Ever since Lady Gaga released The Fame last August she has established herself as the most vital new pop artist to emerge in recent memory. She's become a fashion icon, a regular tenant at the top of the charts and a cultural force to be reckoned with.
So it would stand to reason that she should be, at the very least, nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Artist category, no?
Well, due to a controversial technicality, Gaga is ineligible for said award, due to being nominated previously in separate Grammy category ("Just Dance" was nominated for Best Dance Recording last year).
To be honest, it's not like Gaga needs the exposure. But still! Give her props, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences!
I don't know about you, but I feel like a petition may be in order. Someone register Gaga4Grammy.com, ASAP.