@The Truth I doubt its a racial thing. I hate when people use the race card in situations like this. if this was about race than Tamar, Alicia, Fantasia, Faith, and Chrisette Michelle wouldnt have been nominated. some artists like Ciara and K Michelle are just not on the Grammy Level. Ciara has never been a great singer. she got famous because of her dancing and her looks, which is why the only grammy she won was for a music video. as for K Michelle, she is too ratchet for the Grammys. I dont think many people was surprised about her being ignored. her music is okay, but not grammy worthy and too ghetto. plus she always has a bad attitude. The only people Im surprised got snubbed is India Irie, Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande.