The Recording Academy will definitely have to strongly consider Alicia Keys' "As I Am" in the album of the year category later this year: It's a rare commercial juggernaut that has received considerable critical acclaim. While the single came out in time to qualify for the 50th Grammys, the album is in the eligibility period for the 51st. Same holds true for the Eagles, who won a country award for the single "How Long." Don Henley issued a statement Monday, noting that he's already looking forward to next February.

“This Grammy win is particularly sweet because of the length of time that has passed since we (the Eagles) won our first Grammy in early 1976.  I was 28 years old then.  I’m 60 now.  I always secretly hoped that we could pull off something like this, but I had almost given up.  This win feels really good — and it’s in a whole different field than we were in before.  Now I’m thinking that we might have a good chance to win again next year because Long Road Out of Eden will be eligible then.  This year, only the single, “How Long,” came out in time to make the nomination process. We’re all very grateful to the Academy members and to our loyal fans.  It’s been quite a ride and it apparently isn’t over just yet.”