Beijing time this morning (US local time on the evening of February 12), the 54th Grammy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles. On the eve of the celebration, 48-year-old Whittaker Houston, a popular American actress, died suddenly and her death cast a sad spell over the festival. The "Whitney Houston Memorial Festival" at the presentation was another memorable moment in the history of Grammy.
As of press time, Adele by virtue of "21" won the best pop album, best pop singer, best short video with three awards, becoming the biggest hit that night, and the village child Tyler Taylor Swift with " Mean "first to get the best country song, the best country individual performance award two awards.
Ceremony
Swift opener Adele hot
This year in pop music, the British singer Adele is undoubtedly the biggest winner. Although last year, Adele led by four nominations, but ultimately confiscated. This comeback, menacing.
Although she is not the most nominated singer on the nomination list, she is the most crying voice, including the mainstream media in the United States such as The New York Times, who added Adele's name to the list of the best songs of the year .
On the scene, Adele appeared on the red carpet with a black long-sleeved sequin dress, and she will be the guest of honor, the first live performance she performed after last year's vocal cord surgery.
It is understood that Adele's album has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and her songs have become the highest in karaoke singing rate in 2011, an average of every four people will have a choice of singing her song. This high popularity, high sales so that Adele has become the darling of Grammy, with her popular album "21" and the song "Soul of the Rock" won the Grammy's annual best song, the year the most Good record, annual album, including six nominations.
In addition, the award ceremony has just begun, the village days Taylor Swift with "Mean" first to get the best country song, the best annual village performance award two awards. Winning the award, Taylor Swift is the first time on the personal page with the fans to share their joy: "Best country songs and best country performance, I feel myself is floating."
Memory of the enemy
Stars stop Whitney embassize the red carpet
Whitney Houston became the hot topic on this Grammy red carpet, always ceasing to be remembered by Whitney Houston whenever her celebrity stopped.
Tony Bedt tells the story of Whitney's first concert, "I called Clive Davis and told him" you really have a good artist, She's the best singer I've ever heard. "And Whitney Houston's old friend, Carey Prius, knows she's" sure to want to be happy with today's Grammy Awards. "She loves her career "
Many celebrities, even though they do not recognize Whitney Houston, also express their cherished feelings about her and recognize her as a "musical genius." Kelly Loren, a member of the True Life Girl, said, "My heart really hurts and I really feel we lost a great singer. I'm worried about her mom and sister, I can imagine how sad they are "
Two days to sing tears table miss
At the beginning of the award ceremony, the Grammy host started the Whitney Houston memorial part, playing a review of her life and a classic shot. Whitney Houston's high-pitched, tactful voice runs through the hall, while the venue is rather quiet, with people in silence.
Subsequently, the two days of the American music industry Jennifer Hudson and Chuck Kahn stage singing "I will always love you", in memory of the late "Golden Girl" Whitney Houston.
Jennifer Hudson sing completed, could not help but shed tears, and expressed deep nostalgia for the idol. The audience of the audience also fell into a deep silence, Whitney Houston's friends, Kelly Prerise and others are shed tears.
In addition, many celebrities who performed as guest stars in the interview in the background, expressed their willingness to dedicate their performances to Whitney Houston, including Adele, Kanye West and so on.
Guest speaker, American musician Diaz Kauf also expressed his deep sorrow about this tragedy in an interview: "Whitney Houston is a legendary musician who lives forever in our hearts."
The producer Ken Ellrich referred to this memorial session, said: "We must set up this link for her to commemorate her contribution to the music industry, not to mention her life with Grammy has so much The memory. "
Tribute to Amy Winehouse, Jobs
In the past year, for the music industry, the passing away of great music talent was far more saddening than the record industry downturn. So in addition to Whitney Houston, a number of musicians who have made great achievements in the music industry are also honored at today's awards ceremony.
Amy Winehouse, a 27-year-old rock-star, survived alcoholic deaths in July last year. At this year's Grammy Awards, there are still awards available. She won the Best Pop Concert Award for "Body and Spirit" with veteran singer Tony Bennett. At the awards ceremony, Tony Bennett also partnered with countrywoman Kelly Underwood to sing Amy Winehouse's "Body and Lust." In addition, Grammy also made a memory of honor to ETA James, the American soul music pioneer who died on January 20 this year.
It is worth mentioning that the late Apple founder Steve Jobs, also at the Grammy Awards ceremony, won the "Grammy Awards", in order to commemorate the great masters of this outstanding contribution to music.
Soy sauce
Jane Zhang went to the United States to watch live exotic exotic
This year's awards ceremony on the red carpet, did not see a Chinese musician appearance. But went to the United States to watch the Grammy Awards Jane Zhang, Sa Dingding and many other musicians through the Weibo and users share the excitement.
Zhang Jane Ying every year to sing the incarnation of enthusiasm fans, also went to the scene to personally experience this is known as the music industry "Oscars" annual super event. Jane Zhang on the microblogging message, lamented the elegant Grammy Awards this year, as well as the memory of a number of dead singer, "the lobby of fourteen individuals, invariably black and white tones throughout the morning, surrounded by MJ, WH, AW song."
The Chinese musician and singer Sa Dingding was invited to participate as the guest of the Grammy. Before the ceremony, she shared with her friends the customs of the other side of the ocean.