Music Awards Show

December 18, 2007

Daughtry capitalized on its three nominations to win favorite pop-rock album for its self-titled debut, as well as breakthrough artist and adult contemporary artist honors.

Daughtry had said that he was an artist before he got to “American Idol.” The show hadn’t made Daughtry who he is today, it was just a chance for him to show everybody else who he was.

Underwood matched her three wins at the Country Music Association Awards this month with three awards Sunday: female country artist, country album for “Some Hearts,” and the T-Mobile text-in award.

Justin Timberlake was a long-distance winner, accepting by video from Australia as his name was called for male pop-rock artist and in the soul/R&B album category for his “FutureSex/LoveSounds.”

Usher presented the international artist award to Beyonce, who was a shown performer but did not win in any of her three competitive nominations. Beyonce stated that she never takes what she has for granted. She is happy and grateful for everything she’s gotten, and finds it an honor to be awarded for the international artist.

In the rap-hip-hop categories, T.I. came up a winner 2 times as male artist and for the album “T.I. vs. T.I.P.” Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was favorite group.

Rascal Flatts was named top country duo or group, Tim McGraw was top male country artist, Akon won favorite male soul/rhythm & blues artist and Rihanna bested former “Idol” Fantasia to win favorite female soul/R&B artist.

The show was packed with performances of numerous singers, including Beyonce joining Sugarland in a countryfied version of Beyonce’s hit “Irreplaceable.”

 Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles had said that she was nervous to sing with Beyonce, who she described as “so beautiful.”

Celine Dion performed her new song, “Taking Chances,” and Lenny Kravitz sat at the piano to play his latest, “I’ll Be Waiting.”

Eighties band Duran Duran performed its new song, “Falling Down,” as well as the old hit “Hungry Like the Wolf.”

Fergie opened the show with a trio of songs from her debut album, then closed it by beating Beyonce and Avril
 Lavigne to win pop-rock female artist.

Other performers included Mary J. Blige, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Rascal Flatts and teen stars the Jonas Brothers. My personal favorites may have been the Jonas Brothers because they are great, acting, and singing. Another teen sensation, “High School Musical 2,” won favorite soundtrack album.

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