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Chris Daughtry and his band are up for four Grammys. (Courtesy of Wikimedia)

Amy Winehouse or no Amy Winehouse or satellite-feed Amy Winehouse, the Grammy Awards will go on. Even though the biggest night for the music industry to navel gaze is going to be missing one of the breakout artists of 2007, there will still be a number of marquee names, both old and new.

From Rihanna to John Fogerty, Sunday’s Grammys will feature a range of performers. The UK-based Winehouse was initially denied a U.S. visa to attend the ceremonies because of her conviction for drug use. She eventually did receive the visa but said it was too late to travel for the show, so she will perform via satellite. Winehouse is up for five awards.

A new but familiar name, Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame, is up for four awards, including Best Rock Album. That category is studded with high-profile names in rock. Daughtry is up against John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, the Foo Fighters and Wilco.

The Foo Fighters are the favorites with Grammy odds of 4/11 to win for “Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace”.

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