Sounds from legendary artists as well as new faces made the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards an event that was full of surprises. Former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood took home the Best New Artist GRAMMY while the Dixie Chicks received the Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal GRAMMY Awards.

The show began with one of the most famous rock bands, the Police. The trio of Stewart Copeland, Sting and Andy Summers quelled early reunion rumors with a tremendous, uplifting rendition of their classic hit song, "Roxanne," proving that the passage of time has not dimmed their awesome talents. Accompanied by a massive groove, Sting's voice hit all the mighty high notes, Summers' familiar reggae guitar lines soared through the auditorium, and Copeland blasted the song's Afro-Cuban influenced beat with typical rhythmic glee. Updating the arrangement with a dubbed out space jam mid-song, the Police couldn't stop the e ... Читать дальше »