The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 493 Can I win the prize? How do you choose?
"I used to see you look quite impressive backstage at the Spring Festival Gala, but I didn't expect you to be even more impressive on the international music scene."

As soon as Zhang Chen sat down, a bright and clear female voice came from beside him.

He turned his head and a smile appeared on his face again.

"Teacher Song."

Teacher Song and Zhang Chen are the only two Chinese singers nominated for this year's Grammy Awards.

If this award ceremony was still held in the United States, Teacher Song might not necessarily attend it.

But this time the venue was managed by Zhang Chen, so it was natural for her to come and join in the fun.

Although the awards she won this time were not as eye-catching as those won by Zhang Chen.

But in classical music, "Best Classical Crossover Album" is also a very valuable award.

“Do you have the confidence to open up the field for Chinese songs at the Grammy Awards?”

Teacher Song looked at Teacher He on the stage who had already started warming up the audience, and took the opportunity to ask a question that all Chinese people were concerned about.

The attention paid to today’s Grammy Awards is almost catching up with that of previous Spring Festival Galas.

The Spring Festival Gala in a few days may not have as many Chinese audiences as today.

If we include Chinese people all over the world, as well as audiences from other countries and nationalities.

This year's Grammy Awards is definitely the most watched entertainment gala in history.

Judging from the ratings of various TV stations, the number of viewers definitely exceeded 100 million.

There were more than 9000 million netizens watching the live broadcast on CGT player alone at the same time.

This is also due to the fact that William expanded the server capacity again and again at Zhang Chen's request.

The cost of servers alone would bankrupt most companies and even groups in the world.

Of course, this is also largely related to the fact that CGT player allows everyone in the world to communicate with each other and post comments on one platform.

Coupled with the fact that CGT players always occupy the best shooting positions, it is not surprising that so many people flock to the platform to watch the live broadcast.

It can be said that every household in the world that uses a computer will choose live streaming rather than television.

The main thing is that the barrage is so interesting!

Zhang Chen looked at the stage, but did not forget to answer Teacher Song's questions.

"Just do your best."

Teacher Song couldn't help but turn his head to look at Zhang Chen's calm profile.

"The award ceremony has been entrusted to you, but you still don't have confidence?"

Zhang Chen looked at Teacher Song helplessly: "It is for this reason that I lost the chance to win the award."

"Ok?"

“That’s one of the conditions of the exchange.”

"You mean, if the Grammys were still held in Los Angeles, your Chinese song would have a chance to win?"

"Ah."

"The Grammy organizers agreed to hold the event in China and took away your privilege?"

It is rumored that the Grammy Awards have experienced setbacks and doubts last time.

If the Grammys no longer use the excuse that "Zhang Chen's award is a worthy performance at the Grammys" when inviting Zhang Chen back to the awards ceremony, then the Grammys will not be far from truly losing its credibility.

But now Zhang Chen actually said that he used his absolute chance to win an award in exchange for an opportunity for the Grammy Awards to come to China?
This isn't worth it, is it?

Teacher Song frowned and said uncertainly, "Is it unnecessary? I don't think it's worth it."

"Things are a bit complicated." Zhang Chen shook his head with a calm expression, "Anyway, I don't know if I can win the prize."

When he and Grammy went to contact them, someone had already greeted them in advance.

The people over there had already told the Grammys how much Zhang Chen hoped to win an award for his Chinese song.

In other words, it shows how strong the Chinese people's desire is for Zhang Chen's Chinese song to win a Grammy Award.

Knowing that Zhang Chen would not give up the opportunity to present the award, those talents confidently prepared to give Zhang Chen a "surprise" in the United States.

After the Grammy organizers knew Zhang Chen’s weakness, they would naturally respond accordingly.

Because they knew that they needed Zhang Chen to restore their reputation.

But compared to the importance of a Chinese song winning a Grammy Award, the former is not particularly urgent for Zhang Chen.

Because there is someone behind the scenes pushing Zhang Chen's Chinese song to win the award.

There is pressure from foreign public opinion, as well as certain pressures at home.

Zhang Chen was completely passive.

At that time, Zhang Chen had two choices:
1. Knowing that it is dangerous to go to the United States, he still took great risks to win the Grammy Award, which is highly valued in the country.

2. Use the condition of having a Chinese song win an award in exchange for the Grammy Awards being held in China.

Apart from these two options, Zhang Chen can also ignore the Grammy nominations for his Chinese songs.

This way you don't have to be forced into unusual situations.

But he believed that the moment he gave up.

The pressure from foreign public opinion, coupled with the invisible pressure at home, will definitely force him to give up greater benefits to some extent.

So he can only choose the first two paths.

There is absolutely no way Zhang Chen would choose the first option.

Second, even if Zhang Chen does not win the award in the end, he will have successfully made the Grammy Awards take root in China.

Although compared to the historic moment of winning the awards, the importance of the Grammy Awards being held in China is not comparable.

But compared to his life, Zhang Chen chose the latter.

Besides, the Grammy Awards have been held in Los Angeles for 50 years.

It is simply a fantasy to expect them to hand over the hosting rights easily.

Zhang Chen also found this opportunity by taking advantage of the fact that the reputation of the previous Grammy Awards plummeted.

The other party knows his bottom line, and this result is not a loss for both parties after some tug-of-war.

After all, for the Grammys, holding the Grammys in China does not give Zhang Chen an absolute chance to win an award for a Chinese song.

It also reflects the importance that Grammy attaches to Zhang Chen's return to the Grammy Awards.

It can also prevent people from mocking you for "licking" Zhang Chen.

There should be a limit to licking.

This is something the Grammys need to consider carefully.

Or, Zhang Chen went to Los Angeles to receive the award, and they gave awards for Chinese songs.

Or, if the award is held in China, the Grammys will not explicitly give Zhang Chen an award for his Chinese song.

Both of these options will allow the Grammys to regain credibility without being questioned about their fairness again.

This was also the reminder given to Zhang Chen by the organizer when Zhang Chen proposed to host the Grammy Awards in China.

"Don't you think it's a pity?"

Teacher Song's voice brought Zhang Chen back to his senses from his deep thought.

“This question should be asked to those who want me to win the award.”

"That's right. For you, the Grammy Award is no longer important." Teacher Song nodded seriously, confirming Zhang Chen's statement, "I just don't know what bad things those people would say if you didn't win the award."

"I brought the Grammys here, and there are quite a few big foreign figures coming with me this time."

"You are really good at handling things." Upon hearing this, Teacher Song couldn't help but smile. "It makes the Foreign Affairs Department, which has always liked you, like you even more."

"There are many investors, right?" "I don't know about that, but I heard that many factories are going to be built here, such as Apple. I heard that your uncle contacted them."

"That's it. With those things, who cares whether I win the award or not?"

Zhang Chen leaned back and stretched lazily: "Now just enjoy the performance."

This matter with Apple was something Zhang Chen had planned a long time ago.

This year happens to be the year when the first generation of Apple mobile phones was launched.

In order to allow this future technology giant to keep more technology in China.

Zhang Chen had to spend a lot of time and effort to get Boss Qiao to agree to build a factory in China.

Investing billions of dollars to build a factory can also help to stop some of the gossip that may exist at this time.

Whether he gets the general or not, Zhang Chen has already prepared a way out.

The moment he sat down in his seat, he could start to enjoy the rare relaxation during this period of time.

Coincidentally, during the conversation between Zhang Chen and Teacher Song, many marginal awards came out.

For example, awards such as "Best Music Video, Long Form" and "Best Music Video, Short Form", which few people pay attention to, have been presented amidst various song performances.

Zhang Chen didn't care who won these marginal awards.

Even some major track awards are unlikely to arouse his interest.

I’ve won so many awards that I’m immune to them.

Except when his own people received awards, he would try to give a smile to encourage Taylor Swift and the other girls, and otherwise he would just watch the performance quietly.

"Next up is the 'Best Classical Crossover Album' award, and the nominees are:
Invention & Alchemy
Whip
SimpleGifts
Song Zu Ying
"

When Zhang Chen heard this familiar name, he couldn't help but turn his head to Teacher Song beside him.

However, he did not see any fluctuation in the other person's expression. It was as calm as a quiet lake, without any ripples.

Seeing the other party's expression, Zhang Chen couldn't help but tease: "Teacher Song is much calmer than when I was nominated for the first time."

Perhaps it was Zhang Chen's words that ruined Teacher Song's plan.

She glared at Zhang Chen unhappily: "You are the only one who talks too much."

However, after Zhang Chen's commotion, her original anxiety about gains and losses was alleviated a lot.

However, the moment the award presenter on the stage turned his eyes to her.

Her heart still trembled.

"The winner is Song! Congratulations!"

"Wow!"

"Teacher Song won the award!"

"so amazing!"

"I told you that if Teacher Song participated in the Grammy Awards, he would definitely win an award!"

The Chinese singers on the second floor who were not nominated but were eligible to enter, after watching the acceptance speeches of foreign singers for half a day, finally heard their own country's singers win the award in their own home court.

The feeling of surprise is indescribable.

Teacher Song faced the continuous applause and shouts from the second, third and fourth floors, and couldn't help but smile and wave to express his gratitude.

After hugging and thanking Zhang Chen beside her, she walked onto the stage gracefully.

On this "cloud platform" of more than 100 square meters, Teacher Song, dressed in a white cheongsam with light silver cloud patterns, was the first person who truly fit the stage, allowing the audiences at the scene and in front of the screen to intuitively feel the elegance and composure of an oriental classical woman.

People who have experienced big stages and big scenes can still remain calm on today's Grammy stage.

Teacher Song took the golden gramophone from the guest.

She stared at the trophy for a while.

"It is said that the Grammys are the highest temple of world music. Judging from the weight of this trophy in my hand, I think it is true." Teacher Song raised the trophy in his hand to the audience and said with a smile, "I just asked Zhang Chen, a frequent guest of the Grammys, whether I have a chance to win the award."

She looked in the direction of Zhang Chen: "I didn't expect that our Chinese world superstar hasn't received the trophy yet, but I got on stage before him."

Teacher Song spoke in Chinese, but there was a translator beside him, so everyone could understand Teacher Song's words of thanks.

"After receiving the trophy, I am looking forward to Zhang Chen's Chinese song winning the grand prize in the awards ceremony later." Teacher Song glanced at all the singers from home and abroad in the audience, "He is the pride of our country, and the pride of fans all over the world. His achievements need to be recognized by a trophy based on his mother tongue."

Teacher Song did not say much about how he felt about winning the award.

Instead, he expressed most of his gratitude to Zhang Chen.

What he said implicitly was telling the Grammys and all the famous singers in the world present.

Zhang Chen, the world singing superstar, is Chinese.

His native language is Chinese.

His achievements are not limited to English songs.

His Chinese songs, or the language he was born speaking, are his soul.

If one wants to acknowledge Zhang Chen's achievements in his singing career, one cannot ignore his Chinese songs which are equally popular around the world.

The singers who had been listening for a long time looked at each other in bewilderment.

Unexpectedly, after talking for a long time, Teacher Song focused all the topics on Zhang Chen.

But after thinking about it carefully, they felt that there was nothing wrong with what Teacher Song said.

Why does the Grammy Awards attract worldwide attention today?

All of this is because Zhang Chen’s Chinese song was nominated for a Grammy.

It was from that moment that things started to develop and the Grammys gained the attention they have today.

For singers from other countries.

If Zhang Chen could win the Grammy Award for "Best Pop Song" with a Chinese song, or even one of the four major comprehensive awards.

Then their country's native language songs will also have a door to enter the highest Grammy podium.

So for those singers from various regions who have spent a lot of money and energy to enter today's Grammy Awards, such as Ayumi Hamasaki and others.

Whether Zhang Chen’s Chinese song can win an award determines whether they will have the opportunity to enter the Grammy “outpost” in the future.

If Zhang Chen, the world's top Chinese singer, cannot win a Grammy Award with a Chinese song.

Then it is even less likely that they will win a Grammy Award in their native language.

It can be said that in addition to English-speaking singers, there are singers from other regions and countries.

I came here today to cheer for Zhang Chen and even to support him.

Are they really paying to see a cabaret show?

Yes, no.

They actually hope that Grammy officials can see it.

How many singers in other languages around the world are eager for the Grammy Award.

Just ask the Grammy organizers whether they are willing to take on certain pressures and accept their market which is larger than Europe and the United States.

This is the opportunity for the Grammys' influence to truly radiate throughout the world.

I just wonder if the organizers behind the Grammy Awards have understood it.

Zhang Chen noticed from the corner of his eye the expectant, eager and determined expressions on the faces of the singers around him.

Can't help but laugh.

This is the result he wants to see today.

(End of this chapter)