Fantasia Skipped Grammys Over Franklin Tribute Snub

By Kelly Fisher Posted Feb 17th 2011 08:45AM

Talk about some hard feelings. 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino was nominated for a Grammy this year -- and won! -- but decided to catch the ceremony from home after being left out of the tribute to Aretha Franklin.

"They were honoring someone who was my idol, and there is no way I could have sat there and not got the happy feet and wanted to jump on the mic because she is my favorite," she told BET's '106 & Park.' "I felt like, you know, at the end of the day I should have been on that stage."

Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Martina McBride and Yolanda Adams opened the awards show with a moving tribute to Franklin, who is recovering from an illness at home.

So what did Fantasia -- who won the golden statue for Best Female R&B Performance -- do instead of attending the show? She opted for a night in with her daughter.

"I kind of did my own little thing," she said. "I was kinda going through my own little thing. I cooked, I was in my own world."

Of course, she was overjoyed when she found out she'd won.

"Every year when I go, I feel like they always look over the good singers who are still around, so this has just given me motivation," said the singer. "I just started crying and thanking God."

It's been a tumultuous year for Fantasia. She reportedly attempted suicide over the summer after having an affair with a married man. But things are starting to look up. After numerous nominations, Fantasia can finally say she's a Grammy winner.

"I'm nominated 11 times, I finally got one," she said.

Watch Fantasia's interview with '106 & Park' below.

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Thursday 17 February

By Paul

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Fantasia you are no one. Just another Idol reject

By YellowRose3218

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It sounds like Fantasia is a little bit self centered.
It shocked me that she felt this way, shes no exception to the rules. Fantasia apparently is a little bit self absorbed.

By Donna

Can she read yet? JUST SAYIN'

By terry

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Tasia keep on keeping on pay no attention to the ignorant fools who do not recognize your God given talent

Friday 18 February

By vbthomasee

You folks are being awful hard on her. You know she has a really low IQ, I would say in the Dull Normal range, so when she acts like a child it is her mental place.

Sunday 20 February

By SharonHL

Fantasia. Fantasia. You seem like such a nice girl. What is happening to you ? For you not to attend the Grammy's because you weren't picked to get up on stage is ridiculous and very immature. Also, to say that you were nominated 11 times and "finally got one." Get it together girl.

Friday 08 April

By lisa

i feel you! and yes you should have been there sing one of her songs, you are the best, and would have been able to really fee the song! i love you , love you when you came to sister of circle in new york, hope to see you again! stay strong1! I GOT YOUR BACK! PEACE

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