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| | Chicago Music Hub: Raw Material: Chicago's music, uncooked |
 | | The collection of celebrities assembled for members of the print and television media was impressive, to say the least, boasting equal parts local musicians and national musicians, all of whom are either nominated this year for an award, or were past winners. |
 | | In addition to Tedeschi (nominated for Best New Artist), others procured to read included Ministry's Al Jourgensen (Best Metal Performance), Metallica's Jason Newsted (Best Hard Rock Performance), former Grammy winner Kurt Elling, Silk Hurley (Best Remixer of the Year, non-Classical) and the piéce de résistance, Kid Rock (numerous nominations, including Best New Artist). |
 | | What Up?" Rock, also in rockstar sunglasses, adds character to the droll nomination litany; when announcing Whitney Houston's record, he reads "My Love,'" then pauses, looks at the audience, "Is Your Love." And solemnly nods his head. |
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