Comments on: Discussion: Grammy Double Whammy

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:02:22 +0000

I should have used the word “substitute” instead of “trade” Crazy Arms for Last Name, otherwise a literal reading would indicate the reverse meaning of what I had intended.

Patty’s “Crazy Arms” should have been nominated in that category.

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:23:54 +0000

I would trade Patty Loveless’ “Crazy Arms” for Carrie’s “Last Name”.

Patty’s rendition of Crazy Arms is haunting and enchanting….pure music magic, and deserves full consideration for the female vocal performance category.

By: Diamond

Diamond — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:48:48 +0000

“Last Name” is my least favorite track on Carnival Ride. I’d say Underwood is a longshot this year, a new position for her, but hey, she’s had plenty of recogniztion. I just don’t see Martina winning this one either.

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:14:33 +0000

The first female vocal performance I would drop out is Underwood; “Last Name” is just not supposed to be there at all. Martina’s song was better than that scream-fest.

By: Diamond

Diamond — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:06:31 +0000

Yearwood is like Reba and a handful of great country singers, I think. They are so good, it’s hard to tell sometimes how strong the material really is! Back to the Alan Jackson tribute on CMT. Some nice performances there so far.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:47:33 +0000

My one artist would be Jamey Johnson of course!

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:40:02 +0000

Actually, Diamond, that Yearwood song isn’t really up my alley either. Of course, her performance is solid, but I don’t really like the song itself. It’s the melody that doesn’t draw me in, I think.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:39:25 +0000

Diamond,

I think many of us would agree Yearwood’s performance elevates the song quite a bit, though I do think the song is pretty strong to begin with. In any case, there’s certainly no shame in disagreeing with the majority! I’m with you on the Martina/Miranda thing as well.

By: Diamond

Diamond — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:51:13 +0000

This may be a very unpopular viewpoint here, but I was not that taken with Yearwood’s song. Sorry. Her performance is solid, but the song was just okay to me. All of the ladies nominated are great vocalists, but I’d say Martina should have been replaced by MIranda.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:48:24 +0000

This is the year that I find Carrie’s loss (if she loses) to be an acceptable thing. Lee Ann Womack or Yearwood are welcome to win it without my discontent. If McBride or Rimes wins though, I’m going to throw down.

Just sayin’.