The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2008, starting at 8PM EST. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports Arena in Downtown Los Angeles California adjacent to the L Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. The 49th Annual Grammy Awards is a ceremony honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning September 15, 2005 and ending September 14, The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports Arena in Downtown Los Angeles California adjacent to the L Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America It honored musical achievement of the 2007 year in which albums were released between October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The primary ceremonies were televised in the United States on CBS; however, most of the awards were handed out during a pre-telecast portion of the show held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and broadcast on XM Satellite Radio. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a Convention center in downtown Los Angeles. Two nights prior to the show Aretha Franklin was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year. Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25 1942 Franklin has had a total of twenty number-one singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, two of which became #1 hits on the The MusiCares Foundation, Inc was established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
This year's big winner was Amy Winehouse. The 24-year-old singer had recently entered a drug rehabilitation program and did not come to Los Angeles. American officials initially refused her a work visa; they reversed the decision, but by then it was too late for her to make the trip from the UK. [1] She became the fifth female solo artist to get five awards in one night, behind Lauryn Hill, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, and Beyoncé. Lauryn Noel Hill is a Grammy Award -winning American Singer, Rapper, Musician, Songwriter, producer, and Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30 1979) is an American Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Keyboardist Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn
The golden anniversary of the Grammys and NARAS was noted in references and performances throughout this year's ceremony. Alicia Keys was the evening's opening musician, singing and playing piano alongside archived video and audio of Frank Sinatra. Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Other collaborative performances linking contemporary and past musicians included Beyoncé with Tina Turner, Rihanna with The Time, classical pianist Lang Lang with jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, and inaugural Grammy winner Keely Smith with Kid Rock. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an eight time Grammy Award -winning American Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer The Time is a Funk and Dance-pop ensemble formed in 1981 They are close Prince Associates and arguably the most successful Lang Lang ( (born June 14, 1982) is a Chinese Pianist from Shenyang in Liaoning, China. Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer. Keely Smith (born Dorothy Jacqueline Keely 9 March 1932, in Norfolk Virginia, of part Cherokee and Irish descent is an American Robert James Ritchie (born January 17 1971 in Romeo Michigan) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American Musician and actor known for his over-the-top Special recognition of the musical contributions of The Beatles was also featured. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960
Performers
The following is an alphabetical list of performers.
Presenters
The following is an alphabetical list of presenters. Across the Universe is a 2007 Musical film directed by Julie Taymor, produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. " You Know I'm No Good " is the second single from Amy Winehouse 's second studio album Back to Black (2006 Andrea Bocelli, Grande Ufficiale Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana OMRI (born 22 September 1958 is an Italian Operatic pop Tenor Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25 1942 Franklin has had a total of twenty number-one singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, two of which became #1 hits on the Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (born 17 September 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning gospel and R&B Singer. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. " Before He Cheats " is a song written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and the third wide-release single from Carrie Underwood 's debut album Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun" in English sɜrk duː soʊˈleɪ is an entertainment company Love is a 2006 theatrical production by Cirque du Soleil which combines the re-produced and re-imagined music of The Beatles with an interpretive circus-based Daft Punk Dave Koz ( March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist. Because they look and sound similar Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known Eldar E Djangirov, most commonly known only as Eldar, is a Jazz Pianist. Leslie Feist (born 13 February 1976 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer. Israel Houghton is a Grammy Award winning Christian Worship leader and singer mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American Rock and roll and Country music Singer, Songwriter John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American rock singer Songwriter, and Guitarist, best known for his John Stephens (born December 28, 1978) better known by his Stage name John Legend, is a Grammy Award winning American soul John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16 1977 is an American musician John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin on January 3, 1946) is an English Musician, Composer, arranger, Record Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Keely Smith (born Dorothy Jacqueline Keely 9 March 1932, in Norfolk Virginia, of part Cherokee and Irish descent is an American Robert James Ritchie (born January 17 1971 in Romeo Michigan) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American Musician and actor known for his over-the-top Lang Lang ( (born June 14, 1982) is a Chinese Pianist from Shenyang in Liaoning, China. Rev Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5 1932 better known by the Stage name Little Richard, is an American Singer, Songwriter Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer The Clark Sisters are an The Time is a Funk and Dance-pop ensemble formed in 1981 They are close Prince Associates and arguably the most successful Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an eight time Grammy Award -winning American Trin-i-tee 57 is a contemporary gospel trio from New Orleans Louisiana.
General Field
Record of the Year
Album of the Year
- River: The Joni Letters - Herbie Hancock
- Graduation - Kanye West
- Dwele, Lil Wayne, Mos Def & T-Pain, featured artists; Daft Punk, Chris Martin, Douglas Vale, Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, Eric Hudson, Brian "Allday" Miller, Nottz, Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds, Gee Roberson, Toomp & Kanye West, producers; Bruce Beuchner, Andrew Dawson, Mike Dean, Anthony Kilhoffer, Greg Koller, Manny Marroquin, Nottz Raw, Tony Rey, Seiji Sekine, Paul Sheehy & D. Aliaune Thiam Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is a Golden Globe -winning and Emmy Award -nominated American Actor. Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3 1926) is an American Singer of popular music, standards Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975, in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Country music artist Cher ( IPA: /ʃɛr/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20 1946 Natalie Cole (born Natalie Maria Cole on February 6 1950) is an influential American Singer-songwriter and performer who has Michael Kenji Shinoda (born February 11 1977 is an American Musician, record producer and Artist from Agoura Hills California. Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese Cuba Gooding Jr ( January 2, 1968) is an Academy Award -winning American actor Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez best known as Juanes (born August 9 1972 in Carolina del Príncipe Antioquia) is a Colombian rock musician Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks (born July 9 1956 is an two-time Academy award and Emmy winning American Film actor, director Quincy Delight Jones Jr (born March 14, 1933) also known as Q, is an American Music Impresario, conductor Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist. Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24 1986 professionally known as Solange, is an American actress, R&B and pop singer songwriter Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22 1953 is an American Grammy - and Emmy award winning Singer-songwriter and John Stephens (born December 28, 1978) better known by his Stage name John Legend, is a Grammy Award winning American soul George Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is a Mexican American Comedian and Actor. Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American Singer-songwriter and Actor. Joseph Anthony “Joe” Mantegna Jr (born November 13, 1947) is an American Tony Award -winning Actor, producer, Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American Blues Singer-songwriter who was born in Burbank, California Roselyn Sánchez (born April 2, 1973, the youngest of four siblings - having three older brothers Keely Smith (born Dorothy Jacqueline Keely 9 March 1932, in Norfolk Virginia, of part Cherokee and Irish descent is an American Ringo Starr, MBE (born Richard Starkey on 7 July 1940 is an English Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Actor David Allan Stewart, often known as Dave Stewart (born September 9, 1952 in Sunderland) is an English Musician and Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13 1989 is an American Country music artist who began her career as a teenager Usher Raymond IV (born October 14 1978 known simply by his first name Usher, is an American R&B and pop Singer - Songwriter William James Adams Jr (born March 15, 1975 in Los Angeles California, USA) better known by his Stage name will Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams (born December 3 1927 in Wall Lake Iowa) is an American pop singer Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950 name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris) is an " Irreplaceable " is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18 1979 better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B Singer-songwriter Stargate (sometimes written as StarGate) is a Norwegian record production and songwriting team consisting of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S " The Pretender " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' 2007 album Echoes Silence Patience & Grace. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Gil Norton is a British Record producer known for his work with such bands as Pixies, Echo and the Bunnymen, Foo Fighters, " Umbrella " is a song by singer Rihanna. It was written by Terius "The Dream" Nash, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American songwriter music producer music publisher executive producer recording industry Manny Marroquin is a Guatemalan Mix engineer. His work has earned him several Grammy nominations " What Goes Around/Comes Around' " is a pop song by American singer Justin Timberlake. Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Floyd Nathaniel Hills, better known as Danja, is an American Grammy winning Record producer, Composer and Songwriter. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975 is an English Brit Award and three-times Grammy award -winning Music producer, artist and co-founder of Echoes Silence Patience & Grace is the sixth studio album by the Foo Fighters, released on September 25, 2007. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Gil Norton is a British Record producer known for his work with such bands as Pixies, Echo and the Bunnymen, Foo Fighters, Brian Gardner ( Nicknamed Big Bass Brian) is an American Mastering engineer. These Days is a 2006 Box set by country artist Vince Gill. Consisting of 43 original songs spanning four discs the album displays the range Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist John Anderson (born December 13, 1954 in Apopka Florida) is an American Country music artist who began his career in 1977 with the single "I've Guy Clark (born 6 November 1941) is a Songwriter and Country musician Biography Clark was born in Monahans Rodney Crowell (born August 7 1950 is a Grammy Award -winning musician known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in Country music. Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC (born November 16, 1964) is a Canadian Jazz Pianist and Singer. The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy Award -winning bluegrass band River The Joni Letters is the 2008 Grammy -winning album by Herbie Hancock. Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer. Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (born September 21, 1934 in Westmount, Quebec) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30 1979) is an American Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Keyboardist Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7 1943) is a Canadian Musician, Songwriter, and Corinne Bailey Rae (born Corinne Jacqueline Bailey on 26 February 1979) is an English Singer-songwriter and Guitarist Luciana Souza is a Brazilian jazz Singer and Composer who has crossed over into classical music Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an eight time Grammy Award -winning American Larry Klein (born 1959 is a Music producer, Songwriter and Bass guitar player commonly known for being the frequent musical collaborator and ex-husband Bernie Grundman is an American audio engineer. Biography He is most known for his mastering work and his studio Bernie Grundman Mastering Graduation is the third Studio album by Rapper Kanye West, released on September 11 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Dwele (born Andwele Gardner) is an R&B and soul Singer, Songwriter and Record producer from Detroit Michigan Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973) better known by his stage name Mos Def, is an American MC and Actor. Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Daft Punk Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977 is the English lead Singer-songwriter, Pianist, and occasional rhythm Guitarist of the Warryn Campbell (nicknamed "Smiley" or "Baby Dubb" is an African-American Record producer, specializing in Gospel music and R&B Dominick Lamb (better known as Nottz) is a Music producer from Norfolk Virginia, U Aldrin Davis, better known as DJ Toomp, is an award-winning American Record producer and DJ who works in Atlanta Georgia. Mike Dean is best known for pioneering the "Dirty South" sound with his production innovation and style Manny Marroquin is a Guatemalan Mix engineer. His work has earned him several Grammy nominations Dominick Lamb (better known as Nottz) is a Music producer from Norfolk Virginia, U Sloan, engineers/mixers; Vlado Meller, mastering engineer
Song of the Year
(Note: The songwriters are the actual nominees. Back to Black is the second Studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released in October 2006 on Island Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975 is an English Brit Award and three-times Grammy award -winning Music producer, artist and co-founder of Salaam Gibbs, better known as Salaam Remi, is a hip hop producer and keyboard player known for his association with Nas and his Reggae The artists are included in parentheses for identification only. )
Best New Artist
Pop Field
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Best Pop Performance by a Duo/Group w/ Vocals
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Best Pop Instrumental Album
Best Pop Vocal Album
Dance Field
Best Dance Recording
- Tom Rowlands & Ed Simons, producers
- Gaspard Auge & Xavier de Rosnay, producers; Gaspard Auge & Xavier de Rosnay, mixers
- Jodi Marr, John Merchant, Mika & Greg Wells, producers; Greg Wells, mixer
- StarGate, producer; Phil Tan, mixer
- Nate (Danja) Hills, Timbaland & Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass & Timbaland, mixers
Best Electronic/Dance Album
Traditional Pop Field
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Rock Field
Best Rock Solo Vocal Performance
Best Rock Performance By a Duo/Group w/ Vocals
Best Hard Rock Performance
Best Metal Performance
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Best Rock Song
(Note: The songwriters are the actual nominees. " Before He Cheats " is a song written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and the third wide-release single from Carrie Underwood 's debut album Josh Kear (born October 11 1974 is a veteran Nashville Songwriter. Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. " Hey There Delilah " is the third single released from the band Plain White Ts 2005 Album All That We Needed Plain White T's is a Pop rock band, originating from DuPage County Illinois. Plain White T's is a Pop rock band, originating from DuPage County Illinois. " Like a Star " is a Grammy Award -nominated song by Corinne Bailey Rae, released in 2005 as her debut single and re-released in October 2006 Corinne Bailey Rae (born Corinne Jacqueline Bailey on 26 February 1979) is an English Singer-songwriter and Guitarist " Umbrella " is a song by singer Rihanna. It was written by Terius "The Dream" Nash, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Terius Youngdell Nash better known by his Stage name, The-Dream, is a Grammy Award nominated American Singer-songwriter and Record Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American songwriter music producer music publisher executive producer recording industry Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Leslie Feist (born 13 February 1976 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. Ledisi Anibade Young (ˈlɛdɨsiː is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter from New Orleans. Paramore (ˈpærəmɔər is an American pop rock band that formed in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee in 2004 consisting of Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13 1989 is an American Country music artist who began her career as a teenager " Candyman " is a swing jazz song written by Christina Aguilera and Linda Perry for Aguilera's third studio album Back to Basics Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. Leslie Feist (born 13 February 1976 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. " Big Girls Don't Cry " also known as " Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal " is a song written by Fergie and Toby Gad for pop / Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter " Say It Right " is a single released by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado. Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese "Everything" is a Grammy Award -nominated single by Michael Bublé from his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible. Michael Steven Bublé (ˈbuːbleɪ or boo-BLAY (born 9 September, 1975) is a Canadian Big band singer and Actor. " Belief " was the second single from John Mayer 's 2006 album Continuum. John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16 1977 is an American musician " Dance Tonight " is a song by Paul McCartney and the opening track to his 2007 Album Memory Almost Full. Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, " Amazing " is a song recorded by British singer Seal. Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and " What Goes Around/Comes Around' " is a pop song by American singer Justin Timberlake. Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. " Home " is a 2007 song by American rock band Daughtry from their self titled debut album. Daughtry ( IPA: /ˈdoʊtriː/ is a rock band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry "Makes Me Wonder" is the Grammy Award winning first single released from Maroon 5 's second album It Won't Be Soon Before Long Maroon 5 is a Grammy Award -winning American Pop rock band Formed with only two members at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts and expanded " Hey There Delilah " is the third single released from the band Plain White Ts 2005 Album All That We Needed Plain White T's is a Pop rock band, originating from DuPage County Illinois. " Window in the Skies " is a song by Rock band U2 and is one of two new songs featured on their 2006 Compilation album, U218 Singles " Steppin' Out With My Baby " is a Popular song written by Irving Berlin and introduced in the 1948 Musical film Easter Parade Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3 1926) is an American Singer of popular music, standards Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. " Beautiful Liar " is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles and Colombian Latin pop singer Shakira. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2 1977 known simply as Shakira Raising Sand is a collaboration album by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948 West Bromwich, England) is an English rock singer and songwriter famous for his membership in the Alison Krauss ( born July 23 1971 is an American bluegrass - country singer and Fiddle player " The Sweet Escape " is a pop song written by Gwen Stefani, Akon, and Giorgio Tuinfort for Stefani's second solo album The Sweet Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3 1969 (ˈgwɛn stɛˈfɑːni is an American recording artist and Fashion designer Stefani fronts the rock band No Doubt Aliaune Thiam " Give It to Me " is a song recorded by Timbaland, with featured artists Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, for Timbaland's second solo album Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Benjamin Chase "Ben" Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American Musician. " Over the Rainbow " (sometimes mistakenly known as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a Song with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E Dave Koz ( March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist. Because they look and sound similar Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7 1943) is a Canadian Musician, Songwriter, and Spyro Gyra (ˌspaɪroʊˈdʒaɪrə is an American Jazz fusion band that was originally formed in the mid-1970s in Buffalo New York, USA The Mix-Up is the seventh studio album by the Beastie Boys, released on June 26, 2007. Christopher Stephen Botti or Chris Botti '' (born October 12, 1962) is an American Trumpeter and Composer. Dave Koz ( March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist. Because they look and sound similar Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known Spyro Gyra (ˌspaɪroʊˈdʒaɪrə is an American Jazz fusion band that was originally formed in the mid-1970s in Buffalo New York, USA Kirk Whalum (b July 11, 1958) is an American smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Songwriter. Lost Highway is the title of the tenth studio album by Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Leslie Feist (born 13 February 1976 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. It Won't Be Soon Before Long is Maroon 5 's second Studio album, released on May 22, 2007. Maroon 5 is a Grammy Award -winning American Pop rock band Formed with only two members at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts and expanded Memory Almost Full is a studio album by Paul McCartney released in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2007 and in the Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, Back to Black is the second Studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released in October 2006 on Island " Do It Again " is a song by the English Electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers and is the fifth track on their 2007 studio The Chemical Brothers are an English Grammy Award winning Electronic music duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (occasionally referred to as Chemical " DANCE " is the second single by Justice, and the first from their album †. Justice is a Grammy -nominated French electronic music duo consisting of Gaspard Augé (b " Love Today " is the third single released by London-based singer Mika, taken from his album Life in Cartoon Motion. Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award Greg Wells is a musician and Grammy nominated record producer based in Los Angeles " Don't Stop the Music " is a song by Barbadian pop singer Rihanna from her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad. Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Stargate (sometimes written as StarGate) is a Norwegian record production and songwriting team consisting of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Floyd Nathaniel Hills, better known as Danja, is an American Grammy winning Record producer, Composer and Songwriter. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Jimmy Douglass is a American Recording engineer and Record producer, whose prolific career has spanned four decades We Are the Night is the sixth Studio album by English Electronica duo The Chemical Brothers, first released on June 27 The Chemical Brothers are an English Grammy Award winning Electronic music duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (occasionally referred to as Chemical †, alternatively known as Cross, is the debut album of the French Electro house duo Justice, first released on June 11 Justice is a Grammy -nominated French electronic music duo consisting of Gaspard Augé (b Sound of Silver is the second Album from LCD Soundsystem. The album was released in the UK on March 12, 2007 and in LCD Soundsystem is the musical project of producer James Murphy, co-founder of Dance-punk label DFA Records. We Are Pilots is the major label debut Album by Los Angeles -based band Shiny Toy Guns. Shiny Toy Guns is a Grammy Award nominated American Synth rock band from Shawnee Oklahoma that formed in 2002 in Los Angeles California Elements of Life is the third solo CD produced by trance artist Tiësto, released on April 16, 2007 (see 2007 in music Tiësto ( born Tijs Verwest ( on January 17 1969 is a Grammy -nominated Dutch trance DJ and Record producer. Call Me Irresponsible is a 2007 (see 2007 in music) Grammy Award -winning Album by the Canadian Jazz singer Michael Michael Steven Bublé (ˈbuːbleɪ or boo-BLAY (born 9 September, 1975) is a Canadian Big band singer and Actor. Cool Yule is a holiday album by Bette Midler released on October 10, 2006. Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as Trav'lin' Light is the second all-singing and overall the sixth Studio album by American singer Queen Latifah, released on September Live in Concert 2006 is a Live album by Barbra Streisand which was recorded during her record setting 2006 U Barbra Streisand (ˈstraɪsænd "STRY-sand" born April 24 1942 is an American Singer, Film and Theatre Actress James Taylor at Christmas is a Christmas album by singer/songwriter James Taylor, issued by Columbia Records in 2006 James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist, born in Boston, Massachusetts " Timebomb " is a 2007 single by American musician Beck. Beck' s birth name was Bek see the sources given This is not a typo and should not be changed without good reason " Only Mama Knows " is a song by Paul McCartney and is the fourth track on his 2007 album Memory Almost Full. Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, John Mellencamp, previously known as John Cougar and then John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour Indiana) is a " Radio Nowhere " is the first single released from Bruce Springsteen 's 2007 studio album Magic. Lucinda Williams (born January 26, 1953) is an American rock, folk, and Country music singer and songwriter " It's Not Over " is the first official single from Daughtry 's first album Daughtry. Daughtry ( IPA: /ˈdoʊtriː/ is a rock band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry " Working Class Hero " is a song from John Lennon 's first post- Beatles solo album 1970's John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. Green Day is an American rock trio " If Everyone Cared " is a Grammy nominated song the sixth single released from Nickelback 's All the Right Reasons, and the single Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna Alberta by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer " Icky Thump " is a Grammy Award -winning song recorded by The White Stripes. The White Stripes is an American Garage rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. " Sweet Sacrifice " is the third single from American Alternative metal band Evanescence 's second album The Open Door Evanescence is an American " The Pretender " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' 2007 album Echoes Silence Patience & Grace. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 " I Don't Wanna Stop " is a Grammy nominated single from heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne 's 9th studio album Black Rain. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer " Sick Sick Sick " is a Grammy nominated single released by Queens of the Stone Age from their 2007 album Era Vulgaris. Queens of the Stone Age (also known as QOTSA or simply Queens) are a rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States " The Pot " is the second single from American band Tool 's album 10000 Days. Tool is an American rock band that was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Nothing Left is the first single from the Metalcore band As I Lay Dying 's fourth album An Ocean Between Us. As I Lay Dying is a Grammy -nominated Metalcore band from San Diego, California. King Diamond is the heavy metal band that King Diamond formed after the split up of his First Wave of Black metal band Mercyful Fate. " Aesthetics of Hate " is a song by heavy metal band Machine Head from their sixth studio album The Blackening. Machine Head is an American metal band formed in 1992 in Oakland, California. Shadows Fall is an American heavy metal band formed in Springfield, Massachusetts in late 1995 Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in " The Ecstasy of Gold " is a musical composition by Ennio Morricone, part of his score for the Sergio Leone film The Good the Bad and the Ugly Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. " Malignant Narcissism " is an instrumental track from Rush 's 2007 album Snakes & Arrows. Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968 in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, currently comprised of Joseph "Satch" Satriani (born July 15, 1956 in Westbury New York, U Once Upon a Time in the West ( Italian title C'Era una Volta il West) is a 1968 epic Spaghetti Western The Attitude Song is the 6th song of guitar virtuoso Steve Vai 's debut solo album Flex-Able which was released in 1984 Steven "Steve" Siro Vai (born June 6 1960 in Carle Place New York) is an American Instrumental rock Guitarist The artists are included in parentheses for identification only. )
Best Rock Album
Alternative Field
Best Alternative Music Album
R&B Field
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Best R&B Performance By a Duo/Group W/ Vocals
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Best R&B Song
(Note: The songwriters are the actual nominees. Lucinda Williams (born January 26, 1953) is an American rock, folk, and Country music singer and songwriter " Icky Thump " is a Grammy Award -winning song recorded by The White Stripes. Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis on July 9 1975 is an American musician Record producer, and occasional actor best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist The White Stripes is an American Garage rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. " It's Not Over " is the first official single from Daughtry 's first album Daughtry. Christopher Adam Daughtry (born December 26 1979 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States) is a Grammy nominated American Gregg Wattenberg is a musician and producer residing in New York, NY. Mark Wilkerson, born September 6, 1976 in Enterprise Alabama, is the lead singer and guitarist for rock band Course of Nature. Brett Asa "Ace" Young (born November 15 1980 in Denver, Colorado) is an American singer Grammy -nominated songwriter and actor Daughtry ( IPA: /ˈdoʊtriː/ is a rock band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry " The Pretender " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' 2007 album Echoes Silence Patience & Grace. David Eric Grohl (born January 14 1969 is an American rock musician Singer and Songwriter. Oliver Taylor Hawkins (born on February 17, 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American musician best known as the drummer of Nathan Gregor "Nate" Mendel (born December 2, 1968 in Richland Washington) is the bassist in the band Foo Fighters Christopher Aubrey "Chris" Shiflett (born May 6, 1971) in Santa Barbara California is best known as the lead guitarist for the Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 " Radio Nowhere " is the first single released from Bruce Springsteen 's 2007 studio album Magic. Daughtry is the debut album of the American rock band of the same name, the band formed and fronted by American Idol season five Daughtry ( IPA: /ˈdoʊtriː/ is a rock band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry Revival is a 2007 Studio album by American Swamp rock Singer-songwriter / Guitarist John Fogerty John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American rock singer Songwriter, and Guitarist, best known for his Echoes Silence Patience & Grace is the sixth studio album by the Foo Fighters, released on September 25, 2007. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Magic is the 15th Studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released in 2007 Sky Blue Sky is the sixth Studio album by Chicago rock band Wilco, released on May 15 2007 by Nonesuch Records. Wilco is an American rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of Alternative country group Alright Still is the Debut album by British pop musician Lily Allen, released on 14 July 2006 by EMI (see 2006 in music Lily Rose Beatrice Allen (born 2 May 1985) is an English Singer-songwriter and television presenter. Neon Bible is the second album by Canadian Indie rock band Arcade Fire. Arcade Fire (often referred to as The Arcade Fire) is an Indie rock band based in Montreal, Quebec and fronted by the husband and wife duo Volta is the Grammy -nominated sixth full-length studio album from Icelandic singer Björk, a follow-up to 2004 's Medúlla Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965 is an Icelandic Singer-songwriter, Composer, actress and music producer. Wincing the Night Away, the Grammy nominated third album by Indie rock group The Shins, was released by Sub Pop Records on January The Shins is an American Indie rock group comprising singer, Songwriter and Guitarist James Russell Mercer, keyboardist Icky Thump is the sixth studio album by American Alternative rock band The White Stripes. The White Stripes is an American Garage rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. " Just Fine " is a song by Mary J Blige released as the lead single from her eighth album Growing Pains. Mary Jane Blige (surname pronounced /blaɪʒ/) (born January 11, 1971) is an American Singer-songwriter, Rapper " When I See U " is a Grammy-nominated R&B song recorded by Fantasia, written by Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Kevin Risto Waynne Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984) or simply Fantasia, is an American R&B / soul singer and Broadway " No One " is an R&B – soul song written and produced by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and American songwriter-producers Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982) known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B Jill Scott (born April 4 1972) is an American soul and R&B Singer-songwriter, Poet, and actress Raheem DeVaughn is an American Singer and Songwriter. His debut album The Love Experience (2005 reached No " BUDDY " is the first single from Musiq Soulchild 's fourth album Luvanmusiq. Taalib Johnson (born September 16, 1977) better known by his stage name Musiq Soulchild or Musiq ('mjusɪk is a soul artist whose style "Because of You" is a 2007 song by singer and songwriter Ne-Yo. Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18 1979 better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B Singer-songwriter Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician "Please Don't Go" is the first single from Tank's long-awaited 2007 album Sex Love & Pain. Tank (born Durrell Babbs on January 1 1976 is an American R&B singer songwriter musician and producer " Same Girl " is a song released by R&B singer R Kelly, from his 2007 album Double Up, featuring R&B singer Usher. Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) better known by his Stage name R Usher Raymond IV (born October 14 1978 known simply by his first name Usher, is an American R&B and pop Singer - Songwriter Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953) is a multiple Grammy Award -winning American singer known for hit songs such as "I'm Every Woman" "I Feel Mary Jane Blige (surname pronounced /blaɪʒ/) (born January 11, 1971) is an American Singer-songwriter, Rapper " Hate That I Love You " is a song by pop singer Rihanna, released as a third single from her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18 1979 better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B Singer-songwriter Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on January 30 1961) is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Betty Wright (born December 21 1953) is a soul and R&B Singer, who influenced a generation of female Singer-songwriters " Bartender " is an R&B / hip-hop song by T-Pain and the official second single from his second album Epiphany Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Aliaune Thiam Otis Clay (born February 11, 1942 in Waxhaw Mississippi) is a traditional Rhythm & blues or Soul musician who started in Gospel Randy Crawford (born Veronica Crawford February 18 1952, in Macon Georgia) is an American Jazz and R&B Singer. Joseph Leslie "Joe" Sample (born February 1, 1939 in Houston Texas) is an American Pianist, Keyboard player In My Songs is an Album released posthumously on February 13 2007 by Gerald Levert Track listing Gerald Levert ( July 13 1966 - November 10 2006) was an American R&B singer Ann Bennett Nesby is an American R&B, gospel, and Dance music singer and Actress. Ryan Shaw (born 27 December 1980) is a Soul musician from Georgia, USA Vikter Duplaix (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States) is a songwriter producer, multi-instrumentalist, Singer Dwele (born Andwele Gardner) is an R&B and soul Singer, Songwriter and Record producer from Detroit Michigan " Daydreamin' " is the Grammy Award –winning third single taken from Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor album Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16 1982 better known by his Stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Grammy -winning American rapper. Jill Scott (born April 4 1972) is an American soul and R&B Singer-songwriter, Poet, and actress Michelle Lynn Johnson (born August 29, 1968, in Berlin, Germany) better known as Meshell Ndegeocello, is an American Alice Smith (born 1978 is an New York City -based singer her style anchored in rock, R&B, Blues, Jazz and soul. The artists are included in parentheses for identification only. )
- "Beautiful Flower" - India.Arie & Joyce Simpson (India. IndiaArie (born India Arie Simpson on October 3 1975) is an American soul, R&B, and Neo soul Singer-songwriter Arie)
- "Hate That I Love You" - M.S. Eriksen, T.E. Hermansen & Shaffer Smith (Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo)
- "No One" - Dirty Harry, Kerry Brothers & Alicia Keys (Alicia Keys)
- "Teachme" - Ivan Barias, Adam W. " Hate That I Love You " is a song by pop singer Rihanna, released as a third single from her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad Stargate (sometimes written as StarGate) is a Norwegian record production and songwriting team consisting of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18 1979 better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B Singer-songwriter Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer " No One " is an R&B – soul song written and produced by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and American songwriter-producers Ahmed Abbas, also known as "Q" or "Quix" is a American Songwriter, Actor and Record producer, who until recently has Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul " Teachme " is the second single from Musiq Soulchild 's fourth album Luvanmusiq. Blackstone, Randall C. Bowland, Carvin Haggins, Johnnie Smith II & Corey Latif Williams (Musiq Soulchild)
- "When I See U" - Louis Biancaniello, Waynne Nugent, Erika Nuri, Kevin Risto, Janet Sewel & Sam Watters (Fantasia)
Best R&B Album
Best Contemporary R&B Album
Rap Field
Best Rap Solo Performance
Best Rap Performance By a Duo/Group
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Best Rap Song
(Note: The songwriters are the actual nominees. Taalib Johnson (born September 16, 1977) better known by his stage name Musiq Soulchild or Musiq ('mjusɪk is a soul artist whose style " When I See U " is a Grammy-nominated R&B song recorded by Fantasia, written by Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Kevin Risto Waynne Louis John Biancaniello is a Songwriter, Record producer, and Musician who often works with his partner Sam Watters. Sam Watters (born 23 July 1970, Camp Springs, Maryland) is a Songwriter and Record producer, previously of the group Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984) or simply Fantasia, is an American R&B / soul singer and Broadway Funk This is the Grammy winning thirteenth studio album from American R&B singer Chaka Khan. Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953) is a multiple Grammy Award -winning American singer known for hit songs such as "I'm Every Woman" "I Feel Ledisi Anibade Young (ˈlɛdɨsiː is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter from New Orleans. Luvanmusiq is the fourth studio album by Musiq Soulchild, the first under his contract with Atlantic Records. Taalib Johnson (born September 16, 1977) better known by his stage name Musiq Soulchild or Musiq ('mjusɪk is a soul artist whose style The Real Thing Words and Sounds Vol 3 is the third Studio album by critically acclaimed American R&B / soul singer Jill Jill Scott (born April 4 1972) is an American soul and R&B Singer-songwriter, Poet, and actress Sex Love & Pain is the third Studio album to be released by Tank. Tank (born Durrell Babbs on January 1 1976 is an American R&B singer songwriter musician and producer Konvicted is the second album by hip hop and R&B singer Akon. Aliaune Thiam Just Like You is the Grammy nominated second studio album by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole, which was released by Geffen Records Keyshia Michelle Cole (born October 15 1981 is an American Grammy -nominated R&B Singer-songwriter, and Record producer known Fantasia is the second studio album by American singer Fantasia Barrino, released by J Records on December 12 2006 Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984) or simply Fantasia, is an American R&B / soul singer and Broadway East Side Story is the Grammy Award-nominated debut Studio album by American Singer-songwriter Emily King. Emily King (born July 4 1985 in New York) is a Grammy-nominated American Singer and Songwriter. Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18 1979 better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B Singer-songwriter " The People " is the first single from rapper Common 's 2007 album Finding Forever. Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr (born March 13 1972) better known by his Stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense) is an Dwele (born Andwele Gardner) is an R&B and soul Singer, Songwriter and Record producer from Detroit Michigan " I Get Money " is the third single from 50 Cent 's third album Curtis. "Show Me What You Got" is a single by rap artist and Def Jam president Jay-Z. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella " Big Things Poppin' (Do It " is a song by TI, and is the first single from his fifth album T Clifford Joseph Harris Jr (born September 25 1980 better known by his Stage name T " Stronger " is the second single from Kanye West 's album Graduation. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Finding Forever is the Grammy Award Winning seventh album by Common, released on July 31 2007 on G Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr (born March 13 1972) better known by his Stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense) is an Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. " Make It Rain " is the only single released from Fat Joe 's album Me Myself & I. Joseph Cartagena, better known by his Stage name Fat Joe, is an American Rapper of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent and Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. " Party Like a Rockstar " is a Rap song recorded by Shop Boyz. The Shop Boyz are a Grammy -nominated Atlanta -based rap group originating from the Bowen Homes housing projects " International Player's Anthem (I Choose You " is a single by UGK on their album UGK (Underground Kingz, featuring OutKast. UGK (short for Underground Kingz) a hip-hop act from Port Arthur Texas was formed in 1987 by the late Chad " Pimp C " Butler Outkast (typeset as OutKast) is a Grammy Award -winning American hip hop duo based out of East Point Georgia, a city " Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been " is Grammy nominated collaboration song between Kanye West, Nas, Rakim and KRS-One Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper Lawrence Krishna Parker (born August 20 1965) better known by his stage name KRS-One, is an American Rapper. Rakim (pronounced Rah-KIM (full name Rakim Allah, born William Michael Griffin Jr For the Nine Inch Nails song see Closer (Nine Inch Nails song "I Wanna Love You" is the second single by Akon Aliaune Thiam Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr (born October 20 1971 His mother nicknamed him " Snoopy " as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love of " Kiss Kiss " is a Grammy Award Nominated song by Chris Brown, released as the second single from his second studio album Exclusive Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an " Let It Go " is a song by R&B singer Keyshia Cole released as the lead single from her second album Just like You. Keyshia Michelle Cole (born October 15 1981 is an American Grammy -nominated R&B Singer-songwriter, and Record producer known Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1 1971 is a five-time Grammy Award -winning American rapper, singer, Songwriter, and " Umbrella " is a song by singer Rihanna. It was written by Terius "The Dream" Nash, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella " Good Life " is the Grammy Award nominated third single from Rapper Kanye West 's album Graduation. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an The artists are included in parentheses for identification only. )
Best Rap Album
Country Field
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Best Country Collaboration w/ Vocals
Best Country Instrumental Performance
Best Country Song
Best Country Album
Best Bluegrass Album
New Age Field
Best New Age Album
Jazz Field
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo Performance
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Best Latin Jazz Album
- Funk Tango - Paquito Rivera Quintet
- The Magician - Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion
- Borrowed Time - Steve Khan
- Refugee - Hector Martignon
- Big Band Urban Folktales - Bobby Sanabria Big Band
Gospel Field
Best Gospel Performance
Best Gospel Song
- "Blessed & Highly Favored" - Karen Clark-Sheard, songwriter (The Clark Sisters)
- "East to West"- Mark Hall & Bernie Herms, songwriters (Casting Crowns)
- "Encourage Yourself" - Donald Lawrence, songwriter (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers)
- "Made to Love" - Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore & Aaron Rice, songwriters (TobyMac)
- "Praise on the Inside" - James L. " Ayo Technology " was the fourth single from 50 Cent 's third album Curtis. Floyd Nathaniel Hills, better known as Danja, is an American Grammy winning Record producer, Composer and Songwriter. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, " Big Things Poppin' (Do It " is a song by TI, and is the first single from his fifth album T Clifford Joseph Harris Jr (born September 25 1980 better known by his Stage name T Byron O Thomas (born in New Orleans, Louisiana) better known by his Stage name Mannie Fresh, is currently an artist and hip-hop producer Clifford Joseph Harris Jr (born September 25 1980 better known by his Stage name T " Can't Tell Me Nothing " is the first single from Kanye West 's third album Graduation. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Aldrin Davis, better known as DJ Toomp, is an award-winning American Record producer and DJ who works in Atlanta Georgia. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. " Crank That (Soulja Boy " is the Grammy nominated debut single by American Rapper Soulja Boy from his debut album Souljaboytellem " Good Life " is the Grammy Award nominated third single from Rapper Kanye West 's album Graduation. Aldrin Davis, better known as DJ Toomp, is an award-winning American Record producer and DJ who works in Atlanta Georgia. Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. James Ingram (born February 16, 1956) is an American soul musician Quincy Delight Jones Jr (born March 14, 1933) also known as Q, is an American Music Impresario, conductor Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Finding Forever is the Grammy Award Winning seventh album by Common, released on July 31 2007 on G Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr (born March 13 1972) better known by his Stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense) is an Kingdom Come is the Grammy-nominated ninth studio album from American rap artist Jay-Z released on November 21, 2006. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper TI vs TIP is the fifth studio album released by Atlanta rapper T Clifford Joseph Harris Jr (born September 25 1980 better known by his Stage name T Graduation is the third Studio album by Rapper Kanye West, released on September 11 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Alison Krauss ( born July 23 1971 is an American bluegrass - country singer and Fiddle player " Famous in a Small Town " is the second single from Miranda Lambert 's second album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and was released in 2007 Miranda Lambert (born November 10, 1983 in Longview Texas) is a two time Grammy Award nominated American Country music artist who LeAnn Rimes (born Margaret LeAnn Rimes August 28, 1982 in Pearl Mississippi) is an American Country pop Singer " Before He Cheats " is a song written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and the third wide-release single from Carrie Underwood 's debut album Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. "Heaven Heartache and the Power of Love" is a single by American country singer, Trisha Yearwood in 2007 Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19 1964 is an American Country music artist best known for her series of major hits "Long Trip Alone" is a single by American country music singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley that reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975, in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Country music artist Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over "If You're Reading This" is the title of a song by American Country music artist Tim McGraw. Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor "Give It Away" is a 2006 song by American Country music artist George Strait. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer "Stupid Boy" is a single recorded by the Australian Country music artist Keith Urban. Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand) is an Australian Grammy - and ARIA -winning Country music singer " Proud of the House We Built " is the title of a song recorded by the American Country music duo Brooks & Dunn. Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 " How Long " is the title of a song recorded and written in 1972, by Rock music artist J "Moments" is a song by Canadian Country music band Emerson Drive. Emerson Drive is a Canadian country music band which started out in Grande Prairie Alberta in 1995 as 12 Gauge. " Lucky Man " is a single by American Country music group Montgomery Gentry that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Montgomery Gentry is an American Country music duo composed of Eddie Montgomery (brother of country singer John Michael Montgomery) and Troy Gentry The Time Jumpers are a Western swing ensemble formed in 1998 in Nashville Tennessee. Stephen 'Steve' Fain Earle (ɝl is an American Singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and Country music, as well as his political views Allison Moorer (born June 21 1972) is a Grammy-nominated American Alternative country singer and the younger sister of Shelby Lynne " Because of You " is a song written by Pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson, David Hodges and Ben Moody, both formerly of Evanescence Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24 1982 is an American Pop rock singer songwriter and occasional actress. "I Need You" is a two-time Grammy Award nominated duet recorded by Country music artist Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill. Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Lost Highway is a 1997 Psychological thriller directed by David Lynch. Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. Ray Price (born January 12, 1926 in Perryville Texas) is an American Country and western singer/songwriter/guitarist Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. Russ Barenberg (b Oct 8 1950 is a Grammy -nominated American bluegrass musician The Greencards are a Progressive bluegrass band that formed in Austin, Texas, and are currently based in Nashville Tennessee. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Andy Statman is a noted Klezmer clarinetist and bluegrass /newgrass Mandolinist Andy Statman first gained acclaim as a mandolinist in pioneering bluegrass The Time Jumpers are a Western swing ensemble formed in 1998 in Nashville Tennessee. " Before He Cheats " is a song written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and the third wide-release single from Carrie Underwood 's debut album Josh Kear (born October 11 1974 is a veteran Nashville Songwriter. Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. "Give It Away" is a 2006 song by American Country music artist George Strait. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer "I Need You" is a two-time Grammy Award nominated duet recorded by Country music artist Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill. Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success "If You're Reading This" is the title of a song by American Country music artist Tim McGraw. Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor "Long Trip Alone" is a single by American country music singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley that reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975, in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Country music artist Long Trip Alone is the third studio album of Country music singer Dierks Bentley. Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975, in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Country music artist These Days is a 2006 Box set by country artist Vince Gill. Consisting of 43 original songs spanning four discs the album displays the range Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Let It Go is the eleventh album from Tim McGraw. The album released on March 27, 2007, is his first studio album in two and a half years Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor 5th Gear is the sixth studio album by country singer Brad Paisley. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter and guitarist It Just Comes Natural is the 24th studio album from Country music singer George Strait. George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer The Cherryholmes are a Bluegrass music group consisting of members of the Cherryholmes family including father Jere Cherryholmes and wife Sandy Lee and their kids Cia Leigh James Dee Crowe ( August 27, 1937 in Lexington Kentucky) is an American Banjo player and bluegrass band leader The New South is a bluegrass band formed around 1973 by Banjo player J Jim Lauderdale is a Grammy-winning Americana/country/bluegrass singer and songwriter The Seldom Scene is an American bluegrass band formed in 1971 in Bethesda Maryland out of the weekly jam sessions in the basement of Banjo player Tony Trischka (born January 16, 1949 in Syracuse New York) is an American five-string Banjo virtuoso with a remarkable picking style Peter Kater is a multi-platinum selling American Pianist nominated for 5 Grammy awards Kitarō (喜多郎 (born Masanori Takahashi (高橋正則 Takahashi Masanori) is a Grammy award-winning Japanese Musician, Composer Ottmar Liebert (born 1959 is a German-born composer and guitarist born to a Chinese-German father and a Hungarian mother Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed recorded and traveled together since 1985 and have 19 albums to their Paul Winter Consort is an American musical group led by the soprano saxophonist Paul Winter. Will Bernard is a guitarist and band leader from the San Francisco Bay Area, now living in Brooklyn New York. Brian Bromberg (born December 5, 1960 in Tucson, Arizona) is an American Jazz Bassist and Record producer Eldar E Djangirov, most commonly known only as Eldar, is a Jazz Pianist. River The Joni Letters is the 2008 Grammy -winning album by Herbie Hancock. Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer. Jeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award -nominated Keyboardist, Patti Austin (born August 10 1950, in Harlem, New York) to Edna and Gordon Austin is a Grammy -winning R&B and Jazz Dee Dee Bridgewater (born May 27, 1950) is an American Jazz Singer. Lionel Frederick Cole (born October 15, 1931) is an American musician Kurt Elling (born November 2, 1967) is an American Jazz Vocalist. Tierney Sutton (born June 28, 1963) is an American Jazz Singer. Terence Blanchard is an internationally renowned jazz trumpeter bandleader composer arranger and Golden Globe-nominated film score composer An anagram ( Greek anagramma 'letters written anew' passive participle of ana- 'again' + gramma 'letter' is a type of Word play Michael Brecker ( March 29, 1949 &ndash January 13, 2007) was an American Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer. Henry "Hank" Jones (born July 31, 1918) is an American Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, and Composer Paul McCandless Jr (b Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States, March 24, 1947) is an American jazz woodwind player and In Religion and Spirituality, a pilgrimage is a long journey or Search of great Moral significance Michael Brecker ( March 29, 1949 &ndash January 13, 2007) was an American Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Joseph Salvatore Lovano (born 29 December 1952 in Cleveland Ohio) is a Post bop Jazz Saxophonist, alto clarinetist Henry "Hank" Jones (born July 31, 1918) is an American Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, and Composer Line by Line (2006 is Jazz fusion Bass guitarist John Patitucci 's 12th album as a sole leader and his sixth John Patitucci (born December 22, 1959) is an American Jazz Double bass and electric bass player specializing in Joshua Redman (born February 1, 1969) is an American Jazz saxophonist who records for Nonesuch Records. A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina is an album recorded in 2007 by the Terence Blanchard Quintet Terence Blanchard is an internationally renowned jazz trumpeter bandleader composer arranger and Golden Globe-nominated film score composer Maria Schneider (born November 27, 1960) is an American composer Sammy Figueroa is an American percussionist born in the Bronx, New York. Steve Khan (born April 28, 1947) is an American Jazz Guitarist. Casting Crowns is a Grammy award and Dove Award winning Christian band that employs a Soft rock music style The Clark Sisters are an Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25 1942 Franklin has had a total of twenty number-one singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, two of which became #1 hits on the Mary Jane Blige (surname pronounced /blaɪʒ/) (born January 11, 1971) is an American Singer-songwriter, Rapper The Boys Choir of Harlem (also known as the Harlem Boys Choir) is a Choir located in Harlem, New York City, United States. Israel Houghton is a Grammy Award winning Christian Worship leader and singer mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music T-Bone (born Rene Sotomayor, August 11, 1973, in San Francisco, California) is a Christian rapper Priscilla Winans Love (born on October 8, 1964) and known professionally as CeCe Winans, is an American Gospel singer and winner of The Clark Sisters are an Casting Crowns is a Grammy award and Dove Award winning Christian band that employs a Soft rock music style Donald Lawrence is an American Gospel music Songwriter, Record producer and artist Toby McKeehan (born October 22, 1964 in Fairfax Virginia) professionally known as TobyMac, is a professional musician producer and songwriter Moss, songwriter (J. Moss)
Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Album
Best Traditional Gospel Album
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Latin Field
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Best Latin Urban Album
- E. J Moss is a Detroit -based Gospel Songwriter and Record producer. Higher Definition is the 6th original album from the Christian hip hop group The Cross Movement, released on August 22, 2007. The Cross Movement is a Grammy-nominated Christian hip hop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open Book is the third solo album from Christian hip hop artist Da’ T Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr (born December 15, 1974, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania is a Grammy-nominated rapper who goes by the name "Da T The Reckoning is the fourth album from Christian heavy rock group Pillar. Pillar is a Grammy -nominated Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Skillet is a Christian Rock band originally from Tennessee that formed in 1996 The Altar and the Door is Casting Crowns ' third full-length studio album which was released on August 28, 2007. Casting Crowns is a Grammy award and Dove Award winning Christian band that employs a Soft rock music style A Deeper Level is a live worship album by Israel & New Breed. Israel Houghton is a Grammy Award winning Christian Worship leader and singer mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music True Beauty is the Grammy -nominated and debut studio album by American Idol contestant Mandisa. Mandisa Lynn Hundley (born October 2, 1976) most commonly known simply as Mandisa, is a Grammy and Dove Award -nominated Stand is Michael W Smith 's twentieth album Track listing "Cover Me" - 328 "Open Arms" - 349 "Come Michael W Smith (born October 7, 1957) is a Grammy Award -winning American Singer and Songwriter. Portable Sounds is the third full-length studio album from Christian artist TobyMac. Toby McKeehan (born October 22, 1964 in Fairfax Virginia) professionally known as TobyMac, is a professional musician producer and songwriter William J Gaither (born March 28 1936) is an American Singer and Songwriter of Southern gospel and Contemporary Christian Gloria Gaither (b) is a songwriter for Gospel music, along with her husband Bill Gaither. Billy Joe Shaver (He was born August 16, 1939 in Corsicana Texas) is an American Country music singer and songwriter Salt of the Earth ( 1954) is an American Drama film written by Michael Wilson, directed by Herbert J For the punk rock musician see Ricky Scaggs. Richard Lee Skaggs (born July 18 1954, in Lawrence County Kentucky) is a The Whites are an American Country music vocal group consisting of lead singer Sharon White, her sister Cheryl and their father Buck The Clark Sisters are an Donald Lawrence is an American Gospel music Songwriter, Record producer and artist Rev WR "Smokie" Norful Jr is an American gospel singer and pianist best known for his 2002 album I Need You Now and his Marvin Sapp is an American Gospel music singer recording with the group Commissioned during the 1990s before beginning a solo career Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (born 17 September 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning gospel and R&B Singer. Cheryl "Coko" Clemons (born June 13, 1973) is an American gospel and R&B singer and lead singer of R&B group Sisters Fred Hammond is a Gospel music Singer, Bass guitar player and Record producer. J Moss is a Detroit -based Gospel Songwriter and Record producer. Trin-i-tee 57 is a contemporary gospel trio from New Orleans Louisiana. Marvin Winans is an American gospel singer from Detroit, Michigan. Papito ("Daddy" is an album released by Spanish pop singer Miguel Bosé to celebrate his 30 years in the Music industry Miguel Luchino González Bosé (born April 3 1956) is a Latin Grammy -winning Spanish Musician and Actor. Jorge Drexler (born Jorge Abner Drexler Prada on September 21, 1964) is an Academy Award -winning Uruguayan musician Navidades is a Christmas album by Mexican Singer Luis Miguel released in November 14th 2006. Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (born April 19, 1970) known as Luis Miguel, is a Jennifer Marcella Peña (born September 17, 1983 in San Antonio Texas) is a three-time Grammy -nominated Latin Pop / El Tren de los Momentos is the seventh Studio album recorded by Spanish Singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz, which counts with the Alejandro Sanz, born Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro on December 18 1968 in Madrid, is an Award winning Spanish pop / Black Guayaba, often spelled BlackGuayaba, is a Grammy -winning Puerto Rican rock band that was formed in 2000 Jarabe de Palo is a Latin rock group from Spain led by Pau Donés ( 1966) singer songwriter and guitarist Amantes Sunt Amentes ( Latin: Lovers are Lunatics) is Grammy Award -nominated and the fourth album by the Mexican rock The Giant Panda ( Ailuropoda melanoleuca, "black-and-white cat-foot" is a Mammal classified in the Bear family ( Ursidae) native to Los Rabanes is a Latin Grammy winner Rock band from Chitré, Herrera Republic of Panama. Memo Rex Commander y el Corazón Atómico de la Vía Láctea is the third studio Album by Mexican rock band Zoé. Zoé is a Mexican Psychedelic rock band. They initially formed in Mexico City in 1994 although membership started to stabilize in 1997 S. L. - Akwid
- El Abayarde Contraataca - Tego Calderón
- Residente O Visitante - Calle 13
- El Cartel: The Big Boss - Daddy Yankee
- Vacaneria! - Fulanito
Best Tropical Latin Album
Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
Best Tejano Album
- Ram Herrera and the Outlaw Band 2007 - Ram Herrera and the Outlaw Band
- Before the Next Teardrop Falls - Little Joe & La Familia
- Corazon de Oro - David Marez
- 35th Anniversary - Ruben Ramos
- Vagar Libremente - Sunny Sauceda
Best Norteño Album
Best Banda Album
Blues Field
Best Traditional Blues Album
- Pinetop Perkins on the 88's: Live in Chicago - Pinetop Perkins
- Live. Akwid is a Skrapa-American skrap group combining hip hop -style vocals with regional Mexican music and they aslo use to rap with Mr Sancho who is El Abayarde Contra-Ataca is the fourth album of Tego Calderón 's discography Tegui Calderón Rosario (born February 2 1972) is a Puerto Rican Rapper. Residente o Visitante is Calle 13 's second album released on April 24, 2007. Calle 13 is a five-time Latin Grammy Award and Grammy Award -winning Puerto Rican Hip hop and alternative- Reggaeton duo formed by half-brothers El Cartel The Big Boss (also known as El Cartel III) is the follow up album to Daddy Yankee 's hit album Barrio Fino, released Ramón (Raymond Ayala (born February 3 1977 known artistically as Daddy Yankee, is a Latin Grammy Award -winning Puerto Rican Reggaeton recording Fulanito, a group of Dominicans born in the United States has received some of the large acclaim in Latin America for being among the first groups to combine Merengue This article is about the musician for the New Orleans philanthropist with a similar name see Isaac Delgado Issac Delgado (born Arroz con Habichuela is the recent Studio album by El Gran Combo released on November 28, 2006. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra La Llave de mi Corazón is a Studio album from Juan Luis Guerra. Juan Luis Guerra Seijas (born June 7, 1957) is a Dominican Singer, Songwriter, and self-producer who has sold over fourteen Spanish Harlem Orchestra is a Latin dance music orchestra based in the United States, founded by Aaron Levinson and Oscar Hernandez. Pepe Aguilar (born José Aguilar in 1968 San Antonio Texas) is an American singer of Mexican descent who sings Ranchera Music. El Indomable is an album by Cristian Castro. It will be his first ranchera and mariachi crossover attempt Cristian Castro (born Cristian Sáenz Castro on December 8, 1974 in Mexico City) is a Grammy Award -nominated Mexican pop Vicente Fernández (born Vicente Fernández Gomez on February 17, 1940) is a Mexican Ranchera singer and Actor. Paquita la del Barrio (rough English translation "Frannie from the neighborhood" is the Stage name of Francisca Viveros Barradas, a Mexican Little Joe was a Booster rocket used in the United States space flight program as well as the name of a subprogram within Project Mercury For the WWE stable see La Familia (professional wrestling La Familia is a Romanian rap group formed in January Conjunto Primavera are a Mexican Conjunto group from Ojinaga, Chihuahua, currently produced by Alejandro Garcia. Grammy award winning superstar group Intocable (Untouchable is a Tejano / Norteño musical group from Zapata, Texas that was started Los Tigres del Norte ( The Tigers of the North in Spanish are a norteño -band ensemble from Rosa Morada José Eulogio Hernandez, better known by his Stage name El Potro de Sinaloa, is a Mexican Conjunto singer born in Tapias Sinaloa Valentín Elizalde ( February 1, 1979 – November 25 2006) was a popular Mexican Banda music singer gunned down in an ambush Conquistando Corazones is the forth studio Album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra. K-Paz de la Sierra is a Duranguense band that was formed in the United States by Mexican natives Guadalupe Rivera (born January 30, 1972 in La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico is an Mexican regional Pinetop Perkins (born Joe Willie Perkins; July 7 1913) is an American Blues Musician. . . and in Concert from San Francisco - Otis Rush
- 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads - Kenny Wayne Shepherd featuring Various Artists
- Old School - Koko Taylor
- Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live In Dallas - Henry James Townsend, Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins, Robert Lockwood, Jr. & David Honeyboy Edwards
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Folk Field
Best Traditional Folk Album
Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album
Best Native American Music Album
- Oklahoma Style - Walter Ahhaitty & Friends
- Watch This Dancer! - Black Lodge
- The Ballad of Old Times - Davis Mitchell
- Reconnections - R. Otis Rush (born April 29, 1934 in Philadelphia Mississippi) is a blues Musician, Singer and Guitarist. 10 Days Out Blues from the Backroads is the fifth studio album from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born Kenny Wayne Brobst Jr, on June 12 1977 Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American Blues Guitarist Koko Taylor sometimes spelled 'KoKo Taylor' (born Cora Walton 28 September 1928, in Shelby County Tennessee) is an American Blues Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen Live In Dallas is a live recording with Henry James Townsend, Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins, Henry 'Mule' Townsend ( October 27 1909, Shelby, Mississippi – September 24 Pinetop Perkins (born Joe Willie Perkins; July 7 1913) is an American Blues Musician. Robert Lockwood Jr, also known as Robert Junior Lockwood, ( March 27 1915 – November 21 2006) was an American Blues David "Honeyboy" Edwards (born June 28 1915, Shaw, Mississippi United States) is an American Delta blues Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading (born December 9 1950 is a British Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist. Doyle Bramhall (born 17 February 1949, Dallas, Texas) is an American Singer-songwriter and Drummer, closely The Road to Escondido is an album by J J Cale and Eric Clapton. J J Cale (born John W Cale on December 5, 1938, in Tulsa Oklahoma) is a Grammy Award -winning American songwriter and musician Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer Track listing "Lateral Climb" - 420 "How Deep In The Blues (Do You Want To Go - 419 "Nobody's Fault But Mine" - 314 "Riley Robben Ford (born December 16 1951, Woodlake, California) is an American Blues, Jazz and rock The Scene of the Crime by Bettye LaVette was released September 25, 2007 on the label ANTI-. Bettye LaVette (born Betty Haskins in Muskegon, Michigan, 1946 is an American soul singer who cut her first record at 16 but achieved David Bromberg (born September 19 1945, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Guitarist. Peter Case (born April 5, 1954) is an American Singer-songwriter and guitarist who has had a wide-ranging career ranging from New Cathy Fink (born August 9, 1953) and Marcy Marxer (b February 25, 1956) have been musical partners for more than 20 years Dirt Farmer is a Folk music album by American Musician Levon Helm, who is most famous for his work as Drummer for Mark Lavon Helm (born May 26, 1940) better known as Levon Helm, is an American rock Musician and actor most famous as Charlie Louvin (born Charles Elzer Loudermilk, July 7, 1927 in Henagar Alabama) is an American Country music singer and Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is an American Country music artist My Name Is Buddy Another Record by Ry Cooder is a social-political Concept album by Ry Cooder. Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder (born 15 March 1947, in Los Angeles, California) is an American Guitarist, Singer, and Washington Square Serenade is an album by Alternative country singer Steve Earle. Stephen 'Steve' Fain Earle (ɝl is an American Singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and Country music, as well as his political views Children Running Through is Patty Griffin 's sixth commercially released album Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin March 16, 1964, is an American Singer-songwriter, Musician, and Grammy award Orphans Brawlers Bawlers & Bastards is a limited edition three CD set by Tom Waits, released by the ANTI- label on November 17 Thomas Alan Waits (born 7 December 1949) is an American Singer-songwriter, Composer, and Actor. The Black Lodge is a fictional place from the television series Twin Peaks. Carlos Nakai, Cliff Sarde, William Eaton & Randy Wood
- Totemic Flute Chants - Johnny Whitehorse
Best Hawaiian Music Album
- Ka Hikina O Ka Hau (The Coming of the Snow) - Keola Beamer
- Hawaiiana - Tia Carrere
- He'eia - Cyril Pahinui
- Hawaiian Blossom - Raiatea Helm
- Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Various Artists (Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr. Keola Beamer (born Keolamaikalani Breckenridge Beamer in 1951 is a Hawaiian Slack-key guitar player best known as the composer of " Honolulu City Tia Carrere (born January 2 1967) is an American actress, model, and Singer, perhaps most widely known for her role , Paul Konwiser & Wayne Wong, producers)
Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album
- Le Cowboy Creole - Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
- King Cake - Lisa Haley
- Live: Á La Blue Moon - Lost Bayou Ramblers
- Blues De Musicien - Pine Leaf Boys
- Racines - Racines
- The La Louisianne Sessions - Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars
- Live! Worldwide - Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Reggae Field
Best Reggae Album
World Music Field
Best Traditional World Music Album
- When the Soul Is Settled: Music of Iraq - Rahim Al Haj With Souhail Kaspar
- From Mali to America - Cheick Hamala Diabat & Bob Carlin
- Live at Couleur Café - Konono Nº1
- African Spirit - Soweto Gospel Choir
- Singing for Life: Songs of Hope, Healing, and HIV/AIDS in Uganda -Various Artists (Gregory Barz, producer)
Best Contemporary World Music Album
Polka Field
Best Polka Album
Children's Field
Best Children's Music Album
- Chickens - Buck Howdy with BB
- Experience. Geno Delafose (born February 6 1972 in Eunice Louisiana) is a Zydeco Accordionist and Singer. The Lost Bayou Ramblers are a Cajun music band from Pilette Louisiana. The Pine Leaf Boys are a Grammy Award -nominated Cajun and Creole band from South Louisiana Racines may refer to the following places Racines the Italian name for Ratschings, in South Tyrol Italy Racines Aube, a commune in The Burning Spear Experience is a studio album by Jamaican Reggae singer Burning Spear. Winston Rodney OD (born March 1, 1948) also known as Burning Spear, is a Grammy Award winning Jamaican roots Stephen Robert Nesta "Raggamuffin" Marley (born April 20, 1972 in Wilmington Delaware) is an Jamaican musician and the son of reggae Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal Jamaica) is a reggae and dub artist who has been Sly and Robbie are one of Reggae 's most prolific and long lasting production teams The Jamaican musical group Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are one of the best known Ska and Reggae vocal groups Rahim AlHaj ( Arabic: رحيم الحاج, born c 1968) is an Iraqi American Oud musician and composer For the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member of the Ontario legislature see Robert Carlin Bob Carlin (b Konono N°1 is a musical group from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Soweto Gospel Choir is a South African gospel group The group was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer two choir directors Gil Luminoso is a 2006 Album by Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil, performed using only voice and Acoustic guitar Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26 1942 better known as Gilberto Gil (ʒiu̯berto ʒiu̯ is a Brazilian singer Guitarist, and songwriter Bebel Gilberto (born Isabel Gilberto on May 12, 1966 in New York City) is a Grammy Award -nominated Brazilian popular Angélique Kidjo is a Grammy Award -winning Beninese Singer-songwriter, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative Music videos Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt CM (born February 17, 1957) is a Canadian singer composer harpist and pianist most famous for writing recording Brave Combo are a Polka / rock band based in Denton Texas. Founded in 1979 by Guitarist / keyboardist Accordionist Carl Bubba Hernandez and Alex Meixner were recently nominated in the Best Polka album category in the 50th Annual Grammy Awards for their self-titled debut album Polka Freak Ladislav Walter Ostanek CM (born April 20, 1935) is a well known Accordionist from St Jimmy Sturr is a Polka musician Trumpeter / Clarinetist / Saxophonist and leader of Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. . . 101 - Sweet Honey in the Rock
- A Green and Red Christmas - The Muppets (Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchel, producers)
- I Wanna Play - Bill Harley
- My Green Kite - Peter Himmelman
- The Velveteen Rabbit - Love Can Make You Real - Various Artists (Don Sebesky & Janina Serden, producers)
Best Children's Spoken Word Album
Spoken Word Field
Best Spoken Word Album
Comedy Field
Best Comedy Album
- America's Mexican - George Lopez
- Dirty Girl - Lisa Lampanelli
- The Distant Future - Flight of the Conchords
- I Still Have a Pony. Sweet Honey in the Rock is an all-woman, African-American A cappella ensemble The Muppets A Green and Red Christmas is a Christmas album by The Muppets. The Muppets are a group of Puppet characters created by Jim Henson. Bill Harley is a children's Entertainer and Storyteller who has been called "the Mark Twain of contemporary children's music" by Entertainment Peter Himmelman, formerly of the band Sussman Lawrence, is a singer/songwriter from Minnesota. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the seventh and final of the Jim Dale MBE (born James Smith on 15 August 1935 is an English Actor and Singer - Songwriter, best known for his roles Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an award-winning American Actress who has worked in Theatre, Stanley Tucci Jr (born 11 November 1960) is an American Golden Globe - and Emmy Award -winning Screen Actors Guild - and Toni Morrison (born Chloe Anthony Wofford on February 18 1931 is a Nobel Prize -winning American author editor and professor The Audacity of Hope Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream is the second book written by US Senator Barack Obama. Maya Angelou (ˈmaɪə ˈændʒəloʊ (born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928) is an American Poet, Memoirist Giving How Each of Us Can Change the World is a 2007 book by former United States President Bill Clinton. William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Alan Alda (born January 28 1936 is an American Actor. He is well known for his role as " Hawkeye Pierce " in the Television series George Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is a Mexican American Comedian and Actor. Shootenanny! (ˈʃuːtənæniː is a 2003 Album by the band Eels. Lisa Lampanelli (born Lisa Lampugnale; July 19, 1961) often called the Queen of Mean, is a Grammy -nominated American Stand-up The Distant Future is the Grammy -award winning EP by New Zealand folk - Parody duo Flight of the Conchords, released Flight of the Conchords is a Grammy Award-winning New Zealand Comedy duo composed of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. - Steven Wright
- Songs Pointed & Pointless - Harry Shearer
Musical Show Field
Best Musical Show Album
- A Chorus Line - David Caddick, producer (Marvin Hamlisch, composer; Edward Kleban, lyricist) (2006 New Cast Recording with Various Artists)
- Company - Tommy Krasker, producer (Stephen Sondheim, composer/lyricist) (2006 Cast Recording with Raúl Esparza & Others)
- Grey Gardens - Steven Epstein, producer (Scott Frankel, composer; Michael Korie, lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast with Christine Ebersole, Mary Louise Wilson & Others)
- Spring Awakening - Duncan Sheik, producer; Duncan Sheik, composer; Steven Sater, lyricist (Original Broadway Cast with Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele & Others)
- West Side Story - Nick Panntrick, producer (Leonard Bernstein, composer; Stephen Sondheim, lyricist) (Vittorio Grigolo, Hayley Westenra, Connie Fisher & Others)
Film, Television And Other Visual Media Field
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album
Best Score Soundtrack Album
Best Song-Motion Picture, TV, Visual Media
Composing/Arranging Field
Best Instrumental Composition
- "Ash Wednesday" - Harry Connick, Jr., composer (Harry Connick, Jr. Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6 1955) is an American Stand-up comedian, Actor, and Writer. Harry Julius Shearer (born December 23, 1943) is an American comedic Actor, Writer, Musician, and radio host A Chorus Line is a musical about seventeen Broadway Dancers auditioning for spots on a Chorus line. Marvin Frederick Hamlisch (born June 2, 1944) is an American Composer. Company is a musical with a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22 1930 is an American musical and film composer and lyricist winner of an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards (seven Grey Gardens is a musical with book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie, based on the 1975 documentary of Steven Epstein may refer to Steven Epstein (music producer, U Spring Awakening is a Tony Award -winning rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater. Early life Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Sheik's upbringing was split between his grandparents' home in South Carolina and that of his parents West Side Story is a musical by Arthur Laurents (book Leonard Bernstein (music and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22 1930 is an American musical and film composer and lyricist winner of an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards (seven Vittorio Grigolo (b February 19, 1977, Arezzo, Italy is an Italian singer Hayley Dee Westenra (born 10 April 1987 in Christchurch, New Zealand is a New Zealand Soprano of Irish heritage Across the Universe is a 2007 Musical film directed by Julie Taymor, produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures Dreamgirls Music from the Motion Picture is the Grammy Award-nominated Soundtrack album for the 2006 DreamWorks / Paramount film For the soundtrack of the 1988 original film see Hairspray (1988 soundtrack For the soundtrack of the 2002 Broadway musical see Hairspray (2002 Love is a Grammy Award -winning Soundtrack Compilation album of music recorded by The Beatles, released in November 2006 Sir George Henry Martin CBE (3 January 1926 is a British record producer arranger and Composer. Giles Martin (born 9 October 1969) is an English Record producer, Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Once is a 2007 Irish Musical film written and directed by John Carney. Glen Hansard (born 21 April, 1970 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Academy-Award winning Songwriter, Actor, and Markéta Irglová (born February 28, 1988, in Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic) is an Academy Award -winning Songwriter Babel is the original Soundtrack album, on the Concord label of the 2006 Academy Award -nominated and Golden Globe Award -winning Gustavo A Santaolalla (born 19 August 1951, in El Palomar, Argentina) is an Argentine Musician, Film composer Blood Diamond is an Academy Award nominated 2006 adventure Drama film co-produced and directed by Edward Zwick and James Newton Howard (born June 9, 1951 in Los Angeles) is an Academy Award nominated Film score Composer and The Departed is a 2006 crime thriller Film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Howard Leslie Shore (born October 18, 1946) is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy Award -winning Canadian Composer Happy Feet Original Score by John Powell is the instrumental score soundtrack album composed and produced by John Powell for the 2006 animated film John Powell is a English Film score Composer born on 18 September 1963 and currently based in Los Angeles. Pan's Labyrinth (Spanish El laberinto del fauno, literally The Labyrinth of the Faun) is a 2006 Spanish language Javier Navarrete (born 1956 Teruel, Aragon, Spain) is an Academy Award -nominated composer of film scores Ratatouille (rat-a-too-e is a 2007 Computer-animated Family film produced by Pixar and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures Michael Giacchino ( Italian Pronunciation) (born 1967 Riverside Township, New Jersey) is an Academy Award - nominated American "Falling Slowly" is an Academy Award -winning song written and performed by personal and professional partners Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Once is a 2007 Irish Musical film written and directed by John Carney. Glen Hansard (born 21 April, 1970 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Academy-Award winning Songwriter, Actor, and Markéta Irglová (born February 28, 1988, in Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic) is an Academy Award -winning Songwriter " Guaranteed " is a song by Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder from the Into the Wild soundtrack (2007 For the 2007 film adaption of the book see Into the Wild (film For the Warriors book see Into the Wild (Warriors Into Eddie Vedder (born December 23 1964 in Evanston, Illinois) is an American singer, Songwriter, Composer, and Guitarist "Love You I Do" is a song performed by American R&B singer Jennifer Hudson in the 2006 film Dreamgirls. Dreamgirls is a 2006 American Musical film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures Siedah Garrett (born June 24 1960 in Los Angeles, California) is an American R&B Singer, Academy Award Henry Krieger (born February 9 1945 in New York City) is an Academy Award -nominated American Composer. Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12 1981 is an American actress, singer and model. " Song of the Heart " is a song written and performed by Prince especially for the 2006 film Happy Feet. Happy Feet is an Australian -produced 2006 computer-animated Comedy-drama musical Film, directed and co-written Prince, from the Latin root Princeps, is a general term for a Monarch, for a member of a monarch's or former monarch's family and is a " You Know My Name " performed by Chris Cornell, is the theme song to the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. Casino Royale ( 2006) is the twenty-first film in the James Bond series; it is directed by Martin Campbell and the first to star David Arnold (born January 23, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning English film composer best known for scoring five James Bond films Chris Cornell (born Christopher John Boyle on July 20, 1964) is an American rock musician best known as the Lead singer Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, Pianist, Composer, Actor, )
- "Cerulean Skies" - Maria Schneider, composer (Maria Schneider Orchestra)
- "Deep Six" - Mark Walker, composer (Oregon)
- "I Knew Her" - Philip Glass, composer (Philip Glass)
- "Spectacle" - Béla Fleck, composer (Chick Corea & Béla Fleck)
Best Instrumental Arrangement
- "Ash Wednesday" - Harry Connick, Jr. Maria Schneider (born November 27, 1960) is an American composer Maria Schneider (born November 27, 1960) is an American composer For the fisher and songwriter with the same name see Mark Walker (songwriter. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Philip Glass (born January 31 Béla Fleck (born July 10, 1958 in New York City, New York) is an American Virtuoso Banjo player Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea (born June 12, 1941) is a multiple Grammy Award winning American Jazz Pianist , arranger (Harry Connick, Jr. )
- "Besame Mucho" - Steve Wiest, arranger (Maynard Ferguson)
- "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" - Frank Macchia, arranger (Frank Macchia & The Prague Orchestra)
- "In a Silent Way" - Vince Mendoza, arranger (Joe Zawinul)
- "Yo Tannenbaum (From Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas)" - Gordon Goodwin, arranger (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band)
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Package Field
Best Recording Package
Best Boxed/Special Limited Edition
Notes Field
Best Album Notes
- Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings from the 1890s - Patrick Feaster and David Giovannoni (Various Artists)
- Classic Chu Berry Columbia and Victor Sessions - Loren Schoenberg (Leon "Chu" Berry)
- John Work, III: Recording Black Culture - Bruce Nemerov (Various Artists)
- Off the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings - David Sager ("King" Oliver's Creole Jazz Band)
- Ricky Jay Plays Poker - Ricky Jay (Various Artists)
Historical Field
Best Historical Album
- Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings From the 1890s
- David Giovannoni, Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
- Forever Changing: The Golden Age of Elektra Records 1963-1973 (Deluxe Edition)
- Stuart Batsford, Mick Houghton & Phil Smee, compilation producers; Dan Hersch & Bill Inglot, mastering engineers (Various Artists)
- The Live Wire: Woody Guthrie in Performance 1949
- Nora Guthrie & Jorge Arévalo Mateus, compilation producers; Jamie Howarth, Steve Rosenthal, Warren Russell-Smith & Dr. " Bésame Mucho " is a Spanish language song written in 1940 by Mexican Consuelo Velázquez before her sixteenth birthday Walter Maynard Ferguson ( May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian Jazz Trumpet player and Bandleader Vince Mendoza (born 1961 is a music arranger and Composer. Mendoza was born in Connecticut and studied trumpet as a child influenced by classical music soul and jazz Josef Erich Zawinul ( July 7 1932 &ndash September 11 2007) was a Jazz keyboardist and Composer. Gordon L Goodwin (born about 1955 is an American Jazz Pianist, saxophonist, Composer, arranger and conductor. This article is about the original "Cry Me a River"For the song with the same title by Justin Timberlake see "Cry Me a River" (Justin Timberlake Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Jorge Calandrelli is an Argentine composer arranger and orchestrator John Clayton Jr is a Grammy -winning American Jazz and classical Double bassist. "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" is a 1955 popular Song composed by David Mann, with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. Patti Austin (born August 10 1950, in Harlem, New York) to Edna and Gordon Austin is a Grammy -winning R&B and Jazz Cassadaga is the seventh Studio album by Bright Eyes, released on April 10, 2007. Bright Eyes is an American band consisting of Singer-songwriter / Guitarist Conor Oberst, Multi-instrumentalist / producer Black Sabbath are an Craig Matthew Thompson (b September 21, 1975 in Traverse City, Michigan) is a Graphic novelist best known for his 2003 work Menomena (mɨˈnɒmɨnə is an Indie rock band from Portland Oregon, United States, made up of Brent Knopf Justin Harris and Danny Seim The Fold is a Chicago based Christian Indie rock band on Tooth and Nail Records which began from the remnants of four previous bands including The Black Parade is the third studio Album by the rock Quintet My Chemical Romance. My Chemical Romance (often shortened to MCR or' My Chem') is an American alternative / post-hardcore quintet that formed in 2001 A Fever You Can't Sweat Out is the debut album by Rock band Panic! At the Disco, released on September 27 2005 by Fueled Panic at the Disco (formerly known as Panic! at the Disco) is a Rock band that originated in Las Vegas Nevada, USA. Icky Thump is the sixth studio album by American Alternative rock band The White Stripes. The White Stripes is an American Garage rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. Venus Doom is the sixth studio album by Finnish rock band HIM, released on 14 September 2007 ( Germany, Finland, Sweden HIM is a rock band from Finland formed in 1991 by vocalist Ville Valo, guitarist Mikko Lindström, Loren Schoenberg (born July 23, 1958 in Fair Lawn New Jersey) is a jazz historian writer of Liner notes, and tenor saxophonist. Leon "Chu" Berry ( September 13, 1908 – October 30, 1941) was an American swing tenor saxophonist Joe "King" Oliver, ( December 19, 1885 &ndash April 10, 1938) was a Jazz Cornet player and Bandleader Ricky Jay (born Richard Jay Potash; 1948 is an American Stage magician Actor, and Writer. Kevin Short, mastering engineers (Woody Guthrie)
- Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970
- Alec Palao, compilation producer; Dan Hersch, Bill Inglot & Dave Schultz, mastering engineers (Various Artists)
- People Take Warning! Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs 1913-1938
- Christopher King & Henry "Hank" Sapoznik, compilation producers; Christopher King & Robert Vosgien, mastering engineers (Various Artists)
Production, Non Classical Field
Best Engineered Album, Non Classical
- Don't Mess With the Dragon
- Floratone
- Tucker Martine, engineer (Floratone)
Producer of the Year, Non Classical
Best Remixed Recording
- "Angelicus" (Andy Moor Full Length Mix)
- "Like a Child" (Carl Craig Remix)
- "Proper Education" (Club Mix - Radio Edit)
- Eric Prydz, remixer (Eric Prydz vs. Beauty & Crime is the seventh studio album release by New York -based singer/songwriter and musician Suzanne Vega. Suzanne Nadine Vega (born 11 July 1959 in Santa Monica, California) is an American Songwriter and Singer Destination Moon is the fourth album by acclaimed R&B singer Deborah Cox. Dave O'Donnell is an American Producer/Engineer He has worked for such artists as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, James Taylor, and Elliot Scheiner is a record producer and record engineer Scheiner has received 23 Grammy Award nominations 6 of which he won and he has been awarded two Emmy nominations Deborah Cox (born July 13 1974 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian R&B Singer-songwriter and actress K C Porter is an American Record producer, Songwriter, Musician and Singer. Ozomatli is a multiethnic currently eight piece band (although they have had as many as ten members and as few as six playing primarily Latin hip hop and rock formed in Viktor Krauss is a bassist He is not as well known as his sister Alison Krauss but he is also a longtime musician Howard Benson (born in Havertown, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy nominated Music producer and Aerospace engineer. Daughtry is the debut album of the American rock band of the same name, the band formed and fronted by American Idol season five Daughtry ( IPA: /ˈdoʊtriː/ is a rock band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry Devils & Angels is Mêlée 's second studio album and major label debut album released in 2007 Melee (from the French mêlée meˈleː generally refers to disorganized Close combat involving a group of fighters The Starting Line is an American band based from Philadelphia Pennsylvania that formed in 1999. Five Score and Seven Years Ago is the fifth full-length Album by the Christian rock band Relient K. Relient K is an American rock band formed in Canton Ohio For the band of the same name see Sound the Alarm (band. Sound the Alarm is the fifth studio album by new jersey band Saves the Day, it Joe Chicarelli is an American Grammy Award winning music producer best known for the huge amount of production work he did in the 1980s 1990s and 2000s Burden Brothers is a Hard rock Supergroup formed in Dallas, Texas by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and An oxbow is a U -shaped wooden frame that fits under and around the neck of an Ox, with its upper ends attached to the bar of the Yoke. Kurt Elling (born November 2, 1967) is an American Jazz Vocalist. The Shins is an American Indie rock group comprising singer, Songwriter and Guitarist James Russell Mercer, keyboardist Michael "Mike" Elizondo is a well-known Bassist, Keyboardist, and Hip hop music producer It Won't Be Soon Before Long is Maroon 5 's second Studio album, released on May 22, 2007. Maroon 5 is a Grammy Award -winning American Pop rock band Formed with only two members at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts and expanded Under the Blacklight is the fourth full-length Studio album released by American Alternative rock band Rilo Kiley. Rilo Kiley is a Los Angeles -based Indie rock band The band's name is pronounced with long i: ("Ry-loh Ky-lee" Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975 is an English Brit Award and three-times Grammy award -winning Music producer, artist and co-founder of " Back to Black " is a song written by English musicians Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson for Winehouse's second studio album Back " Littlest Things " is a pop song written by Lily Allen and producer Mark Ronson, with a sample written by Pierre Bachelet and Herve Lily Rose Beatrice Allen (born 2 May 1985) is an English Singer-songwriter and television presenter. Version is the second album by New York -based English DJ, Mark Ronson. " You Know I'm No Good " is the second single from Amy Winehouse 's second studio album Back to Black (2006 Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Come Around is the first single released from the self entitled album from Dancehall artist Collie Buddz. Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born July 17 1977 better known by her Stage name M " Give It to Me " is a song recorded by Timbaland, with featured artists Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, for Timbaland's second solo album Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed "Make Me Better" is the third single from Fabolous ' album From Nothin' to Somethin'. John Jackson (born November 18 1977 better known by his Stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18 1979 better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B Singer-songwriter Timbaland Presents Shock Value is the second solo Studio album, and fifth album overall by Record producer and Rapper Timbaland " The Way I Are " is a song by Timbaland, released as the second single from his second album Timbaland Presents Shock Value. Keri Lynn Hilson (born October 27 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B Singer and Songwriter signed to DOE ( D ominate O ver E veryone is an American Rapper / Songwriter, born in North Side Queens. Delerium is a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, formed in 1987 originally as a side project of the influential Industrial music Isabel Bayrakdarian (born 1974 in Zahle, Lebanon) is an Armenian Canadian Opera Singer. " Bring the Noise " is a Song by the hip hop group Public Enemy. Benny Benassi (born Marco Benassi on July 13 1967) is a Grammy Award winning Italian Disc jockey and producer of Electro Public Enemy, also known as PE, is an influential hip hop group from Long Island New York, known for its politically charged Lyrics, criticism Junior Boys are a Canadian Indie electronic pop group History Junior Boys formed in 1999 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada " Proper Education " is a Remix by the Swedish DJ and producer Eric Prydz. Eric Prydz (born July 19 1979) is a Swedish DJ and producer. Music career In 2004 Prydz released the single Pink Floyd)
- "Sorry" (Dirty South Mix)
Production, Surround Sound Field
Best Surround Sound Album
- At War With the Mystics 5. Pink Floyd are Kaskade (born Ryan Raddon in 1972 is an American DJ and Record producer. 1
- The Flaming Lips & Dave Fridmann, surround mix engineers; The Flaming Lips & Dave Fridmann, surround mastering engineers; The Flaming Lips & Dave Fridmann, surround producers (The Flaming Lips)
- Grechaninov: Passion Week
- Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. The Flaming Lips (formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983 is an American rock band The Flaming Lips (formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983 is an American rock band Fear of a Blank Planet (also Transmission 61) is the ninth studio album by British Progressive rock band Porcupine Tree Porcupine Tree are a Progressive rock band formed by Steven Wilson in 1987 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. Charles Bruffy (b 1958 is a noted American choral conductor He is artistic director of the Kansas City Chorale and the Phoenix Bach Choir and is Chorus Director of the The Kansas City Chorale is a professional 24-voice Chorus conducted by Charles Bruffy. The Phoenix Bach Choir is the former name of the GRAMMY® winning Phoenix Chorale a professional chamber choir based out of Phoenix, Arizona, United Love is a Grammy Award -winning Soundtrack Compilation album of music recorded by The Beatles, released in November 2006 Tim Young may refer to Tim Young (basketball Tim Young (ice hockey Tim Young (baseball Sir George Henry Martin CBE (3 January 1926 is a British record producer arranger and Composer. Giles Martin (born 9 October 1969) is an English Record producer, Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 5; Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis; Serenade to Music
Production, Classical Field
Best Engineered Album, Classical
- Garden of Dreams
- Keith O. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Robert Spano (born May 7, 1961, Conneaut The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ( ASO) is an American Orchestra based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA Johnson, engineer (Jerry Junkin & Dallas Wind Symphony)
- Grechaninov: Passion Week
- Nielsen: Clarinet & Flute Concertos
- Strauss: Don Juan, Death and Transfiguration
Producer of the Year, Classical
- Blanton Alspaugh
- Eternal Rest: Mäntyjärvi, Ticheli, Martin, Clausen (Charles Bruffy, Phoenix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale)
- Grechaninov: Passion Week (Charles Bruffy, Phoenix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale)
- The Harrington String Quartet: Daniel McCarthy (The Harrington String Quartet)
- Hartke: The Greater Good (Stewart Robertson & Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra)
- Rider On The Plains: Cello Concertos By Virgil Thomson And Charles Fussell (Emmanuel Feldman)
- John Fraser
- Chopin: Piano Sonata No. The Dallas Wind Symphony (DWS is a professional Concert band based in Dallas, Texas ( USA) John Henry Newton ( July 24, 1725 &ndash December 21, 1807) was an Englishman Anglican clergyman and former slave-ship captain Charles Bruffy (b 1958 is a noted American choral conductor He is artistic director of the Kansas City Chorale and the Phoenix Bach Choir and is Chorus Director of the The Phoenix Bach Choir is the former name of the GRAMMY® winning Phoenix Chorale a professional chamber choir based out of Phoenix, Arizona, United The Kansas City Chorale is a professional 24-voice Chorus conducted by Charles Bruffy. Sabine Meyer (born March 30, 1959, in Crailsheim, Germany) is a German classical Clarinetist Meyer began Emmanuel Pahud (born January 27 1970 is a French - Swiss Flute player WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Simon Denis Rattle, CBE, FRSA, (born January Trent Walker Trent Walker is a renowned sound engineer including the 2008 Grammy Nomination in the Best Engineered Album Classical category for his work on The Mormon Tabernacle Craig Jessop is an American academic musician and singer best known for his tenure as the music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from 1999 to 2008 Mack Wilberg (born 1955) is Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a 360 member all-volunteer Choir. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Lorin Varencove Maazel (born March 6, 1930) is a The New York Philharmonic is the oldest active Symphony Orchestra in the United States, organized during 1842 John Fraser may refer to John Fraser (bishop (died 1507 Bishop of Ross Scotland John Fraser (botanist (1750&ndash1811 Scottish 2, Scherzos (Simon Trpceski)
- Great Handel (Ian Bostridge)
- Kate Royal (Kate Royal)
- Krommer/Spohr: Clarinet Concertos (Julian Bliss, Sabine Meyer & Kenneth Sillito)
- Schubert: Piano Sonata D958, Lieder, Fragments (Leif Ove Andsnes & Ian Bostridge)
- Marina A. Ledin, Victor Ledin
- Balakirev And Russian Folksong (Joseph Banowetz)
- Louisiana - A Pianist's Journey (Kenneth Boulton)
- Piano Impromptus (Jungran Kim Khwarg)
- 20th Century Piano Sonatas (Allison Brewster Franzetti)
- Judith Sherman
- American Virtuosa: Tribute To Maud Powell (Rachel Barton Pine & Matthew Hagle)
- From Barrelhouse To Broadway: The Musical Odyssey Of Joe Jordan (Rick Benjamin & The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra)
- Górecki: String Quartet No. 3 '. . . Songs Are Sung' (Kronos Quartet)
- Strange Imaginary Animals (Eighth Blackbird)
- Tchaikovsky: Three String Quartets, Souvenir De Florence (Ying Quartet)
- Robina G. Young
- As Steals The Morn. . . Handel Arias & Scenes For Tenor (Mark Padmore, Andrew Manze & The English Concert)
- Bach, CPE: Symphonies 1-4, Cello Concerto (Andrew Manze & The English Concert)
- Brahms: Variations (Olga Kern)
- Music For Compline (Stile Antico)
- Stockhausen: Stimmung (Paul Hillier & Theatre Of Voices)
Classical Field
Best Classical Album
- Homage: The Age of the Diva
Best Orchestra Performance
Best Opera Recording
- "Albéniz: Pepita Jiménez"
- José De Eusebio, conductor; Enrique Baquerizo, Carlos Chausson, Plácido Domingo, Jane Henschel & Carol Vaness; Michael Haas, producer (Orquesta Y Coro De La Comunidad De Madrid)
- "Donizetti: Dom Sébastien, Roi De Portugal"
- Mark Elder, conductor; Carmelo Corrado Caruso, Giuseppe Filianoti, Vesselina Kasarova, Simon Keenlyside & Alastair Miles; Patric Schmid, producer (The Royal Opera Chorus; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden)
- "Humperdinck: Hansel & Gretel"
- "Lully: Thésée"
- Paul O´Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors; Howard Crook, Ellen Hargis, Laura Pudwell & Harry Van Der Kamp; Renate Wolter-Seevers, producer (Boston Early Music Festival Chorus; Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra)
- "Verdi: La Traviata"
- Zubin Mehta, conductor; Piotr Beczala, Paolo Gavanelli & Anja Harteros; Andreas Caemmerer & Felix Gargerle, producers (Choir Of The Bavarian State Opera; Bavarian State Orchestra)
Best Choral Performance
- "Cherubini: Missa Solemnis in E"
- Riccardo Muti, conductor; Peter Dijkstra, chorus master (Ildar Abdrazakov, Herbert Lippert, Marianna Pizzolato & Ruth Ziesak; Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks; Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks)
- "Grechaninov: Passion Week"
- "Penderecki: Symphony No. Luigi Cherubini ( September 8 or September 14, 1760 &ndash March 15, 1842) was an Italian born composer who spent most of his WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Riccardo Muti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (b The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra ( Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks) is the internationally renowned Orchestra of the Bayerischer Rundfunk Alexander Tikhonovich Gretchaninov (also commonly transliterated as Aleksandr/Alexandre Grechaninov/Gretchaninoff/Gretschaninow Александр Тихонович Гречанинов Charles Bruffy (b 1958 is a noted American choral conductor He is artistic director of the Kansas City Chorale and the Phoenix Bach Choir and is Chorus Director of the The Kansas City Chorale is a professional 24-voice Chorus conducted by Charles Bruffy. The Phoenix Bach Choir is the former name of the GRAMMY® winning Phoenix Chorale a professional chamber choir based out of Phoenix, Arizona, United WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> Renée Fleming (born February 14 1959 is an accomplished American Soprano specializing WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Valery Abisalovich Gergiev (Гергиты Абисалы фырт Валери Lorraine Hunt Lieberson ( March 1 1954 &ndash July 3 2006) was a renowned American Soprano Peter Lieberson (born 25 October, 1946 in New York City) is an American composer James Lawrence Levine (born 23 June 1943) is an American orchestral conductor and pianist. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based at Symphony Hall in Boston Massachusetts, USA Joan Tower (born September 6, 1938 in New Rochelle New York) is a contemporary American Composer, pianist and conductor WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Leonard Edward Slatkin (born September 1 1944 is an American The Nashville Symphony is an American symphony orchestra based in Nashville Tennessee. Ludwig van Beethoven ( English ˈlʊdvɪg væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən, 16 December 1770 &ndash 26 March 1827 was a German Composer and Pianist. The Symphony No 9 in D minor Op 125 "Choral" is the last complete Symphony composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Osmo Vänskä (born 28 February 1953 Sääminki, Finland) is a Finnish orchestra conductor. The Minnesota Orchestra is an American Orchestra based in Minneapolis Minnesota. Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ( Russian: ru Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович ( &ndash 9 August 1975 was a Russian Composer José Serebrier (born Montevideo, 3 December 1938) is a Uruguayan conductor and composer The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is Scotland 's national Symphony orchestra. Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский) ( &ndash 6 April 1971 was a Russian born Composer, considered by many to This article is about the ballet music For the emo/hardcore band see Rites of Spring The Rite of Spring, commonly referred Esa-Pekka Salonen ( (born June 30 1958 is a prominent Finnish orchestral conductor and Composer. The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil LAP or LAPO is an American Orchestra based in Los Angeles, California, United States Joan Tower (born September 6, 1938 in New Rochelle New York) is a contemporary American Composer, pianist and conductor WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Leonard Edward Slatkin (born September 1 1944 is an American The Nashville Symphony is an American symphony orchestra based in Nashville Tennessee. Ralph (reɪf Vaughan Williams OM (12 October 1872 &ndash 26 August 1958 was an English Composer of symphonies, Chamber music Symphony No 5 by English Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was written between 1938 and 1943 Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, also known as the Tallis Fantasia, is a piece of orchestral music by the British Composer The Serenade to Music is a setting by Ralph Vaughan Williams for 16 vocal soloists and orchestra WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Robert Spano (born May 7, 1961, Conneaut The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ( ASO) is an American Orchestra based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> José Plácido Domingo Embil KBE (born January 21, 1941) better WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Mark Philip Elder, CBE (born 2 June 1947 WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Alan Charles Maclaurin Mackerras AC CH Rebecca Evans (born Aug 1963 is a Welsh Soprano from the village of Pontrhydyfen near Neath, Wales. The New London Children's Choir is based in North London, with members aged six to eighteen The Philharmonia is an Orchestra based in London. Since 1995 it has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. Stephen Stubbs (born 1951) is a lutenist and director and has been a leading figure in the European Early music scene for nearly thirty years WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Zubin Mehta (born April 29 1936 is an Indian conductor The Bayerisches Staatsorchester ( Bavarian State Orchestra) is the orchestra of the Bavarian State Opera. Johannes Brahms ( pronounced ˈbʁaːms (May 7 1833 &ndash April 3 1897 was a German Composer WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Simon Denis Rattle, CBE, FRSA, (born January The Berlin Philharmonic (in German: Die Berliner Philharmoniker) is an Orchestra based in Berlin, Germany. Luigi Cherubini ( September 8 or September 14, 1760 &ndash March 15, 1842) was an Italian born composer who spent most of his WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Riccardo Muti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (b Charles Bruffy (b 1958 is a noted American choral conductor He is artistic director of the Kansas City Chorale and the Phoenix Bach Choir and is Chorus Director of the The Kansas City Chorale is a professional 24-voice Chorus conducted by Charles Bruffy. The Phoenix Bach Choir is the former name of the GRAMMY® winning Phoenix Chorale a professional chamber choir based out of Phoenix, Arizona, United Krzysztof Penderecki (ˈkʂɨʂtɔf pɛndɛrˈɛ͡tski born November 23 1933 in Dębica) is a Polish Composer and conductor of classical 7 'Seven Gates Of Jerusalem'"
- Antoni Wit, conductor; Henryk Wojnarowski, chorus master (Boris Carmeli, Ewa Marciniec, Aga Mikolaj, Wieslaw Ochman, Olga Pasichnyk & Romuald Tesarowicz; Warsaw National Philharmonic Choir; Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra)
- "Schönberg: Gurrelieder"
- Michael Gielen, conductor; Howard Arman & Michael Gläser, choir directors (Melanie Diener, Ralf Lukas, Yvonne Naef, Andreas Schmidt, Gerhard Siegel & Robert Dean Smith; Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks & MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig; SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden Und Freiburg)
Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra)
- "Barber/Korngold/Walton: Violin Concertos"
- "Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. Antoni Wit (born 1944, Kraków) is a Polish conductor. He is the present musical director of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Michael Andreas Gielen (b July 20, 1927) is an Austrian conductor and composer Bramwell Tovey (born 11 July 1953) is an English -born conductor and Composer. James Ehnes (born January 27 1976 in Brandon Manitoba) is a Canadian concert Violinist. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO is a Canadian Orchestra performing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Ludwig van Beethoven ( English ˈlʊdvɪg væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən, 16 December 1770 &ndash 26 March 1827 was a German Composer and Pianist. 1 & 4"
- "Nielsen: Clarinet & Flute Concertos"
- "Rózsa: Violin Concerto, Op. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Christoph Eschenbach (born February 20, 1940, Lang Lang ( (born June 14, 1982) is a Chinese Pianist from Shenyang in Liaoning, China. Carl August Nielsen (9 June 1865 &ndash 3 October 1931 was a conductor, Violinist, and Composer from Denmark. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Simon Denis Rattle, CBE, FRSA, (born January Sabine Meyer (born March 30, 1959, in Crailsheim, Germany) is a German classical Clarinetist Meyer began Emmanuel Pahud (born January 27 1970 is a French - Swiss Flute player The Berlin Philharmonic (in German: Die Berliner Philharmoniker) is an Orchestra based in Berlin, Germany. Miklós Rózsa (ˈmikloːʃ ˈroːʒɒ or Miklos Rozsa ( April 18, 1907 - July 27, 1995) was a Hungarian -born Composer 24"
- Dmitry Yablonsky, conductor; Anastasia Khitruk (Russian Philharmonic Orchestra)
Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra)
- "Beethoven Sonatas, Vol. Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (/ʃaʁl kamij sɛ̃sɑ̃s/ (9 October 1835 &ndash 16 December 1921 was a French Composer, Organist, conductor, and Alberto Evaristo Ginastera ( Buenos Aires, April 11 1916 &ndash June 25 1983 Geneva) was an Argentine Composer of classical music Ludwig van Beethoven ( English ˈlʊdvɪg væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən, 16 December 1770 &ndash 26 March 1827 was a German Composer and Pianist. 3" - Garrick Ohlsson
- "Haydn: Piano Sonatas" - Marc-André Hamelin
- "Louisiana: A Pianist's Journey" - Kenneth Boulton
- "Solo Piazzolla" - Manuel Barrueco
- "20th Century Piano Sonatas" - Allison Brewster Franzetti
Best Chamber Music Performance
- "On the Threshold of Hope" - Artists Of The Royal Conservatory Ensemble (Richard Margison, Joaquin Valdepeñas & Diane Werner)
- "Saint-Saëns/Poulenc/Devienne/Milhaud" - Oleg Maisenberg & Sabine Meyer
- "Strange Imaginary Animals" - Eighth Blackbird
- "Tchaikovsky: Three String Quartets, Souvenir De Florence" - Ying Quartet (James Dunham & Paul Katz)
- "30 Songs of the Russian People" - Joseph Banowetz & Alton Chung Ming Chan
Best Small Ensemble Performance
- "Bach: Brandenburg Concertos" - Swiss Baroque Soloists
- "Bridges: Eddie Daniels Plays the Music of Frank Proto" - Frank Proto, conductor; Eddie Daniels; Ensemble Sans Frontière
- "Mahler: Das Lied Von Der Erde" - Kenneth Slowik, conductor; The Smithsonian Chamber Players & Santa Fe Pro Musica
- "Music for Compline" - Stile Antico
- "Stravinsky: Apollo, Concerto in D; Prokofiev: 20 Visions Fugitives" - Yuri Bashmet, conductor; Moscow Soloists
Best Classical Vocal Performance
- "Homage: The Age of the Diva"
- Renée Fleming (Valery Gergiev; Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
- "Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Sings Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs"
- "Russian Album"
- Anna Netrebko (Valery Gergiev; Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
- "Sea Pictures, Op. Garrick Ohlsson (born April 3, 1948 in New York) is an American classical Pianist. Marc-André Hamelin, OC, CQ, (born September 5, 1961) is a French-Canadian Pianist and Composer. Manuel Barrueco (pronounced Mah-noo-éhl Bah-roo-éh-koh is a Classical music guitarist. Oleg Maisenberg is an Austrian pianist and teacher Early life and career Born 29th April 1945 to a Jewish family in Odessa, Oleg Sabine Meyer (born March 30, 1959, in Crailsheim, Germany) is a German classical Clarinetist Meyer began The Ying Quartet is an American String quartet formed in 1992 by the Ying siblings from Chicago. Joseph Banowetz (Born USA) is an American-born Pianist, Pedagogue, author and editor currently teaching at the University of North Texas. Alton Chung Ming Chan 陳 忠 明 (Born Hong Kong Chinese-Canadian pianist pedagogue choral and orchestral conductor author and editor WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section.2 This article is written in British English including maximised use of "-ise" The Brandenburg concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach ( BWV 1046&ndash1051 original title Six Concerts Avec plusieurs Instruments) are a Stile antico, literally 'ancient style' is a term describing music from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries Yuri Abramovich Bashmet ( Russian: Юрий Абрамович Башмет Ukrainian: Юрій Башмет born 24 January, 1953) is a leading Emilio Rolando Villazón Mauleón (born February 22, 1972, in Mexico City) is a Mexican Tenor. WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> José Plácido Domingo Embil KBE (born January 21, 1941) better WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> Renée Fleming (born February 14 1959 is an accomplished American Soprano specializing Lorraine Hunt Lieberson ( March 1 1954 &ndash July 3 2006) was a renowned American Soprano WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Anna Yur’yevna Netrebko (Анна Юрьевна Нетребко 37"
- Sarah Connolly (Simon Wright; Bournemouth Symphony Chorus; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Best Classical Contemporary Composition
- "Amargós: Northern Concerto"
- "Chesky: Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra"
- David Chesky (Rossen Gergov, conductor; Symphony Orchestra Of Norrlands Opera)
- "Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Sings Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs"
Best Classical Crossover Album
Music Video Field
Best Short Form Music Video
Best Long Form Music Video
- "Live and Loud at the Fillmore" - Dierks Bentley — Russell Thomas, video director; James Whetherly, video producer
- "Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22" - R. Kelly — R. Sarah Connolly (born 1963 in County Durham) is a prominent British Mezzo-soprano. Lan Shui is a Chinese-American conductor and currently holds the post as Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Principal Conductor of and Principal Guest Conductor The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Danish DR Radiosymfoniorkestret, where "DR" is an abbreviation for Danmarks Radio) is Denmark's largest Jennifer Higdon (born December 31, 1962) is an American Composer of classical music and flutist Peter Lieberson (born 25 October, 1946 in New York City) is an American composer James Lawrence Levine (born 23 June 1943) is an American orchestral conductor and pianist. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based at Symphony Hall in Boston Massachusetts, USA Joan Tower (born September 6, 1938 in New Rochelle New York) is a contemporary American Composer, pianist and conductor WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Leonard Edward Slatkin (born September 1 1944 is an American The Nashville Symphony is an American symphony orchestra based in Nashville Tennessee. Thomas Quasthoff (born in Hildesheim, Germany, November 9, 1959) is a German Bass-baritone generally regarded as one of The Turtle Island String Quartet is a San Francisco Bay Area based Jazz String quartet formed in 1985 and still actively touring worldwide and Craig Jessop is an American academic musician and singer best known for his tenure as the music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from 1999 to 2008 Mack Wilberg (born 1955) is Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a 360 member all-volunteer Choir. Brian Setzer (born April 10 1959, Massapequa, New York) is an American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter The Brian Setzer Orchestra (sometimes going by the acronym BSO is a swing and Jump blues band formed in 1990 by Stray Cats frontman Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. Tony Kaye (born 1952 London, UK) is a director of films music videos advertisements and documentaries Leslie Feist (born 13 February 1976 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. Patrick Daughters (born 1976 in Berkeley California) is a music video and commercial director currently signed to The Directors Bureau after departing Black Dog Films in late " Gone Daddy Gone " is a 1982 song written by Gordon Gano and originally recorded by his group the Violent Femmes for their 1982 eponymous Gnarls Barkley is an American musical collaboration between Multi-instrumentalist and producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton from New Chris Milk is an American Music video director. He has directed videos for Kanye West, U2, Green Day, Courtney Love " DANCE " is the second single by Justice, and the first from their album †. Justice is a Grammy -nominated French electronic music duo consisting of Gaspard Augé (b " Typical " is the Grammy Award nominated debut single from New Orleans rock group Mute Math. Mute Math is a Grammy Award nominated American rock band from New Orleans, LA that formed in 2003 Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975, in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Country music artist "Trapped in the Closet" is an urban opera or "hip-hopera" released by R&B singer R Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) better known by his Stage name R Kelly, Victor Mignatti and Jim Swaffield, video directors; Ann Carli, video producer
- "The Confessions Tour" - Madonna — Jonas Akerlund, video director; Sara Martin and David May, video producers
- "10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads" - Kenny Wayne Shepherd and various artists — Noble Jones, video director; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, video producer
- "Liberacion: Songs of the Cuban Underground" - Various artists — Reuben Fields, video director; Dean Bates, video producer
My GRAMMY Moment
Six-time Grammy winners The Foo Fighters did 2008's special Grammy segment "My GRAMMY Moment" They were nominated for five awards for the 2008 Grammys including Record and Album of the Year, of which they won two, for Best Hard Rock Performance and Best Rock Album. The Confessions Tour is the Grammy Award winning second live album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on January 26 2007 by Warner Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Jonas Åkerlund (born November 16, 1966 in Bromma) is a Swedish Film director, best known for making Music videos 10 Days Out Blues from the Backroads is the fifth studio album from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born Kenny Wayne Brobst Jr, on June 12 1977 Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American Blues Guitarist Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 The Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance has been awarded since 1990. The Grammy Award for Best Rock Album has been awarded since 1995. The Recording Academy had a contest of various instrumentalists with their take on "The Pretender". " The Pretender " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' 2007 album Echoes Silence Patience & Grace. The academy was looking for anyone who played an orchestral string instrument, and the best submissions were then voted for on YouTube, before being narrowed down to a final 3 performers. YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees The winner, violinist Ann Marie Calhoun, who was picked by online and telephone voting during the first half of the Grammys, got to perform alongside the Foo Fighters during the ceremony.
My Night at the Grammys
"My Night at the Grammys" was a special that CBS aired on November 30, 2007 at 8PM ET. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It was part of NARAS' 50th anniversary celebration and featured the top 25 moments in Grammy history which was be determined by vote. "My Night at the Grammys" was a special that CBS aired on November 30, 2007 at 8PM ET The show was hosted by Alicia Keys, Faith Hill & Melissa Etheridge. Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an Academy Award -winning and two-time Grammy Award It featured appearances by Christina Aguilera, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Bono of U2, Elvis Costello, Celine Dion, Alan Jackson, Elton John, Ricky Martin and Usher. Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. Green Day is an American rock trio Billie Joe Armstrong (born February 17 1972 in Oakland, California) is the lead vocalist, main Lyricist, Pianist and Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Mary Jane Blige (surname pronounced /blaɪʒ/) (born January 11, 1971) is an American Singer-songwriter, Rapper Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus 25 August 1954 is an English Musician and Singer-songwriter, with Irish ancestry Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( OC OQ (born March 30 1968 in Charlemagne Quebec) is a Canadian pop Singer Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country Singer-songwriter who has sold over Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971) better known by his Stage name Ricky Martin, is a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Usher Raymond IV (born October 14 1978 known simply by his first name Usher, is an American R&B and pop Singer - Songwriter
Green Day's performance of "American Idiot" at the 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2005 was voted as the Greatest GRAMMY performance of all time. Green Day is an American rock trio " American Idiot " is a song by American Punk rock band Green Day, and is the first single from their seventh album Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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