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Update: Obama Wins Grammy Save Email Print
Posted: 3:41 PM Feb 10, 2008
 Last Updated: 6:31 PM Feb 11, 2008
 Reporter: Susan Nicholas
Email Address: news@wsaz.com
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Barack Obama has topped a Clinton in another
contest: the Grammys.
The presidential candidate beat both former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter to win best spoken word album for the audio version of his book "The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream."

Clinton was nominated for his book "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World" and Carter for "Sunday Mornings in Plains: Bringing Peace to a Changing World." Also nominated were Maya Angelou and Alan Alda.

Though Clinton and Carter lost, they both have won the category before, Clinton winning twice. And Hillary Rodham Clinton took home a Grammy in 1996 for her audio version of the book, "It Takes A Village."

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Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are both up for Best Spoken Word Album of the Year at the Grammys.

Clinton's audio book called, Giving: How Each Of Us Can Change The World is up against Obama's book on tape, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts of Reclaiming The American Dream. Clinton already owns two Grammys. Obama has one. Both men have won in the audio book category before. Coming up on Newschannel 3 Tonight, we'll let you know if either man will add another trophy to his shelf.

Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith and Ricky Skaggs are also up for awards Sunday night. Paisley is from Glen Dale, WV. He's nominated for three awards including Best Country Album of the year. Smith is from Kenova. He is up for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. Skaggs was born in Cordell which is in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
He's nominated for Best Southern Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album of the year.
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Posted by: Lacey on Feb 17, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Billb, yeah McCain will keep it safe by banning guns.
Posted by: Billb on Feb 17, 2008 at 10:43 AM
To Lacey: I don't like McCain but I do trust him to keep the country safe as possible.I say Hillary and Obama love this country but they have a poor way of showing it.
Posted by: Lacey on Feb 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Billb, you might want to check into McCain a little more. Many conservatives consider him too liberal since he co-sponsored a bill with Feingold. Also, speaking of guns, the NRA doesn't like McCain because of his support of the "gun show loophole" bill. They've spoken out against him on numerous occasions. He's not considered a "friend of the nra."
Posted by: Billb on Feb 15, 2008 at 03:25 PM
To Lacey: Please tell me who we can elect that is not going to sing a bill that affects them or their family.Dosen't matter to who wins I will make it because I made it four years under Pennut Jimmy Carter.I don't want my guns taken and my taxes raised.John McCain is close to Mr Bush and I think that is a good thing as he will try to keep the country safe instead of turning it over to the enemy.
Posted by: mike on Feb 15, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Yeap, as many others, has failed to research. Obama is not muslim.
Posted by: lacey on Feb 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Bill, two words: "special interest." You won't sign bills that negatively affect those companies. That's one complaint of the Bush administration and oil.
Posted by: Bill on Feb 14, 2008 at 02:28 PM
To Lacey:I don't like Hillary as I don't belive in anything she belives but whats wrong owning stock in Wal-Mart or big oil.[I don't like Wal-Mart but I would have stock in it.]
Posted by: Yeap AGAIN on Feb 14, 2008 at 11:03 AM
and yes I would like to know how Mr. Obama is going to get universal health care without raising our taxes?!? YOU CAN'T DO that!!! you can't have the wealthy that makes income of 250,000 or more to pay for EVERYONE'S health care..
Posted by: To Glenndale From Yeap on Feb 14, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Listen I never said she would change the economy like no one has ever seen, Go back and read my post please!! I SAID that she would change the economy back to the way it was supposed to be!! Like when we actually had a surplus and NOT a deficit... To me it doesn't matter who gets the nomination, our vote doesn't count anyway! Before the democratic candiates even get to visit with us a Presidential nominee has already been chosen!! I am for Hillary, I think she is the best person for the job despite what you may think or say about how she is going to raise EVERYONE'S taxes. What has Obama said he is going to do for us, this is all I ever hear him say... "YES WE CAN, "HOPE" and oh dear if I ever forget "CHANGE, "CHANGE", "CHANGE" What else can he tell us?!? HOW IS HE GOING TO CHANGE OUR ECONOMY?!?!? or better yet, how is MCCAIN going to change our economy... he is another Bush and if WV goes Republican again I can tell you one thing the glooming "reccession" will look peachy for us!!!!
Posted by: To bill From Yeap on Feb 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Bill, The reason I know we are going to have either a female or black man for president is because no one wants McCain because he is another BUSH!!!! That is why I know we are making history by electing a black man or a FEMALE!! and Yes Bill, Obama is a Muslim.. These people that are voting for Obama doesn't even know what he is!! How sad is that?!?
Posted by: Karim on Feb 12, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Anonymous's attitude and his act of putting Obama's full name in all CAPS reminds me of a doctor in Mingo County with the last name of Hussein that had to change his name just to get patients to visit during the Gulf War. Sadly, it is an ignorant existence that people live in when they feel that someone's name makes them less of an American somehow. They have never been out of the country and have only visited states bordering West Virginia unless you count the annual trip to Myrtle Beach. America is in big trouble if the future of our country is left in the hands of people with such racist and backwards attitudes.
Posted by: Lacey on Feb 12, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Obama has lead the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance on numerous occasions. Why do dumb people take anyone's word on a candidate without researching for themselves. Foxnews reported this as well before it was proven wrong by CNN. Poor research on Fox's part and the rumor is that the Clinton campaign released the information. Of course she denies this. Why does anyone want a career politian or a career politician's wife as President? Obama worked for $13,000 a year as a local organizer in Chicago. He does not own Wal-Mart or oil company stock like Hillary does.
Posted by: Edgar on Feb 12, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Joe, look up snopes yourself. Here's the link. I think most of you will feel like morons. Obama is not, nor ever has been, a Muslim. http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp
Posted by: Dana on Feb 12, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Obama is unapologetic about saying he has a "personal relationship with Jesus Christ." His association with the United Church of Christ began twenty years ago, long before he contemplated a political career.
Posted by: The Truth on Feb 12, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Obama has noted in his two books, "Dreams From My Father" and "The Audacity of Hope," that he spent two years in a Muslim school and another two years in a Catholic school while living in Indonesia from age 6 to 10. http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/22/obama.madrassa/index.html
Posted by: Shawn on Feb 12, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Anonymous, He never attended a madrassa. That is totally false. Obama did live in Indonesia from 1967-1971, when he was a child. He went to a school called Basuki school, which is a public school where the student body includes Christians, Buddhists, and Muslims, and they all wear western clothing. Religion is not and was not taught at this school. CNN thoroughly debunked this ridiculous myth ages ago. I have an idea: why don't you learn your political opinions through active research rather than passively accepting anything that shows up in your e-mail inbox? Hint: that guy who e-mailed your from Zimbabwe doesn't really have a million dollars for you.
Posted by: No Hill on Feb 12, 2008 at 05:59 PM
I heard Hillary's dad was a Christian. Did you know that Christians killed many Muslims during the Crusades and that missionaries in the U.S. gave smallpox-infected blankets to the Native Americans? I cannot vote for a candidate that believes in such values. No wonder Bill watned to divorce her.
Posted by: dave on Feb 12, 2008 at 04:51 PM
I don't want to vote for any of the candidates. I think they are all shallow, self-centered, out for themselves, power hungry, egotistical liars. No politician cares for the people of this country, especially the good, deserving people of West Virginia. I think everyone should refuse to vote. Why vote when there is no one to vote for? No matter who wins, nothing will change. Gas prices will still go up, the economy will still go down, the poor will stay poor, and the rich will get richer. Has it ever changed? No. Maybe if no one votes, the people in power will realize that this country is tired of their hollow promises and fake smiles. Silence can be louder than a gunshot in the right situation. As for me, I'm going to do what I always do; write in Snoop Dogg. I figure if our leaders make a joke out of our country, then I'll make a joke of their election. Yes, it is their election, because can any of us run?
Posted by: Joe on Feb 12, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Can we not get away from politics even in our entertainment shows. I have had enough politics to last me a lifetime. But for those of you that want Obama for president, try checking out his REAL background. Look deeper than what they want you to see. Try looking at www.snopes.com. Stop listening to what the news says, look it up for yourself. And as far as Hillary. Can we afford another 4 years of a Clinton? Remember all or our jobs that went south due to a fair trade agreement? Stop with all the politics. Give my back my airways.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 12, 2008 at 01:27 PM
to 'shawn' and others BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA was raised by an athiest (his mother) and his father that raised him attended muslim services and BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA did attend muslim schools those are facts so why don't you all get your facts right instead of making uneducated remarks . he was NOT raised a Christian
Posted by: Becky on Feb 12, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Anna, Shawn, thank you for your voices of reason and intellect. I travel around the country and regrettably I hear a lot of this same uneducated, uninformed stupidity and unfortunately it is not limited to WV or KY - it's found everywhere. When a political choice is made because of someone's religious affiliation and not their actions or even their campaign platform, then that is scarier to me than "a Muslim in the White House."
Posted by: concerned on Feb 12, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Wake up people if you vote OBAMA in for prez we are all in for a rude awaking. You voted BUSH back in and see what happened. You People are all so influenced by people who say just what you want to hear. THINK 911!!!!!! Its going to happen again!! It has been promised. OBAMA will allow illegals in. America=immagrants....Where are all the Americans (at work)so we can pay for illegals who are in our country, living one free meals, welfare, medicare ect. Do not let OBAMA blind you on what you want to hear him say, Vote for an American who was BORN and RAISED in AMERICA. whether or not DEMO or REBup. WAKE UP WAKEUP BEFORE ITS TOOOO LATE.....
Posted by: Mr.Whitefolks on Feb 12, 2008 at 12:18 PM
I see Mr. Obama got some of you folks shook, are you scared? WHY? As you can see your president Mr. Bush could get the job done, and you moved Mr. Clinton out of office for trying to move a "Head", Now you want his woman to take over, I wonder what "Trick" she has under her selve?? Smells fishy to me.
Posted by: Jeannie on Feb 12, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Many of these comments are racism disguised as "fear of Muslims." I am not an Obama supporter, but I believe many of you need to experience black leadership because of your fears. Should he get the nomination, I will become a fervent supporter. President Obama!!!! (if I can't have Hillary Clinton)
Posted by: Glenndale on Feb 12, 2008 at 11:11 AM
A Comment back to (Yeap)You're right, Hillary will change America like no one has ever seen before. When you get your wages garnished to pay for health care that you never wanted, Thank Hillary. When they raise your taxes to pay for health care for some one that doesn't have a salary to be garnished, Thank Hillary. When corporate taxes are raised and our manufacturers start to move out of the country and there are no more jobs or salaries to be garnished, Thank Hillary. Should I go on or do you get the point now?
Posted by: concerned individual on Feb 12, 2008 at 08:01 AM
omg, i agree, we are in so much trouble if this man gets president... i bet heussein woulda promised you everything you could ever want too, just to be in control over the US.. think about we are in war with the people who have the same background as Obama... people are stupid if they vote him in.. i mean, i honestly think that any of them get in, were not gonna get too much.. thats something weve seen over and over again... but anyway, i just dont think we should be putting the enemy in the house...
Posted by: Blake on Feb 12, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Mr. Obama must address his Muslim background. It is quite clear to all now that both his fathers were Muslims and his brother is a practicing Muslim. Islam does not sanction secularism so to say his father was a secular muslim is an oximoron. I understand that a Muslim should conceal his true indentity when dealing with infidels. I have my doubts about Obama. Until he comes out and spells it to us clearly about what his Islamic experiences were, people will hesitate on him. This is a dangerous time in war on terror, the last thing we need is the White House becoming terrorist sympathizers.
Posted by: Jim on Feb 12, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Oh and another thing...Im sure this redneck state will go for OBAMA as well. Im still for HILLARY.!!!!!GO MOMMA GO
Posted by: Jim on Feb 12, 2008 at 01:06 AM
Who cares what this OBAMA person is....Just as long he isnt president..If he does win everyone will be sorry...GO HILLARY
Posted by: Anna on Feb 11, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Wow I can't believe how many uneducated people actually post comments. Obama is not a muslim. Are you crazy? or do you think he would cray enough to run if he was. He is an honest man looking out for people like you and me. Trying to bring unity, family, education and a chance for all citizens to have a decent life. Hillary is good, but she has so much influence by Bill Clinton that I feel we are not just voting for her. Please check your facts before making a racist statement like that. Oh by the way, he is for all the people, regardless of race, creed, or nationality.
Posted by: Hillary Clinton on Feb 11, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Who Cares?
Posted by: Garry on Feb 11, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Hillary took drama and speech classes to help her look better in front of the public. Don't let an "actress" like this go to the White House. Obama is always himself and doesn't need acting lessons.
Posted by: Shawn on Feb 11, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Stupid people who don't research candidates and take rumors as truth (Obama is not a muslim by the way) are hopefully not going to have an impact on the election. Europe looks down on the U.S. because of ignorant people like those who have posted. Obama was raised a Christian, not Muslim. He goes to a Christian church. To think that some feel the president has such power that he would make the entire country Muslim is ridiculous. Ever heard of checks and balances? The president can literally do nothing without the support of Congress. Please, ignorant people, educate yourselves or our dollar will keep falling and the euro will keep rising. Stupid people like you give our entire country a bad name.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I hope a grammy is ALL Obama wins. I hope we don't get stuck with him OR Billary for president.
Posted by: Jeff on Feb 11, 2008 at 03:01 PM
To Anon and Kim, Thank you for reassuring other folks already negative perception of our state. Obama has inspired a large number of people to get out and vote this year, and you all have the ignorance to go and bash him over untruthful statements. Go back to school and learn correct grammar, and when you have something intellectual to say, come back and post comments. Obama '08!
Posted by: Bill on Feb 11, 2008 at 02:47 PM
To Yeap. How do you know we are going to have a black man or a woman preident? We have a white man running also. I don't like What Obama for but he is not Muslin.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2008 at 02:44 PM
I WONDER WHY WSAZ DID NOT POST MINE, IT WAS ALL TRUE FACTS, GUEESS CAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW THE TRUTH THEY ONLY PUT OUT WHAT THEY WANT TO
Posted by: Voter on Feb 11, 2008 at 01:09 PM
He should move to Hollywood, with Hillary and Al Gore. These people don't belong in Washington to decide our fate. We need a President who is interested in us not the Emmys, Grammys or Oscars.
Posted by: jojo on Feb 11, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Anonymous is already a slave, just doesn't know it. LMAO Obama for pres!
Posted by: Moose on Feb 11, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I'm not an Obama supporter, but he is not a Muslim.
Posted by: annonymus on Feb 11, 2008 at 11:39 AM
obama is NOT a muslim.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2008 at 08:54 AM
I HOPE THAT IS THE ONLY THING BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA GETS. RAISED A MUSLIM AND STUPID AMERICANS ARE SUPPORTING HIM WAKE UP AMERICA, OR IS NEXT BBOK IS GOING TO BE "HOW EASY IT WAS FOR A MUSLIM TO TAKE OVER UNEDUCATED AMERICA"
Posted by: kim on Feb 11, 2008 at 07:04 AM
why is people following a person like Obama of the same religion that bombed and killed thousand on 9-11 and the same religion that is killing our boys in irag. this is a bad case of lack of misery
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2008 at 01:07 AM
Whatever!!! If Obama gets in office, all he will do is have the "Audacity" to make us all Muslims and slaves!!!!! Go Hilary!!!
Posted by: DELTA on Feb 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM
BRAD PAISLEY IS FROM GLEN DALE IN MARSHALL COUNTY NOT FAIRMONT.........EVERY GRADE SCHOOL KID KNOWS ALL ABOUT BRAD......
Posted by: Angela on Feb 10, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Congrats to Mr. Obama! Brad Paisley is from Glendale, West Virginia, not Fairmont! His latest video "A Letter To Me" was even filmed in Glendale. Good luck, Brad!!
Posted by: Brad Paisley Fan on Feb 10, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Brad Paisley is from Glendale, WV not Fairmont, WV!!
Posted by: Janet on Feb 10, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Michael W. Smith is from KENOVA, not Ceredo. I know they seem like the same town, but they're not. We don't have much claim to fame, so don't take what little we have away! =)
Posted by: Yeap on Feb 10, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Well Mr. Obama and Michelle I am sure have family troubles as well as the Clintons have their share. No family is perfect, by no means. I am sick to death of almost everyone bashing Hillary one way or the other!! I think it is great that we are going to see history in the making with either electing a black man or a woman for president. I personally am for Hillary, I think she will change this country and bring back our economy to the way it's supposed to be! Obama will have another year to be president. Try again Obama in 8 years. :) GO HILLARY!!!!
Posted by: Alice on Feb 10, 2008 at 09:13 PM
The general concensus among the true right wing voters in my group is Mike Huckabee is a true Republican and the best man still running for our standards. We will all vote for him. "Not just against linton!
Posted by: COALGROVE on Feb 10, 2008 at 05:09 PM
OBAMA,DESERVE THE GRAMMY , SICK OFF HEARING ALL ABOUT THE SO CALLED HAPPY CLINTON FAMILY.
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