Broken Record is the first book ever written about the intriguing, checkered, and often hilarious history of the Grammys. In 1958, a group of record executives, alarmed by the explosive success of rock 'n' roll - and the threat rock posed to "quality" pop - launched the Grammy Awards. Their aim: to cultivate a higher standard of popular taste. From the start, the Grammys have been at odds with and often scornful of not only rock but every other wave of rebellious, street-bred music, from R&B to Woodstock, new wave, and rap. Conservative Grammy voting has led to a long list of follies. Many, if not most, of the best recordings of the last thirty years have failed to win a Grammy, including seminal records by Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Bruce Springsteen, John Coltrane, Merle Haggard, and many, many others. Grammy voters, meanwhile, have lavished awards on the likes of Glen Campbell, Toto, Christopher Cross, and Milli Vanilli. In 1965, the Beatles lost to the Anita Kerr Singers for the Best Pop Vocal Prize. Of course, there have been some shining moments as well - moments which this book recounts: stirring performances, deserving winners, poignant acceptance speeches. Here, after more than three decades of Grammys, Broken Record presents a complete history, with year-to-year highlights, backstage drama, and profiles of dozens of artists. Includes a complete listing of all the Grammy winners.

Over the past 50 years, the Grammy Awards have become so much more than an annual TV event celebrating the best in music. Grammy is the premier music award, the universal code that indicates an album, a song, or artist is the best of the best. This book chronicles the first half-century of the Grammy Awards through revealing text and a rich collection of more than 300 color and vintage black-and-white photos. Wild tells the story not just of the birth and growth of the globe¿s definitive music awards show, but simultaneously details the development of popular music -- and, of course, popular music¿s stars -- while highlighting those special moments that have made the Grammy Awards a TV landmark. Includes an interactive trivia Grammy DVD.

A bone-chilling story that will likely leave you feeling disturbed. The country is in total lockdown, policed by the military. Because he's sick like the others, his Grammy keeps him locked in an old storage cage in the basement. When he finally gets free, he discovers the twisted truth in plain sight and attempts to flee.

GRAMMY'S TREASURE CHEST is an exciting and fresh mixture of over 20 stories that will teach kids valuable life lessons. The heartfelt writings will take young hearts on a journey of discovering the “hidden treasure” in each story, namely a key life principle such as loving others, honesty is the best policy and sharing. Each reading also includes something to thank God for, and a fun thing to do.

Ava is three, and she wants to stay at Grammys house. First, though, she has to convince her dad that Grammy and Papaws house is the best place to be. Dad just doesnt understand how much fun Ava has when shes with her grandparents, but shes quick to tell him all the reasons why Grammys house is a place of happiness, adventure, and care. Staying with Grammy and Papaw is Avas favorite thing to do because theres always something new to try and more love to share. She makes memories with Grammy, and even though she loves being home with Mom or Dad, there is something magical about Grammys house and spending time with her grandparents.

Cameron is ten years old. He is now ready to go on Grammy's Treasure Hunt. And what a treasure hunt it is! His adventure will take him to a very unusual baseball game that is full of excitement, danger, friends, and enemies. There are hard but necessary choices he needs to make, all in search of one of life's most valuable treasures. Will he find the treasure? That answer depends on Cameron and the choices he makes.