rodriguez was "overwhelmingly positive.". (CBS News)
Give the Gift of Freshness Nov 3, 2009
The Outback Steakhouse gift card also has a special offer for a free Sugarland song download from the Grammy Award-winning duo's first-ever holiday CD, Gold and Green, or their CD, Love on the Inside. This offer expires December 31, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Victorino hurts hand on hit by pitch Nov 3, 2009
Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette sang the national anthem. Even with temperatures hovering around 50, Morissette did not have both hands in her pockets while she performed. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Devil' Song Still Strong, Since '79 Nov 3, 2009
The Grammy winner has other hits, including "In America," which showcases his heart-felt patriotism. Louis said Daniels draws strength from his faith. (CBS News)
George Benson: Songs And Stories Nov 3, 2009
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The Parenting Place Nov 2, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Apr 10, 2009 12:17 PM:" We appreciate the insight, Proud Grammy. I also think the moon definitely affects sleep patterns for many of us.Another important factor for Ella is a solid nap each day. She still takes one in the early afternoon, and on days when that gets disrupted, she can struggle -- perhaps she's overtired. ". Proud Grammy wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:57 AM:" I was forever grateful when my husband became very ill and his mother took Sara home to Massena with her... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Nov 1, 2009
The Grammys were supposed to be dominated by Mariah Carey, but the pop diva lost out to Irish rock veterans U2, who won five awards including best rock album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at the US music industry's biggest awards bash of the year. Carey had the chance to make history with the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night after being nominated in eight categories ... The rapper-producer Kanye West also emerged triumphant, winning three Grammys, including best rap album and... (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Who's In, Out in Halloween Garb This Year Nov 1, 2009
Last year, dressing up like Grammy Award-winner Amy Winehouse was so popular, Cindy Crawford went as the "Rehab" singer to Kate Hudson's 2008 Halloween Party. All you need is the trademark bee-hive, lots of black eyeliner and as many tattoos as you can bear. (CBS News)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Nov 1, 2009
U2 took home a total of four Grammys for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb." (Mark J. Terrill / AP) ... The Irish band wins in all of its nominated categories to dominate the 48th Grammys ... Irish rock band U2 won five Grammys on Wednesday night, including album of the year for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" and song of the year for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own." "Dismantle" was competing with collections from Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Gwen Stefani and Carey. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Nov 1, 2009
news-1001994312 U2 cruised by leading contenders Mariah Carey and Kanye West to win five awards at the 48th annual Grammy Awards, held last night (Feb ... The "Atomic Bomb" single "Vertigo" won three Grammys at last year's ceremony, including best rock song ... The artist had not won a Grammy since being named best new artist in 1990. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Nov 1, 2009
U2, who had prepared themselves to go home empty-handed, instead took their career total of Grammys to 22, leaving the politically-charged band ranked No 6 in the all-time list of winners ... "This is the first time I've ever played the Grammys. I finally passed the audition," he said ... co.uk/news/uknews/1510157/Madonna-gets-animated-at-the-Grammys---but-its-U2s-night. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
