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Grammy Awards 2000

The Grammy Awards were held February 23, 2000 in Los Angleles at the new Staples Center. As a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, I was very honored to attend this year's Grammy Awards. This year's event was attended by many of the Country Music Entertainers including Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Steve Wariner, Jim Lauderdale, Glen Campbell, Ricky Skaggs, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel, The Dixie Chicks, George Jones, Alabama's Jeff Cook, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill Clint Black, Lisa Hartman and Martina McBride.

Asleep At The Wheel, Marty Stuart and Connie Smith performed at the Post-Awards party held at the beautiful and historic Reagal Biltmore Hotel.

This years Grammy Awards Winners

Best Female Country Vocal
"Man! I Feel Like A Woman"
Shania Twain

Best Male Country Vocal Performance
"Choices"
George Jones

Best Duo or Group Country Performance
"Ready To Run"
Dixie Chicks

Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
"After The Gold Rush"
Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton

Best Country Instrumental Performance
"Bob's Breakdowns"
Asleep At The Wheel

Best Country Song
"Come On Over"
Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Best Bluegrass Album
"Ancient Tones"
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Best Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel Album
"Kennedy Center Homecoming"
Bill and Gloria Gaither and Their Homecoming Friends

Best Recording Package
"Ride With Bob"
Ray Benson, Sally Carns and Buddy Jackson (Asleep At The Wheel)

Best Traditional Folk Album
"Press On"
June Carter Cash

Pictures from the Grammy Awards

For more information, visit the official site of the Grammy Awards

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