It really is that simple.

We were one of the least-known acts on the bill for a web link audience.

Dont you think I wanted a better slot for the band?

Arcade Fire

Rodgers assurances arent likely to change Stoutes mind, though.

What mystifies this record company executive is that the highest-selling musicians do not necessarily dominate the Grammy Awards.

Apparently Stoute forgot that todays top hitmakers already receive a much more valuable reward… its called money.

Arcade Fire deserved the win this year, band manager Rodgerstated unequivocally.

They made the best album.

If the award was named Album Sales Of The Year award, there would be no discussion.

Metacriticwhich gives an averaged rating based on music reviewers nationwideposted ahelpful articlethat demonstrates this.

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