Snap Judgment: Grammy nominations

WMM Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 03:45 PM EST

They have four critically acclaimed albums. As a working musician, who knows other working musicians, I'd have to say that there's a LOT of respect for the Chicks and their musicianship within the industry.

Add to that many years of Grammy's, CMA 's and a couple of Junos'. Not to mention other awards and praise from fellow musicians, I'd have to say they are very well respected.

Plus they had a great tour, have a multi-platinum CD and just swept this years Grammy's -- and it was very well deserved thank you.

It's mainstream radio that refuses to play them. It's the "I hate country" prejudice that people the mainstream have. Chicks Rule. Give a Chicks record a spin. You might learn something.

Jo Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 08:09 AM EST

The Grammys lost credibility. The Dixie Chicks couldn't even fill the seats for 40% of their 'come back tour'. This was totally political, while ignoring Toby Keith who generated a lot more sales and followers than the Dixie Hicks. Where were: Madonna, Dylan, etc. Real contributors? Someone asked when the Chicks would get respect? IF they ever do ANYTHING respectable! That fat one is the worse! They looked like they were in mourning!

WMM Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 02:20 AM EST

When do the Chicks get respect? The Southern haters hate them because, well, they are followers and haters. Mainstream (people under 30) hates them because, like pre-programed zombies, they all repeat the same line "I hate country". Even though The Dixie Chicks are bluegrass punkabilly and can shred harder than The Sex Pistols (listen to Sin Wagon and White Trash Wedding).

No radio support, five well deserved Grammys and haters from every side. When oh when will they get respect?

Harold Distefano Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 12:42 AM EST

they dont know how to nominate people anymore.madonna should have gotten more nominations for confessions on the dance floor.that was such a great cd.and who the hell is imogen heap?

Gavin Mon, Feb 12, 2007 at 11:18 PM EST

It's bad enough Mariah was snubbed in 95, then effectively snubbed again in 2005 (come on; 3 awards not telecast). But this year the Grammys had a chance to award her best R&B vocal female performance live and they snubbed her again! Just goes to show how the Grammys never want to admit they are wrong.

Paul Mon, Feb 12, 2007 at 10:59 PM EST

In your face Dixie haters. I guess free speech is only good when you agree with it - sad state of affairs in this country when the rednecks send death threats just 'cause someone said something they disagree with (yeah, it was about Shrub in another country - so what? Do our rights end when we leave our borders? No!).

Happy to see the RHCPs win a couple. Carrie Underwear is the most plastic, fake artist to come along in awhile (and that's saying something). Sure she's talented - as talented as your average theme park performer. Any of the other nominees would've been preferable.

caerae Mon, Feb 12, 2007 at 11:39 AM EST

This is ridiculous! Green Day never gets the recognition they deserve. Remember 2 years ago, they were up for SEVEN Grammys. How many did they win? ONE.Don't even try to tell me that is fair. And why didn't the Green Day/u2 collaboration win? They did it for a great cause, and all the proceeds went to New Orleans.So why did the Chili Peppers win?

Mon, Feb 12, 2007 at 09:38 AM EST

I am personally surprised that Panic! at the Disco wasn't nominated. They are so much better than every "Best New Artist" And much, much better than Carrie Underwood. And I want to tell EW something. PANIC! IS NOT EMO! Your writers are overusing the term.

Garry San Antonio Sun, Feb 11, 2007 at 11:46 PM EST

Now it's time for me to say that I'm ashamed to live in the same state, much less the same country with a group that obviously won four grammy awards voted on by who????? Dixie Chicks aren't ready to make nice? I could care less if you make nice at all. Don't go away mad...just go away!!!

Axels Sat, Feb 10, 2007 at 11:47 PM EST

Depeche Mode will WIN over JT, sure!!!

Pete Fri, Feb 9, 2007 at 04:10 PM EST

All I have to say is the Grammy's are a waste of time. The music that is being nominated is by far not even good. Justin Timberlake? The Dixie Chicks? John Mayer? C'mon. This guy along with James Blunt should just go away and never be heard from or seen again. Mayer's greatest accomplishment is the idea of him dating Jessica Simpson. Other than that, he's useless. and James? well, dude, you just need to be working as a janitor @ McDonald's. Obviously your song "Beautiful" was written because you wanted to try to find a way to date women. So, you go and write a sappy song in which you don't even get the girl! How sad is that! The one great moment in this year's "awards" will be when the Police perform. They are a great band and I hope that this will ignite an even better tour in '07!

Andy Wed, Feb 7, 2007 at 02:37 PM EST

My only beef with grammys is EW only discusses certain kinds of music instead of all of them. For instance, they discussed all types of rock except for hard rock. In the voting section, I wanted to vote for "Tool" but it wasn't even a topic. Whats up with that? Its not like its one of those awards that is given backstage than on TV. But no, they only like to talk about mainstream stuff that is mostly garbage anyway, at least in my opinion. Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter since its not like they know what they are talking about and whenever "Tool" is nominated they always win.

Madonna Lonna Wed, Feb 7, 2007 at 05:58 AM EST

The Chicks look like they will get the (Awl) vote for being mad. The CD was good but after the liberal bought them a number one sales spot it flaunder like their American Tour did. Boo Hoo. Were the Chicks, you got to feel sorry for us. We lost weight.

Brandon Thu, Jan 4, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST

I think madonna may win one or 2 of her nods like in the long form video one HER Only real contender is bruce springsteen and COadf WIll prolley win best dance album BEcause ALL the songs play into eachother which is GENIOUS. get together is an amazing song it DID get nominated in the right place HOPEFULLY the gay memebers will VOte for madonna

Indianafan Sat, Dec 9, 2006 at 04:41 PM EST

I am satisified with the grammy's. Mary J. Blige is long overdue for her talents. The Dixie Chicks deserve more then their share for staying strong over the past couple of years after the haters tried to destroy their career's. They have done nothing wrong. As always, a big huge SHOUT to all Madonna fans.

dma69 Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 04:23 PM EST

Good: Gnarls Barkley getting some nods

Bad: James Blunt. If I hear that song one more time...

Kelly Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 03:21 PM EST

The good:
Imogen Heap, Goldfrapp, Thom Yorke (kind of a suprise, considering how little he did to promote his solo in the US), KT Tunstall, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol

The bad:
Only 1 nom for Nelly Furtado, probably due to no memorable single released after Promiscious
PCD, Beyonce, John Mayer, BEP

paige Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 02:43 PM EST

Beck, Beck, BECK!

Beck should be nominated into every category -- country to pop to rock to r&B to rap!!!

But seriously he pushes the edge of the envelope -- SUCCESSFULLY -- every time.

But the Grammys stay in their safe little haven, with their nice safe little music.

To Malik Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 02:33 PM EST

Malik--
Kelly Clarkson had 5 hits from Breakaway, as did Mariah from The Emancipation of Mimi and Gwen Stefani from LAMB (actually 6 if you count Crash).

But I'm with you that PCD got nominated, as, let's face it, they were the most consistent hit making act this year--no one else had a hit on radio from last October all the way to now. I'd even argue they should've gotten a Best Rap/Sung duet for Buttons. That song just won't go away (in a good way)!

Rachel Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 12:13 PM EST

It's nice to see a variety of artists like the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, KT Tunstall, Keane, Arctic Monkeys, Goldfrapp and the Raconteurs get nominated.

i also posted my thoughts about the nomination list on my blog:
http://rachelsodyssey.blogspot.com/2006/12/grammy-nominations.html

*lauren* Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST

"my humps" by the black eyed peas!!!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!!! That has to be the worst song in history.

Sergio St. Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 10:55 AM EST

Im just glad Nickelback didnt get any noms. Comercial success doesnt mean critical success. Its a shame for Dylan, especially with all the great reviews for his latest effort. Now, my heart goes to John Mayer. Its been a while since I heard a record so well done. Even though at first it didnt do much for me, I was surprised to see how I ended up loving it! Give Continuum what it deserves!!

aramis Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 10:41 AM EST

Ok, time for me to put my two cents in.

Madonna should have been in the Album of the Year race, vice JT. "Confessions on a Dancefloor" a remarkable album. It didn't get a Pop Album nod BECAUSE it's already nominated in the Electronic/Dance album category. It's either-or not both. That would be like saying R&B Album nominee Mary J. Blige should have been in the Pop album as well. And let's face it, Madonna's album is hardly pop. It's straight up dance, and was recognized as such. So, at least the Grammys were showin' the love there, and rightly so.

I'm THRILLED to see MJB and Dixie Chicks' nominations, more so of the latter. I know in my heart that the best album of the year is definitely "Taking the Long Way" if only for it's wonderful musical content and NOT just for the controversy behind it.

I *Heart* Mariah Carey as well (she's my all time favorite artist), but - and this is a huge "BUT" - but anything nominated for "The Emancipation of Mimi" is just overkill. That song, "Don't Forget About Us" came out a month and a half before LAST YEAR'S Grammys, and that album has already been given its due. It must have been a slow year for women in R&B if Mariah is getting TWO nominations for material released before last year's awards. I was quite disappointed with "B'Day" from Beyonce, and the fact that she got five nominations for it, is equally disheartening. She basically sneezed (becauase from start to finish, I've heard sneezes last longer) and called it an album, and is getting recognized for it? Sad...

I'm also with that person who defended Black Eyed Peas' nom for "My Humps" when they said: "At least they didn't nominate Paris"...WORD!

There are some good and bads about the nominations, and that's the case every year. The Grammys fully acknowledge that there's no pleasing everyone, so why even try, and that's a good way to go. Unless there's an EXTREME oversight, you can pretty much be GENERALLY satisfied with the nominations...now the actual WINNING, that's a different story altogether.

Thad Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 09:38 AM EST

No Madonna, what? Mary J has great nominated songs but her cd does not get a nod? Is Beyonce's Ring the Alarm an actual vocal performance? Way to go PRINCE! Sexy never left.

Carlos Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 09:28 AM EST

Madonna's latest Cd should've been nominated at least for albun of the year. The Cd came out over a year ago and it still sounds so new and different. It's amazing. It's a shame she didn't get more nominations. I mean, that's not new, they never take her seriously. Me personally, i think Confessions is one of the best Cds of the last 3 years. Thanks

Dave Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 09:25 AM EST

The Grammys are a joke.

malik Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 09:05 AM EST

people love to complain about acts like pussycat dolls and charles barley getting nominations, they both had some of the most creative and fun music out there this year, u shouldnt get nominated for who you are, but for how your work was seen thru this year, and the pussycat dolls is the only act in years to have 5 hits from one album, and crazy was well..crazy, great song that you couldnt help but love. i too think madonna was robbed with her three light nominations but after 23 years people tend to turn there back on the most creative, now if she got divorced, got in a sexual scandal, and went to rehab she would be back in favor again

Stephen Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 08:44 AM EST

Well, I haven't heard Madonn'a new album, but I'm sure she'll show them. (Let's hope the academy members don't have any kids)...

Andie Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 07:56 AM EST

Maybe the reason why Nickelback weren't nominated for anything is because people have finally realized that they are HORRIBLE?? Every single song sounds the same as the one that came before it, if ever I could wish one band into obscurity, it would be them...and I'm Canadian!

As for the rest of the bunch...meh. I probably won't even watch the show, it's really stale and out of touch.

Brit Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 07:25 AM EST

I'm soo happy for Mary J. Blige! She really deserves those nominations. Mariah Carey also deserves her 2 noms, the girl can sing like no bodies business!!!

jason Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 03:34 AM EST

the chances of imogen heap winning are next to zero. she is an EXTREMELY talented singer/songwriter, but nobody knows who she is. i got " i megaphone" as a promo CD some eight years ago, and it was awesome, i couldn't believe that she wasn't big then!! it's almost surely going to james blunt. carrie underwood also may pull it off, but i'm going with james, not saying he SHOULD win, but he probably will. i just hope mary j. is honored ALOT she deserves it, outside of "what's the 411?", "the breakthrough", is a classic. tops in my book

joe Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 02:42 AM EST

i have been a fan of Mary J Blige since the first time I heard What's the 411? She sings from her soul and transfers those feelings over to her listeners. I am so very proud of her, with her 9 Billboard Awards last week, 8 Grammy nominations this week and her Greatest Hits coming out next week. Go MARY!

Sandro Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 01:43 AM EST

I am so beyond thrilled that Imogen Heap is nominated for Best New Artist. Her competition is more popular so I realy hope that doesn't hurt her chances. The Best New Artist category has some great nominees (with the exception of Chris Brown...seriously, why?) so any of them could take it. I really really REALLY hope Immi will pull out the victory since she deserves more than any of the others. If Carrie won, I'd love that too. BEST NEW ARTIST MUST BE IMOGEN!!! Her "speak For Yourself" should have been nominated for and win Best Album. She should have been nominated more than twice. "Hide and Seek" alone should have snagged at least three noms on its own. GOOD LUCK IMMI!!!

junior Fri, Dec 8, 2006 at 12:19 AM EST

OMG, peeps calm down. First of all, the eligibility for the Grammys was a little while ago so new songs aren't gonna get nommed, secondly, they are voted on by people just like us - so the most popular artists (i.e. Justin Timberfake) get nommed, thirdly, there is so much music no awards show can truly name the best (if that were the case, what about Phoenix or other artists getting nommed). I am glad Mary J. is getting the praise she deserves, although a couple of albums too late...

Spoosh Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 11:49 PM EST

Daniel Powder's "Bad Day"?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? That is truly a new low for the Grammys, and erases the goodwill almost achieved by the Goldfrapp and Imogen Heap nominations.

james Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 11:28 PM EST

YEA I'm happy that Goldfrapp is in there. They're truly awesome.

I'm also happy that Mariah Carey picked up a couple R&B nods for "Don't Forget About Us." She deserves them.

HeatherMarie Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 11:02 PM EST

Yea Imogen! I saw her last night, and she was fantastic. Her CD is amazing, so her nod is well-deserved. I am kind of surprised that KT Tunstall didn't end up with a nomination in the Best New Artist category as well, though.

Michael Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 10:36 PM EST

I guess it shouldnt be surprising, but it is. Madonna was robbed! At least she'll for sure win best dance album. But, she should be winning best album.

Adrian Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 10:35 PM EST

Ok, what the hell is this fascination with Justin Timberlake? His music is toneless, lacking melody and devoid of originality. He should also take note of the fact that he is a caucasian person.

Secondly, relegating Madonna to dance music categories almost only? That is unacceptable. The woman has proven herself year after year, and yet the Grammys continue to prove their pointlessness by honoring flashes in the pan, talentless hacks and the same people (Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, etc.) every damn year. This is why ratings decline and American music is treated as a joke.

On the upside, at least the WONDERFUL Imogen Heap received two nominations. There is hope yet people!!

Amac Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 10:08 PM EST

I am so HAPPY for Queen Mary J Blige.. She deserve all the love. Too long over due.. She is absolutely the best in the business.. GOOD LUCK .. WIN THOSE TROPHYS MARY !!!
NOW .. I don't understand why Nickelback wasn't nominated. That is CRAZY.. Nickelback, Blige and Carrie had such a great year.

Billiame Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 09:46 PM EST

Glad to see Corinne Bailey Rae was nominated, although she should definately have gotten some R&B nominations.

Shari Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 09:09 PM EST

I was thrilled that the Dixie Chicks were nominated. "Taking the Long Way" is a wonderful album and those talented ladies deserve to be recognized for that.

Beck Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 08:45 PM EST

I am absolutely thrilled to see John Mayer, Dixie Chicks, and Corinne Bailey Rae are nominated. This gives me faith in the industry (although some other nominations take it away again...lol). For me, it's between those three artists, and it's almost a shame that they have to be competing against each other because each of them deserve to be recognised. I would really love to see John win Rock Album for Try! That album is such an EXCITING album. It's got this energy about it. But Continuum is the instant classic. Anyway, I'm cool as long as Album of the Year is John or Dixies.

Nathan Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 08:03 PM EST

All I have to say is Nelly Furtado didn't get nominated...WHAT!

whatsonpop Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 07:26 PM EST

Way to go MJB!!! I am sad Xtina didn't get more love. Very happy for the Dixie Chicks for they made the best album released this year. I hope they win because I would just love to hear what Natalie has to say!!!

Stephen Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 06:52 PM EST

Yo Yo, true about Kevin being rid of Brit. Like I said before, it seems the grammys are soooo commercial! Please, give the people more credit!! Earlier, I admitted to a liking for My Humps. I did NOT mean it was grammy worthy. (MTV award, maybe). If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go pop in Modern Times and cry...

Yo Yo Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 06:48 PM EST

What, Popozao wasn't eligible? 'Cause that's about what I'd expect from the geezers who pick these awards--just what are the qualifications anyway if "My Humps" makes the list.

Yeah, Stephen, you're right, K-Fed can't win. Oh wait, he's rid of Britney so maybe that counts for something. He'll be getting better quality when he starts that porn career any day now.

shelby Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 06:48 PM EST

Beyonce getting noms is sooooooooo boring! What's even worse Mooriah also has two noms for a crap song! It's the year of the crap nominations, come to think of it, every yaer kinda is.

It's sad because the Grammy's could be so much better, not to mention influential, than other music awards but because of these nominations they sqander that chance with every passing year.

Ceballos Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:50 PM EST

No Nickleback anywhere...that's all I needed to hear...well done Grammys.

yawn Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:44 PM EST

The Grammys still exist?

Paul U. Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:34 PM EST

Nominations for Gnarls Barkley and the Pussycat Dolls? What what what? I can't believe the Grammys are honoring novely acts now...but I guess you could argue they have for a long time...Milli Vanilli!

But yea for the Dixie Chicks! I predicted as soon as I heard the CD that it would win Album of the Year and Not Ready To Make Nice would be record of the year. It's an instant classic.

Ladyrindy Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:30 PM EST

I'm disappointed at some of the noms myself. Bday has to be one of the worst R&B releases this year, and she still got nominated, which makes no sense. Also, My Humps and Stickwitu being nominated for anything is just silly. Christina was overlooked, BIG TIME! Also, how on earth did Timbaland NOT get nominated for Producer of the Year!!! I'm glad to see Mary and Red Hot Chili Peppers get their due, but others were seriously shafted this time around.

Stephen Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:20 PM EST

Poor K-Fed...

Stephanie Travitsky Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:18 PM EST

No offense but the PCD's are nothing but a bad clone of the Mary Jane Girls who by the way, all sang. The PCD's only have about three people who sing.

Hollabacker Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:17 PM EST

I was kinda hoping to see Kelly score a Female Pop Vocal Nom for "Walk Away" so I'm kinda sad.
+Nelly Furtado should have definitely gotten more than that 1 nom for Promiscuous, as Loose is such a good CD.
++I'm psyched Mariah got nominated TWICE for Don't Forget About Us. Maybe she'll win? Show up? Either way I'm happy.

Stephen Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:16 PM EST

Thank you for answering my question over Evanescence. Now, I will do something quite shocking. I will defend the Pussycat Dols' nomination! Not only that, but with one simple sentence! Can you feel the excitement? Here it comes! Ok, you've waited long enough, here it is: At least they didn't nominate Paris...

tg Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:10 PM EST

Yep. Madonna kinda got screwed over. Again. Such a great cd. I think Beyonce's cd isn't worthy of more than maybe one nomination. Just like the other awards shows....some good noms but mostly bad noms. The nominations, however, are far superior to last year's horrifying Emmy noms.

Lorenzo Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 05:01 PM EST

I don't think Evanescence was eglilbe for a nomination unless for the single "Don't Call Me When You're Sober" which is a good song, way better than Coldplay's "Talk" which was in the category of Best Rock Performance by a duo or group (seriously, why are they even nominated?). But they should be getting a lot noms for next year because "The Open Door" is THE best rock album of the year.

And even though I'm happy to see Corinne Bailey Rae get three noms (record, song, and new artist), she should've gotten Album of The Year also and some other R&B category because this women put the soul back into "R&B". Her self-titled had no rappers, no big name producers and her beautiful music were all done with instruments. I love this girl!

Auriana Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:56 PM EST

To answer Stephen about Evanescense...I believe they released their album too late to be considered for this year. Look for them next awards. ::crosses fingers::

wil Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:51 PM EST

I, for one, am glad Corrine Bailey Rae won

Tyler Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:49 PM EST

I, for the most part, agree with the majority here.

The Pussycat Dolls should NOT be nominated for anything. There are better contenders. The Black Eyed Peas "My Humps," Jesus! What are they thinking? Also, Beyonce doesn't deserve anything!! Maybe just "Deja Vu" and her album for R&B. Seriously though, her album isn't good.. and "Ring the Alarm" is horrible! She is screaming, and she gets nominated?

As for the let downs, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Depeche Mode, and Goldfrapp deserve way better. All of their albums were really great. I don't understand, they give nominations to the overrated and untalented while leaving out the ones who really deserve it.

paige Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:44 PM EST

actually fatima, i never said goldfrapp was "quality" in the universal form, in fact, i think theyre nominated for exactly what they should be and nothing more (except Ooh La la isnt really the best song off that album)... and U2 IS still nominated regardless this year- i never said they werent "quality" either, just that im bored with them being nominated year after year after year and winning year after year after year, just like they're music, it gets a little boring... as for Beyonce, theres obviously something wrong with you if you think "Ring the alarm" is "quality"...

matt Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:30 PM EST

The Grammy's are a joke. To even nominate "My Humps" for anything is reason to disband the whole organization. Blah.

BoxOfficeGoddess Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:23 PM EST

I'm surprised Shakira only got 1 nomination. I really liked "Oral Fixation Vol. 2" I thought she would have been nominated for "Don't Bother" as well as "Hips Don't Lie". She didn't even get nominated in the Latin categories.

And I'm sorry but "My Humps" and "Stick Wit U" are probably two of the WORST songs of the year. Thank God "London Bridge didn't get nominated.

Stephen Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:23 PM EST

Well, I agrre, Dylan was robbed. As for Beyonce, she's worthy of the noms, but for something other than Ring the Alarm. (Sorry, thats not singing). In defense of Fergie, I've heard her cd, and there are better tracks on there than London Bridge and Fergalicious. I think she released those because they had the best shot at going gold. Hopefully, artists will learn fans are deeper than what they are subjectes to listen to. (Although, I have a soft spot for My Humps). Finally, does anyone agree that Evanescence was robbed? Their sophomore cd was a step above Fallen; more elegant and moving.

tasia Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:22 PM EST

What about akon, were any of his songs eligible?

jason Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:15 PM EST

although the grammy's are THE music awards, again, don't be fooled. just because someone doesn't get nominated or get awards doesn't mean as much as the establishment makes you think. it's still mostly political. i would really like christina to open the show with "makes me wanna pray", wouldn't that be a great opening? anyway, again, coming from a biased x-tina fan i'll leave it at that.

Jeanne Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 04:10 PM EST

Dylan was robbed. That's all I'm gonna say about that.

I'm thrilled that Weird Al's Straight Outta Lynwood got nominated for Best Comedy Album. He's got some stiff competition though with Ron White, Lewis Black and George Carlin.

Stephanie Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:51 PM EST

Ell,

OK. but still there should be a better selection. Timberlake? The Sexyback track sounds better without the lyrics. Actually it sounds like Super Mario Cart, but still it is better.

Fatima Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:43 PM EST

Paige- there is obviously something wrong with you if you consider "Get Together" and Goldfrapp quality and that Beyonce and U2 are not. And how could U2 be shut out when they don't really have anything new to get nominated?

ephram Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:40 PM EST

beyonce was robbed!

Ellipsian Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:38 PM EST

Stephanie Travitsky: Goldfrapp, OK Go and The Raconteurs DID get nominated.

paige Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:31 PM EST

so sad that Madonna, Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode & the Pet Shop Boys are all going to lose to Justin Timberlake... Its also odd that Hung Up didnt get nominated for anything but Get Together (which i think is the better song but it go absolutely no attention)... oh well, at least madonna's a shoe-in for dance album... but come on, she shouldve been up for pop female and pop album AT LEAST! and there was wayy too much beyonce love for me, the singles off that song were all horrid- its nice to know that the Mary J machine will steamroll her. Good for her, I'm glad shes finally getting recognized-- and so glad U2 is practically shut-out....

Vicky Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:23 PM EST

Imogen Heap up for best new artist. That's pretty cool stuff. Way to spice it up a little Grammys.

LC Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:22 PM EST

While I don't agree with all the nominations, (Justin Timberlake for album of the year? ick!) I am happy to see an amazing artist like John Mayer get recognized with five nominations. His album is by far my favorite of the year, and he definitely deserves to win a Grammy over the likes of the ubiquitous and grating James Blunt.

exiene Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:17 PM EST

I was hoping that the grammys would do for Kate Bush's Ariel what they did for Lucinda Williams or Bonnie Raitt in the past. Alas no, it was a great album and a career achievement. Then again I don't think she's crying since she just likes making music and staying out of the spotlight.

MacKenzie Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:17 PM EST

I can't believe James Blunt got so many nominations. I would rather listen to screaming babies than his music.

The Grammys are a lost cause, but of course we still get all up in arms about the nominations because that's just what we do.

Christian Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:14 PM EST

Nickelback didn't get a Grammy nod.

Bwahahahaha!

Maybe the Academy is still trying to make amends over giving Britney Spears a Grammy.

I'm glad the Academy recognized Little Big Town. Maybe now EW will profile them, as they're WAY BETTER than Rascal Flatts. Here's hoping they win.

Lynny Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:13 PM EST

My only real problem is that The Pussycat Dolls, of all people, got a nomination. YIKES! Talk about a way to kill your credibility.

aron Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:04 PM EST

If Gwen and Fergie's songs were eligible for this years awards, then I'm sure they'd be there-that's how insignificant the Grammy's are now. Probably next year we'll have Wind It Up and Fergalicious competing as record of the year!!! Sooooo sad!

shelby Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 03:00 PM EST

It is a travesty that Madonna got overlooked in either the pop or other major categories, but instead got two nominations for dance recordings. Her album was a pop and dance masterpiece-with no fillers whatsoever, which received great reviews when it was released.

I mean it's not a shock, as the Grammy's are lame anyways. The nominations just show a lack of originality as usual. To nominate the Pussycat Dolls, Black Eyed Peas and Sheryl Crow for the billionth time really says it all.

BeezerB Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:54 PM EST

I am kind of shocked that Bob Dylan isn't up for Album of the Year, but I LOVE that my favourite song of 2006, "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, is up for Record of the Year! Yay Gnarls Barkley for being so cool!

Stephanie Travitsky Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:53 PM EST

Tim, no because the people who give out the awards don't.

If they did, we would have decent bands like The Shins,Raconeers, Decemberists, OK GO, Muse, and Goldfrapp being nominated.

Anon Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:52 PM EST

Does anyone else think that it's strange that Death Cab for Cutie was nominated in the pop performance category?

jason Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:45 PM EST

why did that post twice?

jason Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:44 PM EST

it's a good year for new artists. nominations were pretty good overall, and mary j. DEFINITELY deserves all the noms. she is wonderful, but she might suffer the "lots of nominations" curse and only come out with a couple. very disappointed christina wasn't nominated for album of the year, but it's cool. bob dylan is obviously royalty, but let someone else get some love, just thank God U2 didn't have anything out this year. also, cool for gnarls barkley, good CD. more to come..

jason Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:43 PM EST

it's a good year for new artists. nominations were pretty good overall, and mary j. DEFINITELY deserves all the noms. she is wonderful, but she might suffer the "lots of nominations" curse and only come out with a couple. very disappointed christina wasn't nominated for album of the year, but it's cool. bob dylan is obviously royalty, but let someone else get some love, just thank God U2 didn't have anything out this year. also, cool for gnarls barkley, good CD. more to come..

Jamie Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:40 PM EST

Where's the Album of the Year nomination for The Breakthrough... this is as bad a slight as when they passed on Alicia Keys for Album of the Year for Songs...

Alex Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:36 PM EST

The "My Humps' and The Pussycat Dolls nominations are just an embarassment, but at least there's no 'London Bride' 'Buttons' 'Fergalicious' or 'Wind it Up'.

Other than that, the nominations are pretty good....nice seeing some love for Goldfrapp and the Dixie Chicks...would've liked to see more for Madonna, Xtina, and Nelly Furtado.

O ya and I'm not feeling Timberlake's nods either. I would prefer "Back to Basics" for album of the year.

Winona Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:23 PM EST

I thought the Grammy Awards were for musical artists - yet somehow, the Pussycat Dolls got a Grammy nod. Amazing... otherwise, a good variety of artists nominated. Yay, John Mayer!

Jakeem Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:19 PM EST

What? No nominations at all for the Britpack -- Britney, Paris and Lindsay?

DT Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:17 PM EST

If Nickelback ever wins a grammy I will wash my hands of music and give up forever. Wake up people. The emperor has no clothes.

Tim Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:16 PM EST

Does anyone take the Grammys serious anymore?

JenJen Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:14 PM EST

I guess Christina got two nominiations, but it should have been more. Her album is brilliant (especially the song "Save me from myself".) I am surprised that Beyonce was nominated 4 times, being that B'Day's singles are half the quality of those on her first solo album.

Cliff Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:11 PM EST

It is beyond ridiculous that Madonna is constantly being left out of the Pop category nominations. She practically invented the modern definition of pop, and embodied it perfectly this (Grammy) year with Hung Up and Sorry.

Tim Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:09 PM EST

In the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Eminem is alternately shaking that and smacking that. I guess he hasn't really mellowed with age.

Scott P Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:08 PM EST

It would have been nice to see Muse, who made one of the best albums of they year hands down with "Black Holes and Revelations" get something, but they're not big enough in America I guess. Oh well.

RobinG Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

Auriana, I agree. Also nominated were the Pussycat Dolls! AAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHH!!!!!

Auriana Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 02:00 PM EST

Glad to see John Williams still getting the recognition he deserves. Happy to see Enya and Enigma both scoring nods as well. Now, if only they'd add a J-Pop category. However, I find it a sad, sad day when one sees "My Humps" nominated for a best of anything.

jimmy Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:56 PM EST

Rather shocking Modern Times didn't get more notice. Dylan deserved major category nominations, not out of nostalgia, or recognition of past glories, but because Modern Times is a super-fantasitc, brilliant album. Truly another classic in the man's impressive body of work.
Oh, and honestly Jenny Lewis' Rise Up with Fists, might just be the song of the year for me......

Phil Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:54 PM EST

If this were 1996 then YES,Bob Dylan would have been nominated for Album of the Year, like Steely Dan did a few years ago, but I think the days of those kinda albums getting nominated in the Album of the Year category are LONG since gone & with good reason.

Loving the fact that Imogen Heap got recognized and is up for Best New Artist of the Year, eventhough she'll probably lose, but still nice to see her nominated onto something out side of a Soundtrack!

dma69 Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:50 PM EST

Enough with trashing the Dixie Chicks already. Let's move on.

Jeff Commings Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:49 PM EST

Hey Michelle, John Williams did not get five nominations. He ONLY got four.

Al Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:48 PM EST

I'm actually pretty pleased, it's a good mixed bag of nomations, but i'm totally psyched about the Dixie Chicks' nominations!!

I am so happy for the Chicks, they got all of the big 3 noms (Album, Record & Song of the year!!!!)

I really hope Toby Keith is in the audience and I really want to see his face when/if they win. This is an incredible vindication for them.

The only awkward moment might come if they win Country Album of the Year. I'm not even sure THEY would want to win that one.

Ed Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:47 PM EST

I hope the Dixie Chicks lose big time, their 15 minutes of fame has expired.

What about Christina Agulara, did she get any nods?

Ellipsian Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:47 PM EST

Best news: Constantly ignored and criminally underrated, Depeche Mode has scored a nom. Kudos, guys!

Ernesto Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:47 PM EST

The Dixie Chicks should win Record, Song and Album...they have the most consistent album, filled with their amazing three-part harmony and lyrics dealing with different issues.Besides "Not Ready to Make Nice" is really a well written song.All the support they have by NARAS members is a plus.

Very excited to see the love for Mary, James Blunt, and Joh Mayer.

brendan Thu, Dec 7, 2006 at 01:47 PM EST

boohoo for nickelback. i actually can't stand them because their music is generally the same song, 'cept for "animals" that song rocked. but like everybody says they are the band that consistently sells out stadiums, yet no one knows a soul that listens to them.

as for bob, that flippin sucks. modern times was beautiful.