2005 Grammy Awards: Ray wins 8, Alicia Keys 4, Usher 3

UNDYING TALENT: RAY CHARLES HONORED
WITH LEADING EIGHT GRAMMYS
Associated Press

On the night when all of music bands together for one genre-busting party, Ray Charles received a fitting eulogy Sunday as his final album, "Genius Loves Company," won a leading eight Grammys.

Much like his career, the duets album Charles recorded in the final months of his life spans soul, rock 'n' roll, R&B, country, jazz and blues. It was the clear sentimental favorite, winning album of the year and best pop album; the song "Here We Go Again" with Norah Jones, won record of the year and best pop collaboration with vocals. Released after Charles' death in June, it is the best-selling album of his career, with more than two million copies sold.

"I'm going to cry, actually," Jones said as she accepted the trophy for record of the year. "I think it just shows how wonderful music can be. It's at a hundred percent with Ray Charles."

Other winners included Alicia Keys and Usher, each nominated for eight Grammys. Keys won four while Usher had three. They shared one award, for best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals for their chart-topping duet, "My Boo."

Three years ago, Keys won five Grammys for her debut album, "Songs in A Minor," becoming only the second woman to win that many in one night.

John Mayer was one of the artists who prevented a record night by Keys, as his mellow tribute "Daughters" won song of the year.

U2 won three awards, including best rock performance by a duo or group. Green Day, the most nominated rock act with six for their politically charged punk opera "American Idiot," won best rock album.

"Rock 'n' roll can be dangerous and fun at the same time, so thanks a lot," lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said as he accepted the award.
Kanye West won the best rap album Grammy for "The College Dropout," his third award of the evening. More>>>

   

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posted by ADMIN @ Monday, February 14, 2005