tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27776070.post2093644866561132319..comments2023-09-04T11:52:11.878-04:00Comments on The ConCLAYve: 15 Minutes...times a few millionThe ConCLAYve-Nanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373684206492175397noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27776070.post-25560525662756890032010-02-06T17:59:20.847-05:002010-02-06T17:59:20.847-05:00So many well-deserved Grammys were given prior to ...So many well-deserved Grammys were given prior to the televised ceremony. And what was televised was what has appealed to the buying public, which unfortunately for MY musical tastes, differs in many ways. So when Clay eventually receives a Grammy (which I believe he will), don't be surprised if it is given to him as part of the non-televised ceremony. Looking at who that group included this year, he would likely be in some very prestigious (if not overly-marketed)company. And I think I will be okay with that. <br /><br />I have my own little awards show for music I like. I call it the cincy's. This year's recipients included Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Nettles, along with Andrea Bocelli, Heather Headley, Kristin Chenoweth, Chris Botti, Mary J. Blige, Brian McKnight, Daughtry, and GreenDay. Less notable winners included lifetime achievers like Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Django Rinehart, and Kenny Loggins. Noticably missing were Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert. Because you see, my tastes are what is important to me and other than the two I mentioned as not there since they just personally ANNOY the heck out of me, I can't comment on the performers or the people whose tastes include them who may differ from mine. I look at those performers with a hope and an open mind that their talents will one day give me something worthy of my time and awards. Until then, I am glad I have so many other artists to love, Clay first and foremost among them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27776070.post-3395523139521390662010-02-01T23:42:47.212-05:002010-02-01T23:42:47.212-05:00I watched 1408 starring John Cusack while the so-c...I watched 1408 starring John Cusack while the so-called celebrities strutted their %@*($!!! Even my 15yo daughter stayed away from it. True, the same people are asked over and over again. Swift, she's cute and all but she can't sing live! Even a reviewer from Chicago TV network said for someone who just won Album of the Year, she is off-key! Beyonce is also one who has a very ordinary voice, but can jiggle anything that moves in her body! At least she is not off-key. M. Blige can sing! Lady Gaga, no matter how weird she dresses sometimes (or maybe all the time) can sing!In fact, I like her. Pink, I love her, has a gorgeous voice! Oh well, I hope we get to see different faces and real talents next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27776070.post-30815959484235136972010-02-01T11:35:37.114-05:002010-02-01T11:35:37.114-05:00I've given up watching all those award shows, ...I've given up watching all those award shows, when I realized just how unfair and biased they all are. Only a chosen few are allowed to receive these awards....the same names each year. It is really sickening and boring. Clay's voice surpasses them all, but for some reason, they decided not to play him on the radio, thus, no awards. The music industry tells us who we have to listen to. It should be the other way around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27776070.post-91727854598768023032010-02-01T09:18:13.083-05:002010-02-01T09:18:13.083-05:00Spot on!!! Why do TPTB think we want to see the s...Spot on!!! Why do TPTB think we want to see the same artists, over and over again. Can't they share the WEALTH of talent that really does exist in the music world? And the 40th anniversary of BOTW deserves a performance that will blow you out of the water...especially during these times of great challenges throughout the world. Why not call on Clay Aiken, whose performance of that song during the AI finale in '03 created a watercooler moment of great proportions?! <br /><br />Listen up show producers...give a moment to other artists who have the chops to sing live in an extraordinary fashion. Give a moment to these talents where this national exposure would mean a great deal to them to open the world to their gifts. And when you honor a legend or a song, make sure the performers have the gifts to do that honor great justice.<br /><br />Amen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27776070.post-6746781768897703222010-01-31T21:07:38.811-05:002010-01-31T21:07:38.811-05:00You hit so many good points in this blog!It amazes...You hit so many good points in this blog!It amazes me how sick of all the music and awards shows I am. I use to be such a whore for them and now I don;t even keep track of when they will be on, much less actually watch them. I miss fresh faces with rare or unique talent that isn't over hyped or manufactured by the pwers that be! I remember the year The Cure opened the Grammys and couldn't wait to watch the show. And they blew me away. I think that was an amazing show that year for the most part. But now it just feels like the "in crowd" there and I can;t get worked up for any of them. I just don't care about them or their music. I hipe one day Clay Aiken get's his due but I won't hold my breath. But if he does I will make sure to make note of it for historical purposes! ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com