I think there’s basis for the opinion that the Grammys are out of touch, though I’d sooner point to Jewel’s nom for “Satisfied” – a totally blah non-hit single – as evidence. The lame reality is that a lot – not all, but a lot of – the country nominations in recent years seem based solely on name recognition. Since Wilson’s song got into the Song category, too, I guess the voters actually just liked this record. But it’s annoying thinking that some alt-country gals were probably shut out of serious consideration for no good reason.

It might be me, but this song is boring. I do give Gretchen credit for trying something new, but I prefer her ballads to be “When I Think About Cheatin,’” “I Don’t Feel Like Loving You Today,” and even “Come To Bed.”

Odd is a very good word to describe this. I don’t understand why she chose to sing the song like she did – she’s does have an excellent voice and it isn’t on display here. What’s left is a shell of her former talent. I feel like she’s mailing it in and not even trying anymore.

Maybe what everyone’s saying really is true – that the Grammys are out of touch. To give her a nomination for this song is in poor taste. She doesn’t even come close to matching her fellow nominees LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, or Miranda Lambert. Their vocals were all superior to hers by a long shot.

But I do give her credit for creating something that isn’t another tired redneck anthem. She’s just done it better on every other occasion before.

carry having sex? no way!?!