He seemed to think it was funny when he went over to talk to her as he was getting his award.
When I got the phone call telling me I was going to win the Century Award, I thought it a little presumptuous as it's only 2003. But, I'm thrilled anyway, and I only hope I can live up to the acclaim. I'd like obviously to thank everyone at Billboard for this great honor, and also want to recognize and pay tribute to my good friend and mentor, the former editor and co-founder of this award, the late Tim White. Now, if I've learned anything at all in the quarter-century I've spent with the music business, it's this -You can sing for millions of people in your career, or maybe just one. You can sell millions of records, or none at all. You can win Grammy awards, or Century awards, or never win a damn thing. It doesn't really matter. If you play music with passion, and love, and honesty, then it will nourish your soul, heal your wounds, make your life worth living whether you're successful or not at all. So here's what I've learned in five short words. Music is its own reward. Thank you, good night, I love you
it was one of the most disgusting vulgar awards shows I have ever seen.
i'll find a way to be close to one!
does that frighten you, dearie?
I feel compelled to share this bit of information...not to change anyone's mind, but possibly to ease your mind?I read a post on another board from someone who was actually at the Billboard award show. She said Clay was cracking up when Kathy Griffin was introducing him in her 'familiar' way. They were already set up to perform, and the band got a good laugh out of it too. Evidently, Clay was bent over double laughing. If he was embarrassed, perhaps it was because his mother was in the audience. I'll be watching my tape again to see if he's blushing...Hey, if he thought it was funny then I feel vindicated. I thought it was pretty ding dang funny too. Much preferred to the dog puppet's type of humor. :
I thought Clay was as professional as it gets at this award show. He is a true talent I have two questions. Is it true Ruben's album is selling more copies than Clay? Ruben is up for a Grammy and Clay is not? That is a true injustice to a person who truly is a American gentleman and talent.Thank you and Replys would be appreciated!