" . . . most imitated, Grammy-nominated, hotel-accomidated, cheerleader-prom-dated, barbershop playa-hated, ma & pop bootlegged . . . ." (KanYe, from "Two Words")

OK, sure, the Grammy's are kinda bs and all that other stuff I'm supposed to say as a proper music geek. But still, as long as some really popular artist is going to be the most nominated in a given year, I'm thrilled that this year it's someone as fresh, youthful, intelligent and talented as Kanye West. Who really is the popular artist of the year as far as his work as rapper, producer, songwriter and guest artist on so many great hits. As opposed to either an old fogey or another bland or ultra-safe artist getting all the nods. Nice to see Green Day and Loretta Lynn get nominated (before likely losing in their respective categories, unfortunately). And I have no problem seeing Alicia Keys up there; she's quite good.