AWARD: Grammy Reactions: Album, New Artist, Snubs and Surprises

The Times' pop music critic Ann Powers and Pop and Hiss' co-editor Todd Martens discuss the nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards. They were filmed outside the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles immediately following the announcements. Reaction: Soul and R&B dominate the best new artist category, with two exceptions: country-rock newcomers Lady Antebellum and Disney-trained stars the Jonas Brothers. Give the Grammys credit: In a category that has long nominated artists well into th...

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