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2011 Boston Music Awards winners
Local punk act Dropkick Murphys (pictured) were the year's big winners.
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Boston
- Agganis Arena
- Bank of America Pavilion
- Berklee Performance Center
- Brighton Music Hall
- Cafe 939 at Berklee
- Church of Boston
- Citi Performing Arts Center
- DCR Hatch Memorial Shell
- Fenway Park
- Great Scott
- Hard Rock Cafe
- House of Blues
- O'Brien's Pub
- Orpheum Theatre
- Paradise Rock Club
- Royale
- Scullers Jazz Club
- TD Garden
- Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
- Wang Theatre
- Wilbur Theatre
Cambridge
- Atwoods Tavern
- Club Passim
- Lily Pad
- Lizard Lounge
- Middle East
- Middlesex Lounge
- Oberon
- Toad
- TT the Bear's Place
Somerville
- Bull McCabe's Pub
- Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club
- PA's Lounge
- Rosebud Bar & Grill
- Sally O'Brien's
- Somerville Theatre
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Reasons to watch the Grammy Awards
The 54th Grammy Awards are on Sunday and there are plenty of reasons to tune in. Maybe you want to check out the latest chapter in a story of R&B redemption, watch a live rave (yes, a rave), or see The Boss run things again.


Why does Adele’s 'Someone Like You' make people cry?
A Tufts University professor says songs most likely to make people cry combine emotional lyrics with music that amplifies those feelings.
- Listen Top tearjerker songs
- Discuss Your favorite tearjerker songs


Pictures
Super Bowl XLVI halftime highlights
See scenes from Madonna's halftime show and check out other celebs spotted out and about in Indy.
- M.I.A. flips bird during Super Bowl halftime show
- Rank Past halftime shows: Which was best?
- Discuss Did you like the halftime show?
- Photos Super Bowl halftime shows
- Watch See Madonna's new football-themed video


Chris Brown to perform at the Grammys
The singer will reportedly perform at this year's show, the event where his career almost ended three years ago. (AP)


Madonna's first tour since '09 to start in Israel
Madonna's not finished with stadiums. Live Nation Entertainment announced Tuesday that the Material Girl is hitting the road once again. (AP)


J. Cole is in a Jay-Z state of mind
Although he's got a platinum single, a gold album, and a Grammy nomination for best new artist, the MC wants more. (AP)

Coming soon

Feb. 16 | House of Blues
Steve Aoki
The dance music DJ, with support from dubstep spinner Datsik, will get the party started.


March 7 | TD Garden
The Black Keys
The duo has been hugely successful with their bluesy guitar and drum combo. The Arctic Monkeys will open.

Music newswire
- Brandon Heath takes choir teacher to the Grammys (AP, 3:24 p.m.)
- Detroit Symphony webcast sets record for viewers (AP, 1:09 p.m.)
- Carrington's Grammy-nominated CD spotlights women (AP, 12:59 p.m.)
- Norwegians seek A-ha! moment in North Korean music (AP, 4:49 p.m.)
- First public photos of Blue Ivy Carter go online (AP, 5:49 a.m.)
- Stars come out to honor Paul McCartney (AP, 5:14 a.m.)
- First public photos of Blue Ivy Carter go online (AP, 2/10/12)
- Clive Davis gala is white-hot; Kinks to perform (AP, 2/10/12)
- Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood do Grammy duet (AP, 2/10/12)
- Letter blasts column on Kid Rock's clothing line (AP, 2/10/12)
- Ice-T's rap documentary set for theatrical release (AP, 2/10/12)
- Family, friends attend Don Cornelius service (AP, 2/10/12)
- Madonna: Not happy about M.I.A.'s gesture (AP, 2/10/12)
- Will.i.am: Obama isn't a 'magic man' (AP, 2/10/12)
- Police capture escapee who stalked Madonna (AP, 2/10/12)
- Grammys promise plenty of intrigue -- and music (AP, 2/10/12)
- Civil Wars' Joy Williams pregnant with 1st child (AP, 2/10/12)
- Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar (AP, 2/10/12)
- Stephanie Blythe redeems mediocre Met `Aida' (AP, 2/10/12)
- Glass' 'The Perfect American' to open in Madrid (AP, 2/10/12)

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Country Music Association Awards
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood hosted the performance-packed show.











