Jones comes away with five Grammys

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody
Associated Press

NEW YORK — Bruce Springsteen captured three Grammys for his Sept. 11-inspired "The Rising," but it was the music of pop-jazz chanteuse Norah Jones that garnered five awards yesterday, including song of the year for "Don't Know Why."

"I never ever thought that the music I made would become popular music, so this is amazing," Norah Jones said. Associated Press

"I never ever thought that the music I made would become popular music, so this is amazing," Jones said as she picked up an award for best pop vocal album.

Harris, who thanked Jones for "being a pal," said backstage that he "thought for certain Bruce was going to win."

Springsteen was clearly a favorite of the crowd inside Madison Square Garden as the Grammys returned to New York for the first time in five years. After Springsteen delivered a rousing performance of "The Rising" midway through the 45th annual awards ceremony, the crowd screamed, "Bruuuuce!!!!"

Jones was virtually unknown this time last year, but became one of the year's biggest sensations with her sultry Harris-penned hit.

The Dixie Chicks, after a bitter legal battle with their label Sony, took best country album among their three Grammys. The trio's multiplatinum "Home," a return to their country roots, was co-produced by member Natalie Maines' father, Lloyd.

"I want to check the record books and see how many fathers and daughters have won Grammys together," she said, grabbing her father.

The show opened with Dustin Hoffman — one in a revolving series of New York-based hosts — introducing lifetime achievement award winners Simon and Garfunkel.

Among the double winners were Eminem, Coldplay, India.Arie and Nelly. Eminem's second Grammy came for best rap album, the third time he has won in the category.

Instead of offering an acceptance speech, Eminem rattled off a list of rappers who had inspired him, including Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G.

"Thank you, because I learned from all of you," he said.

The televised ceremony opened with the Simon and Garfunkel reunion. The pair, who sang "The Sound of Silence," have shared a tumultuous relationship; this was their first performance together in a decade.

Hoffman, before exiting, provided two gaffes. He mispronounced the Boss' name as "Springstreet," and introduced No Doubt by singing "Say Baby" — their hit is "Hey Baby."

Eminem, Jones, Springsteen and Nelly were all nominated for a leading five Grammys apiece, along with perennial Grammy favorite Sheryl Crow, neosoul singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq, teen rocker Avril Lavigne and R&B newcomer Ashanti. Saadiq, Crow and Ashanti all won one.

Country singer Alan Jackson, who wrote "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" in the weeks after the terrorist attacks, won best country song for the mournful tune.

Grammy winners
Highlights of the 45th Annual Grammy Award winners

• Album of the Year: "Come Away With Me," Norah Jones
• New Artist: Norah Jones
• Record of the Year: "Don't Know Why," Norah Jones
• Song of the Year: "Don't Know Why," Jesse Harris
• Hard Rock Performance: "All My Life," Foo Fighters
• Country Album: "Home," Dixie Chicks
• Rap Album: "The Eminem Show," Eminem
• Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Your Body is a Wonderland," John Mayer
• Pop Vocal Album: "Come Away With Me," Norah Jones
• Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group: "Hey Baby," No Doubt
• Jazz Vocal Album: "Live in Paris," Diana Krall
• Female Country Vocal Performance: "Cry," Faith Hill
• Male Country Vocal Performance: "Give My Love To Rose," Johnny Cash
• Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: "Long Time Gone," Dixie Chicks
• Female Pop Vocal Performance: "Don't Know Why," Norah Jones
• Dance Recording: "Days Go By," Dirty Vegas
• Female Rap Solo Performance: "Scream a.k.a. Itchin'," Missy Elliott
• Male Rap Solo Performance: "Hot in Herre," Nelly
• Rock Song: "The Rising," Bruce Springsteen
• Rock Album: "The Rising," Bruce Springsteen