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 | From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor In music news this week, hip-hop artist Heavy D passed away. Blues legend Doyle Bramhall also died last week. Calle 13 dominated the Latin Grammys, winning 9 awards. The Country Music Awards were also held last week, and we have all the results. | |
Hip-Hop Icon Heavy D Dies
44 year old Heavy D passed away last week in Los Angeles. As the leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, he was a popular hip-hop figure throughout the late '80s and early '90s. Their hits included "Now That We've Found Love," "Mr. Big Stuff," "Don't You Know," and "Gyrlz, They Love Me."
| Blues Legend Doyle Bramhall Passes Away
Texas blues legend Doyle Bramhall has died. The veteran blues band leader, drummer, and songwriter passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at his Alpine, Texas home, reportedly from heart failure after suffering a bout of pneumonia.
| Calle 13 Wins 9 Latin Grammys
The popular Latin Urban group Calle 13 made history at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. With their nine trophies, Calle 13 led by far the list of winners of this year's event. Their album Entren Los Que Quieran received the Album of the Year Award while the hit song "Latinoamerica," from the same production, obtained both the Record of the Year and Song of the Year Award.
| The Band Perry and Jason Aldean Win Big at CMAs
Check out our complete list of winners as well as our rundown of the best moments of the award show -- including guest appearances by Hank Jr., Lionel Richie, and a spotlight-stealing Muppet.
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