Idol at the Grammy Awards

Last night was the Grammy’s which is one of my favorite nights of the year and the involvement of several Idolists is my excuse to write about it. The awards are often infuriating – I am STILL bitter about Mrs. Robinson beating out Lady Madonna for Song of the Year in 1969 (and last year "celebrated" the 40th anniversary of that nightmarish selection). And last night I was tweaked by U2 losing to Green Day for Rock Album of the Year and miffed that Taylor Swift – with no disrespect intended as I think she is great – beat out both Lady Gaga and Beyonce for the big one – Album of the Year.

But the Grammy's are a celebration of music and that's a party I always want to be part of. It is also a barometer - albeit faulty at times - of what and who is happening in the music biz. And for me it's fun following the industry trends and what they say about popular culture.

OK, enough philosophizing. Back to the Idolists with three thoughts. First, I love this picture (scarfed from Diandra) of two of my favorite people - Adam and Katy Perry. Adam was working the red carpet for Entertainment Tonight as their fashion correspondent.

Second, I find Ryan Seacrest (presented an award) amazing at the ease with which he talks to people in front of other people. He acts like he is walking into his living room and talking to a few close friends - except he is walking into and talking to millions of strangers. I think he is awesome - as we all can be when we are doing what we were given the gifts to be doing.

Finally, the very moving Michael Jackson tribute performance had former Idolists Carrie Underwoood and Jennifer Hudson. Carrie has, quite deservedly, fulfilled Simon’s promise that she would be the biggest selling Idol finalist of all time. But she may not want to be on the same stage as Jennifer Hudson any time soon. Carrie is the bigger star and quite the singer, but seriously, as a pure singer Jennifer is at another level.