Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album

Shut up & Sing is a film directed by Cecilia Peck and Barbara Kopple that tells the story of the Dixie Chicks, a country girl band, and the career changing event that took place. In 2003, the night before the U.S was to go to war with Iraq, lead singer Natalie Maines decided to speak in between the band’s set regarding the war and President Bush. Maine says in front of the band’s London audience, “Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence. And…

“Sorry Hector. “ I said standing straighter. “Let’s get started. I have some questions, and I am going to need a map. The more detailed the map of the city, the better. I will also need something he used every day.” “This is our investigation.” Erik hissed at me once more. “Yes and look at how much you accomplished.” I rolled my eyes. “You idiots don’t even know who took him. Let alone have a plan.” “It was the Fellowship of the Sun.” the cowboy said. “We have no proof, Stan!” Isobel yelled…

"Bang!" "Bang!" The sound of the cowpuncher's revolver rang out, along with the sheriff, Henry. The cool autumn air was filled with sounds of gunfire and the loud barks of Remy, Nelly's faithful dog and companion. "No, get back!" she screamed. "Put your weapon down, son. We've gotcha now, and there's nothing else you can do, 'cept turn yourself in," said Henry. The young man, Joe, stood with his revolver pointed straight at the face of Sheriff Henry. Panting and angry, he spit out…

John M. Darley and Bibb Latane 's essay, "When will people help in a crisis?" could argue that people have become cold and should open their eyes to what is going on around them so they do not neglect the people surrounding them. We should agree with Darley and Lanate because there are people who choose to ignore those around them even when those people are being abused. One point Darley and Latane make is that American ideology is a leading cause of a lack of response when someone is in need.…

Struggles are lessons that bring blessings to people that make them stronger, and able to appreciate life more. When people go through struggles it makes them emotionally stronger. In fact, throughout high school, my mom was an alcoholic and was never home. We constantly argued about everything all the time. Experiencing this for years , I got fed up with it; which led me to experimenting with drugs , started skipping school, and started hanging out with the wrong group of people. The addiction…

shopping jaunt. The "All That" star, accompanied by an unknown companion, opted for casual attire as she shopped for home staples: earth tone sweater, dark trousers with a coordinating Chanel purse, and a white T-shirt. Apparently, Amanda did her best to fend off eager photographers lying…

The famous person I have chosen is Christina Aguilera. Christina Aguilera was born on December 12, 1980, from a young age Aguilera knew she wanted to become a singer. Aguilera memorized all of the lyrics to the Sound of Music at age five, she also appeared on Star Search when she was nine years old. From the ages of twelve to fourteen she did the show The New Mickey Mouse Club that was Aguilera big break in her career musically, the executive of a music producer heard her sing on the show and…

Music veteran Clive Davis received the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards last night. The award recognizes work that contributes to raising awareness of racial and social issues. Davis has played a major role in developing the careers of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, TLC, Jennifer Hudson (http://fdrmx.com/jennifer-hudson-excited-broadway-debut/), and other recording artists. Davis accepted his Vanguard Award, and made a very powerful and compelling speech. The music…

multiple Grammys including the Grammy LifeTime Achievement award, the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, the Grammy Hall of Fame award, and the Grammy Legend Award. Barbra has also won multiple Oscars, a Director’s Guild of America award, Peabody awards, an Academy Award for Best Actress, Kennedy Center Honors, an AFL lifetime achievement award, a People’s Choice Award,a Brit Award for Best Selling Album, the American Society of Cinematographers Board of the Governors Award, a…

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California. The group was originated in 1994 as Kara's Flowers and originally consisted of: Adam Levine (lead vocals, guitar), Jesse Carmichael (guitar, backing vocals), Mickey Madden (bass guitar) and Ryan Dusick(drums). Kara's Flowers signed to Reprise Records and released an album, The Fourth World, in 1997. After a lukewarm response to the album, the band parted ways with the record label and the members attended their…