1.   Legend has it that soul stars The Commodores agreed to flip open a dictionary, point to a word and name themselves after the random choice.

2.   Sam sings like a Memphis soul star, and the band, rattling with washboards and drums, moves from shuffles and two-steps to rocking blues grooves.

3.   The soul stars of yesterday are lining up to take their place in the sun.

4.   Brown began covering songs by country singer Glen Campbell and soul star Al Green.

5.   Slinky soul star Aaliyah, rock veterans Red Hot Chili Peppers, Macy Gray and Bjork each won two awards.

6.   Soul stars Aaliyah and Macy Gray, veteran rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers and Icelandic singer Bjork won two trophies apiece.