Grammy Awards Follow in the Footsteps of 'Idol'
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By Schmelzer, Randi  LOS ANGELES: In an effort to bring heightened visibility to the Grammy Awards - and tap into the formula that has made American Idol a success - The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) is seeking its own unheralded star.
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With Kanye West, Alicia Keys and Usher leading the parade, the field of Grammy nominations again signals that the National Academy of Recording Arts &amp; Sciences is moving beyond its history of congenital stodginess.
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NEW YORK (Billboard) - "American Idol" season five champ Taylor Hicks will tackle songs written by Bryan Adams, Rob Thomas and Marvin Gaye on his upcoming self-titled effort.
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Despite his Jay Leno look, a soulful voice that recalled another era and a manic, rhythm-less dancing style, Taylor Hicks beat the odds (and a comely Katharine McPhee) to become this year&#039;s &quot;American Idol.&quot;
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No one can say that Grammy Award organizers aren't quick learners when it comes to scheduling. This year they were rewarded for it.
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NEW YORK (Billboard) - Shakira and Wyclef Jean will team up for a performance during Sunday's Grammy Awards, while Chris Brown, Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson will sing during a tribute segment saluting male R&B artists.
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WASHINGTON  - The music industry scored   some brownie points with rising star, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama,   when it handed him its ultimate award on Wednesday, a Grammy   that he won earlier this year for best spoken word album.
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Inspired by âAmerican Idol,â voter-based competitions are proliferating in every corner of the entertainment world.
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Kanye or Green Day? Usher or Ray? The Grammys are back Sunday with a number of exciting contests, led by Kanye West against ... himself.
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Want a Grammy? Your best bet is being an R&amp;B or hip-hop artist - or dearly departed. The Recording Academy revealed the nominees for the 47th annual Grammy Awards Tuesday, and there were few surprises.
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Despite hot competition from ABC's "Desperate Housewives," the 47th annual Grammy Awards drove CBS to the weekly win in total viewers and to a tie with Fox for bragging rights among adults 18-49.
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Ray Charles may be gone, but he's  unlikely to be forgotten at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, when  he competes for seven of the music industry's most coveted  prizes.
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The Grammys love comeback stories. So Mary J. Blige, who overcame personal problems and has eight nominations for Sunday night's awards, should be the front-runner to win a few.
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"American Idol" season five champ  Taylor Hicks will tackle songs written by Bryan Adams, Rob  Thomas and Marvin Gaye on his upcoming self-titled effort.
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If the American Music Awards offers a clue to the Grammys, Usher and Kanye West might want to start making room in their dens for an expanded trophy collection.
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A resoundingly retro Grammy Awards left its biggest winners nearly speechless.
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The Grammys could take a rare step  into the political arena on Sunday if the Dixie Chicks win the  coveted album-of-the-year award, as observers of the music  industry's biggest honors are predicting.