UPDATE: Watch Wayne Toups Accept The Grammy Award For “The Band Courtbouillon” [VIDEO]
The Grammy Award ceremonies are under way and we just received word that The Band Courtbouillon which consists of Wayne Toups, Steve Riley and Wilson Savoy just won the Grammy Award for 'Best Regional Roots Music Album".
Wayne Toups was on hand to accept the award on behalf of the band and he posted the above picture on his Facebook page and said, "I would to thank God and all my wonderful fans."
The video below is from the show where the presenter announces the nominees and then announces the winner of the Grammy. See Wayne Toups go on stage an receive the Grammy Award!
On the Grammy web page it said, "Toups, Riley and Savoy are up for one nomination each this year, marking the first GRAMMY nomination for Toups. Riley has five prior GRAMMY nominations and Savoy has four prior nominations.
Here were the nominees in the category:
Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love)
Keola Beamer
Shi Kéyah – Songs For The People
Radmilla Cody
Pilialoha
Weldon Kekauoha
Nothin' But The Best
Corey Ledet With Anthony Dopsie And André Thierry