Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: 2011
Grammy nominee’s Pop Vocal for Singles or Track
- Sara Bareilles, “King of Anything” (Kaleidoscope Heart)
- Beyoncé, “Halo” (Live) track
- Norah Jones, “Chasing Pirates” (The Fall)
- Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance” (The Fame Monster)
- Katy Perry, “Teenage Dream” (Teenage Dream)
All of these ladies are powerful competitors, but only one is the winner and I think it may be Beyoncé for her rendition of “HALO”.
Beyoncé: “Halo” Her performance is outstanding and widely acclaimed. Her vocals speak to all, and make a person want to hear more commanding songs from her. She didn’t grab her crotch or wear a skimpy little outfit or shake her booty to get our attention, she just sings. She has a strong compelling voice in “Halo” and I think it is the best ever with this performance. She deserves the nomination, and the win.
Sara Bareilles: “King of Anything” I have been a fan and follower of the singer songwriter since her CD Little Voice which included the hit “Love Song”. The “King of Anything” is a catchy tune, and a hit, but can’t say that I will download it. It will have to grow on me first. I reviewed all the tunes on the cd and decided not to download any of the tunes as they are similar to what I already have on my iPod from her, and I was not wowed enough to buy more of the same.
Norah Jones: “Chasing Pirates” smooth upbeat, the best song on the Album which is an artsy crooner type CD somewhat like “Come Away With Me” Which I still like, and listen to but don’t need two similar CD’s. I did download Chasing Pirates, because it is different than the rest of the songs and I consider it the best song on the CD, but I want something better from her.
Lady Gaga: “Bad Romance” I love this girl, she has it all. She is creative, innovative, and she can sing plus delivers tunes that make you want listen/dance to. She certainly has set the female music industry divas on their toes. They are all trying to compete and outdo her, including Beyoncé, Ke$ha, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, plus anyone that is anyone in the pop world. It seems like a competition on who can get into the tinniest outfit and who can project the crudest image, while belting out a tune to Shakira like rhythms. I will continue to follow her music and purchase selectively the ones that get me to sing along or make me want to get up and dance. I do have the FAME CD, and have downloaded “Bad Romance” from the Fame Monster CD because they are too good not to have in my collection.
Katy Perry: “Teenage Dream” She has a sweet innocence about her, but she is a grown women that can deliver a tune as well as the competition. She has a different style/look from the others, but well deserves the recognition.
She sends us mixed messages that may appeal to the Teeny Bopper generation, while the content is somewhat explicit. I can’t help but like the zest for life she radiates, and she can sing too. I will not purchase “Teenage Dream” but have downloaded “Firework” and “California
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