February 2, 2005
Grammy Award Winners Expected to be Heard on Cell Phones Soon
Just as the Academy Awards drive fans to the movie theaters, the Grammy Awards are doing the same for the ringtone industry. Cell phone ringtone providers are bracing themselves for additional sales when artists win Grammys next week, according to eMediaWire.
[...] "The Grammy Awards are becoming a more accurate reflection of music that is both popular and creative each year. As the awards show makes that shift, the popularity of ringtones could begin to play a role in which artists and songs receive nominations. There could even be a possible grammy created for Ringtone of the Year.
"Rap music is the best music since the ‘60s and the Grammy's took a few years until it was recognized as a musical category," said Bentz. "If ringtones continue to help shape what music becomes popular, who knows what could happen?"
The 47th Annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, February 13. Bentz added that all of the songs mentioned plus ringtones from other nominated artists like Hoobastank, NERD, and the Killers are currently available at MonsterTones for 47% off."
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