U2 wins big at Grammy Awards as Kelly Clarkson gets emotional
Angela Pacienza, Canadian Press
Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2006
LOS ANGELES (CP) - Irish rockers U2 managed to upstage diva Mariah Carey at Wednesday night's Grammy Awards, picking up five trophies including album of the year for How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
Many expected the night to belong to comeback queen Carey, but her thunder was stolen by U2 - and an emotional Kelly Clarkson.
The inaugural American Idol winner tearfully accepted the Grammy for best female pop vocal performance, a category many expected Carey to win.
"I'm sorry I'm crying again on national television," she said referring to the memorable acceptance speech she gave following her Idol victory.
"You have no idea what this means to me."
She later returned to win best pop vocal album, shutting out former Beatle Paul McCartney who'd been favoured to win. It prompted a collective "wow" backstage where reporters from around the world were gathered.
"I don't know what's going on but thank you Jesus, God and everybody that's supported me," gushed a clearly shocked Clarkson.
Still, the evening didn't forget the diva, who ended a 16-year Grammy drought by picking up three awards, including best contemporary R&B album for The Emancipation of Mimi. She also gave a stirring performance which showcased her five-octave range.
Maverick rapper Kanye West, who headed into the night with eight nods for his popular genre-mashing album Late Registration, picked up three Grammys, including best rap album.
photo & story courtesy canada.com, 02/08/06
Duties of the Musicians
1David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God's messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work:
2From the sons of Asaph, there were Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. They worked under the direction of their father, Asaph, who proclaimed God's messages by the king's orders.
3Jeduthun had six sons: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah. They worked under the direction of their father, Jeduthun, who proclaimed God's messages to the accompaniment of the harp, offering thanks and praise to the LORD.
4Heman's sons were Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Geddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. 5All these were the sons of Heman, the king's seer, for God had honored him with fourteen sons and three daughters.
6All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the LORD. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, lyres, and harps at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king. 7They and their families were all trained in making music before the LORD, and each of them--288 in all--was an accomplished musician.
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE TELLS US ABOUT THE DUTIES OF THE MUSICIANS DURING KING DAVID'S TIME. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS?
Now be honest. Did you kind of speed read your way through the list of names in today's OT passage? Does it help if you sort of think of it as God's list of "grammy winners"? The difference is that these people were not about winning awards or the attention of the masses. They were all about offering their music in worship of God.
Tyndales LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE notes provide this insight:
25:1-7 There were many ways to contribute to the worship in the Tabernacle. Some proclaimed God's messages, some offered thanks and praise, and others played instruments. God wants all his people to participate in worship. You may not be a master musician...but God appreciates whatever you have to offer. Develop your special gifts to offer in serivce to God.
Music is a pretty big deal in the Bible. But the bottom line is that music was God's idea and can be given back to him in praise. And you don't have to be a good musician to worship Him. Make a joyful noise to the Lord!
DOES THE MUSIC YOU PLAY OR LISTEN TO HAVE A NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE IMPACT UPON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
- For the next month, spend one hour a week alone with God in musical worship. This is in addition to any worship you do in your church. Grab some Christian CDs and sit in your room, go for a walk....
- Go through your stack of CDs, or your iPod (this may take awhile) and answer the question: DOES THE MUSIC YOU PLAY OR LISTEN TO HAVE A NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE IMPACT UPON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
- With your youth group or small group, discuss the role that music plays in your personal view of God and worship of Him.
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Our writer, Byron Emmert, has been involved with Youth For Christ for 30 years. He's served as Campus Life Staff, as a writer, and in leadership for the DCLA Conferences. Byron is married to Linda and their family includes two married sons and daughters-in-law, and a daughter in college. He loves sports, deep dish pizza, and spending time with his family.