I just signed and I was #4781. I agree with all of my SistaFriends regarding this Ashanti issue. She hasn't proven that she has longevity in the business.

A co-worker of mine believes that they are trying to make her the next Aliyah. I think that could be it, but Soul Train needs to check themselves. Every year they go with the new kid on the block whether they have true talent or not. They igged Jill Scott (she only received one award I believe) they igged India.Aire (I think due to her beauty or for them lack there of).

Ashanti Petition
 

I am # 4898...

next....

I'M SHAKING MY HEAD AT THE MUSIC BIZ
 

I was 4899...Ashanti is not that great to get that award. Plain and simple!

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Last Saturday I was in Jamaica and saw Ashanti perform.

There is no way in hell she deserves that award. Her performance was the worst I’ve ever seen. The crowd was dead silent. Everyone was looking around like WTF!

She can sing a hook, but that’s about it! She has no agility and no stage presence.

If I were to nominate someone, it would definitely be Angie Stone. No explanation needed.

I am number 5149.

Having seen Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, and Ashanti live, I am inclined to go with Alicia or Angie.

Ashanti may have 4 hit songs, but live she is inadequate. She is not even that talented, she is just blessed with looks and catchy production.

Alicia and Angie however, are ENTERTAINERS. They are better live than on wax.

Since the award is for "entertainers", and not "cute chicks who can sing with Ja Rule to make an instant hit," then I don't think she is worthy.

I'm vote 5162.
 

I've never thought highly of Ashanti. She's pretty, and she seems to have a sweet personality, but where's the talent? I'll admit that she had a huge year singing hooks, but she's your average singer that you may not see making the same noise 2 years from now. She does not deserve the award.

I was number 5776.

Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott or Alicia keys would by far be better candidates if you are goig for those who have made an impact over the past year.

I signed it too, and I would nominate Jill Scott, Aaliyah, or India.Arie.

#6049
 

I think India.arie is one of the best ive heard lately, as for longevity hello!! MARY J.
Ashanti has a lot of hits, and works well with my man (ja rule *sighs*) but alone... lets just say id like to see what she has in store for the future before giving a short time pop machine this award.
but there are a ton of votes against it.. maybe they will get the idea... ashes

I'm 6223! Ashanti is the worst!

This is what I had to say:

6363.
I feel that the award should go to someone who has more of a background in the music business. Just because you have a few hot months does not account for a entertainer of the year award. You should have a full year of sucess before you can be considered. Singing the hook on a few songs does not count, period.

#6501 ...she doesn't desrve it...Jill definitely does...

Jill Scott won the award last year. If anyone should win this award, it should be Alicia Keys or Mary J. Blige; even the late Aaliyah was more talented than Ashanti.

I am number 6,641. She is definitely not worthy of such an award! Let's see - Ashanti on the same level as Aretha - I THINK NOT!!! Does anyone know if her or her record label knows about the petition? And if so, have they responded to the petition?

Soror, unless, Murder, INC. is illiterate and cut off from all forms of communication -- she knows. Plus when they reported this on Russ and Olivia, Steve called. Steve is Ashanti's cousin. I am sure Ja is in the studio now writing a song about it called Petition or something. :p :o :rolleyes:

I have not signed but I do hope something comes out of it. If only that award shows will stop awarding mediocrity. There were so many artists who came out this year or who had good CDs that came out this year-- Glenn Lewis, India Arie, ANGIE STONE, Alicia Keys (as much as we are tired of her in terms of exposure -- girlfriend definitely made her mark this past year).