Sorry, Bubblés


There was this huge controversy started by Michael Bublé, a "singer" who hailed once from Victoria BC. He was nominated for a Grammy up against others like Tony Bennett. Buble was insulted that the award category would be announced before the TV broadcast of the show. He was ready to boycott it. I know how he feels: when Brad Pitt and I were in the running for sexiest man alive, I was angered that they wouldn't publish my picture and People magazine forced me to write my name into the margins of each of the copies of their magazine. The nerve.
Bubbles-- err-- Buble should have been thrilled to be nominated. He also should have taken a cue from his fellow nominees and showed a little grace.

And the winner is...

Field 3 — Traditional Pop

Category 14

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

  • Duets: An American Classic
    Tony Bennett
    [RPM Records/Columbia]

  • Caught In The Act
    Michael Bublé
    [143-Reprise]

  • Wintersong
    Sarah McLachlan
    [Arista Records/Nettwerk]

  • Bette Midler Sings The Peggy Lee Songbook
    Bette Midler
    [Columbia]

  • Timeless Love
    Smokey Robinson
    [New Door Records]

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