Just looked at the new Grammy changes and “Progressive R&B” and “Melodic Rap” performance, that doesn’t make any sense. Can someone explain what any of this means?

For “Progressive R&B”, they should have just kept it as Comtemporary R&B when they did the rule changes around 2011/2012. Same for Rap/Sung performance, they were fine as is.

Since Fiona Apple has had a comeback recently, I don’t understand how her 2005 album “Extraordinary Machine” was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album instead of Alternative Music Album where she would have had a better chance of winning.

“Run-Around” by Blues Traveler winning Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1996. U2 or Dave Matthews Band…[Read more]

Showing more awards is the first thing that needs to be changed. Showing more awards also means highlighting different genres. There needs to be more of a balance of genres highlighted on the main telecast and not just the general and pop field with an occassional bone to country and rap. Show more R&B, Rock or even a Latin or American Roots…[Read more]

Also, in Rock Album, if you are a veteran band like Weezer, Metallica, The Cranberries and so forth, you will not be name-checked for a win.

Also, how did Willie Nelson become such a Grammy favorite in the past few years? Was he ever awarded like this in his prime?

When it comes a lesser known/less popular category such as Traditional Pop Album that category has even become more unpredictable. See Willie Nelson’s wins in the past few years and new winner, Elvis Costello.

Until…[Read more]

Update: The Grammys situation as evident by last night was just a mess all around.

Thoughts on this year’s Grammys?

I don’t usually say this, however this was the worst Grammys telecast I have ever watched! It’s ridiculous that we had to experience some of these irrelevant performances which should have been dedicated to more awards. I would have liked to have seen some Rock and R&B categories since Gary Clark Jr. and Lizzo won along with another Country…[Read more]

A few lessons I learned from this year’s Grammys.

When Willie Nelson is nominated, never count him out. I had a feeling he would win Country Solo when the nominations were still announced due to his random wins in Traditional Pop Album over the past few years. One of the predictions I should have stuck with.

Anderson .Paak and PJ Morton are now…[Read more]

Congrats to Lizzo! I knew she was going to win and “Truth Hurts” reminds me of a previous winner, “Happy” due to its crossover appeal.

Could she win Song of the Year now?

Happy to see Tanya Tucker and J. Cole win their first Grammys!

My final predictions:

Album of the Year: Father of the Bride-Vampire Weekend
Record of the Year: Old Town Road-Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus
Song of the Year: Truth Hurts-Lizzo
Best New Artist: Billie Eilish

Pop Solo Performance: Truth Hurts-Lizzo
Pop Duo/Group Performance: Old Town Road-Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus
Pop Vocal Album: When We All…[Read more]

Paula Cole is a singer-songwriter who became famous in the late 1990’s. Her most famous songs include “I Don’t Want to Wait” which became the theme song to the WB teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” (1998-2003) and her Grammy nominated song “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” (1997). She ended up winning Best New Artist at the 40th Grammy Awards (1998)…[Read more]

At this point, I would not be surprised to see Vampire Weekend win all of their nominations (Alternative Album, Rock Song, AOTY).

Yes, Nipsey was nominated last for Best Rap Album for “Victory Lap.”

Out of all the predictions so far, I think USA Today seems to be the closest thing we can see on Sunday and those are some of my predictions as well.

Does anyone know the last time that new artists (multiple) won big in the top four/general field categories?

Also, just read how “Caution” by Mariah Carey and “Madame X” by Madonna, their latest albums had enough votes to be in contention for AOTY nominations, however, they were passed over in favor of albums with less votes.

Now, regarding Mariah, I think that she was on the verge of a nomination in the R&B field, album in particularly as a lot of…[Read more]

This whole situation is a mess and just shedding light on the politics behind the Grammys over the years. Sunday should be very interesting to say the least.

Yeah, I noticed that too. Why do you think that is?

I have a lot: Bacon, apple pie, cookies n cream ice cream, Oreo, chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies, Reese’s peanut butter cups, sour candy, kale, avocados, green apples, bananas, red grapes, carrots, chicken (of any kind), sushi, pizza, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, rice and beans (black and red beans), fries, French toast, frozen yogurt,…[Read more]

Don’t have one.

Two part question.

What is your favorite music genre and why? Also, what is a music genre that people would be surprised you listen to?