Monday 11 February 2013

Who Should Have Won Grammy by Internet

Last night, the Grammys went to the best songs and artists — as decided by members of the Recording Academy. But if the millions of people who listen to streaming music could vote, who would get the awards?

To pick the streaming Grammys, i surf YouTube views for the nominees in 10 major categories.

In most cases, the Academy and online listeners felt the same

1. Album of the Year

Spotify: Mumford & Son, "Babel"

YouTube: Fun, "Got Some" (166,407,637 views for single "We Are Young")

Grammy: Mumford & Son, "Babel"

2. Record of the Year

Spotify: Gotye Featuring Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know"

YouTube: Gotye Featuring Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know" (373,053,410 views)

Grammy: Gotye Featuring Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know"

3. Song of the Year

YouTube: Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe" (400,034,840 views)

Grammy: Fun, "We Are Young"

4. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Spotify: Gotye Featuring Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know"

YouTube: Gotye Featuring Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used to Know" (373,053,410 views)

Grammy: Gotye Featuring Kimbra, "Somebody That I Used To Know"

5. Best New Artist

Spotify: The Lumineers

YouTube: Fun. (166,407,637 views for single "We Are Young")

Grammy: Fun.

6. Best Pop Solo Performance

Spotify: Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"

YouTube: Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe" (400,034,840 views)

Grammy: Adele, Set Fire To The Rain

7. Best Rock Performance

YouTube: Coldplay, "Charlie Brown" (22,822,083 views)

Grammy: The Black Keys, "Lonely Boy"

8. Best Country Song

Spotify: Carrie Underwood, "Blown Away"

YouTube: Hunter Hayes, "Wanted" (26,213,009 views)

Grammy: Carrie Underwood, "Blown Away"

9. Best Rap Performance

YouTube: Jay-Z & Kayne West, "N****s in Paris" (50,146,424 views)

Grammy: Jay-Z & Kayne West, "N****s in Paris"

10. Best R&B Performance

YouTube: Usher, "Climax" (31,884,974 views)

Grammy: Usher, "Climax"

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