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MUSICIANS PREPARE FOR GRAMMYS NASHVILLE (AP) Do you play a drinking
game with the Grammys? So do a lot of the nominated musicians. Best new
artist nominee Maren Morris says she's nervous all the time, so she
"definitely might need a nip of something. Cassadee Pope, up for a
country Grammy, says she will definitely have a cocktail because it
helps her to loosen up before walking a red carpet. Thomas Rhett, also
a country Grammy contender, says his evening will "start with
champagne, might end with champagne and then fill in the gap. Beyoncé
leads the nominations with nine, while Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West
each have eight. The Grammys are Sunday in Los Angeles. Sound:
008-w-32-(Margie Szaroleta (zar-oh-LEH'-tah), AP music correspondent,
with Maren Morris, country singer)--The Grammys will be handed out
Sunday in Los Angeles. AP Music Correspondent Margie Szaroleta takes a
look at how musicians are preparing for the big night. ((opens with
music)) (10 Feb 2017) < <
