| Wednesday 21 December 2005 |
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Mariah Carey leads GV Awards Nominations
Many have written that Mariah Carey's return to glory is the comeback story of the year in the music world. Now, the readers of Groovevolt.com will get the opportunity to determine whether Carey's comeback has had as big an influence with her fans as it has with the music media. The polls are now open.
Carey is but one of 125 artists nominated for a GV Music & Fashion Award. She leads a bushel-full of R&B and Hip-Hop stars who dominated this year's nomination list. Common, Kanye West, Shakira, Gwen Stefani, Destiny's Child, Fantasia, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend are among the artists who received four or more nominations.
"Few would argue that Mariah Carey is one of the best stories of the year. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Mariah ignored the so-called haters while her career rose to a new level." Groovevolt.com Editor-in-Chief Chauncy Jackson said, adding "With L.A. Reid's guidance, Carey released a superb album which benefited from an even more successful marketing plan."
Music fans who log onto Groovevolt.com from today to January 27, 2006, will be able to vote, in nearly 37 categories, for their favorite rock, hip-hop, and pop artists, as well as for their favorite movie soundtrack, deep cuts, and most fashionable artist. "For all the cries of doom and gloom from the record companies, the industry been remarkably resilient this year, with a strong mix of new artists and established acts." Jackson said. "This year's collection of nominees is the strongest yet."
Mariah received nods for Album of the Year and Best Pop Album - Female (The Emancipation of Mimi), Song of the Year and Best Song Performance - Female R&B/Soul and Female Pop ("We Belong Together"), and Best Deep Cut - Pop ("Circles"). (Groove Volt)
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