The Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles on February 27, 2002 an broadcast on CBS, and hosted by Jon Stewart.

The definite winner of the night would have to be the O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack, which won two awards for Album of the Year, and Compilation Soundtrack. Plus, two songs from the movie won awards, Ralph Stanley singing O Death picked up the Male Country Vocalist award, and The Soggy Bottom Boys with "Man of Constant Sorrow" won for Country Collaboration with Vocals.

Not only was O Brother a winner, but all the winners were bluegrass artists, with the exception of the Country Album of the Year which was the compilation tribute album to Hank Williams. And, lastly, none of the Grammy-winning songs are those you hear everyday on country radio.

Surprising? I knew that the O Brother soundtrack would do well, but I had no idea it would do this well. I think I was more surprised that Trisha Yearwood (along with Don Henley) presented the award for Rock Song. I would have thought for sure she would present something in country. Same goes for Jamie O'Neal, who with Kid Rock and Rob Thomas presented the award for Rock Vocal Duo or Group. I was very impressed that Kid Rock mentioned Waylon Jennings passing, taking off his hat and honoring him.

The Dixie Chicks along with Sheryl Crow who looked like she was dressed for a 70s party in black leather hot pants presented a rock award as well, and Natalie wore the most horrendous striped purple sack for a dress. None of the Chicks looked all that great, but Natalie took the cake with that horrible dress.

The tribute to the O Brother soundtrack was very well done, and consisted of Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss singing "Didn't Leave Nobody But The Baby." Next Ralph Stanley sang "O Death." Lastly, the Soggy Bottom Boys along with Alison Krauss + Union Station sang "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow." Very nicely done.

As usual, the country was very sparse, with most of the awards having been awarded prior to broadcasting. Alan Jackson was the only country act, besides the O Brother participants, to have a performance on the show.

Speaking of Alan Jackson, his performance of "Where Where You (When The World Stopped Turning") was excellent. Pictures drawn by children were shown on the screen behind him, and he got a standing ovation after his song.

All in all, I'm waiting for the ACMs. Award shows that aren't all country are just way too long and boring in my opinion.