Amy Winehouse Grabs 5 Grammy Awards

Jazz Great Herbie Hancock Wins Album Of The Year

(AP)  Trapped half a world away by the place she promised to never "go, go, go," a vibrant, exuberant Amy Winehouse dominated the Grammys on Sunday night, winning five awards and delivering a defiant performance of her autobiographical hit "Rehab" via satellite from London.

Wearing a sly smile as she performed for a small cabaret audience, Winehouse gave a sultry, soulful rendition of the hit that has defined her recent fall from grace. She looked just as coy as she sang the song "You Know I'm No Good" - almost reveling in the irony of her words.

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But she seemed dumbfounded when she was announced as the record of the year winner. She was immediately enveloped by her band, then her mother and father, who have publicly worried whether Winehouse who recently entered a drug rehabilitation center after months of erratic behavior and canceled performances - would survive her demons.

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Photos: Grammy Red Carpet

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"To my mom and dad, for my Blake, my Blake incarcerated, and for London!" shouted Winehouse, referring to her incarcerated husband - another tabloid aspect of her troubled life.

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Photos: Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party

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"I am so proud of this album," Winehouse told The Associated Press in a statement. "I put my heart and soul into it and it's wicked to be recognized in this way. I feel truly honored to be mentioned in the same breath as many of the artists present tonight and to win is even more amazing!"

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Photos: Grammy Winner's Circle

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In a major shocker, Winehouse lost the final award of the night, album of the year, to Herbie Hancock's "River: The Joni Letters."

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Photos: Grammy Week Galas

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"You know it's been 43 years since the first and only time that a jazz artist got the album of the year award," Hancock said.

"I'd like to thank the Academy for courageously breaking the mold this time. In doing so, honoring the giants upon whose shoulders I stand, some of whom like Miles Davis, John Coltrane ... unquestionably, deserved the award in the past. But this is a new day, that proves that the impossible can be made possible."

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Listen: Tina Turner sings "Edith And The Kingpin" from Herbie Hancock's "River: The Joni Letters"

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Winehouse's performance was not the only dramatic moment of the night. Kanye West, who had a leading eight nominations and won four trophies, delivered an electric, glow-in-the-dark rendition of "Stronger," then segued into a stirring tribute to his mother, Donda West, who died unexpectedly last year at age 58.

"Last night I saw you in my dreams, and now I can't wait to go to sleep," sang West, dressed in all black and with MAMA etched into his haircut, as he launched into "Hey Mama," a celebratory tune from his second album that has now turned into a somber ode.

2He won awards for best rap album for "Graduation," best solo performance for "Stronger," best rap song for "Good Life" and best rap performance by a duo or group for his collaboration with Common on "Southside."

When West accepted the best rap album trophy, the orchestra was trying to play him off the stage when he began speaking about his mother.

"It would be in good taste to stop the music," West said - and the music stopped.

"I know you're really proud of me right now and I know you want me to be the No. 1 artist in the world and Mama," West continued, "all I'm going to do is keep making you proud. We run this."

The Grammys, celebrating its 50th year, emphasized its history from the first performance. Alicia Keys, glammed-up with a '50s style, sat at the piano and sang "Learnin' the Blues" along with a black-and-white video performance from the late Frank Sinatra.

"Frank Sinatra looked good for 150, didn't he," Prince joked moments later before introducing Keys as the best female R&B vocal winner for her smash "No One."

Later, the casts from Cirque Du Soleil's "Love" Beatles' show and the Beatles-inspired movie "Across the Universe" paid tribute to the Fab Four as Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison watched from the audience.

It was a hot-legs competition when Tina Turner teamed up with Beyonce on "Proud Mary." The senior citizen kept up with her younger counterpart, showcasing her famous dance moves while wearing a tight-fitting silver bustier and pantsuit.

Carrie Underwood earned two Grammys, including for best female country vocal performance. Bruce Springsteen took three awards, including best rock song for "Radio Nowhere." Other winners included the White Stripes, Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige with two each, the Foo Fighters, Herbie Hancock and even Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama for best spoken-word album.

In any other year, West would have been the main storyline thanks to his history of awards-show tirades, his huge album "Graduation" and the shocking death of his mother. But the absent Winehouse, up for six trophies, upstaged West and everyone else.

The 24-year-old singer-songwriter's personal life has fallen apart over the past year as her career blossomed. As the ceremony approached, suspense built over whether she would appear. She was rejected Thursday for a U.S. work visa, and Grammy producers arranged for her to perform via telecast. On Friday, the U.S. government reversed itself and approved Winehouse, but it was too late for her to make the cross-continental trek.

[dylanxxv]

"The same idiots who would vote to give this drug-crazed, brain addled piece of work five grammys are the same brain-deads who vote and work for Obama." Think about it. REALLY think about it.

Okay, I thought about it, I really thought about it. Your logic is flawed, there is no connection between Amy Winehouse votes and Barack Obama votes. But in your muddled mind, I''''m sure it all equates beautifully.

In the past, Grammies have been awarded to bloated sacred cow drug addicts such as Elvis Presley; accused pedophiles such as Michael Jackson; Coke heads like Eric Clapton; Heroin addicts like Natalie Cole was; accused child molesters like R. Kelly; Mafia bosses like Frank Sinatra; Crack heads like Whitney Houston; and the list just goes on and on, doesn''''t it?

Think about it. No, really, think about it.
Now what the flip does a vote for Amy Winehouse have to do with Barack Obama? Go back to your Klan rally and ask them that.
Posted by ByeNeocons at 11:16 AM : Feb 11, 2008


Hey ByeNeocons...
Perhaps you didn''t hear that obama won a grammy as well? Why was pelosisstill''s comment racist?

[dylanxxv]

I asked last night why our country would cave in and give this crack head space cadet a visa and today it was deleted...Why?

[talkingham]

Jaime Lynn does a great Whinerot impression on her U-tube - plain old Jaime Lynn (not Spears!).

Why are trying to ram this junkie down our throats. Her singing bags and her toos are lousy.

The whole show was a waste, not 20 seconds worth of anything worth watching on the whole show.

[rheola-2009]

Any person who could willingly and permanently disfigure themselves with tattoo''s much surely have a distinct problem between their ears, but then this person''s totally irresponsible way of life amply displays that.

[cyberus-2009]

Just goes to show how out of touch the Grammys really are.

[shanev137]

Like this means anything?

Hell, Vanilla Ice won a Grammy in the early 90''s. LOL

[rushlimpdrug]

Jazz?
Isn''t that short for Jack-azz?

Yeah, me and thousands of others are gonna go out and buy some jazz.

keep dreaming.

I just love jazz cause it is sooo lame.

[stezzer]

The irresponsible music industry gives a slap on the back to drug addled stupidity.

Amy Winehouse is a talented young woman who is on the verge of destroying herself. An award is the last thing she needs.

[marcpcbs]

I remember when a person had to have talent to get an award.

[rushman71]

Man, that picture of her really shows what she truly is good at......and it ain''t singing!!!

[byeneocons]

"The same idiots who would vote to give this drug-crazed, brain addled piece of work five grammys are the same brain-deads who vote and work for Obama." Think about it. REALLY think about it.

Okay, I thought about it, I really thought about it. Your logic is flawed, there is no connection between Amy Winehouse votes and Barack Obama votes. But in your muddled mind, I''m sure it all equates beautifully.

In the past, Grammies have been awarded to bloated sacred cow drug addicts such as Elvis Presley; accused pedophiles such as Michael Jackson; Coke heads like Eric Clapton; Heroin addicts like Natalie Cole was; accused child molesters like R. Kelly; Mafia bosses like Frank Sinatra; Crack heads like Whitney Houston; and the list just goes on and on, doesn''t it?

Think about it. No, really, think about it.
Now what the flip does a vote for Amy Winehouse have to do with Barack Obama? Go back to your Klan rally and ask them that.

[fuzzybear9]

Hello America

What today Fuzzy ?
I would just like to comment on the greatest movement
I`ve seen during this Political Year.

The power of the people, where Fuzzy ?
Strange enough it almost passed us by without notice,
The Writers Guild , to think that a collective group of determined people could bring the Large Mogals to their knees, is inspiring, No Late night talk shows,
No new Tv series, some put on hold, others died,
not to mention the `` Paper Globes Awards `` , and the former Grammies that no one watched.
And to think of going into The Oscars and The Acadamey Awards while watching people run around their living rooms making concession speaches,
Oh What Might Have Been ! Just think Old Jaccko all dressed up with no where to go, and Tom Jumping off his sofa in despair.
But Alas the other Tom alias ``Forest Gump `` pleaded with the Writers for a repreave, and so it appears the Oscars go on as before.
But the shear power of the determined People is still the greatest Politics we`ve seen this election.

Sincerely your Red Carpet Bear
Fuzzy

[pelosisstill]

The same idiots who would vote to give this drug-crazed, brain addled piece of work five grammys are the same brain-deads who vote and work for Obama.

Think about it. REALLY think about it.

[radiob-2009]

Ian Hunter''s Shrunken Heads should have won best rock cd of the year but the Grammys are all about what sells.

[lambofgoth]

SamTheTVCat - you got the Grammys right but um, reading the news isn''t really your thing, huh?

[samthetvcat]

I felt so sad for Kanye :( But his song to his mom was beautiful with the angel up above.

And WOW did Aretha and BeBe Winans sure raise the roof!!!!! Wasn''t digging that dress though . . .

And omg did you see Rihanna grab JayZee on her way up on stage? Right in front of Beyonce - what a ho (Rihanna is!) . . . that hairdo must be karma at work for being such a cheater . . .

Amy Winehouse looked very unstable - I think somebody needs to try to make her go to rehab yes yes yes :o

PS Barack even beat the Clintons for the Grammy - yes we can!

[iceman_1960]

"Other winners included... Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama"

He just edged out Hillary Clinton''s hit single remake, "Tracks of my Tears"

[iceman_1960]

"Other winners included... Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama for best spoken-word album."

He put out an album ?

Cool. I must have missed it.

[brianbwb-2009]

Congratulations to Herbie Hancock, your award is long overdue, and your dedication of the award to past giants who went unrecognized was perfect.

Thanks for all the music, and the soul.

[straightmate]

Amy Winehouse just became radical big. I pray she adjusts and can handle this. DOPE IS *** YOUNG PEOPLE 12 Yrs experience talkin''