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I used to LOVE award shows in the 90's. During the 2000's I stopped watching them as much just because I was busy. In recent years I hadn't watched them because I didn't like a lot of popular music (at least when it came to Hip-Hop). But over the past 2 years I started making myself watch them. They aren't as exciting as they were back in the 90's (in my opinion) but they are alot better than I expect and always enjoy them. I just channel-surf when there's something I'm not interested in that's going to last more than a minute or 2...lol I can't believe they overlooked the Black Eyed Peas after all the hit singles they had last year.

I definitely wouldn't use the word "most." I often flip to TBN and other places I can see "TV preachers" speak. I will agree that some of them are a little crazy but I'll say that just as many of them have the position they have on TV because they are legit. I've gotten a lot of messages that got me through tough times watching some of them. But that's a whole other topic. And I hardly think of us have any room to talk about people who don't know or attend their actual services.

Here's who I'm hoping wins....share your opinions... Song of the Year 'Love the Way You Lie' -- Eminem Feat. Rihanna Of the nominees, this is my fav. Album of the Year 'Teenage Dream' -- Katy Perry 'Recovery' -- Eminem Both were good albums. I'm riding with Katy but I think Eminem earned this time around as well. Best New Artist Justin Bieber I don't really like any of the nominees. I just know this kid worked his butt off and he seems like an okay guy. I think B.o.B. should have been nominated. Record of the Year 'Nothing on You' -- B.o.B. Feat. Bruno Mars I think this is the most unique and creative song of the ones I liked. Best Female Pop Vocal Performance 'King of Anything' -- Sara Bareilles 'Halo (Live)' -- Beyoncé 'Chasing Pirates' -- Norah Jones 'Teenage Dream' -- Katy Perry I like all of these artists (I only took off Lady Gaga). I think all of them can sing. Katy ran the 2nd half of the year musically. I like the The Grammys include music that wasn't on the radio but I don't think Beyonce's "Halo" should be on there. She's had her since 2008 and it's been from her weakest music thus far. She's the best vocalist of them all. Sara Bareilles is the underdog but I love her music and that single was very creative. Best Male Pop Vocal Performance 'Haven't Met You Yet' -- Michael Bublé 'This is It' -- Michael Jackson 'Whataya Want from Me' -- Adam Lambert 'Just the Way You Are' -- Bruno Mars 'Half of My Heart' -- John Mayer I haven't taken anyone off the list. As a "vocal performance," I think Michael Buble and Bruno Mars should actually win. I'd love to see MJ win tho.' I don't even like Adam Lambert, but I do like that song he's nominated for. Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals 'Airplanes, Part II' -- B.o.B., Eminem & Hayley Williams 'Telephone' -- Lady Gaga & Beyoncé 'California Gurls' -- Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg These were the songs that I was familiar with. I like all of these collaborations but I think "California Girls" should be the winner. "Airplanes" is it's only competition (tho' I liked the version without Eminem better). Best Pop Vocal Album 'Teenage Dream' -- Katy Perry I'm not really into the other albums. I like John Mayer but I think Battle Studies is his weakest album. Susan Boyle has an amazing voice but I don't follow her. Katy's album isn't perfect but his loaded with different sounds and subject matter. Best R&B Song 'Finding My Way Back' -- Jaheim 'Shine' -- John Legend & The Roots All of the artists deserved a nomination but I'd have to go with one of these. Best R&B Album 'The Love & War Masterpeace' -- Raheem DeVaughn 'Another Round' -- Jaheim 'Wake Up!' -- John Legend & The Roots 'Still Standing' -- Monica I can't choose between these 4. I think I enjoyed Raheem's the least of the 4 but that's not an insult at all. Best Contemporary R&B Album 'Graffiti' -- Chris Brown 'Untitled' -- R. Kelly 'Raymond V Raymond' -- Usher It's a tie for these 3. They are all similar in the sense that very talented artists made these albums and that half of the songs on them are really good and the other half or effected by today's current mainstream scene. Usher's music was the most successful throughout the year tho.' But the Grammy's supposed to be strictly about the music...and only consider sales to make sure they are popular enough to be recognized. Best Rap Song 'Empire State Of Mind -- Jay-Z & Alicia Keys 'Love the Way You Lie' -- Eminem & Rihanna 'Not Afraid -- Eminem 'Nothin' On You' -- B.o.B & Bruno Mars All of these are good. I think "Nothin' On You" barely beats them all out. Best Rap Album 'The Adventures of Bobby Ray' -- B.o.B 'Recovery' -- Eminem 'How I Got Over' -- The Roots I'd have to listen to them all again to choose the best. The Roots probably made the better album but Eminem's is pretty much a tie. I've listened to that one the most. It has more staying power out of the last.

Grammy Nominees 2011 Posted on Dec 1st 2010 11:55AM by AOL Music Staff 50 Comments Lady Antebellum and EminemFrank Micelotta, Getty Images | Matt Sayles, AP The 2011 Grammy nominees were announced during the CBS Grammy Nominations Concert at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, and with so much amazing music released this past year -- not to mention monster tours -- it was as competitive as ever. Eminem leads the pack with 10 chances at Grammy gold, Bruno Mars is hot on his tail with eight and Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Lady Antebellum all walked away with six nominations. 2010 superstars Justin Bieber, B.o.B., Drake and Miranda Lambert got nods, but noticeably absent from the nominations list was 'Tik Tok' star Ke$ha. See the full list of nominations below and check back on Feb. 13 for the big show. Song of the Year 'Beg, Steal or Borrow' -- Ray LaMontagne 'Forget You' -- Cee-Lo 'The House That Built Me' -- Miranda Lambert 'Love the Way You Lie' -- Eminem Feat. Rihanna 'Need You Now' -- Lady Antebellum Album of the Year 'The Suburbs' -- Arcade Fire 'Recovery' -- Eminem 'Need You Now' -- Lady Antebellum 'The Fame Monster' -- Lady Gaga 'Teenage Dream' -- Katy Perry Best New Artist Justin Bieber Drake Florence and the Machine Mumford and Sons Esperanza Spalding Record of the Year 'Nothing on You' -- B.o.B. Feat. Bruno Mars 'Love the Way You Lie' -- Eminem Feat. Rihanna 'Forget You' -- Cee-Lo 'Empire State of Mind -- Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys 'Need You Now' -- Lady Antebellum Best Female Pop Vocal Performance 'King of Anything' -- Sara Bareilles 'Halo (Live)' -- Beyoncé 'Chasing Pirates' -- Norah Jones 'Bad Romance' -- Lady Gaga 'Teenage Dream' -- Katy Perry Best Male Pop Vocal Performance 'Haven't Met You Yet' -- Michael Bublé 'This is It' -- Michael Jackson 'Whataya Want from Me' -- Adam Lambert 'Just the Way You Are' -- Bruno Mars 'Half of My Heart' -- John Mayer Best Female Country Vocal Performance 'Satisfied' -- Jewel 'The House That Built Me' -- Miranda Lambert 'Swingin'' -- LeAnn Rimes 'Temporary Home' -- Carrie Underwood 'I'd Love to Be Your Last' -- Gretchen Wilson Best Pop Performance By a Group or Duo with Vocals 'Don't Stop Believin' (Regionals Version)' -- 'Glee' cast 'The Only Exception' -- Paramore 'Babyfather' -- Sade 'Hey, Soul Sister (Live)' -- Train Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals 'Airplanes, Part II' -- B.o.B., Eminem & Hayley Williams 'Imagine' -- Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare 'If it Wasn't for Bad' -- Elton John & Leon Russell 'Telephone' -- Lady Gaga & Beyoncé 'California Gurls' -- Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg Best Pop Vocal Album 'My World 2.0' -- Justin Bieber 'I Dreamed a Dream' -- Susan Boyle 'The Fame Monster' -- Lady Gaga 'Battle Studies' -- John Mayer 'Teenage Dream' -- Katy Perry Best Country Song 'The Breath You Take' -- George Strait 'Free' -- Zac Brown Band 'The House That Built Me' -- Miranda Lambert 'I'd Love to Be Your Last' -- Gretchen Wilson 'If I Die Young' -- The Band Perry 'Need You Now' -- Lady Antebellum Best Country Album 'Up on the Ridge' -- Dierks Bentley 'You Get What You Give' -- Zac Brown Band 'The Guitar Song' -- Jamey Johnson 'Need You Now' -- Lady Antebellum 'Revolution' -- Miranda Lambert Best Rock Song 'Angry World' -- Neil Young 'Little Lion Man' -- Mumford & Sons 'Radioactive' -- Kings Of Leon 'Resistance' -- Muse 'Tighten Up' -- The Black Keys Best Rock Album 'Emotion & Commotion' -- Jeff Beck 'The Resistance' -- Muse 'Backspacer' -- Pearl Jam 'Mojo' -- Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 'Le Noise' -- Neil Young Best R&B Song 'Bittersweet' -- Fantasia 'Finding My Way Back' -- Jaheim 'Second Chance' -- El DeBarge 'Shine' -- John Legend & The Roots 'Why Would You Stay' -- Kem Best R&B Album 'The Love & War Masterpeace' -- Raheem DeVaughn 'Back To Me' -- Fantasia 'Another Round' -- Jaheim 'Wake Up!' -- John Legend & The Roots 'Still Standing' -- Monica Best Contemporary R&B Album 'Graffiti' -- Chris Brown 'Untitled' -- R. Kelly 'Transition' -- Ryan Leslie 'The ArchAndroid' -- Janelle Monáe 'Raymond V Raymond' -- Usher Best Rap Song 'Empire State Of Mind -- Jay-Z & Alicia Keys 'Love the Way You Lie' -- Eminem & Rihanna 'Not Afraid -- Eminem 'Nothin' On You' -- B.o.B & Bruno Mars 'On To The Next One' --Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz Best Rap Album 'The Adventures of Bobby Ray' -- B.o.B 'Thank Me Later' -- Drake 'Recovery' -- Eminem 'The Blueprint 3' -- Jay-Z 'How I Got Over' -- The Roots Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media 'Crazy Heart' -- Various Artists 'Glee: The Music, Volume 1' -- 'Glee' Cast 'Treme' -- Various Artists 'True Blood-Volume 2' -- Various Artists 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' -- Various Artists. For a complete list of 2011 Grammy nominees, please visit Grammy.com.

I wish I could care...but I just don't.

Nicki Minaj is crap. As an artist, she's a bubble gum pop star with an annoying voice and a weird sense of thinking she's funny. I've seen her speak on award shows trying to be funny and it's awkward because she's the only one laughing at herself. From the songs I've heard of her, she had decent production on a song or 2 but that doesn't make her good. I'm sure as a person, she's cool...but she's bringing nothing to the table as an "artist" and I don't think her music has any quality to it.

I don't know how all that works. All I know is that I don't know of any one who just decides to be a pastor and is one without any schooling and serious dedication. I've seen MC Hammer speak (on TV) and I know he's the real deal. Montell has always shown a serious dedication to his faith. So I can see that being legit to. I've also seen Rev Run speak on TV. But when it comes to Mase, it's hard for me to see that being legit. So much of his music reflected a lifestyle that had NOTHING to do with the church. Plus, after he did that album with Bad Boy where he didn't cuss, he turned right around and went "gangsta" again. I'm not a fan so I haven't heard anything since.

This article goes a little deeper. ---------------------------------------------- Calling it Quits: Montell Jordan Leaving R&B Music for Ministry By Jawn Murray on Nov 30th 2010 10:10AM Singer Montell Jordan is giving up mainstream music to work in music ministry. Best known for his R&B smash 'This is How We Do It,' the 41-year-old vocalist recently announced he is retiring from R&B to become the Worship Pastor at the World Victory Church in Norcross, Ga. "It's just been an amazing career. And it has been great," Jordan posted on his Twitter page via @MontellJordan. "But it's a calling that's probably been with me all my life since I was a child. And I've known it. A lot of people in the business know it and have the same calling but that leap of faith is difficult." The Los Angeles-bred artist, who as a songwriter has penned tunes for Whitney Houston, Sisqo, Deborah Cox and Lil' Mo, also thanked a lot of people for contributing to his career. "I also would especially like to thank the countless fans I have met throughout the last 17 years all over the world for your support. I additionally would like to thank radio, retail, and the talented musicians, songwriters, producers. ... I want to thank the original Def Jam staff for our many great years and success we shared together," he wrote. Montell Jordan Jordan acknowledged that he's had a call to ministry for many years, but surrendering to what he believes is God's will for his life is "a leap" he finally had to take. "I often have spoken of my Christian belief and faith throughout my R&B career, yet this is my official retirement letter," he explained. "I have completely dedicated my life to the service of Christ Jesus, my Lord and Savior." Montel with wife KristinIn addition to working as the worship leader at World Victory Church, the singer and his wife, Kristin, will continue to work in the church's marriage ministry, teaching a course called "Making Your Marriage a Masterpiece," which the singer called "gratifying." Jordan, who starred in the movie 'The Fighting Temptations,' released seven CDs during his career, including 'Let it Rain' on Oct. 21, 2008. Earlier this year, he released a single called 'Friends, Liars & Haters' that was to be featured on a CD titled 'F.L.H (Friends, Liars & Haters).' It's unlikely that the CD will be released now. "It is my desire that my life and future music will reflect my Father in heaven and that those who have known me [through] R&B music will now be introduced to a great, loving and wonderful God," he concluded.

I don't think that was ever in the cards for Montell. He's often done gospel songs on his albums. He was also in the movie Fighting Temptations with Beyonce and The O'Jays. Don't mix him up with the Lil' Waynes and T.I.'s....lol.

I realized I forgot to include the title in the post above. It's titled "This Christmas." The album did pretty good back in it's time. They remastered it and re-released it just a few years later. The rest of the songs on the album are traditional covers yet the fellas breathe new life into the songs with their harmonies. 98 DEGREES - O Holy Night

Just this week they released A Very Special Christmas Volumes 1, 2, plus a DVD in a set. It's specially price and u can even get it at Best Buy this week for just $9.99. Even tho' I had both volumes I bought it for the DVD since it was such a good price. Plus the copies I bought were used....now I can just give them 2 friends. Another Christmas album I've always loved it 98 Degrees' . Some people hear 98 Degrees and think "late 90's boyband. I even thought that until I gave them a listen. They are essentially on the level of Boyz II Men. They started out as an R-N-B group signed to Motown. They'd get booked at black clubs and the BET Soundstage because the venues hear their music and thought they were 4 black guys...lol. Then they'd show and confuse the venue. Anyways, there Christmas album is great in my opinion. I can't stand the song "Little Drummer Boy" and 98 Degrees are the ONLY group that make me think it's okay. 98 DEGREES - This Gift (This is a live version of the single that supported the album) 98 DEGREES - Christmas Wish

MONTELL JORDAN - You Must Have Been (self-titled / Import) (2001) Ted, your post has me all worked up...lol.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Montell Jordan is one of the best to ever do it. His vocals, his style, his production, his lyrics. To me, Montell Jordan was the male Mary J. Blige. He was essentially and emcee who sung...and dropped a rhyme every now and then. I guess since he hasn't had much mainstream success in recent years, he figured it'd be a good time to make this move. I support it but I wish he'd bless the fans with an album every now and then. Even if he just made gospel music, I think he's been given a gift that he should be using. I wish I could catch him perform before he hangs up the mic.

NE-YO - One In A Million LibraScale (2010)

MARIAH CAREY - Oh Santa! Merry Christmas II You (2010)

This list is funny and true at the same time....as things are often funny because they are true. One thing is for sure, I will still diss Soulja Boy because everything about him is garbage, I will diss Kanye as long as he acts like an idiot and I will say that I miss the golden age of Hip-Hop as long as the current mainstream look of things are half as bad as they are...lol.

Yeah, those 3 added to this list is just laughable.

Love this! I don't think Jeff is EVER coming to Maryland. Next time he's in NJ, let me know. I'm going with you! lol

In 2005 they released an album "Winter Reflections" overseas (only in Japan, I think). One disc is regular songs, the other disc is Christmas music. Unfortunately the 2 best tracks aren't on YouTube. Here's 2 of the songs off it. Oh Come Oh Come Emanuel The Christmas Song

DO THEY KNOW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTgY4Tb0-Ok&feature=related In 1998 they appeared on Brian McKnight's "Let It Snow '98." I can't believe if, but nobody has it up on YouTube. It's the smoothest Christmas song I've ever heard.

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I've never been into Jimmy Eat World, but I kinda like that song. Boyz II Men's "Christmas Interpretations" is my favorite Christmas album of all time. I think it's flawless from start to finish. The sound is amazing and I love that songs (other than "Silent Night") are all original. "Let It Snow" is a classic. I remember when it 1st was aired on MTV. Their appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air just hyped the album up even more. I think their 1st Christmas song was on A Very Special Christmas and this album followed a year or so later. WHY CHRISTMAS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qKTykQjaIM COLD DECEMBER NIGHTS

Run-DMC's "Christmas In Hollis" is the 1st holiday record I throw on every year. I like that a few years later they came out with "Christmas Is." In my opinion, it's one of the best beats they ever rhymed over. I can't believe it wasn't more of a hit after what "Christmas In Hollis" did. I guess it's because at that point Hip-Hop wasn't as fun and innocent. It's a dope track... RUN-DMC - Christmas Is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erAWiT94or4 I'm gonna post more about Boyz II Men's Christmas album soon. It's my favorite Christmas album ever.

Love that LL joint. BRUNO MARS - Grenade Doo Wops + Hooligans (2010) I've just really been feeling this song.

Maybe one day I'll be a vegetarian again. One thing is for sure...TOFU is NAS-2-THE-TEE. lol. I tried it once and almost puked. There's plenty of Thanksgiving staples that don't include meat..which I like more than the turkey anyway.