I was in attendance last night. Little too difficult for Simpson to follow Carrie Underwood, Allison Krauss, and Shania Twain. Allison Krauss’ version of “Jolene” was killer. It was understated and burned like fine cognac. And, given Twain’s life story, she’s roughly the Canadian Parton without the boobs, her take on Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” with Krauss on backing vocals was excellent. Dolly is a great individual; couldn’t be nicer. The other honorees acted as if they were afraid of the award, and considering that Cheney and Bush were seated nearby, perhaps their fears were with merit. In contrast Parton was amiable and infused the evening with energy. She is an American treasure. The backing band included long-time side ace Dan Dugmore on pedal steel and Corey “Living Colour” Glover gave a superb reading of “Jesus Christ Superstar” probably not one of GW’s favorite rock operas. As an aside the tribute to Steven Spielberg by Ton Hanks included a number of decorated veterans liberated from WWII providing Bush with a difficult moment:

George, war is hell on the homefront too. Wish they had employed the Dixie Chicks for the evening.

Beltway Greg

Nice report, Beltway Greg.

Shame Rolling Stone had to delete my prior comment, but it’s nice to know they fixed the choppy sentence.

When will we learn that beauty does not equate to talent? The fake stars, ie: Pussycat Dolls, Britney, the Simpson sisters, Paris Hilton etc., are just worn out cliches. It is just too sad to even make fun of them anymore.

I RATHER SEE JESSICA LIVE THAN A FATTY LIKE ARTHEA!

JESS IS 10000000 TIMES BETTER!

JESS IS GOD!

I WOULD NEVER PAY TO SEE A FATTY PERFORM!

It’s real nice to see all the musical literacy on this site. I mean really who would pay to ’see a fatty perform’. I say this because it seems obvious that a person of size cannot perform in any sense at all, sing, rap, play or do anything in the entertainment industry. How on earth did we allow Notorious BIG, Aretha Franklin, Big Pun, Missy Elliot, Ma Riley to be appreciated for their singing/rhyming abilities. Never again I say. Talent means nothing.
(ps. that was satire)

“The other honorees acted as if they were afraid of the award, and considering that Cheney and Bush were seated nearby, perhaps their fears were with merit. ”

-Like Bush is going to walk across the isle and shoot them? Get bent Beltway Greg.

Obviously Keith Richards doing Little T&A

“Like Bush is going to walk across the isle and shoot them? Get bent Beltway Greg.”

It’s amazing that there are still people out there that aren’t embarrassed to say anything which could be construed as even remotely in defense of that evil son of a b****.

i would love to see the white strips doing jolene, since that’s my favorite rendition of the song AND it just so happens to be my name.

WHY in the name of all that is good and holy would they allow Jessica Simpson at such a big event? She has GOT to be one of the most overrated singer-actors. I hope they air it. It sounds classic!!

“How on earth did we allow Notorious BIG, Aretha Franklin, Big Pun, Missy Elliot, Ma Riley to be appreciated for their singing/rhyming abilities.”

Waitaminnit, Big Pun was appreciated?!?

DOLLY PARTON always [unintentionally] steals the show with her sunshine aura and positive attitude! I LOVE That chick!!!

It’s nice to know that all of these young, crap super celebrities will have short careers…..

Jessica has never written a song in her lousy life. If she showed her stupidity in a bad way yesterday, that is a good thing. How long did you think that she could get away with playing at this entertainment game before ahe embarassed herself.

I would like to see the Dixie Chicks attempt a Dolly Parton cover.
Sarah Harmer also does a good cover of Will He Be Waiting For Me

What a surpise. Its Jessica Simpson. She couldn’t sing her way out of a paper bag.

Allison Krauss, Leann Rimes, Kelly Clarkson, Emmylou Harris, Jewel, Melissa Etheridge, Norah Jones, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Sheryl Crow, Gillian Welch, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Alanis Morissette, k.d. lang, Mindy Smith. If they all say no–and why would they–then you can ask Simpson. Why anyone would start with her is beyond me.

Someone swinging a feral cat in an alleyway sounds better than Jessica Simpleton…oops Simpson.

I’m actually related to Dolly Pardon. Distantly, but still related, like a distant cousin or something, but still! I don’t have her chest though.

Hummmmmmmmmm Jessica Simpson preforming at “The KENNEDY Honors”? Seems like she would have sing or attempted to sing “Happy Birthday, Mr President” to the Prez!!!

Jessica Simpson is just proof that Armageddon is just around the corner…the END IF NEAR!!!

Catch it on FOX News on the :20 & :50

Are Kraftwerk still together?

An android spin on “Nine to Five” would be fun.

simpson shouldnt even be in the same room as dolly parton ,she has no talent and should be the poster child for what is wrong with pop music today she sould join aris hilton for the spoiled brat awards .

Pete Doherty!

where can i sign up to rent her my penis?

she’s obviously in need of some special sausage love, God bless her.

One question? Why is Beltway Greg down at the bottom as only a comment?

His article should be at the top, right about where Elizabeth Goodman’s is sitting.

Beltway Greg – did you say Shania Twain has no boobs?

Yay Beltway! You Go!

Too bad they don’t have the Shammies, music’s answer to the Razzies. Jessica Simpson would be worst female vocalist while K-Fed would be worst male vocalist.

File this story under the “what’s she doing there” file.

What a dumb tw*t! Get someone cool to sing in Dolly’s honor because Dolly is one cool gal! First off, I would not have picked “9 to 5″ for the song. Something better like “Jolene” or “Coat of Many Colors” would be better. I agree that The White Stripes would have rocked!

Can we finally put the nail in the Jessica Simpson career coffin? Her last album tanked…she’s box-office poison…and she simply cannot sing. It’s almost painful to watch when she’s singing live. A true train wreck.

Next stop: Playboy

No acting…no singing…no talking…just show us what every man in the country wants to see…then be gone.

Cue the Barbie!
Dolly is like a cook out with all that smoky mountain flavor, sweet and salty with a hot twang that gives you a lump in your throat.
She’s a great American who I stand
up and salute,while licking my chops. Dolly: Be Honor Jessica: Be Yonder

Hey Marcus! I am also related to Dolly! My family settled Pidgeon Forge, as did hers. She’s a distant cousin. BTW- I DID inherit the boobs. lol.

Jessica has talent, but needs a lot of grooming. Poor choice for this show. Kelly Willis, Gillian Welch, or even Connie Smith?

jonny189

Shania Twain is beautful and immensely talented though and I meant no disrespect to her. She’s had such a hard life growing up in Timmons that she is every bit a impressive as Dolly though not in that way though few ever will be.

Saw Shania on the CMAs (Nov. 08) and it looks as if somebody had a little work done. She is catching up to Dolly. Sad, she was beautiful to begin.

Beltway Greg