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In conjunction with this year's Grammy Awards, a campaign called "Celebrate The Music That Makes Us" has been created. Seven Grammy nominees were asked to submit a list of songs by artists who inspired their careers. Using these titles graphic artists created abstract photos of each nominee.
Rihanna
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The Recording Academy and TBWA/Chiat/Day unveiled the campaign to promote the 51st Annual Grammy Awards airing live on CBS Feb. 8, 8 - 11:30 p.m. The campaign is titled "Celebrate The Music That Makes Us." The unique and visually appealing creative draws from the insight that music influences and inspires everyone.
Kanye West
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The campaign highlights the songs that have influenced the people that have, in turn, influenced us. Portraits of a diverse group of musicians were created using song titles that have inspired them in their careers and lives.
Stevie Wonder
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Stevie Wonder is a 25-time Grammy Award winner.
Thom Yorke of Radiohead
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Thom Yorke is a two-time Grammy winner and is niminated for five Grammys this year.
Lil Wayne
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Lil Wayne is nominated for eight Grammys this year.
Lenny Kravitz
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Lenny Kravitz is a four-time Grammy winner.
The Early Show Gang
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From left: Dave Price, Julie Chen, Russ Mitchell, Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith. Their likenesses were also created using the titles of some of the songs that have inspired them most.