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Are the Grammy's becoming irrelevant?

It seems to me the Grammy's have never recovered from the introduction of the MTV Music Awards. The MTV Music Awards came out of the gate with two objectives:

1. To modernize the format of music awards and shock the audience.
2. Provide a new stage for Rappers and Hip-Hop music.

This was a combination that became highly successful for MTV. At first the Grammy's tried to remain above the fray and put on a classy show, however over time to compete they've became just another MTV type music award. Which leads to the question - are the Grammy's still relevant? Do you look forward to watching the show every year and if so; why?
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unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
Yup. And then there are all of those idiots who went out and buoght the Dixie Chicks Album by the millions...perhaps all to show contempt for 'W". Hmmmm, maybe the album is good and The Country Awards are too political to get it.

Oh, I hated The Dixie Chicks outfits. And, no I did not buy the album, although I am a bit hard-pressed to suggest a better/more popular one.
flemke
596 posts
 
I wish all these musicians would shut up and run for office. They are not in the spotlight because of their political views. They are doing a bait and switch. I don't need this crap. They could put some clothes on, run for office and get elected. What is so hard about that? I would have a great deal of respect for someone who actually worked for their beliefs instead of tryng to pull off some kind of Banana Republic-type coup.
dwhitt
347 posts
 
THE GRASS GROWING IN MY YARD IS MORE IMPORTANT....
calbrs03
184 posts
 
What bothers me is that a large group of people who watch this junk want to know and are impressed by the political positions of musical artists than they are by the political positions of their elected officials. Perhaps a generalization, but one fostered by the times we live in.
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horseface
222 posts
 
What happened to Dylan? One of the best CD's I have bought in the last few years. Can quite get myself to buy a Dixie Chicks CD but hope springs eternal. I’ll keep my political views to myself and use the ballot box to exercise them. I still find it hard to believe so many people have opinions and so few vote … go figure.
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