Musicians overjoyed at 52nd annual Grammy nominations

Musicians overjoyed at Grammy nominations

Heard at the 52nd annual Grammy nominations:

Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, among early nominees announced for next year’s Grammys

Taylor Swift, Beyonce early Grammy nominees

Songs by Beach Boys, The Doors among 25 recordings inducted this year into Grammy Hall of Fame

25 recordings inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, others preparing special performances for American Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage

ABC has strongest week in ratings in more than a year, with assist from country music

Country music awards boost ABC in the ratings

Puerto Rico’s Calle 13 has 5 Latin Grammys and counting, both urban and alternative awards

Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas

Rapper Nas says Grammy nod shows he’s on right track; the need to focus on issues

ATLANTA — Although rapper Nas received backlash over his racial epithet-titled album before switching it to “Untitled,” he says earning a Grammy nomination for his controversial disc encouraged him to keep speaking his mind.

Reggaeton star Flex wins 8 Billboard Latin Music Awards; Santana earns lifetime achievement

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Panamanian reggaeton sensation Flex won eight awards, and Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias took home six at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night.

Flex gets 13 nominations for Latin music awards; Santana to receive lifetime achievement award

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Panamanian reggaeton sensation Flex topped the list of finalists for the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards with 13 nominations, including Latin album of the year, hot Latin song of the year and tropical airplay song of the year.

Santana to receive lifetime achievement award at Billboard Latin Music Awards

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Carlos Santana will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Miss California to appear at gospel music awards 1 week after gay marriage comments at pageant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAWN’) is keeping with the Christian theme by scheduling an appearance at the upcoming Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards.

Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tent

INDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out.