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November 16, 2004
mick says: I suspect pop music might be crap
Since it's inception in 1973, the American Music Awards have been an alternative to the Grammy Awards to honour achievements in popular music. Unfortunately, founder Dick Clark would be disappointed to see that popular music is no longer similar to that of 30 years ago and the following list of winners is why...
Pop-Rock:
Male Artist: Usher.
Female Artist: Sheryl Crow.
Band, Duo or Group: OutKast.
Album: Confessions, Usher.
Soul-R&B:
Male Artist: Usher.
Female Artist: Alicia Keys.
Album: Confessions, Usher.
Country:
Male Artist: Toby Keith.
Female Artist: Reba McEntire.
Band, Duo or Group: Brooks & Dunn.
Album: Shock'n Y'All, Toby Keith.
Rap-Hip Hop:
Male Artist: Jay-Z.
Band, Duo or Group: OutKast.
Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, OutKast.
Adult Contemporary:
Artist: Sheryl Crow.
How do these stack up next to past winners Perry Como, James Brown and Bing Crosby? I do not own any album or single of the artists listed as 2004 winners. In some opinion I consider that these awards are mainly a 'lolly-pop' for the record companies to strive for. Create an artist, market them, sell much music, get nominated and rewarded, on sell more music as 'Award Winning'. It is as much an award that should go to the Companies as the artists.
Not always a cynic, but in this instance it appears an award for 'Pop' music is no endorsement for 'Good' music!
Check it out for yourselves at American Music Awards. (Pretty abysmal website too - ed)
-Mikinoz
Posted by funnelbc at November 16, 2004 10:25 AM
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