Although there have already been many predictions made for tonight's 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony, IDOL LIVE has yet to jump into the fray with its thoughts on the Idol alums' chances. After giving the categories careful thought, the following are the conclusions that were drawn.
>Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, "Rich Woman"
I really, really want to root for Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown here, as "No Air" was one of the biggest songs of 2008 in addition to being one of the biggest songs by an alum. But Plant and Krauss are going to take home a ton of trophies tonight, mainly in the Album of the Year category, so this will be just another feather in their cap. Jordin will have plenty more chances to win a Grammy, though, so it will not that big of a disappointment.
>Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Jennifer Hudson, "Spotlight"
If Jennifer Hudson only wins one award tonight, it will be in this category. Besides Alicia Keys, the competition is fairly weak, and there would be an outrage if Jennifer was sent home winless. Add in the fact that "Spotlight" is a solid track and you've got yourself a victory.
>Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: Al Green featuring John Legend, "Stay With Me (By The Sea)"
Al Green and John Legend are perennial Grammy faves, and since Jennifer will take home an award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, it will lessen the blow for when she doesn't get this one. Fantasia has been nominated but never won an award, and that streak will continue.
>Best R&B Song: Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen & Shaffer Smith, songwriters, "Spotlight"
Although this technically will not count as a win for Jennifer herself, it will continue to support the fact that "Spotlight" is a Grammy-worthy song.
>Best R&B Album: Al Green, Lay It Down
Al will win most of the categories he is nominated for, so this one is a must for him. Jennifer's album was worthy of the nomination, but the win is another story.
>Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Carrie Underwood, "Last Name"
It wouldn't be the Grammys if Carrie Underwood did not take home at least one award. This year will not be any different, as she will go for the hat trick tonight. Plus, she's actually performing the song.
>Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media: John Mayer, "Say" (From The Bucket List)
This is a no-brainer. John Mayer's competition is two tracks from Enchanted ("Ever Ever After" should be happy it was even nominated in the first place), which will split votes, and the song from Walk Hard is a joke. The only real competition comes from Peter Gabriel & Thomas Newman's "Down to Earth" from Wall-E, but that will win an Oscar in a few weeks so Mayer will get this win.
What do you all think? Share your predictions and come back here later tonight for a full post-show recap and analysis of the results.
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
IDOL LIVE predix: Alums at the Grammys
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
VMA wrap-up: Jordin steals the spotlight
Although she went home empty-handed Sunday at MTV's 25th annual Video Music Awards, Jordin Sparks shook up the scene at the Paramount Pictures lot with her heat of the moment defense of the Jonas Brothers after their decision to wear purity rings was mocked by host Russell Brand (who?) in his opening monologue.
Jordin was so upset by his remarks that she had to give her two cents when it was her turn to introduce T.I. alongside John Legend. Watch her response below:
The comeback has been receiving a lot of press and online buzz, mostly positive. On the awards front, Jordin's video for "No Air" lost out to Tokio Hotel's "Ready, Set, Go!" for Best New Artist and Britney Spears' "Piece of Me" for Best Female Video. Maybe next year, but it's not like it's a Grammy or anything.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
"Idol Gives Back" preview
This coming week will be known as "Idol Gives Back" week, as an event that only American Idol can pull off will take place over a three-night span.
Kicking off festivities will be the Top 8 finalists when they perform inspirational songs on Tues., April 8. The following night, Idol begins at 7:30 p.m. ET for a special two-and-a-half hour event that will be filled with celebrities, guest performers and performances by the finalists. Those slated to make appearances on Wednesday's episode include Amy Adams, Annie Lennox, Ashley Tisdale, Billy Crystal, Bono, Brad Pitt, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Chris Daughtry, Dane Cook, Eli and Peyton Manning, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia, Fergie, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Connolly, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Reese Witherspoon, Robin Williams, Snoop Dogg, Vanessa Hudgens and senators Barack Obama, John McCain and Hillary Clinton.
Corporate partners with Idol for the special that will be making large donations include ExxonMobil, News Corp., Ford, Coca Cola, AT&T and Allstate.
Last year, the event raised a combined $76 million from viewers and corporate donors. Considering the fact that this year's event is set to be even bigger and better than last year's, put money on the total being significantly larger this time around.
And the week will wrap up on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET, when the Top 7 is revealed and Jordin Sparks performs her hit single "No Air" with Chris Brown.
So, get ready to hit the couches, or in many cases, the TiVos.
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