Reggae Gets Shut Out of the Grammy Compilation Album

The award that all musicians strive for, and whose recognition they yearn, is The Grammy!  This coveted trophy represents the highest standard of excellence in music supported by a collective of music makers who vote.

Every year, and prior to the television broadcast of the big night (this year the Grammy’s will air on CBS on February 8^th, 2015 from 8pm to 11:30pm EST), the Grammy’s releases their compilation album called Grammy Nominees Album.

My only bone to pick with the committee who puts together this compilation is their consistent shutting out of categories like Reggae Album of the Year and Gospel Recording of the Year.  Why can’t they be more diverse instead of being predictable?!  Anyways, here’s the tracklist:

1.  Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

(Record of the Year / Song of the Year / Best Pop Solo Performance)

2.  Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – Fancy

(Record of the Year)

Pharrell Williams

3.  Ed Sheeran – Sing

(Album of the Year / Best Pop Vocal Album)

4.  Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – Problem  

(Best Pop Vocal Album)

5.  Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass

(Record of the Year / Song of the Year)

6.  Katty Perry ft. Juicy J – Dark Horse

(Best Pop Vocal Album)

7.  Coldplay – A Sky Full of Stars

(Best Pop Vocal Album)

8.  Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball

(Best Pop Vocal Album)

9.  Sia – Chandelier

(Record of the Year / Song of the Year / Best Pop Solo Performance)

10.  John Legend – All of Me (Live)

(Best Pop Solo Performance)

11.  Hozier – Take Me to Church

(Song of the Year)

12.  Beyoncé ft. Jay Z – Drunk in Love

(Album of the Year)

13.  Pharrell Williams – Come Get It Bae

(Album of the Year)

14.  Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)

(Record of the Year / Album of the Year / Song of the Year / Best Pop Solo Performance / Best Pop Vocal Album)

15.  Beck – Blue Moon

(Album of the Year)

16.  Keith Urban ft. Eric Church – Raise Em Up

(Best Country Duo or Group Performance)

17.  The Band Perry – Gentle on the Mind

(Best Country Duo or Group Performance)

18.  Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill – Meanwhile Back At Mama’s

(Best Country Duo or Group Performance)

19.  Miranda Lambert with Carrie Underwood – Somethin Bad

(Best Country Duo or Group Performance)

20.  Little Big Town – Day Drinking

(Best Country Duo or Group Performance)

21.  Pharrell Williams – Happy (Live)

(Best Pop Solo Performance)

Log on to www.grammy.com for more info…

Meghan Trainor Says Forget Bass – It’s All About Reggae!

Her monster and certified platinum hit “All About That Bass” landed her on 58 charts around the world, kept her at #1 for weeks on end, and made her one of the most talked about artists for 2014.  With the energy of that unprecedented success, Ms. Trainor is now preparing to release her album called ‘Title’ (coming January 9^th) in which she’ll forget that bass and throw out some Reggae!

The 21 year old singer (who just celebrated her birthday on December 22^nd) recently spoke about plans for her album which will be released in the UK later this month, and she is quoted as saying “Yo!  I wanna get my Reggae out there!”  Some may be surprised to hear the worlds most beloved genre’s as one of her choices, but it’s actually very close to Meghan’s musical home!

Born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Meghan began singing at age 6, and song-writing at age 11.  She was also a part of a band called Island Fusion which explored multiple genres including Reggae.  A few years later, she added Jazz to her repertoire!  Her fans are thankful for that influence and loving her sound!

Her second single, "Lips are Movin" will be released in the UK in February!  Trainor is currently nominated in two Grammy categories, Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “All About That Bass,” and Favorite Breakout artist and Favorite Song at the People’s Choice Awards.

Connect with Meghan >>> http://www.meghan-trainor.com/ | @Meghan_Trainor | https://www.youtube.com/user/MeghanTrainorVEVO