`YOU'RE THE ONE' THIS YEAR'S GRAMMY NOMINEES ANXIOUS TO GET THE CALL.Byline: Sandra Barrera Staff Writer While there is no clear front-runner in this year's nominations, Grammy didn't shy away from Verb 1. shy away from - avoid having to deal with some unpleasant task; "I shy away from this task" avoid - stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her" giving a top nod to foul-mouthed rapper Eminem. The controversial performer picked up four nominations, including album of the year for ``The Marshall Mathers LP,'' at Wednesday's announcement at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. But Eminem, currently facing assault charges in Michigan, and his critically acclaimed album fell one short of getting the most nominations. That honor went to Eminem's friend and producer, Dr. Dre, and singer Beyonce Knowles of the pop group Destiny's Child  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. . Both picked up five nominations. Winners in the 100 categories, including two new categories for best Native American music Native American music. The music of Native North Americans is primarily a vocal art, usually choral, although some nations favor solo singing. Native American music is entirely melodic; there is no harmony or polyphony, although there is occasional antiphonal singing album and best pop instrumental album, will be announced during the three-hour telecast from the Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. . Dr. Dre's nominations included producer of the year and best rap album for ``Dr. Dre - 2001.'' Two songs featured on the album - ``The Next Episode'' with Snoop Dogg and ``Forgot About Dre'' with Eminem - received nods in the best rap performance by a duo or group category. In addition, Dr. Dre was included in the nominations for album of the year for his work as producer and artist on ``The Marshall Mathers LP.'' Knowles' songwriting earned her nods for best song and best r&b song of the year for ``Say My Name.'' ``In the studio, (while) writing it, everything was cool because it was easy, breezy,'' said Knowles. ``But to get a nomination for it is outstanding.'' The song also earned Destiny's Child a nod for record of the year and best r&b performance by a duo or group. Then Knowles was again acknowledged for her songwriting on ``Independent Women Part I,'' with a nomination for best song written for a motion picture, television or other visual media, for the movie ``Charlie's Angels.'' Also nominated for record of the year were veterans U2 with ``Beautiful Day'' and Madonna with ``Music.'' Neo-soul singer Macy Gray is in the running with ``I Try,'' as is the hugely successful 'N Sync with ``Bye Bye Bye'' off the group's album ``No Strings Attached.'' Eminem shares the album of the year nod with Beck's ``Midnite Vultures,'' Radiohead's ``Kid A,'' Paul Simon's ``You're the One'' and Steely steel·y adj. steel·i·er, steel·i·est 1. Made of steel. 2. Resembling steel, as in color or hardness: steely eyes. Dan's ``Two Against Nature.'' Song of the year nominees include U2 for ``Beautiful Day''; Mark D. Sanders and Tia Sellers for Lee Ann Womack's ``I Hope You Dance''; Macy Gray, Jinsoo Lim, Jeremy Ruzumna and David Wilder David Wilder was the Chicago White Sox director of player development for 2005.[1] References 1. ^ White Sox Press Release, Official White Sox site, 14 February 2007, (accessed 03 March,2007) for Gray's ``I Try''; LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Robertson and Kelendria Rowland for the Destiny's Child hit ``Say My Name''; and Stephanie Bentley Stephanie Bentley (born April 29, 1963 in Thomasville, Georgia) is an American country music singer-songwriter. She made her debut in 1996 as a duet partner on Ty Herndon's single "Heart Half Empty", which was soon followed by the release of her solo debut single "Who's That Girl". and Holly Lamar for Faith Hill's ``Breathe.'' ``Receiving these nominations is overwhelming,'' said Hill. ``There is no greater satisfaction than being recognized by your peers and being able to share these nominations with the greatest group of producers, musicians and songwriters making music today.'' Best new artist nods went to Papa Roach, Jill Scott, Brad Paisley, Sisqo and a floored Shelby Lynne. ``I'm shocked, surprised, need a cigarette real bad,'' marveled Lynne shortly after the announcement. ``I think it's a pipe dream for all of us right now.'' Sisqo echoed the alternative country singer's sentiment. ``I ain't going to lie,'' said the rapper. ``I didn't think I'd ever get one. But do I want one? Yes, I want one real bad.'' With no favorite, like last year's Carlos Santana Carlos Augusto Alves Santana (born July 20 1947), is a Grammy Award-winning Mexican-born American Latin rock musician and guitarist. He became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, the Santana Blues Band, going mostly under the title "Santana", which , any one of the artists nominated in the top categories could walk away with a Grammy. Even Eminem. ``The Grammys are simply recognizing and acknowledging what's out there and what's good, and he made a good record,'' said Sheryl Crow, whose duet with the Dixie Chicks on ``Strong Enough'' was nominated for best country collaboration with vocals. ``Unfortunately, it's the way it goes. But art represents life, and that's really what's happening in life. Perhaps all around him, and it's believable. ``So I tip my hat to the Grammys for acknowledging what's really happening,'' she said. ``You can't not acknowledge him.'' Music Critic Noun 1. music critic - a critic of musical performances critic - a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art Fred Shuster contributed to this story. CAPTION(S): 8 photos Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) Dr. Dre (2 -- cover -- color) Destiny's Child Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer (3 -- cover -- color) Eminem (4 -- cover -- color) Shelby Lynne Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. (5 -- color) JILL SCOTT, 3 NOMINATIONS (6 -- color) SHELBY LYNEE, 2 NOMINATIONS and SHERYL CROW, 3 NOMINATIONS (7 -- color) PAUL SIMON Noun 1. Paul Simon - United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942) Simon , 1 NOMINATION (8 -- color) MADONNA, 4 NOMINATIONS |
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