Pope nominated for music award
UK: Pope Benedict XVI was nominated on Monday for a top British
classical music award and will fight for the prize against reality
television stars.
The pontiff was shortlisted for the Classical Brit Awards album of
the year for his singing on the album "Alma Mater Music From the
Vatican".
There are 10 contenders vying for the prize, including two from
British reality television shows: Britain's Got Talent star Faryl Smith
and the X-Factor's Rhydian Roberts.
Also up against the German-born pontiff are three Catholic clerics in
a group called The Priests, with their second release "Harmony".
The winner of the album of the year, who is voted for by the public,
will be announced in London on May 13. Last year the prize was won by
the bagpipe music of Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
London, AFP |