Grammy Awards 2010

Every famous musician dreams of being rewarded with the most famous American music award: the Grammy. Its ceremony is annually presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Since 2000 it has been held in the Staples Center, Los Angeles, but it has not always been such a big event like today. The Grammy Award which is a symbol for outstanding achievements in the music industry was founded in 1958. The first broadcast by NBC was in the year 1973.

During the last 50 years there were hundreds of winners. But one musician will always be in our memory. Michael Jackson who was born in 1958 in Indiana received 13 Grammy Awards, the first one in 1971. The so called King of Pop started his career with the Jackson Five but already began his solo career at the age of 13. His most famous album Thriller has also become the top-selling album ever. His uniqueness of voice, dance (the Moonwalk) and appearance were significant for his fame. Unfortunately, the King of Pop died from an overdose of anaesthetic in 2009. For his enormous legacy Michael Jackson was rewarded the Grammy for his lifetime achievement.

But of course Michael Jackson was not the only winner at the Grammy Awards 2010. Most prizes were received by Beyoncé who was nominated in 9 categories and brought 6 Grammys home. The newcomer Taylor Swift got the most wanted prize for best album and also Grammys in three other categories. Other winners this year were the Black Eyed Peas and Kings of Leon.

However, the Grammy Awards Ceremony not only contains the handover of the trophies, but also performances of famous musicians. Artists like Lady Gaga with Elton John and Pink showed their skills. And because of recent events many artists wore red-cross-badges to support the victims of Haiti.

Lisa Bertroff and Cynthia Albracht (10/2)