An AOTY nomination for Robyn would be just what she needs to get more public attention. I really do not think it's fair that artists like Janelle Monae and Robyn are constantly limited to the R&B and Dance categories, respectively, due to their lack of commercial success. If their music represents the best of the year, then they should have equal opportunity to someone like GaGa, Beyonce, Adele, Taylor, etc. They used to nominate artists like Monae and Robyn (see India.Arie), but they have hit a brick wall since then.
What about Paul Simon for AOTY? I haven't heard the album but critics really love it and seem to consider it a comeback for him. Not saying he'll get in but I feel like he would be a contender at least.
What about Paul Simon for AOTY? I haven't heard the album but critics really love it and seem to consider it a comeback for him. Not saying he'll get in but I feel like he would be a contender at least.
I completely forgot Paul! I think he and Elton John might be fighting for one slot (unlike Ace Reject I can't see four females and Kanye as the AOTY list) along with a Coldplay/U2/RHCP battle for a second...and Fleet Foxes/Robyn/County fighting for a third. And then Kanye and Adele.
Let's just make a list of all the artists that have a CHANCE at an Album of the Year nomination.
Possibles
Adele
Tony Bennett
Beyoncé
Coldplay
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Cee-Lo Green
Elton John and Leon Russell
Lady Antebellum
Lady Gaga
Bruno Mars
Radiohead
Robyn
Taylor Swift
Kanye West
Feel free to let me know if I've missed anyone major, but besides the people - can we STOP talking about ANYONE else?
If Fly is a success, Pink Friday WILL be nominated................. wishful thinking -____-
There will be some epic snubs come December. I know AOTY will be full of surprises. And I doubt it will be four women and Kanye. Foo Fighters are definitely in contention. Rumor has it, Shania Twain is dropping album. No Doubt has their comeback album, too. I'm on the fence about Beyonce's 4 getting in. I will have to see the reviews and sales for this album.
Sales don't matter for the Grammy's. I mean look at last year AOTY winner.
The next Grammy's will be again the best. We have Beyoncé, Gaga, Adele and some other artists performing. I mean Beyoncé, Gaga and Adele will def perform.