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Chapter 33 Best Newcomer

"I don't know how I've managed to survive all these years when my first album hasn't even been released yet. Maybe I have my 14-year-old daughter Spencer Graymer sitting in the audience to thank for that."

"Oh, by the way, we have a 14-year-old kid here today, right?" Elsie Grimma changed the tone and Zhang Chen became the target of ridicule.

The camera on the scene also switched to Zhang Chen's face. He quickly straightened his head and nodded to Elsie Grimma on the stage.

"So please rest assured that I have not arranged a program that is beyond the scope of your imagination." The scene was suddenly filled with a happy atmosphere.

Well, my underage status is too conspicuous among this group of people, and I deserve to be the topic of today.

"Okay, we've strayed off topic. Let's give the first award to rap. Please invite two outstanding artists to announce the award results. They are the dazzling Vanessa Williams and Chris Rock, the lead singer of the Grammy Comedy Music Album."

When Vanessa Williams came out from backstage, she was almost tripped by the scenery that suddenly rose up on the road. Fortunately, the two had rich stage experience and covered up the embarrassment with a few words.

Vanessa Williams announced: "The first Grammy award of the year is given to the outstanding rapper."

The nominees are:

Missy Elliott, Rain

LL. Ku J., Ain't Nobody

Will Smith, Men In Black

Chris Rock then teased the nominated rappers, and the two finally revealed the answer: "The winner of this year's Grammy Award for Best Rap Singer is Will Smith!"

"Congratulations, Smith!" Zhang Chen bumped fists with the excited Smith beside him.

After Will Smith expressed his gratitude to everyone around him, he ran onto the stage wearing the red hip-hop outfit he had worn during his performance.

After receiving the "Golden Gramophone" from the two award presenters, Will Smith stroked the trophy and said, "This is my first time on the Grammy Awards stage. In fact, as early as 1988, the jury recognized rap singers for the first time, and Jepsen and I were elected, but the organizers stipulated that rap awards could not be broadcast on television, so we took action and did not come to receive the award. In 1991, we won the award again, but because we heard the news in advance, we felt that there was no surprise, so we were too lazy to come. This year, it's us again. If everyone has patience, we will make up for the last two speeches first, and then read the acceptance speech this time."

It must be said that Will Smith has a really good eloquence. He expressed the development of rap music and its history of not being recognized by the mainstream in a humorous way.

Finally, amid a round of thanks, Will Smith ended his speech.

After returning to sit next to Zhang Chen, he showed off to Zhang Chen the first "golden phonograph" he had ever gotten.

"Zhang, do you want me to lend it to you to take a picture?" Will Smith said to Zhang Chen with a teasing tone and a smile on his face.

"Oh come on, Smith! I also have four nominations. Do you think I can't get any trophy?" Zhang Chen complained.

"Zhang, that's not what I meant, but you know, I've been waiting for this for many years." Will Smith shrugged and said.

"Maybe I can get it in the first year?" Zhang Chen thought that there should be a guarantee.

Next up was LeAnn Rimes, who was nominated for both a Grammy and an Oscar at the age of 15.

So it is not an exaggeration to say that Zhang Chen was nominated for a Grammy at the age of 14. Next, awards were presented for country music, jazz, songwriting of the year, rock music, alternative music, and lifetime achievement. During the awards, Zhang Chen was also invited to the stage to sing his nominated single "Something just like this", which Zhang Chen was informed of in advance.

Singers who dare to perform on the Grammy stage are all talented singers who are confident in their own abilities.

There were also heavyweight performers including Celine Dion, who sang "My Heart Will Go On", the theme song of the movie "Titanic" which will be released this year.

Listening to this master singing the classic theme song of this classic movie live was a real pleasure for Zhang Chen, as evidenced by the long-lasting applause after the performance. Zhang Chen also felt like he was witnessing history.

Afterwards, there was Pavarotti's beautiful voice performance and live singing by top singers. Which award ceremony could have such a wonderful audio-visual feast? The Grammys did it.

Tonight is truly an award ceremony where gods compete with each other.

Finally, it was time to announce the most important awards. The first was the Best Newcomer Award. The presenter was Alyssa Franklin, the guest performer just now. She opened the letter and announced the nominations:

"Fiona Elbow, Leon Chang, Erica Badu, Paula Cole, Puff Dady."

"The winner of 'Best Newcomer' is Leon Zhang!"

Although I just said it lightly to Will Smith, I was still very happy when I really won the award.

After all, this was the first time in his two lifetimes that he had won an internationally authoritative award, and the "Best Newcomer" award was only given to singers who debuted that year. No matter how outstanding their performance was in the future, they would no longer have the opportunity to win the award.

For example, a "less popular singer" in the Chinese music scene defeated Xiao Zhou to win the "Best Newcomer" award, which became Xiao Zhou's eternal regret.

After expressing his gratitude to everyone around him, Zhang Chen came to the podium.

"Thank you, Ms. Franklin. It's my honor to present the award to me." Zhang Chen hugged Alyssa Franklin after he came on stage.

Alyssa Franklin has been considered the "full authority of black music" since the 60s. She even represents black music herself. After her performance just now, all the singers stood up and applauded to show their respect, so her status in the circle can be imagined.

“I am very grateful to my parents. One of them taught me music, and the other taught me how to communicate with you. It is also for this reason that I can stand on this stage.

I would also like to thank the Grammys for their tolerance and every senior present at the scene, which made me full of yearning for music.

I am grateful to my motherland for giving birth to me, and to everyone who has supported and loved me along the way! Thank you! "

I didn't say too much, I'm just the best newcomer. If you say too much, people will think you're being arrogant.

After thanking everyone, Zhang Chen quickly returned to his seat.

"Smith, tell me, I will have one too." Zhang Chen said to Will Smith with a smile, holding up the "Golden Gramophone".

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