Have you done that yet Kanye?

Huge Idol presence tonight on the Grammys! So, I missed the first 5 minutes and guess who I see? None other than Carrie Underwood singing "Before He Cheats." She owned the stage! I loved the dancers and she did not disappoint her fans, she hit the power notes at the top of the stairs to end the song. She of course, was probably the prettiest singer there! Carrie and Jennifer Hudson, the only Idols to take home the Grammys!

Fantasia did not win her category for best R&B vocal performance - Alicia Keys won for "No One." Alicia Keys is unstoppable. As much as this song is overplayed on the top 40 radio stations, I still like it a lot!

Daughtry - nominated for best rock album ................DNW! OMG! He lost! SHOCKER! Lost to the Foo Fighters! I would have guessed maybe Bruce Springsteen would have beaten him but the Foo Fighters?

Vince Gill won for best country album. Vince and Amy are the cutest couple, seriously! Vince's one-liner made everyone laugh out loud - when handed his Grammy by Ringo Starr, he said "I have been handed a Grammy from a Beatle. Have you done that yet Kanye?" This was in response to Kanyes' over-the-top postulating of I am the Greatest! At least when Ali said it, he was like-able. No denying his talent as he went on to claim 4 Grammys for the night.

So many incredible performances! Speaking of the Beatles, the tribute to the Beatles had to have been one of the highlights of the evening. I was mesmerized by the singing, the Cirque du Soleil interpretation - my son thought the VW taken apart was amazing; he was hoping they would put it back together! I was feeling sad that Paul wasn't there to see it live. The young man who sang "Let it Be" sang just like the Beatles. I had to sit up and look to see if it was actually his voice! I'll have to look up his name.

My favorite duet was Tina Turner and Beyonce. Be honest. Didn't you think that Beyonce did the rocking hips, the run in place, and head shake, hair fling just like Tina? When Tina started her intro into "Proud Mary", I watched, waiting for it to build uptempo. Words cannot accurately describe this song's effect. You have to feel it to get it. I watched Sanjaya and Melinda Doolittle perform "Proud Mary" together last summer. Their rendition was a surprise to me. Critics felt this song gave both of them a chance to shine, some extremely shocked that Sanjaya could pull it off. I loved it! But last night, Tina was in rare form. The addition of Beyonce was an interesting twist. You just can't touch this performance!

I liked Feist! Never heard of her until last night. I'll be looking for her music. Very catchy beat!

Who Knew: Fergie can sing a ballad! No popping, no hip hopping, just sweet, sweet sounds!

Morris Day and the Time! Brought back memories, then Prince! Wow! Flashback to "Purple Rain!" We were only missing Shelia E.!

One last high-five for the Pavarotti tribute. I am sure he was honored by their moving, spirit-filled song.

My favorite quote: A country song is three chords and the truth.
Grammys 2008 - What fun!