54th Grammy’s Tonight & Country Music Is Represented [VIDEO]
The biggest night in the music industry is this Sunday - The 54th Grammy's. Every genre will be represented. Rock, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Rap, Metal, Alternative, Instrumental, Gospel, Christian and of course - Country. It's always a thrill to see the mish-mash of artists who come together to share a love of music. But this year their will be cloud of sadness over the event - Whitney Houston passed away yesterday at the age of 48.Whitney was no stranger to the Grammy's, winning her share of the coveted awards! Whitney Houston has always been in my life, I was so sad to hear the tragic news.
I'm sure the producers are working on some sort of special remembrance for tonight's show. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and hope that Whitney now has peace.
It seems like the Grammy's are the crème de la crème of the music awards. Country music is represented well this year. Here are the Country Categories;
Best Country Solo Performance
Jason Aldean - Dirt Road Anthem
Carrie Underwood - Mama's Song
Martina McBride - I'm Gonna Love You Through It
Blake Shelton - Honeybee
Taylor Swift - Mean
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson - Don't You Wanna Stay
Kenny Chesney/Grace Potter - You and Tequila
Thompson Square - Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not
Best Country Song - The award goes to the writers
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not (Thompson Square)
God Gave Me You (Blake Shelton)
Just Fishin' (Trace Adkins)
Mean (Taylor Swift)
Threaten Me With Heaven (Vince Gill & Amy Grant)
You and Tequila (Kenny Chesney & Grace Potter)
Best Country Album
My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
Own The Night - Lady Antebellum
Red River Blue - Blake Shelton
Here For A Good Time - George Strait
Speak Now - Taylor Swift
Best New Artist is considered the award to win and Country music is proud that our very own The Band Perry is in the running!