Griffin Nominated for Grammy

By Waldo Jaquith
ATO Records' Patty Griffin has been nominated for a Grammy for her latest album, Impossible Dream, in the "Best Contemporary Folk Album" category. Also nominated are Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Eliza Gilkyson, and The Unbroken Circle Carter Family collection. The winner will be announced at the February 13 ceremony. ATO, an RCA imprint, was launched in early 2000 by Coran Capshaw, Dave Matthews, Michael McDonald and Chris Tetzeli. Thanks to Matt Casey for the news.