The 53rd Grammy Awards was a magical night for R&B songstress Fantasia but she sat home and watched it on TV instead of attending. After being nominated for multiple awards in the past, the âDoin Meâ singer won her first Grammy Award for âBest Female Vocal Performanceâ for her single âBittersweet,â but because she wasnât asked to sing for her idol Aretha Franklin, in the special tribute, she opted to stay home.
âIâm going to be very honest with you. You know I wasnât at the Grammys last night, Iâm kind of going through my own little thingâ¦last night they were honoring someone who is my idol, Aretha Franklin, and there is no way I could have sat there and not got the happy feet and wanting to jump on the mic because she is my favorite so I felt like, you know, at the end of the day I should have been on that stage so, I kind of did my own little thing last night,â Fantasia says in a phone call to BETâs 106 and Park.
Fantasia was very gracious for her first Grammy though, a feeling that dispels the curse of real singers never winning.
âItâs been a long time coming for me and I have been through a lot of things so when Brian called me (my manager accepted the award for me), I just bust out and started crying because I felt like eh man, I wasnât gonna stop until I got one and Iâm still not going to stop and you know this has just given me motivation to do my own thing so I just started crying and just thanking God that finally, eleven times nominated, finally I got one,â says Fantasia.
All in all Fantasia did enjoy the show and her favorite performances were from Rihanna. Lady Gaga and Cee-Lo Green.
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When it comes to honoring the legendary Aretha Franklin, Fantasia Shuns Grammy Ceremony this year. The ‘American Idol’ winner made a bold statement on her Instagram page about why she won’t be attending the show. She expressed her disappointment in how the Grammys have chosen to honor Aretha’s legacy and questioned their decision making process. Fans of both artists were taken aback by Fantasia’s comments and are now wondering if other stars will follow suit. In this article, we’ll explore why Fantasia has decided not to attend the ceremony as well as what this could mean for future shows.
Background Information
Fantasia Barrino, the winner of the third season of American Idol, has decided to boycott this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony. This is due to her displeasure with how Aretha Franklin was honored at last year’s event. She felt that a tribute such as hers should have been done in person and not through an edited video package, which she believes does not fully capture the impact Aretha had on music and culture.
Barrino said she will continue to support other artists who are nominated for awards but won’t attend the ceremony itself out of respect for Franklin and her legacy. She wants people to remember that although they don’t see her physically present there, something much bigger than any award show honors her memory: love and admiration from all those whose lives were changed by her music.
In addition, Fantasia hopes that people use this situation as a reminder to always honor their legends while they’re alive. As we celebrate our icons’ accomplishments posthumously, let us also take time to recognize them when they are still here so we can witness firsthand their greatness—and give them our thanks for everything they’ve contributed.
Reactions And Criticisms
Reactions to Fantasia’s decision were mixed. Many people applauded her stance, seeing it as a bold and meaningful way of standing up for Aretha Franklin and other music legends who should be celebrated while they are still alive. Others felt that boycotting the ceremony was inappropriate and disrespectful to all of the artists who had been nominated.
The criticism towards Barrino struck a nerve with many of her fans, who defended her actions by pointing out that there have been many occasions where legendary musicians haven’t received their due recognition during award shows or other ceremonies. They also argued that if she can use her platform to draw attention to this issue, then more power to her.
Barrino herself has refused to engage in any further discussion on the matter, instead requesting that everyone remember Aretha Franklin’s legacy and celebrate those who continue to make music today without expecting anything in return.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fantasia’s decision to not attend the Grammy ceremony in order to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin has been met with both criticism and praise. Some people have criticized her for choosing to skip a major event like the Grammys while others have praised her commitment to honoring an iconic artist who had such a lasting influence on music.
Personally, I think it was a brave and admirable move by Fantasia. As we all know, Aretha Franklin was one of the most influential artists of our time – both musically and culturally. She deserves to be remembered, honored, and respected. By skipping the Grammy Awards ceremony in order to celebrate Aretha’s life, Fantasia is showing just how much she respects her legacy.
Ultimately, no matter what anyone says about Fantasia’s decision, there’s no denying that this gesture shows how important respecting legends can be. We should all take some inspiration from Fantasia and make sure that those who made an impact on us are never forgotten.
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