i finally got around to compiling my final predictions for the up coming Grammy awards this weekend (thanks Nanma K for reminding me). these are the musicians i feel will be taking the grammys home.
Record of the Year
"We Are Young" – Fun featuring Janelle Monáe
Jeff Bhasker, producer Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dawson & Stuart White, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
Album of the Year
Babel – Mumford & Sons
Markus Dravs, producer; Robin Baynton & Ruadhri Cushnan, engineers/mixers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer
Song of the Year
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
Jörgen Elofsson, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin & Ali Tamposi, songwriters (Kelly Clarkson)
Best New Artist
Fun
Pop
Best Pop Solo Performance
"Wide Awake" – Katy Perry
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra
Best Pop Vocal Album
Ceremonials – Florence and the Machine
Dance/Electronica
Best Dance Recording
"Don't You Worry Child" – Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin
Steve Angello, Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso, producers; Steve Angello, Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso, mixers
Best Dance/Electronica Album
> Album Title Goes Here < – Deadmau5
Traditional Pop
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Christmas – Michael Bublé
Rock
Best Rock Performance
"I Will Wait" – Mumford & Sons
Best Rock Song
"Lonely Boy"
Dan Auerbach, Brian Burton & Patrick Carney, songwriters (The Black Keys)
Best Rock Album
Blunderbuss – Jack White
Alternative
Best Alternative Music Album
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do – Fiona Apple
R&B
Best R&B Performance
"Adorn" – Miguel
Best Traditional R&B Performance
"Wrong Side of a Love Song" – Melanie Fiona
Best R&B Song
"Refill"
Darhyl "DJ" Camper, Elle Varner & Andrew "Pop" Wansel, songwriters (Elle Varner)
Best Urban Contemporary Album
Kaleidoscope Dream – Miguel
Best R&B Album
Open Invitation – Tyrese
Rap
Best Rap Performance
"Mercy" – Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
"Cherry Wine" – Nas featuring Amy Winehouse
Best Rap Song
"Lotus Flower Bomb"
Olubowale Akintimehin, S. Joseph Dew, Jerrin Howard, Walker Johnson & Miguel Jontel Pimentel, songwriters (Wale Featuring Miguel)
Best Rap Album
Life Is Good – Nas
Country
Best Country Solo Performance
"Blown Away" – Carrie Underwood
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
"Safe & Sound" – Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars
Best Country Song
"Blown Away"
Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, songwriters (Carrie Underwood)
Best Country Album
Uncaged – Zac Brown Band
Gospel/Contemporary Christian
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
"Go Get It" – Mary Mary
Best Gospel Song
"My Testimony"
Aaron Lindsey & Marvin Sapp, songwriters (Marvin Sapp)
Best Gospel Album
Gold – Britt Nicole
Music for Visual Media
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Rock Of Ages – Various Artists
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
"Let Me Be Your Star" (from Smash)
Salaam Remi
"Back To Love" (Anthony Hamilton) (T)
"Between the Cheats" (Amy Winehouse) (T)
"Girl On Fire" (Alicia Keys & Nicki Minaj) (S)
"How Many Drinks?" (Miguel) (T)
Life Is Good (Nas) (A)
"Like Smoke" (Amy Winehouse Featuring Nas) (T)
"Running" (Melanie Fiona Featuring Nas) (T)
"Sins of My Father" (Usher) (T)
"A Song For You" (Amy Winehouse) (T)
Music Video
Best Short Form Music Video
"Bad Girls" – M.I.A.
Romain Gavras, video director; Romain Gavras, video producer
Best Long Form Music Video
Radio Music Society - Esperanza Spalding
Pilar Sanz, video director; Esperanza Spalding, video producer
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