Mary J. Blige, Dixie Chicks lead Grammy nods

The Dixie Chicks may not have been "Ready to Make Nice," but the Recording Academy was nice to the country-pop trio, giving them nominations in the top three categories for the 49th annual Grammy Awards. Mary J. Blige topped all artists with eight nominations.
	Published: 2006-12-07 Provider: CNN
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