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Chapter 265: Riot on the red carpet, sweeping the Grammys
"So, what's going on?"

Looking at the expressions of the people in front of him, Zhang Chen became even more confused. He had not paid attention to some developments in the United States for a long time.

But since Xiao Xue didn't report it to him, it shouldn't be a very important matter.

Unless this information is not accessible to his subordinates, Xue Yining will hand it over to him as soon as possible after summarizing it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen frowned, feeling that there seemed to be a flaw in his channel for obtaining information.

"Boss, they were asking for songs, and I blocked them all on my own initiative."

Xue Yining, who was on standby not far away, saw the expression of his boss and knew that the boss was doubting his ability to work.

"A lot?" Zhang Chen raised his eyebrows.

"Well, I can't say exactly how many."

Will Smith also added: "Leon, remember not to be alone tomorrow."

Zhang Chen’s head was full of question marks. Is it really that exaggerated?

Los Angeles local time
The annual world music festival - the 46th Grammy Awards ceremony.

The singers who are rarely seen in normal times have gathered here today.

Even European and American singers who have not participated in the Grammy Awards for a long time or have not released new songs this year came to the scene today.

It’s not because of today’s Grammy invitation, but they came here on their own initiative.

There is only one purpose, to ask for help.

As fans and singers on both sides of the red carpet waited anxiously, a convoy of extended Rolls-Royce cars slowly drove into the red carpet area.

While everyone was guessing who was coming, the host outside also reported in real time: "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you have all watched the show "The Voice of America" this year. The next four contestants to enter are "The Voice of America": Beyonce, Rihanna, Taylor, Lady Gaga, and their mentors: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Celine Dion, and Will Smith!"

As the host introduced the singers, one by one, the top singers from Europe, America and even the West who have emerged this year came down from the motorcade.

These eight people walked onto the red carpet in pairs with their mentors leading the way.

Rihanna, with short curly hair and a light green sequined high-slit dress, and her mentor Michael Jackson, in a black suit and black bow tie.

Beyonce, with her long straight hair, pink dress and brown skin, and her mentor Madonna.

Taylor Swift, who has a slightly childish face and is only 16 years old but dresses boldly, and her mentor Celine Dion, an elegant woman in a gray and gold dress.

Lady Gaga, with her white bangs covering her eyes and dressed in strange clothes, and her mentor Will Smith, who also wore a suit and bow tie.

"Michael! Michael!"

"Tyler!!!!"

“Madonna!!!”

Although it has been several months since "The Voice of China" was released, the popularity of these eight people remains unabated.

Especially after the new songs of the four new artists collectively occupied the North American Billboard, this trend has become more and more obvious.

Before 02, the new generation in North America was dominated by Britney Spears.

Since this year, the new generation of singers in Europe and the United States has presented a "one big and four small" queen pattern.

Because the performance of her movie in 02 was not satisfactory, Britney took a half-year break in the latter half of the year.

He returned to the public eye last year and starred in comedy star Mike Myers' movie "Austin Powers: Goldmember". He also re-recorded the single "Boys" for the movie's soundtrack. On November 11, he successfully got a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" with this movie and his years of accumulation.

Successfully became the 2242nd star to stay on the Avenue.

The next day, relying on the popularity, he released his fourth album "In The Zone". This album contains 13 songs, among which "Me Against the Music" is a duet with Madonna. It topped the "US Billboard 60.9 Albums Chart" with sales of 200 in the first week.

Such dazzling achievements have already made her a trend of succeeding Madonna as the world pop queen.

But no one expected that four new singers would suddenly emerge last year, posing a serious threat to her position.

The first is the issue of popularity, although Britney's movies and songs made her occupy the headlines of major news in November last year.

But this popularity is nothing compared to the siphon effect brought by the mentor team composed of four world-class superstars.

The peak night of "The Voice of America" was reportedly watched by over 10 billion viewers worldwide, second only to the World Cup and the Olympics.

Based on this exposure rate, the debut of the four champion students received great attention.

In addition to the singles specially customized for them by Zhang Chen, many people have begun to call them the "Four Little Queens of Europe and America".

"Ladies and gentlemen, with your most enthusiastic and enthusiastic cheers and screams, please welcome your hit maker, the most musically talented world pop star of our time, Leon..."

As the host finished speaking, the crowd erupted in even crazier and more uniform screams than before: "Leon! Leon! King! King!"

When Zhang Chen walked onto the red carpet, the crowd that had just been "suppressed" by security began to riot again.

And not only the fans outside the cordon, but also many singers on the red carpet, moved closer to Zhang Chen.

Especially those stars who have already walked the red carpet and should have entered the backstage.

They simply gave up on entering, retraced their steps, and started walking out against the red carpet, their target aimed directly at Zhang Chen.

Reporters, TV stations, security guards, fans, singers and other people of all kinds crowded around Zhang Chen.

"Leon, I'm xxx, can you help me write a song?"

"Leon, I am"

“Leon, can you really write songs for singers of different styles?”

"Leon, what do you want to say about the fact that the songs you wrote won four overall awards at this year's Grammy Awards?"

"Lyon."

"Make way, everyone, step back!"

"If you push forward again, you'll be asked to leave!"

The scene was chaotic.

Finally, the organizers had no choice but to mobilize stronger security forces.

A group of bodyguards wearing sunglasses quickly separated the crowd and Zhang Chen.

At the same time, the group of reporters on the red carpet were cleared out of the cordon.

A vacuum area was cleared on the red carpet in front of Zhang Chen.

Now the only ones left on the red carpet are Zhang Chen and eight people from "The Voice of China".

"Is this what you said?"

Zhang Chen wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Ever since the traffic jam at the Korean airport, he has been wary of such occasions.

But what he didn't expect was that such a crazy scene would occur at the Grammy awards ceremony that gathered the world's top stars.

"It's because the ability you showed was too terrifying." Celine Dion adjusted her messy skirt, tossed her hair elegantly, and explained, "Everyone used to think you were just a singer who wrote for yourself, but now everyone knows that you can customize the most suitable song for a singer, so it's normal for everyone to have this reaction." "Too terrifying, let's go."

The venue had already been cleared, and Zhang Chen and the others should have stayed on the red carpet for a while longer.

But after what happened just now, Zhang Chenxin was already nervous, and the scene was an open area, so who knows if the little red dots would fall on him.

Zhang Chen, who was suffering from paranoid delusions, quickly walked the red carpet with four students who wanted to stay on the red carpet and take more photos for reporters, and their mentors.

"Leon, you..." Michael Jackson looked a little lonely, but more joyful, "Come on!"

"Hmm?" Zhang Chen raised his eyebrows. He didn't understand what this meant, but he still replied, "Okay."

The most eye-catching thing about today's Grammy Awards is naturally every performance.

Usually, guests who perform on stage will win an award to some extent.

Or only singers of popular songs last year can get such an opportunity.

Therefore, every Grammy Award receives great attention in North America.

After all, not every program can have so many heavyweight stars perform for everyone.

If the annual Super Bowl in North America is their Spring Festival Gala.

Then the Grammy Awards is an extended version of the Spring Festival Gala performance, with more singers, more singers, and more types of music.

Also because Michael Jackson, who had not appeared at the Grammy Awards for many years, also attended this year's Grammys, this year's Grammys received far more attention than ever before.

When Zhang Chen and a few others entered the venue, all the cameras were aimed at them, and the singers who had already taken their seats also stood up one after another.

Many people wanted to come forward and say hello, but the intimidation of Zhang Chen's sour face still deterred them.

"Leon, your method really works!"

Will Smith secretly gave Zhang Chen a thumbs up.

"I don't want to be surrounded by people again."

"Boss, let's go backstage and get ready."

Beyonce led the other three and asked Zhang Chen for instructions.

Today’s performance show will feature these four newbies.

And it's not just them. There were a total of 16 performances today, and the nine of them accounted for more than half of them.

It can be said that this year's Grammy Awards was dominated by "The Voice of China".

Time passed minute by minute, and half an hour later, the lights at the scene dimmed.

The Grammy opening show also kicked off.

With the banjo and guitar accompaniment of the live band, Taylor Swift, who was only 15 years old, wore a classical red dress from the Middle Ages and was sent to the model castle on the stage by the stage elevator:

“We were both young when I first saw you
(We were both very young when we first met you)
I closed my eyes and the flashback starts
(I closed my eyes and the scene flashed back to me)
I'm standing there
(I stood there)

On a balcony in summer air
(On a balcony to cool off)

"

This relatively simple song has only four chords. The lyrics borrow the love story of Romeo and Juliet, depicting a pair of poor lovers who have to bury their love deep in their hearts.

It swings between lightness and sentimentality, yet retains a hint of girlish innocence.

In terms of music, this song appropriately combines traditional country music with rock music, and the whole song has a fresh style.

Although Taylor Swift is still young, thanks to the early development of the Western world's general view of love, she is fully able to express the love of "Romeo and Juliet" through the song.

Coupled with her collagen-filled face, she really makes people feel that she is the Juliet who is waiting for Romeo to escape from the worldly constraints.

Combined with the performance style that was similar to a stage play, the musicians on the scene couldn't help but put on a faint smile on their faces.

This is also the reason why this song will become a must-sing song in Taylor Swift's concerts in the future, not only because fans will propose to the accompaniment of this song, but also because the song itself is very contagious.

"Wow, I never expected that the Grammys would welcome another 15-year-old singer, and this singer was trained by Leon, the youngest singer in the Grammys record."

Today's host is Quentin Tarantino, a famous Italian-American director, screenwriter, actor and producer in the United States.

He will be the one who will introduce to the host on TikTok how good he is at learning Chinese pronunciation.

“Leon, if you are given another chance, can you train a Grammy winner who is less than ten years old?”

It’s still the familiar recipe, the familiar taste. At the Grammy Awards, it’s common to see the host teasing the guests.

At this time, even without a microphone, Zhang Chen could still shrug at the stage.

Quentin's joke was relatively normal and did not touch on any sensitive topics.

If he brought up the news about Michael Jackson last year, and teased the two world kings for liking children, the interest in the matter would have changed.

Fortunately, Quentin did not do so. Obviously, he did not want to offend Zhang Chen, a big star who was not only famous but also had even more terrifying resources.

"Okay, let's announce the first award, Best Female Country Vocalist. The nominees are:

Taylor Swift, Love Stroy

"

"The winner is Taylor Swift!"

It can be said that there is no suspense and there is no comparison at all.

In this way, all members of "The Voice of China" began to wield their sickles at the 46th Grammy Awards, reaping one major award after another.

"The winner of 'Best Female Pop Vocal Performance' is Beyoncé!"

"The winner for 'Best Pop Song' is Leon!"

"Best Pop Dance Performance goes to Lady Gaga!"

"Best Dance Recording goes to Rihanna!"

"The winner of 'Best New Artist' is Taylor Swift!"

"Won the 'Best Film and Television Adapted Music Album' from The Voice!"

Everyone was dumbfounded. Even Britney, currently the most popular pop diva in North America, only won a marginal award such as "Best Album Packaging".

In the three categories of "Pop", "Rock" and "Country", except for "Best Album" which the four newcomers missed because they only had singles, they won all other awards.

But the "Pop Album" Award was not leaked either.

Because there is also an album that has been released for a whole year and is also included in this year's selection.

"Next up, we'll announce the nominees for 'Best Album of the Year':"

　The first chapter is here. There should be another chapter today. I am slowly getting my writing feeling back.
　　By the way, I dare say that my book group has the best chat atmosphere. Would you really like to join it?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)