Best New Artist Grammy 1960 - 2007: Discuss!

2000s
Grammy Awards of 2007
Carrie Underwood
Grammy Awards of 2006
John Legend
Grammy Awards of 2005
Maroon 5
Grammy Awards of 2004
Evanescence
Grammy Awards of 2003
Norah Jones
Grammy Awards of 2002
Alicia Keys
Grammy Awards of 2001
Shelby Lynne
Grammy Awards of 2000
Christina Aguilera

1990s
Grammy Awards of 1999
Lauryn Hill
Grammy Awards of 1998
Paula Cole
Grammy Awards of 1997
LeAnn Rimes
Grammy Awards of 1996
Hootie & the Blowfish
Grammy Awards of 1995
Sheryl Crow
Grammy Awards of 1994
Toni Braxton
Grammy Awards of 1993
Arrested Development
Grammy Awards of 1992
Marc Cohn
Grammy Awards of 1991
Mariah Carey
Grammy Awards of 1990
Milli Vanilli (revoked after lip sync scandal)

1980s
Grammy Awards of 1989
Tracy Chapman
Grammy Awards of 1988
Jody Watley
Grammy Awards of 1987
Bruce Hornsby & the Range
Grammy Awards of 1986
Sade
Grammy Awards of 1985
Cyndi Lauper
Grammy Awards of 1984
Culture Club
Grammy Awards of 1983
Men at Work
Grammy Awards of 1982
Sheena Easton
Grammy Awards of 1981
Christopher Cross
Grammy Awards of 1980
Rickie Lee Jones

1970s
Grammy Awards of 1979
A Taste of Honey
Grammy Awards of 1978
Debby Boone
Grammy Awards of 1977
Starland Vocal Band
Grammy Awards of 1976
Natalie Cole
Grammy Awards of 1975
Marvin Hamlisch
Grammy Awards of 1974
Bette Midler
Grammy Awards of 1973
America
Grammy Awards of 1972
Carly Simon
Grammy Awards of 1971
The Carpenters
Grammy Awards of 1970
Crosby, Stills & Nash

1960s
Grammy Awards of 1969
José Feliciano
Grammy Awards of 1968
Bobbie Gentry
Grammy Awards of 1967
none
Grammy Awards of 1966
Tom Jones
Grammy Awards of 1965
The Beatles
Grammy Awards of 1964
Ward Swingle (The Swingle Singers)
Grammy Awards of 1963
Robert Goulet
Grammy Awards of 1962
Peter Nero
Grammy Awards of 1961
Bob Newhart
Grammy Awards of 1960
Bobby Darin

I guess they didn't feel that The Ohio Express doing Yummy Yummy Yummy was worthy of a Grammy.

then they found out that the Monkees weren't singing...

I liked Guitarzan, myself. But I guess Ray Stevens wasn't exactly new.

loving.

:hi:

I was messed up from the get-go, I'll tell ya. I'm kinda sorry I was born way back then. ;-)

I didnt know he could sing.

"Whole Lotta Love". Led Zeppelin pales compared to Bob's version.

I didnt know comedy albums were even eligible.

they played on the radio were old 50's shit and Annette Funicello and her famous hit single, Jo-Jo the Dog Faced Boy...

Yeah, there are a few artists who got it after 1976, but not many; and a few non-artists who got it prior to 1976, but not many.

Thanks for the list! I had been wondering when the turning point was of the awards not going to artists any more, but going to the biggest financial successes of the music industrial complex.

I guess he's the exception that proves the rule.

You just go on with that Hootie-likin'. Glad it's workin' out for ya. :P

There are however, one BIG screw up in the 1960's. NO Supremes!

Are you shitting me? :crazy:

I wish they had a list of the nominees for that year.

it was a major scandal.

The Bee Gees were already recording before 1976.

I'm not a big Bee Gees fan, but come ON!

That the Bee Gees were big in the 60's...

Boston
Dr. Buzzard's Original "Savannah" Band
The Brothers Johnson
The Starland Vocal Band * Winner
Wild Cherry


I don't remember much about Dr. Buzzard except that a couple of them went on to form Kid Creole & The Coconuts.

What is there left to say? :-)

"Down Under," "Overkill," and "It's A Mistake" are great songs, IMO.

He referred to the award as the "Best New Artist/Kiss of Death Grammy." :D

If I had to listen to "Sailing" one more time I would have gone postal.

That song was elevator music BEFORE it was elevator music.

I've just GOT to know who Bob Newhart, Starland Vocal Band and A Taste of Honey beat!

Even the Grammy site doesn't have them.

I'd love to know what the competition was.

I'm reminded of this thing a radio station here does every year - for a weekend, they'll play the number two song of a given week's back-issue of Billboard, then they'll play the number one. It's always so fun, because the number two is always some unfuckwithable classic like the Beatles or something, and the number one will invariably be a novelty like "Dominique." :thumbsup:

Saturday Night Fever was the best group vocal performance. I don't know why Boogie, Oogie, Ooogie didn't win!

I remember that The Partridge Family were nominated the same year as Carly Simon.

And that Bette Midler beat Marie Osmond among others.

Tongues were wagging and lips were a flappin' over that one! :silly:

Bette Midler- One of the best entertainers alive today!
Tracy Chapman- Deeply spiritual musician.
Bruce Hornsby- Excellent songwriter and musician
Crosby, Stills and Nash- Some of the most important music of their generation

There ARE some great winners in the list. But some MAJOR :wtf:

It was 'Ronnykmarshall' singing..............'Its rainin Men'!!!!!!! 2008 Grammys!!!!
:bounce: :rofl:

My girl Tracy won in 1989. I love her so.

:)

- You won a Grammy.

I mean an award that's worth winning!

"LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Mr. Simpson's opinions does not reflect those of the producers, who don't consider the Grammy an award at all."

i'd forgotten about her annoying music

"You Light Up My Life." :puke:

:evilgrin:

and you used the same damned SMILIE to describe that dreck. Amazing. ;-)

it runs the gamut:eyes:

http://www.shelbylynne.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_Lynne


I guess I wouldn't have considered Shelby Lynne a "new artist" in 2001. I was playing her stuff on country radio in the early 90s. She must have met the criteria, though.

I have spent half a lifetime FORGETTING Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" and here is a stark reminder that it even existed and moreover won a damned Grammy.

I will not sleep tonight. I hope you're happy. :evilgrin: