Grammy nominations: Who got snubbed?

Mason Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 01:02 PM EST

Chrisette Michele got absolutely robbed for the "Best New Artist Award". She has a beautiful Jazz sound that shows its influences while staying current (she set Naz's "Can't Forget About You" off). And her message is very positive for young African-American women, something we almost never see (Alicia Keys can't do it all alone). Basically what Amy Winehouse is trying to do (sans the message), Michele is doing incredibly well. In fact, while I'm on the subject, can I ask what the hell is the big deal about Amy Winehouse? The way she sings, she should be in rehab. She is a junkie, not a blues-singer. She needs an intervention, not a grammy. I actually don't think that she deserved any of the awards she recieved. I know a lot of people seem to like her, maybe because she's likely to be the next celebrity overdose/suicide story, but I just don't get all this adulation for a crackhead. Beyonce and Tina were amazing. Alicia was Alicia. And Kanye, well...tragedy does not a singer make.

ts Tue, Feb 5, 2008 at 06:07 PM EST

AHH! grammys are very disappointing.

I would have thought nelly furtado would get more nods, for her songs Say It Right and All Good Things.
Say It right should be in the record of the year while AGT should be in Song of the Year because it is lyrically beautiful.

i'm also mad that MIA didn't get any nods at all. Those darn academy iddiots. Kala was the best, if not, one of the best albums of 2007. he music is different from all the rest.

also, i still can't understand rihanna get 6 nods. SHE'S NOT THAT GREAT! *sighs* o well...

I'm happy for amy winehouse. she deserves those nods, but i really hope she performs at the awards.

hf Mon, Feb 4, 2008 at 09:44 PM EST

Fergie and Carrie Underwood should be
big winners. I love, love, love both.
These girls have a head on their shoulders, sweet, luv both.

Jon Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST

M.I.A. has come out with one of the best albums of the last few years. Kala didn't get a single nomination despite its epic quality. The music puts across a STRONG message with excellent beats to back it up. I can understand why someone like Kelly Clarkson wouldn't be nominated, she's really nothing new, sure she is a great singer, but the woman isn't an innovator. Maya breaks musical and political boundries with her songs, who else in the mainstream music industry does that?

Luis Sun, Dec 30, 2007 at 02:33 PM EST

how can fall out boy be overlooked this year they a made a statement with their music and they should get the credit they deserve.

Nyota Sun, Dec 16, 2007 at 01:14 AM EST

Chrisette Michele (Best New Artist), Talib Kweli (Hip Hop album of the Year)

aron Sat, Dec 15, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST

REGINA SPEKTOR, JUNIOR BOYS, BJORK, AND OH SO MANY OTHERS....

Phoenix Fri, Dec 14, 2007 at 01:03 PM EST

Ledisi (notice the CORRECT spelling) is definitely deserving of the 2 nods she received. She's been an underground, international LEGEND (albeit "secret") for over a decade. The nod is great simply because it restores my faith in the original concept of the Grammys. Unlike the AMAs, these awards are voted on by their peers...not the general public. These are people that have been in the industry for years and aren't easily impressed. The fact that Ledisi was nominated is great for the simple fact that she's someone the public at large HASN'T heard of...thus opening up doors and introducing her tremendous TALENT to a much larger audience. She's paid her dues (trust me) and though her career has been on the slow boat, her ship has finally arrived. Believe me, you're about to be introduced to someone that will become a LEGEND! Don't write her off simply because you're not familiar with her. P.S. She can sing CIRCLES around everyone in her category. You'll soon see.

Jim Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 05:44 PM EST

Can't believe Kelly Clarkson was snubbed. Her voice is so beautiful, so strong, so soulful, so versatile. She is in a category by herself and does not need the approval of such a frivilous group that was evidently influened by the moldy oldly Clive Davis. Those who don't bother to at least listen to My December or who thinks that it is not a great cd, wouldn't know good music if it bit them on the ass. Can't wait for your next cd, Kelly. Would buy any cd you put out without hearing a single track on it.

jaygee Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 12:50 PM EST

The Grammy’s have long been proven irrelevant and out of touch. The award's only benefit is to offer a snapshot of what is popular at the moment, and not as any measure of what will truly last. Can anyone remember what the Song of the Year was 10 years ago? 5? 2?

Vince Sat, Dec 8, 2007 at 06:55 PM EST

I'm going to have to disagree w/ the person who felt that Linkin Park should have been nominated, Minutes to Midnight was too all over the place for my liking. But I'll back up the Robin Thicke, Elliot Yamin and Arcade Fire snubs (Arcade wasn't snubbed, but it certainly deserved more noms than it got). And even though it's not "Whatever People Say I Am...", "Favourite Worst Nightmare" is still top-notch Arctic Monkeys work. If they were nominated last year, why not this time?

jason Sat, Dec 8, 2007 at 01:51 PM EST

elliott's album was released on a small independent label, he had not a chance inhell of getting nominated, but we yaminiacs know he should have. so, fear not, our love for him will never die. (wow that was dramatic). anyway, let's keep hope alive.

fred Sat, Dec 8, 2007 at 03:16 AM EST

I feel very bad about Elliot Yamin not getting a nomination. His debut album was solid! Ditto for the others who feel bad about Daughtry as well.

jason Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 06:28 PM EST

i'm not a HUGE fan of bruce, but i am surprised "radio nowhere" wasn't nominated for song of the year. i'm pretty sure the album came out after the cut-off period though. although i like new music as well, the grammy's basically vote for the hottest songs on radio so that people will watch the show. they then throw one old-timers in to steal the award away from the young'ns. pretty slick there NARAS.

Brad Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 05:04 PM EST

McCartney should have gotten an album of the year nod. Memory Almost Full is dope.

Heather Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 04:54 PM EST

Fifty posts about Robin Thicke? Is this a joke? Has anyone heard of Bruce Springsteen? E Street Band? Ring any bells at all?!?

chardonna Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 02:41 PM EST

I'm a bit surprised to see such outcry about Fergie, Kelly, Daughtry, among others. If you look at the history of the Grammys, even the artists who have achieved MUCH bigger success over long careers (Madonna, Janet Jackson, etc.) have famously been ignored by Grammy voters. Maybe it's a bit too soon for some of these artists to really take hold on their consciousness. If the likes of Fergie and Daughtry can keep their momentum up over the course of a few albums, maybe then I'd truly consider their omissions as snubs. Until then, they're just what's popular, not what's legendary.

Phil Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 02:17 PM EST

If I had to wager a guess towards Josh Groban being overlooked, it may have to do that he's on Reprise, a WB affiliated label, and well with their diminished stock, and cutting of employee roster....I think that ties into the theories of not having enough friends with clout. Shame too, since he is riding the top of the Billboard charts right now...prolly the BIGGEST selling cd a WB label has had all year, which whenyou think about it...is...sad....

Alan Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 02:07 PM EST

Big Girls Don't Cry has got to be one of the dumbest songs lyrically ever. I think Arcade Fire should've gotten a few more nods, and Silversun Pickups should have gotten the nod over Paramore for BNA

favoritism Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 01:55 PM EST

yeah robin thicke is WAY more talented than JT, but JT has more powerful allies in the music business, hence, the love at awards time. so unfair, but no one ever said life was fair. i'm gonna go listen to robin's CD now and wallow.

jason Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 01:52 PM EST

has josh groban ever been nominated for a grammy? i didn't do my homework. he's done the un-thinkable. he brought an operatic voice to a pop sensibility and make a killer album with "awake". his first year out i thought a best new artist award for sure, but, alas, no nomination. critics are ok to him and he sells lots of records and he seems like the perfect grammy darling. but, nothing. any theories out there? thanks for bringing hin up brainiac.

Phil Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 01:44 PM EST

I gotta agree with mostly everyone mentioning that Robin Thicke was robbed. Completely forgot about his album, and I saw him LIVE this year too! And he does have a good falsetto too! He's a true success story though, even without the Grammy nominations. Between "Lost Without You" tearing up the R&B charts and then his Oprah appearance, Mr. Thicke had a banner break-out year. And I personally don't feel Linkin Park was robbed, as their new cd was a major disappointment for me. Its not what I expected, as I have all their previous albums, even the remix project, but this was very U2-esque, which would explain why they haven't had a huge Pop hit off it either. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery....

peach Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 01:18 PM EST

Agreed with everyone about Kelly Clarkson! Also screwed:
Annie Lennox, Rilo Kiley, Spoon, MIA, Siouxsie, and Rufus Wainwright.

Brainiac Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST

Biggest snub: Josh Groban. Awake was one of the best albums I've ever heard.

The Academy wouldn't know true talent if it bit them in the @$$. They just want to conform to what's trendy, so they have nominated the talentless bunch who wind up in US Weekly and In-Touch magazine regularly.

mjsmoke Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 11:38 AM EST

Robin Thicke was sadly left out while he had probably the most sonically pleasing R&B/Soul song of the year in "Lost Without You". And he probably shoulda been nominated for the Best New Artist as well...but oh well, another year of fu*k-ups for the Grammy folks...oh, and any of the three singles from Pink this year that were totally overlooked last year.

Kelly Was Robbed Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:56 AM EST

Kelly Clarkson's Sober is clearly among the best records and songs of the year and she should have been included in those categories, and her Never Again is a great rocker more than worthy of a best rock single nom. She be snubbed!

TV Fan Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:49 AM EST

Plus Elliott Yamin should have been a Best New Artist contender for his independent and well done post-Idol success!

TV Fan Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST

Elliott Yamin for pop vocal and album. A big oversight. And I agree that Glamorous had to be on the Record of the Year list -- Fergie was indeed snubbed!

RTA Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST

Being a fan of progressive rock music I normally ignore the nominations but this year, buried way down in the list, Porcupine Tree's "Fear of a Blank Planet" has garnered a nom for best surround sound album of the year and that's a surprise. Maybe it will influence a few rockers out there to check this incredible CD out. It is a monster.

Matt Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:35 AM EST

The Grammys at least seem to be trying to branch out a bit - be a little more "creative" in their nominees and not just nominate established artists or typical "favorites". Just look at the Best New Artist category. Still, though they are more creative, they are odd choices. Should Herbie Hancock win album of the year for an album nobody heard? Same with Vince Gill's? Does U2 really deserve nominations *this* year? Amy Winehouse deserves nominations certainly, but really so many? The Best Dance Recording nominees are a pretty good list this year.

cookiemac Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:23 AM EST

I have to agree that Sugarland should have been nominated for "stay" for something, amazing song and video

Bill Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 10:18 AM EST

Have to agree about Kelly Clarkson - My December was an excellent album. I was glad to see Fantasia get some love, though.

Daughtry may not have been eligible for Best New Artist - he did have a previous release with his cover of Wanted Dead or Alive after his season of AI ended. That might have knocked him out of contention for new artist, even though they are techically a band and not a solo act (but does anyone believe that?) Given that so few "best" new artists go on to have decent careers, he might be better off with his other noms.

Frances Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 09:54 AM EST

NO LINKIN PARK???? WTF!!!! Minutes to Midnight was an amazing album. I knew the Grammy people were old and out of touch, but seriously???? So sad Kelly Clarkson didn't get nominated. It would have proved all her critics wrong and the album was really her best yet. They should have at least recognized "Sober." That song is beautiful.

fredric Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 09:53 AM EST

In keeping with the Norah Jones/India.Arie/Starbucks-lite category, I would have thought someone might have recognized Mandy Moore. Also agree with Lily Allen, maybe even James Morrison who put out a great CD beginning to end. I love Kelly Clarkson, but she probably got dissed because she talked in the press about Clive. As for Daughtry, he's good but too formulaic to be considered is my guess.

fredric Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 09:53 AM EST

In keeping with the Norah Jones/India.Arie/Starbucks-lite category, I would have thought someone might have recognized Mandy Moore. Also agree with Lily Allen, maybe even James Morrison who put out a great CD beginning to end. I love Kelly Clarkson, but she probably got dissed because she talked in the press about Clive. As for Daughtry, he's good but too formulaic to be considered is my guess.

phredd!! Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 09:04 AM EST

It would have been a nice surprise if Elliott Yamin was nominated for best New Artist.

Amy Winehouse is the only New Artist Nominee I've ever even heard of. And there are quite a few nominees in other catagories I haven't heard of as well. I must be at that age.

Tim Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 08:56 AM EST

Real quick, a list of artists and songs I expected to see not get nominated who didn't (or whom IMHO should have been better recognized) included:

Sugarland - Stay, Settlin'
Kenny Chesney - Don't Blink, Never Wanted Nothing More
Brad Paisley - Ticks, Online (I was really hoping Ticks would be the token country nominee for record/song of the year since its so clever, but the field seems to be more urban heavy this year)
P!nk - U + Ur Hand, Who Knew
Fergie - The Duchess (pop album)
Kelly Clarkson - My December (for pop album)
Evanscense - Call Me When You're Sober, The Open Door (rock perofrmance, song, and album)
Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion, Grace Kelly
Michael Buble - Everything (Song of the Year)
Daughtry - Best New Artist
Tori Amos - American Doll Posse (alt)

Also, does any one besides me find it odd that neither Umbrella or Irreaplacable were nominated for female R&B/pop performance after getting record of the Year nods?

Shawn Dunphy Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 08:49 AM EST

Kelly Clarkson was SCREWED big time.I just hope that she atleast wins the best country duet Grammy with Reba.

Elizabeth Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 07:55 AM EST

I want to acknowledge an nominee: Vince Gill. I am happy that he was given a couple nods for his last venture. He is a gifted musician and I hope he gets a little love.

bb Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 07:28 AM EST

To B:

White artists can and do get nominated for r&b, George Michael won R&B album for Faith.

Landa Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 07:05 AM EST

Ledisi has been around for a long time. She’s done mostly collaborations with R&B artists not considered ‘mainstream’ (hate that word). She did a funky rendition of ‘My Sensitivity’ that can be found on a Luther van Dross compilation. If I’m not mistaken, she’s from the San Francisco area. I have been a long time fan of hers and am happy to see her get some type of recognition. Honestly, I wouldn’t be disappointed if she lost the ‘New Artist’ category, since that it’s sometimes consider a ‘kiss of death’ for most artists.

Like Ledisi, Chrisette Michelle is another artist that I believe most people is sleeping on. Unlike Ledisi, Chrisette can ‘fit’ into what’s ‘physically’ acceptable with musical artists. Musical ability really doesn’t matter, how good does a person look is the key. Ledisi gets thrown into a ‘alternative’ category. The Grammy nominations just prove how out of whack music really is nowadays.

legnayram Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 03:45 AM EST

i'm glad i'm not the only one who noticed robin thicke was not nominated! i really thought he'd score a couple of nominations in the r&b categories. "lost without you" was number one on the r&b charts for a really long time! plus i think he has a better falsetto then justin...

i love kanye west but i don't think he deserves album of the year for "graduation." i thought "late registration" should have won in 2006...

Raymond Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 12:23 AM EST

I thought the Grammys lost their credibility last year when "My Humps" was awarded in a major category.

That being said...

Hooray to Ledisi! I saw her in the mid-90's performing in Beach Blacket Babylon (the San Francisco musical revue). The Grammys may not mean &^%$#@! in the grand scheme of things, but I'll be happy if this nomination prompts one additional album sale for her. You've come a long way, baby.

Fatima Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 12:13 AM EST

Oh and just hush Wendy.

Fatima Fri, Dec 7, 2007 at 12:11 AM EST

Although I love plenty of the artists nominated, the Grammy's will always continue to piss me off for having such a narrow scope. They're so pointless, as I'd argue music is much more subjective than movies are and certainly is much higher in volume. If you think independent movies have a hard time getting noticed at the Oscars, think about how hard it is for an indie record to get a shot.

Alex Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 11:50 PM EST

M.I.A. should have dominated next to Kanye West---they're the only two things going on in "rap"

Aurora Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 07:22 PM EST

"gimme More" by Britney should have been nominated in the Best Dance Track category. She really deserved that.

cheriekeane Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 07:22 PM EST

One thing I know is this: I am going to laugh my ass off when Soulja Boy comes walking down the Grammy Red carpet because it is comical that the song "Crank That" got nominated.

Amy Winehouse was nominated in the pop category even though she is singing soul music? Just shows how segregated and mixed up the US music/radio industry is.

Aurora Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 07:22 PM EST

"gimme More" by Britney should have been nominated in the Best Dance Track category. She really deserved that.

alexm Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 07:11 PM EST

Good lord, glad to see the Academy showing some sense by not putting Fergie in any of the top categories. It's a simple fact that she can't really sing very well. Decent producers does not a decent artist make. Also - let's face it: she IS irritating as crap.

mm Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 06:11 PM EST

M.I.A. Kala

jason Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 05:49 PM EST

yeah, me again, get used to me. anyway, so i went to aol music and watched the video for ledisi's "alright". very, very good. interesting though, she's similar to chrisette michele. so chrisette got an r&b female nom, but not best new artist. that i am confused about, but i purchased ledisi's CD soon after i watched the video. i'll let you know how it is. if you're not familiar with chrisette, ledisi is also reminiscent of jill scott, or a more upbeat sade'.

B Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 05:39 PM EST

Maybe white artists can't be eligible for RnB? That would explain why Amy Winehouse and Robin Thicke (who had a massive R&B hit with "Lost Without You") are not represented in R&B when their style clearly is... I don't get the decisions behind placement...

And Lily Allen didn't get a Best New Artist because she's a talentless hack. There are so many other great British performers who have not been nominated or even released in America. Boo!

jason Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 05:25 PM EST

alicia keys DID NOT release "as i am" in time. also, there's really no reason to get mad about people getting snubbed. it's just a panel of insiders and what they think. you can still award your favorites by buying their music LEGALLY and seeing them live. that's the ultimate award to me.

Corran Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 05:07 PM EST

I cannot believe Daughtry was not nominated for best new artist. Is it because he is in a band?? Still, you would have think he would have been nominated. Also I'm shocked "The Way I are" wasn't nominated for record or song of the year. For the record, was Alicia Keys only eligible for her song since the single itself was released before the Sept 30th deadline? If not, then id think her album would have been snubbed.

me Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 05:06 PM EST

Are the grammy's even relevant anymore? I don't know a single person that actually watches or cares about this "award".

Martin Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 05:00 PM EST

I'm sort of annoyed that Robin Thicke got bubkus. And that Mika only got one for Best Dance Recording.
But at least Madonna got a nod for "The Confessions Tour."
http://moviemartin.blogspot.com

Heather Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 04:57 PM EST

Seriously? No one else is upset about Bruce Springsteen? The album is actually "Magic"!

Lynny Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 04:53 PM EST

Ryan Adams "Easy Tiger"

Brad Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 04:30 PM EST

Dear God... why did Kelly Clarkson get snubbed. My December is such a beautiful album. What a shame.

wendy Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 04:24 PM EST

my sadness came last week when cbs aired that grammy best of show and they showed beyonce winner of 12 grammys and then showed elton john winner of only five grammys. so sad.

Alex Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 04:20 PM EST

Radiohead weren't eligible since In Rainbows has not been released on CD yet. As always the grammy noms are bewildering. No love for Interpol? What bollocks!

Rose Tyler Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 04:15 PM EST

Lily Allen should have gotten a best new artist nod. And what about MIA for something? Also did Radiohead's album not come out in time? Glad to hear that Mark Ronson got a producing nod.

Ihatefa##ots Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:55 PM EST

The Grammy's is supposed to be a quality contest, not a popularity contest. That's was Fergie was not nominated. However, that does not explain why Feist and Winehouse were nominated. Hopefully they won't win. The music industry is in horrible shape. Look at the top 10 singles. No one is smart enough to make a song by themselves. They have to "feature" four or five other performers. Complete lack of talent. Thanks Puff Daddy for starting this horrible trend in music.

Shawn Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:49 PM EST

The grammy's are an embarrassment. How come only Top 40 artists get nominated in the big categories? Can't someone come up with a music award show where music is evaluated by quality and not sales? Oh well.

jason Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:46 PM EST

although she went from hot mess to royal disaster, i HOPE grammy overlooks the personal problems and awards the best music of the year, amy winehouse's. the sound, the songs, that VOICE. the best thing to happen to music this year, but that's just me. back in the day i got ticked off when people you'd never heard of got nominated or the "old foagies". now i miss that. now it's the same people over and over again. oh well, i'll look forward to the performances and the acceptance speeches from amy and kanye. will his mother's death change his outlook?? if he loved her it will, and i know he did, so hopefully that will shine through.

aramis Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:44 PM EST

AMES - you speak truth.
It seems like such a bad year when a good portion of the nominees are nominated for material released LAST YEAR (some of which was awarded at LAST YEAR's Grammy ceremony).

Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:44 PM EST

Daughtry for best new artist & Paul McCartney for album of the year one of his best in a while imo

shonna Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:41 PM EST

Kelly Clarkson got snubbed - Clive Davis must feel vindicated.

Ames Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:33 PM EST

Wow, when you see that list you really realize this has been a bad year for music.

Erin Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:32 PM EST

Wilco did receive a nomination. For rock album of the year. And as far as I'm concerned, that's pretty much the only decent thing about these nominations. And the nod to Feist. But come on. Fergie? Rhianna? And a song called "Crank That"? What the hell is going on in music today? May I suggest the great people of the Grammy Awards pull their heads out of their asses and immediately go purchase the newest albums from the following actual artists: Radiohead, Kings of Leon, The White Stripes, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Modest Mouse, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Shins, Spoon. Please. Please make music matter again.

Erin Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:32 PM EST

Wilco did receive a nomination. For rock album of the year. And as far as I'm concerned, that's pretty much the only decent thing about these nominations. And the nod to Feist. But come on. Fergie? Rhianna? And a song called "Crank That"? What the hell is going on in music today? May I suggest the great people of the Grammy Awards pull their heads out of their asses and immediately go purchase the newest albums from the following actual artists: Radiohead, Kings of Leon, The White Stripes, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Modest Mouse, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Shins, Spoon. Please. Please make music matter again.

Lizzie Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:18 PM EST

What I want to know is how the heck did "Crank That" get a freakin' Grammy nomination?

Anywho...

Daughtry should have been nominated. That's actual music to listen to, unlike the aforementioned "song".

stephen Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:10 PM EST

Thank God for Emily King's nod, but they should have also recognized Chrisete Michelle.
And I love Beyonce, but "Beautiful Liar" doesn't deserve more than a VMA.

p Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:08 PM EST

I am sooooo sad and disappointed that Lily Allen was not recognized as a nominee for best new artist. She is one of the most refreshing new voices out there. Taylor Swift? ICK.

Vicky Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:59 PM EST

Why is Lily Allen in alternative music??? And yeah, she should have been nominated for best new artist, but I'm glad Paramore got a nod.

Phil Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:58 PM EST

Stephen thanx for catching my goof! I did totally mean 2006. Either way I think the song was ineligible because it was released & originally promoted prior to the cut off time for this year's nominees, but I'm not completely sure. They got all those crazy wacky rules. And yet a 4 disc set from Vince Gill gets nominated for the BIG award, and sadly, me being the music geek I am, haven't heard of it EVER. And for all y'all shocked by Herbie Hancock's nom. he got nominated for the big award last year, albiet that album, "Possibilities" had vocal performances by Annie Lennox, John Mayer and Chistina Aguliera.

Heather Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:58 PM EST

That whiny umbrella-ella-ella nonsense over the Boss?!? He's called the Boss for a reason you know. Since when did the Grammys become as pandering and blind to real talent as the Emmys?!? One more award show I can cross off my watch list!

stephen to phil Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:52 PM EST

Glad to hear Lily got SOME love, although not enough. But 'Who Knew' I think came out last year in October, and it could have been ineligible then. It wasn't 2005 because her cd (sadly overlooked as well) came out in March '06.
As for the producer of the year, you made an excellent point. If any rap/r and b artist were to win, I would think it would be Timbaland. No one can deny his successful year.

Troy Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:48 PM EST

In addition, I don't know why Amy Winehouse has been put in the pop categories when she is so evidently R&B/soul.

Troy Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:46 PM EST

I'm with pitchmeister. I've never heard of most of the people and music nominated this year, and quite frankly, I could care less. Today's music is in such a horrible state overall that the academy could nominate TV commercial jingles and have it go unnoticed, considering that's what most of the crap on the radio sounds like anyway.

Auriana Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:46 PM EST

Evanesence was robbed. Yes, they got a nom for "Sweet Sacrifice" which is one of my favorites (though strangely absent from their concert I went to on Tuesday) but NOTHING else? There wasn't a single bad song on their album. I know I'm biased as they're my favorite performers out there but still.

Phil Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:46 PM EST

Ledesi is a female R&B artist who quietly released her latest cd over the summer, and was even one of iTunes free songs of the week, the week before her album was released. The album received alot of excellent reviews when it was released, and was a sold iTunes seller as far as R&B albums go, but she has yet to garner any mainstream success or airplay.

Nose Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:45 PM EST

I am astounded that someone who can't spell 'Tasty' in a song that uses the word over and over again can win a Grammy award.

jason Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:42 PM EST

i LOVE grammy nomination day because my jaw continues to hit the floor every year. what a strange combo of noms this year. daughtry suffered nickelback syndrome. catchy rock tunes that play on the radio, a best-selling album, but overdoing it doesn't always help. granted, not his fault, and i like daughtry WAY better than nickelback, but i guess ama's will have to do. before i continue, who the HELL is ledesi??? does anybody know?? i can't even find them in a search, wait is it a them, him or her?? help!! the album of the year category is WAY out there as well. amy and kanye, of course, but a 4 disc set from vince gill, herbie hancock does joni mitchell!!??, and the foo fighters. i don't personally like them, but i found that to be WAY out of left field. i guess it's a testament to what little great albums came out this year. also, song of the year? grammy always went for the old crowd with this one, but every song nominated is by an artist under 30!! and only 2 of the

Christina Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:40 PM EST

I think the biggest snub was Daughtry in the New Artist category. How do they get 4 nominations yet are left out of the Best New Artist category in favor of Ledesi and Paramore? I've never heard of those two acts until I read that they were nominated.

Surprised Alicia Keys "No One" was left out of the Song and Record of the year categories. She's a Grammy darling. On the other hand not too surprised to see Fergie left out of the major categories. The only place she would have been nominated was Record of the Year and that was a tight category this year. 4 of the songs that were nominated there were locks and the Foo Fighters were a bit if a surprise. I thiought "Big Girl's Donn't Cry" or Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" might of had a chance for the last spot in that category.

The album of the year category is disapointing. If Kanye doesn't win it this year he'll never win it.

And Amy Winehouse, it's gonna be a train wreck if they put her on that stage come Grammy Night

Phil Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:28 PM EST

And Stephen, Lily Allen's cd was nominated for Best Alternative Music award. And Pink's "Who knew" though a hit finally this past summer, was actually out in 2005, and originally released in 2005, which I think makes it ineligible. And to pitchmiester, you're entitled to your opinions, but sadly, Fergie is one of the few popstars of today that can actually in fact sing. She does deserve a Grammy, "The Dutchess" was one of the best pop albums released in the fall of 2006 but was overlooked cause it came out the week after Justin's cd, and "London Brodge" & "Fergalicious" did nothing to help prove she could sing...but she can! here's hoping Interscope goes for the jugular with "All That I Got (The Make-Up Song)" after "Clumsy" hits #1 on the Billboard charts in a few weeks!

Phil Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:22 PM EST

Stephen, Timbaland will NOT win Producer of the Year (Non-Classical). The hip-hop producer nod is kinda like the mandatory country artist in the Best New Artist category. Whereas the said country artist, in this case Taylor Swift, may win (I also doubt that too), the hip-hop producer nod is just that, a nod, and never taken seriously, as seen past years by Dr. Dre & Pharrell. But Best New Artist SHOULD go to Winehouse, for the simple fact that she may never have the kinda year like this again, what with the break out status, along with all the press both good & bad. And lets be honest, the Grammy commitee knows there is also a good chance she might not LIVE long enough to get nominated again if she doesn't clean herself up. She has Best New artist seewed up...IF NOT, WOW Apple REALLY can sell more than just iPods & MACs!

stephen Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:21 PM EST

Also, where was Lily Allen? She definitely deserved album of the year and best new artist.

pitchmeister Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:15 PM EST

Biggest snub of the year is Daughtry under Best New Artist. One of the biggest selling CDS of late 2006 - 2007 and no nomination for best artist. I have no idea who Feist, Ledisi, or Paramore are. I am that out of touch with the music scene? And in regards to Fergie, she does not deserve a grammy-she is yet another overrated pop creation and from what her live performances how I am unsure if she can really sing without any help.

Nathan Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:12 PM EST

Fergie didn't get snubbed, she's terrible. I also can't believe the best album category. Vince Gill, Foo Fighters and Herbie Hancock? unbelievably bad.

stephen Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:10 PM EST

7. why was Soulja Boy nominated for Crank That? The grammys are losing credibility with that one. They already gave My Humps an award.

8. I wish Pink and Kelly Clarkson got some love. 'Who Knew' and 'Sober' are, in my opinion, their best songs to date.

Stephen Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:07 PM EST

1. Fergie can sing when she wants to, and wa soverlooked. Rihanna can not. And how did "Umbrella" get nominated for a rap category? Jay-Z's 30 second intro does not count as a rap song.
2. Reba and Kelly were nominated for 'Because of You' which was odd, as it was a cover song.
3. Evanesence was robbed. It sucks 'The Open Door' came out at such a bad time.
4. God worked today. No Avril.
5. Glad to see McCartney got love
6. Phil, Timbaland was nominated for Producer of the Year, and will most likely win. Although I can totally see an upset with mark Ronson, who is responsible for two of the best albums of the past year. (Back to Black and Alright, Still).

Rakeem Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 02:03 PM EST

Phil, I agree that Timbaland deserves to be acknowledged much more!!!! And I can't believe "Crank Dat" is nominated, its a catchy song and I love to do the dance but it is not Grammy-worthy!!!!

Phil Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:55 PM EST

Ok, most PopWatch regulars know I'm both a BIG Timbaland & Justin fan, but SERIOUSLY Timbaland got SNUBBED. I mean not only did he have continued success this year with BOTH Nelly Furtado & Justin's projects, but his own album SHOCK VALUE has been severely overlooked, both criticaly & sales wise & now Poor Timbo didn't even get "The Way I Are" or "Apologize" nominated, AND yet "Ayo Technology" scored a nod for Best Hip-Hop collaboration by a group or duo? SERIOUSLY! Just plain SAD. "The Way I Are" might be super annoying the 9th time you hear it on the radio today, but when the album droppd in March, it was a fresh treat & truly one of the best pop songs of the year!

On the flipside, I was truly glad to see R&B songstress Emily King land a nod in one of the R&B categories. With Alicia Keys' new project out & selling & gaining so much airplay on urban stations, I can't understand how the same record label is not promoting this new artist more. Her cd, "East Side Story" is incredible

LRB Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:55 PM EST

Wilco. How did they not receive a single nomination? Seriously now.

seth Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:51 PM EST

Amy Winehouse is really all that mattered to me in music this past year (one of only 2 cd's i actually bought) So, while might feel left out in the cold over The Duchess, she might want to remember that big girls don't cry...