49TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS: AND THE WINNER IS...

The Dixie Chicks reigned as defiant queens of the 49th Annual Grammy Awards last night, winning five trophies after being shunned by the country music establishment over their anti-Bush comments leading up to the Iraq war. (Take that, hillbillies!)

The Texas trio won record and song of the year for the no-regrets anthem 'Not Ready to Make Nice.' They also won best country album _ especially ironic, considering that the group has said they don't consider themselves country artists anymore.

Two other comebacks were also richly rewarded. Mary J. Blige received three awards for her double-platinum 'The Breakthrough,' and the Red Hot Chili Peppers also won three for their double disc, 'Stadium Arcadium.'

With 108 awards handed out last night, here is a mere sample of the notable winners. CLICK HERE for the complete list!

Album of the Year: "Taking the Long Way," Dixie Chicks.

Record of the Year: "Not Ready to Make Nice," Dixie Chicks

Song of the Year: "Not Ready to Make Nice."

Best New Artist: Carrie Underwood.

Female R&B Vocal Performance: "Be Without You," Mary J. Blige.

Pop Vocal Album: "Continuum," John Mayer.

Pop Collaboration With Vocals: "For Once in My Life," Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder.

Country Album: "Taking the Long Way," Dixie Chicks.

Rap Album: "Release Therapy," Ludacris.

R&B Album: "The Breakthrough," Mary J. Blige.

Short-Form Music Video:"Here It Goes Again," OK Go.

Long-Form Music Video: "Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run," Bruce Springsteen.

Published 2/12/07 by

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