Controversy clouds Grammy Awards eligibility and voting
Los Angeles reports the 28th Annual Grammy Awards near as controversy swirls over eligibility and bloc voting. Whitney Houston faces exclusion from best new artist for past duets, while she earns nominations for best album, best pop vocal performance, and best R and B song. A jazz tribute is planned and the awards will be presented on CBS.
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Past Best New Artist winners also made records, says Davis
John Darling notes that previous best new artist recipients had recording history before nomination. Crosby Stills & Nash, 1969 winners, sang and wrote for the Byrds Buffalo Springfield and the Hollies. Last year's winner Cyndi Lauper fronted Blue Angel before She's So Unusual. Miss Houston unavailable for comment. co-manager Seymour Flies backs Davis but offers no further remarks. Billboard reports letters backing the song stylist. One writer recalls Freddie Jackson, a 1984 nominee, who belonged to Mystic Merlin with Capitol album.
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CBS Records claims Atlanta Symphony voting sparked nominations
CBS Records contends the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra earned 12 classical nominations after a broc voting surge following a membership drive. Academy president Michael Greene said allegations could not be verified as all branches reported increases and voting was secret. Copyright issues limit confirmation.
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Jazz gets back seat no more at Grammys
Jazz critics say the Grammys underplay jazz while pop dominates. A special televised jazz segment plans to feature Buddy Rich, Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Manhattan Transfer, and other stars, with Kenny Rogers hosting and Phil Collins and Sting among performers.
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