Chuck Brown, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Arcade Fire pick up Grammy nominations
The last batch of Grammy nominations have been announced! And there were a few surprises. For starters, a dead person scored a nomination. That would be Michael Jackson, who is nominated for best pop performance for "This is It," a song he wrote with Paul Anka that was featured in his concert film of the same name. Also surprising: Arcade Fire are nominated three times, including album of the year. Their competition in that category? Lady Gaga and Eminem. Of local interest: go-go godfather Chuck Brown was also nominated for best R&B performance by a duo or group for "Love," a track in his new album, "We Got This." Robyn, who'll perform at Rams Head Live in February, got her first nomination for "Dancing on my Own." A full list of nominees is here.
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
