Grammy Award for Song of the Year

Album of the Year" going to Beck rather than Beyoncé, we can see that the Grammy's voting is not based on sales. I mean Beyoncé's self-titled album crushed Beck's in sales wise. However, the Grammy's are going for quality. Many debated that Beyoncé's album crushed Becks in sound and quality, but know that the voting members in the Grammy's are both old and young though more older in the ratio. The voters are more on…

original country music to country with a touch of pop. This young artist has achieved so much in her years as an artist, than some can’t even dream about accomplishing. I like Taylor Swift because even though she is known for writing break up songs and making them into top chart records, her many awards show how truly talented she is. I first discovered her in the radio back in 2008 when I heard “Our Song” and “Tear Drops on My Guitar”. These two singles were on the radio at least three times a…

Eminem is a multiple time grammy winner, platinum hit record winner, and a father of three. Even though Eminem was bullied, when he sings his songs, he wants no one to experience the fate he experienced. Eminem’s music earned him a lot of awards, and he thanks everyone who likes his music (biography.com). Eminem was born Marshall Mathers III in St. Joseph, Missouri. When Eminem was still an infant, his father left him. Marshall’s mom raised him through his childhood, and had a hard time raising…

distinctive voice and insightful lyrics have garnered her several accolades, including ten Grammys, and in 1999 she was welcomed into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She is a phenomenally talented singer-songwriter. On the big screen, she has been in 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Steel Magnolias, among others. Part of a larger chain of attractions, her Dollywood theme…

in 2004, and then officially broke up that following year. Many people were devastated when they found out about “Destiny Fulfilled” big break up. As a solo artist in 2003, Beyonce took center stage releasing her first album called, “Dangerously In Love”. One of my personal favorites. Millions of Beyonce's copies had been sold and won five Grammy…

the Latin oratorio and was a prolific composer of motets and cantatas. He was highly influential in musical developments in north European countries through his pupils and the wide dissemination of his music. “Vittoria, mio core” is a Baroque Italian song written by Giacomo Carissimi, taking its text from a poem by Domenico Benigni. Translating to “Victory, my heart”, the overall theme of “Vittoria” is freedom from the “bondage of love”. The piece starts with a lively exposition of the first…

3 Reasons Why Beyonce is Overlooked at the Grammy’s At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards held last February 2017, there were a number of categories where Beyonce and Adele went head to head. Both artists were nominated for song of the year, best solo pop performance, record of the year, and album of the year. However, out of four categories Adele took home the Grammy. Although Adele’s voice and talent is undeniably great, Beyonce’s Lemonade is certainly one of the most artistic albums of all time.…

One year for Christmas she asked for a typewriter so she could write down what she wanted to. She understood and loved the art of poetry. She was very good at it from a relatively young age. According to an article written by Biography.com, Shakira wrote her first song when she was only 8 years old. Shakira wasn’t just fast at writing her own songs she was also incredibly fast as a child in school. Shakira graduated from high…

Selena won 67 awards total. She also had 86 nominations. In 1986 Selena won “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the Tejano Music Awards. Selena would go on to win this award seven more times. She also won “Female Entertainer of the Year” at the KFLZ Awards. Selena became a spokesperson for Coca Cola in 1987. Selena won “Female Entertainer of the Year” eight times at the Tejano Music Awards. In 1993, Selena won “Female Vocalist of the Year”, “Album of the Year”, “Song of the Year” and…

that come from the Baby Boomer/ Post-Baby Boomer generations, who grew up listening to their music. It was a band, that even if you are not a hardcore fan or were not familiar with who they are, you may have heard some of their songs and at least like one of the songs. The songs they created are timeless and fit almost every mood imaginable. This is despite the fact that they represented drugs and sex on top of the rock and roll aspect of their band. To really appreciate this rock band, one must…