Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have five Grammy wins together, taking home Record of the Year for 'Please Read the Letter,' Best Country Collaboration for 'Killing the Blues,' Best Pop Collaboration for 'Rich Woman,' Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for 'Raising Sand.' That's five wins in five nominations!"When we started this project together, the whole game was a mystery. We gave ourselves three days and said if it didn't work, we'd go back Wolverhampton," said Plant, upon accepting Record of the Year honors. "It's been given that Nashville touch, and it feels pretty good."
"Good things happen out of nowhere," added legendary producer T. Bone Burnett.
With 26 career wins, Krauss holds the record for most Grammy wins ever by a solo artist.
Grammy Nominations - Country Categories (*Winners in bold.)
Best Country Album
'That Lonesome Song' - Jamey Johnson
'Sleepless Nights' - Patty Loveless
*'Troubadour' - George Strait
'Around the Bend' - Randy Travis
'Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love' - Trisha Yearwood
Best Country Song
(award goes to songwriters)
'Dig Two Graves' - Ashley Gorley & Bob Regan (recorded by Randy Travis)
'I Saw God Today' - Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell & Wade Kirby (recorded by George Strait)
'In Color' - Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller & James Otto (recorded by Jamey Johnson)
*'Stay' - Jennifer Nettles (recorded by Sugarland)
'You're Gonna Miss This' - Ashley Gorley & Lee Thomas Miller (recorded by Trace Adkins)
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group
Brooks and Dunn - 'God Must Be Busy'
Lady Antebellum - 'Love Don't Live Here'
Rascal Flatts - 'Every Day'
Steel Drivers - 'Blue Side of the Mountain'
*Sugarland - 'Stay'
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
Kenny Chesney & George Strait - 'Shiftwork'
*Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - 'Killing the Blues'
George Strait & Patty Loveless - 'House of Cash'
Sugarland, Jake Owen & Little Big Town - 'Life in a Northern Town'
Trisha Yearwood & Keith Urban - 'Let the Wind Chase You'
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Martina McBride - 'For These Times'
LeAnn Rimes - 'What I Cannot Change'
*Carrie Underwood - 'Last Name'
Lee Ann Womack - 'Last Call'
Trisha Yearwood - 'This Is Me You're Talking To'
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
Trace Adkins - 'You're Gonna Miss This'
Jamey Johnson - 'In Color'
James Otto - 'Just Got Started Lovin' You'
*Brad Paisley - 'Letter to Me'
George Strait - 'Troubadour'
Best Country Instrumental Performance
Cherryholmes - 'Sumatra'
Jerry Douglas & Lloyd Green - 'Two Small Cars In Rome'
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones - 'Sleigh Ride'
Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny, Jerry Douglas & Bruce Hornsby - 'Is This America?'
*Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert & Steve Wariner - 'Cluster Pluck'
See the full list of 2009 Grammy winners here.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Tinaat 2-09-2009
This actually made the grammy's worth watching this year. Sir Paul was the main attraction, but seeing Plant and Krauss win was WORTH IT...So was George Strait. People don't want to think about politics on Grammy night of all night. Overall I enjoyed it because some legends were there. I don't see how the hell John Mayer beat Paul out of that grammy though. He's mediocre to me--like Norah Jones was. The pregnant woman should have worn something more decent. She'd have been better off wearing the bag lady dress Cher had on one year. The fat rolls were showing and it wasn't just a big belly. UGH!
stinkerbellamoiat 2-09-2009
If Robert Plant would have shut his mouth, then yes it might have been worth it. He is the same blowhard, nasty individual that he was in Led Zeppelin and if it weren't for the phenominal talent of Allison Krauss his nasty old Rock N Roll Relic hyde would be in mothballs..
rayat 2-09-2009
you idiot why do you think that album sold as many as it did because of plant and his fans...he could get back with zep. for 1 concert and it would outsell 10 country acts together...
myiaanne67at 2-09-2009
I failed to see the greatness of Robert Plant and Allison Krauss. I've always liked Ms. Krause as she is extremely talented but those songs sucked! How boring and lame. However, so were the entire grammy's and given the other talent or lack of talent their album was up against it was a no brainer win.
Yes, there were some greats and they were the old timers who still have class and style. And, tell me why the Jonas brothers were singing with Stevie Wonder? How the h--l did the Jonas brothers EVER get in the music business?? What a waste of time the grammy's are and were.
patlongat 2-14-2009
the jonas bros. played with stevie wonder...that saddens me deeply...at least stevie couldn't see they're fruity stage antics
stinkerbellamoiat 2-10-2009
Ray, get a life dear. Led Zeppelin are has beens. As for how many country acts they could outsell I could care less. I'm not a fan of either genre and I'm hardly an idiot.
In the 1970's I had the displeasure of having to deal with Led Zeppelin staying in a hotel that I worked at in Atlanta. All of them were rude and nasty. As an afterthought to their soon departure they ordered several sandwiches claiming it to be for friends and such in the penthouse . They took those items and put open faced under cushions, mattressses and pillows.
Robert Plant can be as talented as he likes, but his behavior 30 years ago and on the show to hog the stage blabbering shows me- nothing has changed in this man's world, his ego knows no bounds.
By the way Ray what part of the story did you miss that Allison Krauss has won 26 CAREER GRAMMY'S...tell me again what Led Zeppelin has won?
PATSWHAT4at 2-11-2009
Judging by your snarky attitude, he probably should have pushed a sandwich in your face. Led Zeppelin didn't need Grammys as they were a massively influential creative force that out performed and and outsold all of their peers. Since you're not a music fan, you probably wouldn't be aware that even just a few months ago Zeppelin played a sold out show in London that, by all accounts was a stunning performance. Robert Plant is the best thing that ever happened to Alison Kruase, as she would probably be the first to admit.
jwwillmotat 2-11-2009
T-Bone Burnett is the best thing to happen to BOTH of them.
His talent brought them together to bridge genres that may never have happened without his insight.
Both are outstanding musicians in their own right, but together they shine.
patlongat 2-14-2009
its obvious youve been scorned by the mighty led zeppelin...IMO they were just having a good time and perhaps didnt consider the repercussions..if youre still not over it 30 years later id say you're the sour puss..and the cry baby..as for krause and her 26 grammys all i can say is wow thats quite an achievement..but it doesnt make her any better of an artist..i mean..lil wayne won a grammy or two didnt he...what does that say about the whole idea of the award in the first place?? bottom line is...robert plant and led zeppelin stand tall above the grammy awards let alone a duet album with alison krause
nbell817at 2-11-2009
I was dumbfounded when this album won a bunch of grammys. Particularly Song of the Year and Album of the Year. Has anybody actually LISTENED to it?!?! I am a musician and music fan (many genres). I and all of my musician friends were eagerly awaiting the release of this collaberation and were subsequently shocked at how much we ALL thought it just sucked! The one word that describes the entire album and every song on it is "BORING!"
It seems obvious that what garnered these grammy awards had nothing to do with the actual content of "Raising Sand" and everything to do with the fame of Plant and Krauss and the IDEA of them collaberating on an album. JMO!
mcg1959at 2-12-2009
I agree with you. RAISING SAND has some tunes that sound all right in isolation, but the entire cd was extremely tiring and boring to listen to.
That said, I'm a member of NARAS and still voted for the album when it was up against hip-hop garbage and the like. Both Plant and Krauss do much better as solo artists.
Colleenat 2-11-2009
Can someone please explain the appeal of these two, especially Alison Krauss? I mean, no offense but she seems, every year, to come out of the woodwork and win and I just don't get the appeal. I mean Martina has the biggest voice and Faith has so much character in her voice and Alison just falsettos her way to the statuettes.
Julesat 2-11-2009
I've been a Zep fan since my high school days, and was bummed that I've never seen them collectively perform live as a group following Bonham's death. However, I had seen Robert Plant during his solo tour of Pictures At Eleven, which featured two complete drummers (one was Phil Collins), which made for an excellent show. I give him credit for his range in pursuing different collaborations with Krause or the Honey Drippers. Krause is very talented, but I found the lyrics and song hard to follow on the Grammy's so if the album is similar that could be disappointing. I'm curious why he didn't want to go on board for a Zep tour with the other bandmates and Jason Bonham, unless he just wants to move on artistically. Btw, I had also seen Jason perform with Foreigner live in Palm Desert, CA, and he was awesome. He did some Zep songs in memory to his dearly departed dad, including his dad's favorite "The Ocean." We've done four already, but now we're steady, and then they went, 1,2,3,4. Rock on, Robert. You're sorely missed. Grazie for your lyrics and talent.
Erikaat 2-11-2009
I missed the Grammys, but I have to say that I enjoy the Raising Sand album. Maybe its because it's not the bombastic Led Zep style that some find it "boring." I was never really a fan of Alison Krauss, but she has a lovely voice. Congratulations, Robert and Alison!
Led Zeppelinat 2-11-2009
Congrats to Robert and Alison. Sure wish Robert could take a little break and do a brief U.S. tour with his former Zep-mates. I'd like to take my son Zachary Karac to see that before it's too late!