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Jim Dale wins Grammy for "Deathly Hallows" audiobook 
FEBRUARY 10, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Posted by PROF. DISH
Source: grammy.com
Tonight, the 50th annual Grammy Awards were held, and Jim Dale has won
in the category of "Best Spoken Word Album for Children" for his work on the U.S. audiobook version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
This will be Mr. Dale's second Grammy award, as he had previously won in 2000 for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Congratulations Jim!
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Congratulations Jim Dale! I love the way he reads the books!
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 1:56 AM EST
Auror
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SnapesSorceress says:
I am so thrilled that Jim won! He is the reason why the HP audiobooks are so brilliant. However, I thought he should have won for OOTP--it was the performance that got him into the Guinness Book of World Records for having 134 distinct voices. But at least he was able to win one for the last book, since it was his last chance ever. His performance for DH was the only way I was able to salvage any pleasure whatsoever from that book. Congratulations Jim! You're a God!
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 4:01 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
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ILoveHP! says:
That's so great! Congratulations to Jim Dale!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM EST
Witch
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ShiningShina says:
Not surprised, he's always done really well with the audiobooks, even though I haven't actually listened to any of the more recent ones.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 7:29 PM EST
Auror
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H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats awesome! Congrats to him! I have listened to the entire 5th book read by him. It was awesome, and totaly worth it!
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 9:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 240
NicoleHalliwell says:
Congrats to him! I was always thinking of getting the audio versions, but like to imagine the actors voices...so I don't know if I should. I cannot make up my mind, maybe someone here can convince me!=0)
Posted Feb 13, 2008 at 3:14 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
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Tikihaha says:
Good on you, Jim! I haven't listened to his rendition as I only have Stephen Fry's audiobooks. But I've heard that he has done an amazing job. Yay! Another award for HP!!
Posted Feb 13, 2008 at 3:47 AM EST
Auror
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School Governor says:
Congratulations to Jim, although I have not heard his version of the audio books, I know they are very popular.
Posted Feb 13, 2008 at 3:35 PM EST
Professor
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draco-hermione4ever says:
This makes me ridiculously happy!! I think he is the absolute best person ever to be chosen to read the books on tape and I cannot imagine them being read by anyone else. He really creates an incredible world with his different voices. He is amazing.
Posted Feb 13, 2008 at 4:28 PM EST
Malfoy by Nature
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WickeDraco says:
Aww. He looks like such a good fellow. And he must make so many poor kids happy with his kind voice. I do love this guy. *huggles him*
Posted Feb 14, 2008 at 3:13 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
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Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Much congratulations Jim Dale!! I really need to hear his readings of the Potter books. I'm a bit surprised his last win was for the GoF book, and not OotP or HBP.
Posted Feb 14, 2008 at 4:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Green is Good! says:
The reason I got into the Harry Potter series was because of Jim Dale's performance.
Congratulations, Jim Dale!
Posted Feb 16, 2008 at 8:13 PM EST
Auror
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Mystique says:
Well, since he's absolutelly brilliant at it, he totally deserves this award.
Posted Feb 16, 2008 at 9:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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snaily says:
That's great news!! Congratulations, Mr Dale, on winning your second Grammy! Although I haven't heard them, I'm sure they're fantastic!
Posted Feb 17, 2008 at 2:10 AM EST
Auror
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JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...Congrads to Jim Dale for his audiobook versions.
Posted Feb 18, 2008 at 1:20 AM EST
Witch
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~AlyPotter~ says:
Congrats Jim.
I have never heard him reading any of the HP books, but I might consider buying the audiotapes now.
Posted Feb 23, 2008 at 1:50 PM EST
Student
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iheartlockhart says:
Thats awsome how he does it. I'm glad he got it.
iheartlockhart<3
Posted Feb 25, 2008 at 1:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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hufflepuff_babe says:
Good job Jim Dale. He certainly deserves this, no questions asked!
Posted Feb 28, 2008 at 1:05 AM EST
Witch
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im freeeeeeeeee says:
YAY obviously he won cuzz hes the best!!
Posted Mar 22, 2008 at 6:55 PM EST
Points: 116
elfyears18 says:
Truly awesome! Congrats Jim Dale! =]
<333333333 xxxxxxxx
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 10:57 AM EST
Muggle
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kikipotter103 says:
That is cool, congrats! i hope you win again on some other book
Posted May 25, 2008 at 2:08 PM EST
Wizard
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Silly Dragon says:
I'll have to get a HP audiobook,when I can afford it. I listened to an extract of HBP once, shorty before its release, and I really enjoyed the listening. It certainly adds a lot to the reading, all the more since HP is often close to a tale or epic. It must be really encouraging for him, seeing how much he has worked to record the book.
Posted May 29, 2008 at 6:42 AM EST
Student
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alpha_mushi says:
I love the DH audio book. I took me about 20 hours to listen to it, but it was worth it!
I loved all of the voices he chose (especially Hagrid and Voldemort) but I hated the voice for Hermione. She was so whiney (whiny?)
Posted Jun 22, 2008 at 12:02 AM EST
Auror
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bonniewrightrulz says:
Yeah,i love Jim Dale's voice.Its so cool the way he does the voices for every character.I love his Voldy voice,its amazing.
Posted Jul 22, 2008 at 4:54 PM EST
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