Comments on: Grammy Grievances

By: Shruti

Shruti — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:24:58 +0000

I agree with the others… Taylor Swift is WAY TOO PUBLICIZED! We really don’t need to hear “Love Story” or, even worse, “You Belong With Me” every three songs! I used to like Taylor’s music, but because of the extreme level of attention she gets fom all types of media, I have begun to rethink that.

The same goes for Beyonce, Justin Bieber, and others. Their music is (very rarely, in the case of Bieber) enjoyable when heard in moderation.

My mother always told me that “everything is better in small doses”. I guess that applies to music as well.

And about David Cook… he deserved a nomination. AT LEAST ONE. He is a very talented singer, and is definitely Grammy-worthy.

By: Fran

Fran — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:51:24 +0000

I’m glad someone brought up the issue of David Cook not being nominated. He has an amazing voice, writes his own music, is hardworking and had an album that sold better than any other new artist (other than Lady Gaga, who isn’t technically a new artist). So by any criteria, he should have been nominated. I do, however, think that Beyonce deserved all the awards she got. I’m usually not a Beyonce fan , but her latest album really made me see her in a different light. Taylor Swift is so overrated, it’s almost a joke. She’s talented for someone of her age, but certainly not Grammy-worthy.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:06:43 +0000

I totally agree… I used to not mind listening to some Beyonce or Taylor Swift on the radio, but they’re played so much, that I’m getting sick of them real fast, specially Beyonce. Don’t want to hear about her, herself, or see her for a very long while, thank you very much! And about the grammies, I’ve lost my faith in them, as all other major music awards, they’re all way overrated in my pov. Hoping that that will change one day, but I’m not holding my breath.

By: Fork

Fork — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:30:35 +0000

Couldn’t agree more with you on the omission of David Cook in this year’s Grammys. Not a single nomination ? and all of the nominations went to mostly the other 2 persons ? Come on, do i need to listen to taylor’s songs being played every 60 minutes on radio ? they are overly recognised and over-exposed. Great article !

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:35:33 +0000

Thank you for an interesting article. I definitely agree with you about the endless Taylor and Beyonce nominations. This particular Grammy show came off as too commercial, corporate and slick for me, with the exception of the wonderful performance by Pink.

I also totally agree with the ridiculous snub of David Cook for BNA. It certainly left many, many viewers feeling contempt for the old school Grammy machine.

Perhaps next year, they will get over their narrow minded snobbery and include that fine artist who has fought his way up in the music world the hard way, despite what they think.

Thanks again for a fine article.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:17:11 +0000

Thank you for recognizing the frustration of many fans re the omission of a nomination David Cook from the Best New Artist category. If the Grammys were looking for commercial success, his first album went platinum in 12 weeks and was one of only three new artists that went platinum. If they were looking for popularity, look at the over 150 tour dates (mostly sold out) that he played last year. He cannot be beat in raw talent – before idol he had several albums with his band Axium and a solo album, Analog Heart. Many of the tracks written by Mr. Cook. We appreciate your mention of this oversight.

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:52:37 +0000

Count me among those who are disappointed in the Grammy’s failure to recognize David Cook. While I believe he should have gotten BNA, c’mon, not a single nom? I challenge anyone to find a stronger male vocal performanc than Cook’s “Light On” which was submitted to the Grammy’s.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:29:04 +0000

I AM tired of how some artists are over played to the point that I can’t appreciate them any longer. And others are ignored, such as David Cook. How could they over look a platinum album and 2 platinum singles?

By: Frannie Wessel

Frannie Wessel — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:27:09 +0000

I was very disappointed that the Grammys left out David Cook. What other new artist have a platinum album and two platinum singles and had a successful Declaration Tour with, David Cook playing 154 concerts mostly sold-out.
He is very passsionate about his music, he wrote or co-wrote almost all the music on The David Cook freshman album and is now working on his sophmore album. He has an amazing vocal range and can sing any type of music. He has a fantastic band, who are all very professional and talented musicians. David is a master of expressing his feelings though his music. He is not afraid to show his vulnerability and emotions when performing and isn’t that one of the purposes of art? Being able to express creativity and sensitivity to the audience.
The Grammys really made a big mistake this year>

By: mitziblum

mitziblum — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:59:47 +0000

Thank you for saying what so many of us thought — the fact that David Cook was clearly ignored at this year’s Grammys. The fact that he came out of the Idol machine doesn’t detract from the point that the guy is a truly great performer and an amazing artist. I think its sad that it needs to come down to politics, politics, politics to garner a nod. Maybe the powers that be will wake up and smell the coffee some day. Until then, we the purchasers of music and concert tickets, will continue to support who WE deem to be truly talented — not the fabricated sounds of over-the-top “artists.”