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Today In Country Music History: The First Grammys Awarded

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:19:09 +0000

The Grammy Awards are the pinnacle of success for musicians, songwriters, and producers. On this date in 1959, the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held. Unlike today's awards programs, only a handful awards were given. In fact, only 28 awards were presented (compar

Carrie Underwood's Grammy Dress Was Alive Y'all!

Michael Scott — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:39:29 +0000

Carrie Underwood wowed the crowd last night when she came out in a dress that seemed to be alive as it changed colors and patterns and stuff. I’m sure there’s a more eloquent way to say that, but it’s Lundi Gras, and it’s hard to think. But seriously, how awesome is this dress? There was [...]

Favorite Grammy Performance

Dave Steel — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:46:39 +0000

Bark Back Game

Jude Walker — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:35:09 +0000

In case you missed today’s Bark Back Game, here’s the question and answer: Q: It was on this date in 1994 that this song one a Grammy for two different artists, one for Best Country Song by Lucinda Williams and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, by Mary Chapin Carpenter. A: “Passionate Kisses” wins twice during [...]

Best and Worst of the Grammys

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:35:54 +0000

Country Music RULED at the Grammy’s last night….and congrats also to Acadiana’s own CHUBBY CARRIER for his win in the Cajun/Zydeco category! So who was your favorite? So, do you think Madonna’s mad that Lady Gaga stole “Express Yourself” and “Vogue” for her latest megahit? Will more awards need to be created just for Lady [...]

Chubby Carrier Gets Grammy Nod

Jude Walker — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:02:56 +0000

Congrats to Chubby Carrier and his Bayou Swamp Band, winners of this year’s Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album at the Grammy Awards! His latest effort is entitled “Zydeco Junkie” and it features special guests Jamie Bergeron and Geno Delafose. Carrier becomes the fourth winner in the four-year-old zydeco/Cajun Grammy category, following in the footsteps [...]

Obscure Grammy Categories

Brad Vincent — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:34:48 +0000

There are a lot of weird awards given out each year for the Grammys that don't get any airplay. Just think of all those chubby, goateed sound engineers clutching awards to their chests, wishing that the world would recognize their craft so they could thank mom on-air. Poor guys. Here are five obscure Grammy award categories and some recent honorees.