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DECEMBER 8, 2005 at 2:33 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Jim Dale
, the voice actor for the U.S. Harry Potter audiobooks, has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award for his work on Half-Blood Prince, under the category of Best Spoken Word Album For Children. This would be the fourth GRAMMY nomination for Mr. Dale, who previously won the coveted award for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire back in 2000.
The GRAMMY award winners will be announced during the ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, February 8th, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Congratulations to Mr. Dale on his nomination.
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Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
He is truly great and I love his material. I highly recommend the books to anyone. I also have the ones by Mr. Fry. These are great way to experience or rexperience the books. Good luck!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:36 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
He is really good. I've only bought one of the books but he is very good. I hope he wins. That would be soo cool. Good luck!!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
Cool! I've only heard Stephen Fry reading it but he must be good if he's nominated for a grammy!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thats a great accomplishment. Congratulations. I like him in the audiobooks.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:45 PM EST
Duchess of Dork
Points: 6749
Mama.Lala says:
Oh, sweet! Go Jim! i'll be watching that.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
I've never listened to one of the audiotapes, because they are expensive to buy, and I enjoy reading the books. I heard Jim Dale reading on the Today Show, right before HBP came out, and he was good. I've heard only good things about his audiobooks, so contrats to him. I hope he wins.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Congrats to Jim, but I've only got the Stephen Fry Audio CDs.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 2:57 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
Well Congratulations to Jim! He should be very proud of himself and all 200 of his voices/personalities :P
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 101
tms1012 says:
Excellent...I hope he wins! I really like listening to the books in the car!!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
Cool! I haven't heard his work but for him to be picked to the work on that book, I already know that he must be great!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
Molinex says:
Yes, congratulations! And i hope he won't tell other stupid thing like the rumor of the dead of Harry in the book seven...
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:11 PM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8730
SamhainWitch7 says:
Oh thats awsome! Congratulations Jim Dale!!! I hope you win it!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:12 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
That is realy cool. I hope he wins. That would be great. His voice is so amazing. He really deserves to win a GRAMMY! I would be happy if he did.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:12 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
Kimfucious says:
Wow! Congrats to Mr. Dale for the nomination! The audio recording is amazing (like all of the previous ones), so hopefully he'll win again! :-)
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
If there is anyone who deserves it, it's Jim Dale! I love listening to him back and forth from school! It's awesome! Good Luck to Mr. Dale! I'm rootin for you!!!!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
This would be the fourth GRAMMY nomination for Mr. Dale, who previously won the coveted award for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire back in 2000. i didnt know that....WOW Congrats to Mr. Dale for the nomination!Cool! I haven't heard his work but for him to be picked to the work on that book, I already know that he must be great! I enjoy reading the books.Good luck!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4247
gryfgirl says:
Congrats to Jim Dale for the nomination! I have all of his HP audiobooks so far and he's such a wonderful narrator. He definitely deserves the recognition! :)
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2438
MsKrum says:
Wow!!! Way to Go Jim Dale!! I heard a chapter of him in HBP and he sounded amazing! He deserves it!! *claps*
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:22 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4669
Hoots says:
I hope he wins. From what I have heard he is excellent!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:23 PM EST
Beauty Princess
Points: 6008
H.R.H Queen of Gossip says:
I really hope he wins!!! YEY!!!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 109
Harry Potter's Lady says:
I haven't heard him, I prefer reading!!! I still hope he wins!! Way to go Jim!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:30 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 470
eater says:
He should and will for someone to read all of those books out load that must have given him a dry throught.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:32 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1099
Gryffindor*Girl says:
Well, I think that, that is pretty cool, but he only reads the potter books on audio tape. not really to big of a deal.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 32
CuteLilAngelHp says:
Thats great news!!!! Im so happy for him that he made that for in his life.
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:36 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
He's amazing! I've heard all 6 with Jim Dale, and I can't imagine anyone else reading the stories but him. It's great that he's getting the credit he deserves!
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Ive never actually listened to an audiobook, but I bet it is really good stuff...Congrats to him on his nomination...
Posted Dec 8, 2005 at 3:41 PM EST
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