LOL I tried to be graceful about it, but heck yeah... it got the impression the Academy actually aimed to honor Memphis Minnie by giving Alabama Shakes the award.
Re: Grammys 2018
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:13 pm
by jay
Sadly, they missed it...by a mile.
Copying roots, is not the same as having created them.
Re: Grammys 2018 - SEE YOU THERE!
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:48 pm
by Cowpoke
Congratulations to Alabama Shakes for winning the Grammy for Best American Roots Performance!
Tonight's the big night. Glen's track "Arkansas Farmboy" from his 2017 album Adios has been nominated for a Grammy in the category "Best American roots performance". Will Glen win a final posthumous Grammy? Fingers crossed for Glen's family and producer/friend Carl Jackson who produced AND wrote this beautiful track.
Re: Grammys 2018 - SEE YOU THERE!
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:53 pm
by Dee
From Glen Campbell "Official" on facebook, November 28, 2017:
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Glen Campbell Forums extends our warmest congratulations to Glen's family and friends, with special recognition to CARL JACKSON for writing "Arkansas Farmboy" and also producing Glen's recording of it for his award-winning album, ADIOS!
From the official GRAMMY website:
CATEGORY: Nominees for Best American Roots Performance
(For new vocal or instrumental American Roots recordings. This is for performances in the style of any of the subgenres encompassed in the American Roots Music field including Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk or regional roots. Award to the artist(s).)
• Killer Diller Blues
Alabama Shakes
• Let My Mother Live
Blind Boys Of Alabama
• Arkansas Farmboy
Glen Campbell
• Steer Your Way
Leonard Cohen
• I Never Cared For You
Alison Krauss
ALSO!
GLEN CAMPBELL'S "SOUTHERN NIGHTS" IS ONE OF THE SONGS ON A NOMINATED COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK IN THE CATEGORY OF:
Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
(Award to the artist(s) and/or ‘in studio’ producer(s) of a majority of the tracks on the album. In the absence of both, award to the one or two individuals proactively responsible for the concept and musical direction of the album and for the selection of artists, songs and producers, as applicable. Award also goes to appropriately credited music supervisor(s).)
• Baby Driver
(Various Artists)
• Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2
(Various Artists) [includes Glen Campbell's "Southern Nights"]
Glen Campbell (Official) and Carl Jackson launch a campaign to secure 2018 Grammy Nominations for Glen Campbell's final album, 'ADIOS'!
'Adios" the album qualifies for noms in several categories.
Nominations will be announced on November 28, 2017. Check out Grammy's official site for breaking news about significant changes to the voting process and amendments: https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/201 ... ced-nov-28" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
FROM GLEN CAMPBELL (OFFICIAL):