I am not a big awards ceremony watcher. I am only casually interested in who wins the Oscars, Grammys, etc. What really annoys me though is what has happened with the Dixie Chicks over the last couple of years.
I am also not a big fan of country music so I only know the popular songs from the Dixie Chicks. When the singer decided to make disparaging remarks about President Bush a few years ago, I thought it was in poor taste but I didn't think that it reflected on the quality of the music being put out by the band.
When Hollywood and the entertainment industry basically shunned the group and they started getting booed off stage, I thought it was a little harsh but it was their peers doing chastising so I thought it was acceptable.
When the Dixie Chicks won all of the Grammys this last Sunday night, I was very disappointed. Their latest CD has a good song or two on it but by no means did they deserve the accolades that they received. I feel that this was simply Hollywood and the entertainment industry saying that they were sorry for the way they treated the group earlier.
It saddens me to think the politics has now encroached into the Grammys. As far as I am concerned, the Grammys are now tainted and there is no value associated with them.
Next thing you know, we are going to hear that you can buy a Nobel Peace prize, oh wait, you can do that too... sigh.