The 56th Annual

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s presentation was held on January 26, 2014, at

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. The show was broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT and was hosted for the third time by

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. The show was moved to January to avoid competing with the

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in Sochi, as was the case in 2010. The eligibility period for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards was October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The nominations were announced on December 6, 2013 during a live televised concert on CBS, ''The Grammy Nominations Concert Live – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night.'' Jay-Z received the most nominations with nine. Justin Timberlake,

Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generat ...

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and

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each received seven nominations.

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and Pharrell Williams were nominated twice for both

Album of the Year Album of the Year, often abbreviated to AOTY, may refer to: Awards * ARIA Award for Album of the Year, Australia * Brit Award for British Album of the Year, UK * Grammy Award for Album of the Year, US * Juno Award for Album of the Year, CA * Lati ...

and Record of the Year. Sound engineer

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received the most nominations by a non-performing artist, with five. Daft Punk won four awards,EDM and Rap Duos and Prolific Producer Win Four Awards Eac

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for ''

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'' and Record of the Year, with

, for " Get Lucky", and an additional win for

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completing a clean sweep for the project that night.

Macklemore Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore ( ; (formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper and songwriter. A native of Seattle, Washington, he has collaborated with producer Ryan Lew ...

& Ryan Lewis won four trophies, including Best New Artist, and led an industry show of support for

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with a performance of their song " Same Love" to accompany a mass wedding of gay and heterosexual couples, which was presided over by

Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album '' All Hail the Qu ...

Lorde Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde ( ), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and ...

's "

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" received awards for Best Pop Solo Performance and

Song of the Year Song of the Year may refer to: * Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year * Dove Award for Song of the Year * Golden Melody Award for Song of the Year * Grammis Song of the Year * Grammy Award for Song of the Year * Latin Grammy Awa ...

. Carole King was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year on January 24, two days prior to the awards ceremony. On June 4, 2013, the Recording Academy approved a number of changes recommended by its Awards & Nominations Committee, including adding a new category for Best American Roots Song to the American Music field. This songwriters' award will encompass all the subgenres in this field such as Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk, and regional roots music. The Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category was renamed Best Metal Performance and became a stand-alone category. Hard rock performances will now be screened in the

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category. The Music Video field will become the Best Music Video/Film field. Its two categories will be renamed:

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will now be known as Best Music Video and Best Long Form Music Video will change into Best Music Film. These changes bring the total number of categories at the 2014 Grammy Awards to 82, up from 81 at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Performers

Presenters

and Anna Kendrick – presented Best New Artist * Anna Faris and Juanes – presented Best Pop Duo/Group Performance *

Steve Coogan Stephen John Coogan (; born 14 October 1965) is an English actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter. He is most known for creating original characters such as Alan Partridge, a socially inept and politically incorrect media personality, whic ...

– introduced Katy Perry *

Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical ...

– introduced P!nk *

Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...

and Miguel – presented Best Pop Solo Performance *

Black Sabbath Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. The band helped de ...

– introduced

Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. On ...

and

Ringo Starr Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the ...

Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He became widely known for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film ''Ray'', for which he won the A ...

– presented Best Rap/Sung Collaboration * Julia Roberts – introduced

Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has bee ...

and Marc Anthony – presented Best Pop Vocal Album *

Jeremy Renner Jeremy Lee Renner (born January 7, 1971) is an American actor and musician. He began his career by appearing in independent films such as '' Dahmer'' (2002) and ''Neo Ned'' (2005), then supporting roles in bigger films, such as ''S.W.A.T.'' (2 ...

– introduced

Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album ''Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of '' Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and ''Stardust'' (1978 ...

, Blake Shelton,

Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Haggard was born in Oildale, California, toward the end of the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled ...

and

Kris Kristofferson Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is a retired American singer, songwriter and actor. Among his songwriting credits are "Me and Bobby McGee", " For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and " Help Me Make It Through the Ni ...

* Zac Brown and Martina McBride – presented Best Country Album *

Smokey Robinson William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chi ...

and Steven Tyler *

Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout ...

– introduced

* Cyndi Lauper – introduced Sara Bareilles and Carole King * Sara Bareilles and Carole King – presented

Jared Leto Jared Joseph Leto ( ; born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician. Known for his method acting in a variety of roles, he has received numerous accolades over a career spanning three decades, including an Academy Award and a Gol ...

– introduced

Metallica Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instru ...

and Steven Tyler – presented Record of the Year *

– introduced

John Legend John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's " Eve ...

and

Ryan Seacrest Ryan John Seacrest (born December 24, 1974) is an American media personality and producer. He is the co-host of ''Live with Kelly and Ryan'', as well as the host of multiple media shows including ''American Idol'', ''American Top 40'', and '' ...

– presented Music Educator Award * Lang Lang – introduced "In Memoriam" * Olivia Harrison,

Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Colu ...

and

Yoko Ono Yoko Ono ( ; ja, 小野洋子, Ono Yōko, usually spelled in katakana ; born February 18, 1933) is a Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist. Her work also encompasses performance art and filmmaking. Ono grew up i ...

– presented

Winners and nominees

The winners and nominees per category were:

General

; Record of the Year *" Get Lucky" –

& Nile Rodgers ** Thomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, producers; ** Peter Franco, Mick Guzauski, Florian Lagatta & Daniel Lerner, engineers/mixers; **

& Antoine Chabert, mastering engineers * "

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" – Imagine Dragons **

Alex Da Kid Alexander Junior Grant (born 27 August 1983), professionally known as Alex da Kid or by.ALEXANDER, is a British musician, record producer, songwriter, record executive and fashion designer from Wood Green, London. He has gained recognition for p ...

, producer; ** Manny Marroquin & Josh Mosser, engineers/mixers; ** Joe LaPorta, mastering engineer * "

" –

** Joel Little, producer; ** Joel Little, engineer/mixer; ** Stuart Hawkes, mastering engineer * " Locked Out of Heaven" –

** Jeff Bhasker, Emile Haynie, Mark Ronson & The Smeezingtons, producers; ** Alalal, Josh Blair, Wayne Gordon, Ari Levine, Manny Marroquin & Mark Ronson, engineers/mixers; ** David Kutch, mastering engineer * "

Blurred Lines "Blurred Lines" is a song by American singer Robin Thicke featuring American rappers T.I. and Pharrell Williams from the former's sixth studio album of the same name (2013). Solely produced by Williams, it was released as the album's lead si ...

" –

Robin Thicke Robin Alan Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his 2013 hit single " Blurred Lines", which is one of the best-selling singles of all time. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, h ...

featuring T.I. and

** Pharrell, producer; ** Andrew Coleman &

Tony Maserati Tony Maserati is an American record producer and audio engineer specializing in mixing. He was involved in the development of the New York R&B and hip-hop scene in the 1990s, working with Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy, and Que ...

, engineers/mixers; ** Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer ;

*''

'' –

Julian Casablancas Julian Fernando Casablancas (born August 23, 1978) is an American singer, musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of rock band The Strokes, with whom he has released six studio albums since their founding ...

, DJ Falcon, Todd Edwards, Chilly Gonzales,

Giorgio Moroder Giovanni Giorgio Moroder (, ; born 26 April 1940) is an Italian composer, songwriter, and record producer. Dubbed the " Father of Disco", Moroder is credited with pioneering euro disco and electronic dance music. His work with synthesizers had ...

, Panda Bear, Nile Rodgers,

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, featured artists; ** Thomas Bangalter, Julian Casablancas, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, DJ Falcon & Todd Edwards, producers; ** Peter Franco, Mick Guzauski, Florian Lagatta, Guillaume Le Braz & Daniel Lerner, engineers/mixers; ** Antoine Chabert &

, mastering engineers * '' The Blessed Unrest'' – Sara Bareilles ** Sara Bareilles, Mark Endert & John O'Mahony, producers; ** Jeremy Darby, Mark Endert & John O'Mahony, engineers/mixers; ** Greg Calbi, mastering engineer * '' good kid, m.A.A.d city'' –

** Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, Jay-Z, MC Eiht & Anna Wise, featured artists; ** DJ Dahi, Hit-Boy, Skhye Hutch, Just Blaze, Like, Terrace Martin,

Dawaun Parker Dawaun Parker (born May 9, 1984) is an American record producer and rapper. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2005, he became a producer for Dr. Dre’s record label Aftermath Entertainment. He received his first formal credit o ...

, Pharrell, Rahki, Scoop DeVille, Sounwave, Jack Splash, Tabu, Tha Bizness &

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, producers; ** Derek Ali, Dee Brown, Dr. Dre, James Hunt, Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri, Mike Larson, Jared Scott, Jack Splash & Andrew Wright, engineers/mixers; ** Mike Bozzi &

Brian "Big Bass" Gardner Brian Knapp Gardner, also known as Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, is an American mastering engineer. He has worked on a number of recordings since the mid-1960s, including classic rock, funk, disco, alternative rock, R&B, hip hop, pop punk and dance- ...

, mastering engineers * '' Red'' –

Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...

** Gary Lightbody &

Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher Sheeran (; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently r ...

, featured artists; ** Jeff Bhasker, Nathan Chapman,

Dann Huff Dann Lee Huff (born November 15, 1960) is an American record producer and songwriter. For his work as a producer in the country music genre, he has won several awards, including the ''Musician of the Year'' award in 2001, 2004, and 2016 at the Co ...

, Jacknife Lee, Max Martin, Shellback,

, Butch Walker & Dan Wilson, producers; ** Joe Baldridge, Sam Bell, Matt Bishop, Chad Carlson, Nathan Chapman, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Sam Holland, Michael Ilbert, Tyler Johnson, Jacknife Lee, Steve Marcantonio, Manny Marroquin, Justin Niebank, John Rausch, Eric Robinson,

Pawel Sek Paweł Sęk (born 7 April 1977, Przemyśl) is a Polish Music producer, producer, composer and audio engineer. He received three Grammy Award nominations. He grew up in Przemyśl, Poland. In 2000, Sek graduated from Berklee College of Music in Bost ...

, Jake Sinclair, Mark "Spike" Stent & Andy Thompson, engineers/mixers; ** Tom Coyne & Hank Williams, mastering engineers * '' The Heist'' –

& Ryan Lewis ** Ab-Soul, Ben Bridwell, Ray Dalton, Eighty4 Fly, Hollis, Mary Lambert, Baffalo Madonna, Evan Roman, Schoolboy Q, Allen Stone, The Teaching &

Wanz Michael "Mike" Wansley (born October 9, 1961), better known by his stage names Wanz and TeeWanz, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. He performs in various genres, including rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, and pop. He was featured on fellow ...

, featured artists; ** Ryan Lewis, producer; ** Ben Haggerty, Ryan Lewis, Amos Miller, Reed Ruddy & Pete Stewart, engineers/mixers; ** Tom Coyne &

, mastering engineer ;

" ** Ella Yelich O'Connor, Joel Little, songwriters (

) * " Just Give Me a Reason" **

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, Jeff Bhasker and Nate Ruess, songwriters (Pink featuring Nate Ruess) * " Locked Out of Heaven" **

, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, songwriters (Bruno Mars) * " Roar" ** Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee and

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, songwriters (Katy Perry) * " Same Love" ** Ben Haggerty, Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert, songwriters (

& Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert) ; Best New Artist *

* James Blake *

* Kacey Musgraves *

Pop

; Best Pop Solo Performance *"

" –

* "

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" – Sara Bareilles * "

When I Was Your Man "When I Was Your Man" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, '' Unorthodox Jukebox'' (2012). Atlantic Records released the song as the third promotional single and as the second official single, t ...

" –

* " Roar" – Katy Perry * " Mirrors" – Justin Timberlake ; Best Pop Duo/Group Performance *" Get Lucky" –

& Nile Rodgers * " Just Give Me a Reason" –

featuring Nate Ruess * " Stay" –

Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to t ...

& Mikky Ekko * "

" –

featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams * "

Suit & Tie "Suit & Tie" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake from his third studio album ''The 20/20 Experience'' (2013). It features a skit from American rapper Jay-Z. It was written and produced by Timberlake, Tim "Timbaland" Mosley ...

" – Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z ; Best Pop Instrumental Album *'' Steppin' Out'' – Herb Alpert * '' The Beat'' – Boney James * ''

HandPicked ''HandPicked'' is a smooth jazz studio album by jazz guitarist Earl Klugh released on July 30, 2013. This is Klugh's first album of new material since he released '' The Spice of Life'' in 2008 and it is also his first for the Heads Up label. T ...

'' –

Earl Klugh Earl Klugh ( ; born September 16, 1953) is an American acoustic guitarist and composer. He has won one Grammy award and thirteen nominations. Klugh was awarded the “1977” Best Recording Award For Performance and Sound” for his album “Fing ...

* '' Summer Horns'' – Dave Koz, Gerald Albright,

Mindi Abair Mindi Abair (born May 23, 1969) is an American saxophonist, vocalist, author, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on the Grammy Awards show. Her solo career has produced ten No ...

& Richard Elliot * ''

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'' – Jeff Lorber Fusion ; Best Pop Vocal Album *''

Unorthodox Jukebox ''Unorthodox Jukebox'' is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars. It was released on December 7, 2012, by Atlantic Records and was made available to listen to in its entirety for a week before its release. It serves ...

'' –

* ''

Paradise In religion, paradise is a place of exceptional happiness and delight. Paradisiacal notions are often laden with pastoral imagery, and may be cosmogonical or eschatological or both, often compared to the miseries of human civilization: in paradis ...

'' –

Lana Del Rey Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, Glamour (presentation), glamour, and melan ...

* '' Pure Heroine'' –

* ''

'' –

* '' The 20/20 Experience – The Complete Experience'' – Justin Timberlake

Dance/Electronica

; Best Dance Recording *"

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" – Zedd &

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**Anton Zaslavski (Zedd), producer and mixer * " Need U (100%)" –

Duke Dumont Adam George Dyment (born August 1981), better known by his stage name Duke Dumont, is an English DJ and record producer. He is best known for his hit singles " Need U (100%)" " I Got U", " Ocean Drive" and " Won't Look Back" which both reached ...

featuring A*M*E & MNEK ** Adam Dyment & Tommy Forrest, producers; Adam Dyment & Tommy Forrest, mixers * " Sweet Nothing" –

Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, '' I Created Disco'', was released in June ...

& Florence Welch ** Calvin Harris, producer; Calvin Harris, mixer * "

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" – Kaskade ** Finn Bjarnson & Ryan Raddon, producers; Ryan Raddon, mixer * " This Is What It Feels Like" –

Armin Van Buuren Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren ( , ; born 25 December 1976) is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Leiden, South Holland. Since 2001, he has hosted '' A State of Trance'' (ASOT), a weekly radio show, which is broadcast to nearly 40&n ...

& Trevor Guthrie **

& Benno De Goeij, producers; Armin Van Buuren & Benno De Goeij, mixers ; Best Dance/Electronica Album *''

'' –

* '' Settle'' – Disclosure * '' 18 Months'' –

* ''

'' – Kaskade * '' A Color Map of the Sun'' – Pretty Lights

Traditional Pop

; Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album *''

To Be Loved ''To Be Loved'' is the eighth studio album by Canadian singer, Michael Bublé. The album was released on April 15, 2013, by 143 Records and Reprise Records. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single, "It's a Beautiful Day", release ...

'' –

Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé ( ; born September 9, 1975) is a Canadian singer. A four-time Grammy Award winner, he is often credited for helping to renew public interest and appreciation for traditional pop standards and the Great American Songb ...

* ''

Viva Duets ''Viva Duets'' is a studio album by Tony Bennett, released in October 2012. The album is sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese; and features Latin American singers. Album's adaptations were written by Andres Castro, Edgar Barrera, Miguel Bosé, ...

'' –

Tony Bennett Anthony Dominick Benedetto (born August 3, 1926), known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an American retired singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes, and jazz. Bennett is also a painter, having created works under his bir ...

and various artists * ''

The Standards ''The Standards'' is the thirteenth studio album by Cuban-American recording artist Gloria Estefan. The singer's first English-language album since 2011's ''Miss Little Havana'', and her twenty-seventh overall, it was released on September 10, 20 ...

'' –

* '' Cee Lo's Magic Moment'' – Cee Lo Green * ''Now'' –

Dionne Warwick Marie Dionne Warwick (; born December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress, and television host. Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest U.S. hit makers between 1955 and 1999, based on her chart history on ''Billboards Hot 100 pop singles ch ...

Rock

;

" – Imagine Dragons * " Kashmir (Live)" –

Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are c ...

* " Always Alright" – Alabama Shakes * " The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" –

David Bowie David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the ...

* " My God Is the Sun" –

Queens of the Stone Age Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated QOTSA) is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, who has been the only constant member throughout multiple line ...

* " I'm Shakin'" – Jack White ;

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God Is Dead? "God Is Dead?" is a song by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, the second track on their nineteenth studio album, '' 13'' (2013). It was released as the album's lead single on 19 April 2013, the first Black Sabbath release with Ozzy Osbourn ...

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* "

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* " The Enemy Inside" – Dream Theater * " In Due Time" – Killswitch Engage * "

Room 24 ''Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies'' is the fifth studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. The album was released on 5 April 2013. The title refers to the outlaws and gunslingers of the 19th century. This is the band's first album with guitarist ...

" –

Volbeat Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They play a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal, and rockabilly. Their current line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist Rob Caggiano, drummer Jon ...

& King Diamond ; Best Rock Song *"

Cut Me Some Slack "Cut Me Some Slack" is a rock song by Paul McCartney and members of Nirvana. Released in 2012 on YouTube and the following year on the soundtrack to Dave Grohl's documentary film '' Sound City,'' the song won the Grammy award for Best Rock Song in ...

" ** Dave Grohl,

, Krist Novoselic & Pat Smear, songwriters (Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear) * " Ain't Messin 'Round" ** Gary Clark, Jr., songwriter (Gary Clark, Jr.) * " Doom and Gloom" **

Mick Jagger Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer and songwriter who has achieved international fame as the lead vocalist and one of the founder members of the rock band the Rolling Stones. His ongoing songwriting partnershi ...

Keith Richards Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943), often referred to during the 1960s and 1970s as "Keith Richard", is an English musician and songwriter who has achieved international fame as the co-founder, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-princi ...

, songwriters (

The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for six decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones pioneered the gritty, rhythmically d ...

) * "

" **

Geezer Butler Terence Michael Joseph "Geezer" Butler (born 17 July 1949) is a English musician and songwriter. He is best known as the bassist and primary lyricist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He has also recorded and performed with Heaven & Hell ...

, Tony Iommi &

Ozzy Osbourne John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adop ...

, songwriters (

) * "

Panic Station "Panic Station" is a song by English rock band Muse, released as the fifth single from their sixth studio album ''The 2nd Law'' on 31 May 2013. The song was written by Matthew Bellamy. It is featured as the third track on the album. Music vide ...

" ** Matthew Bellamy, songwriter (

Muse In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses ( grc, Μοῦσαι, Moûsai, el, Μούσες, Múses) are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge embodied in the ...

) ; Best Rock Album *'' Celebration Day'' –

* '' 13'' –

* '' The Next Day'' –

* '' Mechanical Bull'' –

Kings of Leon Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. The band's early music was a blend of Southern rock and ...

* '' ...Like Clockwork'' –

* '' Psychedelic Pill'' –

Neil Young Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Fu ...

& Crazy Horse

Alternative

; Best Alternative Music Album *'' Modern Vampires of the City'' –

Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2006 and currently signed to Columbia Records. The band was formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij, drummer Chris Tomso ...

* ''

The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

'' – Neko Case * ''

Trouble Will Find Me ''Trouble Will Find Me'' is the sixth studio album by American indie rock band The National, released on May 17, 2013, on 4AD. Produced by band members Aaron and Bryce Dessner, the album features appearances from St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten ...

'' – The National * '' Hesitation Marks'' –

Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails, commonly abbreviated as NIN and stylized as NIИ, is an American industrial rock band formed in Cleveland in 1988. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Trent Reznor was the only permanent member of the ban ...

* '' Lonerism'' – Tame Impala

R&B

; Best R&B Performance * "Something" – Snarky Puppy & Lalah Hathaway * " Love and War" – Tamar Braxton * "Best of Me" – Anthony Hamilton * "Nakamarra" – Hiatus Kaiyote & Q-Tip * " How Many Drinks?" – Miguel &

; Best Traditional R&B Performance * "

Please Come Home ''Please Come Home'' is the first studio album by Dustin Kensrue, released in 2007. Songs The album contains eight songs, which Kensrue has emphasized was a reflection of the albums/EPs he used to buy as a kid. Recording The album was recorded ...

"– Gary Clark, Jr. * " Get It Right" – Fantasia * "Quiet Fire" – Maysa * "Hey Laura" –

Gregory Porter Gregory Porter (born November 4, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He has twice won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album: first in 2014 for '' Liquid Spirit'' and then again in 2017 for '' Take Me to the Alley''. Early ...

* "Yesterday'" –

Ryan Shaw Ryan Christopher Shaw (born December 25, 1980) is an American soul musician from Georgia. He is part of the soul-revival movement in music and has been nominated for a Grammy three times, in the category of Best Traditional R&B Performance. B ...

; Best R&B Song * "

Pusher Love Girl "Pusher Love Girl" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his third studio album, ''The 20/20 Experience'' (2013). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, and Jerome "J-Ro ...

" ** James Fauntleroy,

Jerome Harmon Jerome Harmon (born September 25, 1968), better known as J-Roc, is an American songwriter and music producer from Fort Worth, Texas. He frequently collaborates with Timbaland. Jerome Harmon has produced for Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, C ...

, Timothy Mosley & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (Justin Timberlake) * "Best of Me" ** Anthony Hamilton & Jairus Mozee, songwriters (Anthony Hamilton) * " Love and War" ** Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper, Jr.,

LaShawn Daniels LaShawn Ameen Daniels (December 28, 1977 – September 3, 2019) was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger known for his songwriting credits on songs by artists such as Brandy, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Michael Jacks ...

& Makeba Riddick, songwriters (Tamar Braxton) * "Only One" **

PJ Morton P.J. Morton (born Paul Morton Jr.; March 29, 1981) is an American Grammy winning musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. Since 2012, he has been one of the keyboardists, alongside Jesse Carmichael, for the pop rock band Maroon 5. Mo ...

, songwriter (PJ Morton &

Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris ( Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, pop, sou ...

) * " Without Me" ** Fantasia,

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

, Al Sherrod Lambert, Harmony Samuels & Kyle Stewart, songwriters (Fantasia featuring

Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the g ...

& Missy Elliott) ; Best Urban Contemporary Album *'' Unapologetic'' –

* '' Love and War'' – Tamar Braxton * '' Side Effects of You'' – Fantasia * ''One: In the Chamber'' – Salaam Remi * '' New York: A Love Story'' – Mack Wilds ; Best R&B Album *'' Girl on Fire'' –

* '' R&B Divas'' – Faith Evans * ''

Love in the Future ''Love in the Future'' is the fourth studio album by American singer John Legend. The album was released on August 30, 2013, by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. The album, executive produced by Legend, Kanye West and Dave Tozer, features guest ...

'' –

* ''

Better Better may refer to: * "to better" as a verb, meaning to undergo betterment * better, an alternate spelling of bettor, someone who bets ( gambles) Music Albums * ''Better'' (Chrisette Michele album), 2013 * ''Better'' (Brian McKnight album ...

'' – Chrisette Michele * ''

Three Kings The biblical Magi from Middle Persian ''moɣ''(''mard'') from Old Persian ''magu-'' 'Zoroastrian clergyman' ( or ; singular: ), also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, also the Three Magi were distinguished foreigners in the ...

'' – TGT

Rap

; Best Rap Performance * " Thrift Shop" –

& Ryan Lewis featuring

* " Swimming Pools (Drank)" –

* " Berzerk" –

Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper and record producer. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in middle America and is critically acclai ...

* " Started from the Bottom" – Drake * "

Tom Ford Thomas Carlyle Ford (born August 27, 1961) is an American fashion designer and filmmaker. He launched his eponymous luxury brand in 2005, having previously served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Ford wrote and dire ...

" – Jay-Z ; Best Rap/Sung Collaboration * "

Holy Grail The Holy Grail (french: Saint Graal, br, Graal Santel, cy, Greal Sanctaidd, kw, Gral) is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Various traditions describe the Holy Grail as a cup, dish, or stone with miracu ...

" – Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake * "Now or Never" –

& Mary J. Blige * " Power Trip" – J. Cole & Miguel * " Remember You" –

Wiz Khalifa Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Records, Warner Bros ...

The Weeknd Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), ...

* "

Part II (On the Run) "Part II (On the Run)" is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album ''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' (2013) featuring American singer and wife Beyoncé. The song was written by Jay-Z, James Fauntleroy, Timbaland, and J-Roc w ...

" – Jay-Z & Beyoncé ; Best Rap Song * " Thrift Shop" ** Ben Haggerty & Ryan Lewis, songwriters (

& Ryan Lewis featuring

) * " F**in' Problems" **

Tauheed Epps Tauheed K. Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz (or Tity Boi), is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, al ...

, Aubrey Graham,

, Rakim Mayers & Noah Shebib, songwriters (

ASAP Rocky Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( ; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, music producer and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a membe ...

featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) * "

" ** Shawn Carter, Terius Nash, J. Harmon, Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake & Ernest Wilson, songwriters ( Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl & Krist Novoselic, songwriters) (Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake) * "

New Slaves "New Slaves" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, from his sixth studio album ''Yeezus'' (2013). It was produced primarily by West, with additional production by Ben Bronfman, Mike Dean, Travis Scott, Noah Goldstein, Sham ...

" ** Christopher Breaux, Ben Bronfman, Mike Dean, Louis Johnson, Malik Jones, Elon Rutberg, Sakiya Sandifer, Che Smith,

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

& Cydell Young, songwriters (Anna Adamis & Gabor Presser, songwriters) (Kanye West) * " Started from the Bottom" ** W. Coleman, Aubrey Graham & Noah Shebib, songwriters (

Bruno Sanfilippo Bruno Sanfilippo (born September 13, 1965) is an Argentine pianist and composer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He currently resides in Barcelona, Spain. His sound has been described as an exploration of minimalist piano concepts and electroacousti ...

, songwriter) ( Drake) ; Best Rap Album * The Heist –

& Ryan Lewis * '' Nothing Was the Same'' – Drake * '' good kid, m.A.A.d city'' –

* '' Magna Carta... Holy Grail'' – Jay-Z * '' Yeezus'' –

Country

; Best Country Solo Performance * " Wagon Wheel" – Darius Rucker * " I Drive Your Truck" – Lee Brice * " I Want Crazy" – Hunter Hayes * " Mama's Broken Heart" – Miranda Lambert * " Mine Would Be You" – Blake Shelton ; Best Country Duo/Group Performance * "From This Valley" – The Civil Wars * " Don't Rush" –

Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of '' American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her de ...

Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman of the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s and as a solo artist ...

* "

Your Side of the Bed "Your Side of the Bed" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released April 8, 2013, as the third single from their fifth studio album, '' Tornado''. The song was written by the group alongside Lori McKenna ...

" – Little Big Town * "

Highway Don't Care "Highway Don't Care" is a song recorded by American country music singer Tim McGraw and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on vocals, featuring Keith Urban on guitar. It was released to US country radio on March 25, 2013, as the third single fr ...

" –

Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has released 16 studio albums (11 for Curb Records, four for Big Machine Records and one for Arista Nashville). 10 of those albu ...

Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is an Australian-American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter known for his work in country music. Recognized with four Grammy Awards, Urban also received fifteen Academy of Country Music Awa ...

* "You Can't Make Old Friends" –

Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers was particularly popular with country audiences but also charted m ...

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album d ...

; Best Country Song * " Merry Go 'Round" ** Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves) * " Begin Again" **

, songwriter (Taylor Swift) * " I Drive Your Truck" ** Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington &

Jimmy Yeary James Earl Yeary (born in Hillsboro, Ohio) is an American country music singer and songwriter. In 1994, Yeary moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed to Atlantic Records, a change in label ...

, songwriters ( Lee Brice) * " Mama's Broken Heart" ** Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally & Kacey Musgraves, songwriters ( Miranda Lambert) * " Mine Would Be You" ** Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington & Deric Ruttan, songwriters ( Blake Shelton) ; Best Country Album *''

Same Trailer Different Park ''Same Trailer Different Park'' is the debut studio album by American country music artist Kacey Musgraves, released on March 19, 2013, through Mercury Nashville. Musgraves co-wrote all 12 tracks and co-produced the album with Luke Laird and ...

'' – Kacey Musgraves *'' Night Train'' –

Jason Aldean Jason Aldean (born Jason Aldine Williams; February 28, 1977) is an American country music singer. Since 2005, he has been signed to Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released ten albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, ''My Kind ...

*'' Two Lanes of Freedom'' –

*'' Based on a True Story...'' – Blake Shelton *'' Red'' –

New Age

; Best New Age Album * ''

Love's River ''Love's River'' is a 2013 studio album by Laura Sullivan. It received the 2014 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.- Love's River climbed to number 3 on the Top 100 Airplay Chart of ''Zone Music Reporter'' in January 2013 and to number 2 in Feb ...

'' – Laura Sullivan * ''

Lux The lux (symbol: lx) is the unit of illuminance, or luminous flux per unit area, in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one lumen per square metre. In photometry, this is used as a measure of the intensity, as perceived by the ...

'' –

Brian Eno Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno (; born Brian Peter George Eno, 15 May 1948) is a British musician, composer, record producer and visual artist best known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop an ...

* ''Illumination'' – Peter Kater * '' Final Call'' – Kitaro * ''Awakening The Fire'' – R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman

Jazz

;

Best Improvised Jazz Solo The Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo has been awarded since 1959. Before 1979 the award title did not specify instrumental performances and was presented for instrumental or vocal performances. The award has had several minor name change ...

* "Orbits" –

Wayne Shorter Wayne Shorter (born August 25, 1933) is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. In the 1960s, he joined Miles Dav ...

, soloist * "Don't Run" –

Terence Blanchard Terence Oliver Blanchard (born March 13, 1962) is an American trumpeter and composer. He started his career in 1982 as a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, then The Jazz Messengers. He has composed more than forty film scores and performed ...

, soloist * "Song for Maura" – Paquito D'Rivera, soloist * "Song Without Words #4: Duet" – Fred Hersch, soloist * "Stadium Jazz" – Donny McCaslin, soloist ; Best Jazz Vocal Album * '' Liquid Spirit'' –

* ''The World According to Andy Bey'' – Andy Bey * ''Attachments'' – Lorraine Feather * ''WomanChild'' – Cécile McLorin Salvant * ''After Blue'' –

Tierney Sutton Tierney Sutton (born June 28, 1963) is an American jazz singer. Career Sutton was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, and attended ...

;

Best Jazz Instrumental Album The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album is an award that was first presented in 1959. History From 1959 to 2011, the Award was called Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Individual or Group. In 2012, it was shortened to Best Jazz Instrumental ...

* '' Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue'' – Terri Lyne Carrington * '' Guided Tour'' – The New Gary Burton Quartet * ''Life Forum'' – Gerald Clayton * ''

Pushing the World Away ''Pushing the World Away'' is the Grammy-nominated, critically acclaimed fourteenth studio album by Kenny Garrett, released on September 17, 2013 on Mack Avenue Records. Following its release, the album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Ja ...

'' –

Kenny Garrett Kenny Garrett (born October 9, 1960) is an American post-bop jazz musician and composer who gained recognition in his youth as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and for his time with Miles Davis's band. His primary instruments are alto a ...

* '' Out Here'' – Christian McBride Trio ;

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album The Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album has been presented since 1961. From 1962 to 1971 and 1979 to 1991 the award title specified instrumental performances. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works ...

* ''

Night in Calisia ''Night in Calisia'' is a jazz album recorded by Randy Brecker, the Wlodek Pawlik Trio, the Kalisz Philharmonic Orchestra and Adam Klocek. Composed to celebrate the 1850th anniversary of Kalisz, the six-part jazz suite was recorded in March 2011 ...

'' –

Randy Brecker Randal Edward Brecker (born November 27, 1945) is an American trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer. His versatility has made him a popular studio musician who has recorded with acts in jazz, rock, and R&B. Early life Brecker was born on N ...

, Włodek Pawlik Trio & Kalisz Philharmonic * ''Brooklyn Babylon'' –

Darcy James Argue's Secret Society Darcy James Argue is a jazz composer and bandleader known for his work with his 18-piece ensemble, Secret Society. Biography Argue was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He studied at McGill University in Montreal from 1993–1998, and in 2000 ...

* ''Wild Beauty'' –

Brussels Jazz Orchestra Brussels Jazz Orchestra is a Belgian jazz orchestra with big band line up founded in 1993 by saxophonist and composer Frank Vaganée, Serge Plume, Marc Godfroid and Bo van der Werf. Since 1999 the orchestra is supported by the Flemish government ...

featuring

Joe Lovano Joseph Salvatore Lovano (born December 29, 1952)"Joe Lovano." ''Contemporary Musicians''. Vol. 13. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 1994. Retrieved via ''Biography in Context'' database, May 5, 2017. is an American jazz saxophonist, alto clarin ...

* ''March Sublime'' – Alan Ferber * ''Intrada'' – Dave Slonaker Big Band ; Best Latin Jazz Album * ''Song for Maura'' – Paquito D'Rivera and Trio Corrente * ''

La Noche Más Larga ''La Noche Más Larga'' is the fifth studio album by Spanish singer Concha Buika. The record was released on June 4, 2013 via Warner Music Spain label. Plot Neil Spenser of ''The Guardian'' stated "Now relocated to Miami, she's clearly reaching ...

'' –

Buika Buika is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Concha Buika María Concepción Balboa Buika (born 11 May 1972), known as Concha Buika or Buika, is a Spanish singer. Her album ''Niña de Fuego'' was nominated for the 2008 Latin ...

* ''Yo'' – Roberto Fonseca * ''Egg_n'' – Omar Sosa * ''Latin Jazz-Jazz Latin'' – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet

Gospel/Contemporary Christian

;

Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. According to the 54th Grammy Awards descri ...

* "Break Every Chain" (Live) – Tasha Cobbs * "Hurricane" – Natalie Grant * "Lord, I Need You" – Matt Maher * "If He Did It Before... Same God" (Live) – Tye Tribbett * " Overcomer" – Mandisa ;

Best Gospel Song The Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality songs in the gospel music genre. Honors in seve ...

* "If He Did It Before... Same God" (Live) ** Tye Tribbett, songwriter (Tye Tribbett) * "Deitrick Haddon" ** Calvin Frazier & Deitrick Haddon, songwriters (Deitrick Haddon) * "If I Believe" ** Wirlie Morris, Michael Paran,

Charlie Wilson Charles, Charlie, Charley, or Chuck Wilson may refer to: Entertainment * Charles Heath Wilson (1809–1882), Anglo-Scottish painter, art teacher and author * Charles C. Wilson (1894–1948), American film actor * Charles Banks Wilson (1918–2013) ...

& Mahin Wilson, songwriters (Charlie Wilson) * "A Little More Jesus" ** Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Erica Campbell) * "Still" ** Percy Bady, songwriter (Percy Bady featuring Lowell Pye) ; Best Contemporary Christian Music Song * " Overcomer" ** David Garcia, Ben Glover & Christopher Stevens, songwriters ( Mandisa) * "

Hurricane A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain and squalls. Depe ...

" ** Matt Bronleewe, Natalie Grant & Cindy Morgan, songwriters (Natalie Grant) * "Love Take Me Over" **

Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of conte ...

, songwriter (Steven Curtis Chapman) * "Speak Life" **

Toby McKeehan Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known f ...

, Jamie Moore &

Ryan Stevenson Ryan Stevenson may refer to: * Ryan Stevenson (cricketer) (born 1992), English cricketer * Ryan Stevenson (drummer) (born 1987), Canadian drummer and singer * Ryan Stevenson (footballer) (born 1984), Scottish footballer * Ryan Stevenson (singer) ...

, songwriters (

Tobymac Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known f ...

) * " Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" ** Ed Cash, Scott Cash & Chris Tomlin, songwriters (Chris Tomlin) * "In God's Time" –

Tehrah Tamara Taylor, known as Tehrah (born March 6, 1965) is an American power vocalist, songwriter and producer. She has been recognized with Grammy Nomination Considerations, LA Music Awards, Producers Choice Awards, Women’s Leadership Awards, Hu ...

; Best Gospel Album * ''Greater Than (Live)'' – Tye Tribbett * ''Grace (Live)'' – Tasha Cobbs * ''Best For Last: 20 Year Celebration Vol. 1 (Live)'' – Donald Lawrence * ''Best Days Yet'' –

Bishop Paul S. Morton Paul Sylvester Morton (born July 30, 1950) is an American Baptist pastor. He is the senior pastor of Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and co-pastor of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Or ...

* ''God Chaser (Live)'' – William Murphy ; Best Contemporary Christian Music Album * '' Overcomer'' – Mandisa * '' We Won't Be Shaken'' – Building 429 * ''

All the People Said Amen ''All the People Said Amen'' is the first compilation album by contemporary worship music recording artist Matt Maher, released on April 23, 2013. It is his fourth album with Essential Records, and his seventh overall release. The album was produ ...

(Live)'' – Matt Maher * ''

Your Grace Finds Me ''Your Grace Finds Me'' was the third live album from contemporary worship musician Matt Redman, which it was released by the dual labels sixstepsrecords and Sparrow Records on 24 September 2013, and it was produced by Nathan Nockels. This was ...

(Live)'' –

Matt Redman Matthew James Redman (born 14 February 1974) is an English Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and author. Redman has released 16 albums, written 8 books, and helped start three church-plants. He is best known for his two-time Grammy A ...

* '' Burning Lights'' – Chris Tomlin

Latin

; Best Latin Pop Album * '' Vida'' – Draco Rosa * '' Faith, Hope y Amor'' – Frankie J * ''Viajero Frecuente'' –

Ricardo Montaner Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner (born September 8, 1957), better known as Ricardo Montaner (), is an Argentine-born Venezuelan singer and songwriter. Since starting his career in the late 1970s, he has released more than 24 albums, and many ...

* ''Syntek'' – Aleks Syntek * ''12 Historias'' – Tommy Torres ; Best Latin Rock Urban or Alternative Album * ''Treinta Días'' – La Santa Cecilia * ''

El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco ''El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco'' is the seventh studio album released by Mexican band, Café Tacuba, on October 22, 2012. In this album, the band has once again collaborated with award-winning Argentine music producer Gustavo Santaolalla. The al ...

'' – Café Tacuba * ''Ojo Por Ojo'' – El Tri * ''Chances'' – Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas * ''Repeat After Me'' – Los Amigos Invisibles ; Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano) * ''A Mi Manera'' –

Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea The Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea is an all-female mariachi band based in Los Angeles, California. The band was founded in 1999 by Cindy Shea. In 2009, they became the first all-female mariachi band ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, and the ...

* ''El Free'' – Banda Los Recoditos * ''En Peligro De Extinción'' – Intocable * ''Romeo y Su Nieta'' – Paquita la del Barrio * ''13 Celebrando El 13'' – Joan Sebastian ;

Best Tropical Latin Album The Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for releasing albums in the tropical latin music ...

* ''Pacific Mambo Orchestra'' – Pacific Mambo Orchestra * '' 3.0'' – Marc Anthony * ''Como Te Voy A Olvidar'' – Los Angeles Azules * ''Sergio George Presents Salsa Giants'' – Various Artists * ''

Corazón Profundo ''Corazón Profundo'' (English: ''Deep Heart'') is the thirteenth studio album by Colombian recording artist Carlos Vives, released by Sony Music on April 23, 2013. This was Vives's first studio album since 2009's '' Clásicos de la Provincia II' ...

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Carlos Vives Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo (born 7 August 1961) is a Colombian singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his interpretation of traditional music styles of Colombia such as vallenato, cumbia, champeta, bambuco and porro as well as ge ...

Americana Music

; Best American Roots Song *"Love Has Come For You" **

Edie Brickell Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter widely known for 1988's '' Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars'', the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' albums char ...

& Steve Martin, songwriters (Steve Martin & Edie Brickell) *"Build Me Up From Bones" ** Sarah Jarosz, songwriter (Sarah Jarosz) *"Invisible" ** Steve Earle, songwriter (Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses)) *"Keep Your Dirty Lights On" ** Tim O'Brien &

Darrell Scott James Darrell Scott, known as Darrell Scott (born August 6, 1959), is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The son of musician Wayne Scott, he moved as a child to East Gary, Indiana (known today as Lake Station, Indiana). ...

, songwriters (Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott) *"Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed" **

Allen Toussaint Allen Richard Toussaint (; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, describ ...

, songwriter (Allen Toussaint) ;

Best Americana Album The Grammy Award for Best Americana Album is an honor presented to recording artists for quality albums in the Americana music genre at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. Honors ...

*'' Old Yellow Moon'' — Emmylou Harris &

Rodney Crowell Rodney Crowell (born August 7, 1950) is an American musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Crowell has had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all from his 1988 album ''Diamonds & Dirt''. ...

*'' Love Has Come for You'' — Steve Martin &

*''Buddy and Jim'' — Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale *'' One True Vine'' —

Mavis Staples Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band The Staple Singers (she is the last surviving member of that band). Dur ...

*''Songbook'' —

; Best Bluegrass Album *''The Streets of Baltimore'' —

Del McCoury Band The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy award-winning American bluegrass band. History Originally the band was called Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass. The band went through a number of changes in perso ...

*''It's Just a Road'' — The Boxcars *''Brothers of the Highway'' — Dailey & Vincent *''This World Oft Can Be'' —

Della Mae Della Mae is an American bluegrass band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in 2009.Best Blues Album The Grammy Award for Best Blues Album was an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for releasing albums in the blues genre. Honors in sever ...

*'' Get Up!'' — Ben Harper With

Charlie Musselwhite Charles Douglas Musselwhite (born January 31, 1944) is an American electric blues harmonica player and bandleader, one of the white bluesmen who came to prominence, along with Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, and Elvin Bishop, as a pivotal ...

*''Remembering Little Walter'' — Billy Boy Arnold,

, Mark Hummel, Sugar Ray Norcia & James Harman *''Cotton Mouth Man'' — James Cotton *'' Seesaw'' — Beth Hart with Joe Bonamassa *''Down In Louisiana'' —

Bobby Rush Bobby Lee Rush (born November 23, 1946) is an American politician, activist and pastor who served as the U.S. representative for for three decades. A civil rights activist during the 1960s, Rush co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Pa ...

; Best Folk Album *''

My Favorite Picture of You ''My Favorite Picture of You'' is the fourteenth and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Guy Clark before his death in May 2016. The album was released in July 2013 under Dualtone Records, and won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Folk A ...

'' — Guy Clark *''Sweetheart of the Sun'' — The Greencards *''Build Me Up from Bones'' — Sarah Jarosz *''The Ash & Clay'' — The Milk Carton Kids *''They All Played for Us: Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration'' — Various Artists; Chris Strachwitz, producer ; Best Regional Roots Music Album *''Dockside Sessions'' — Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience *''The Life & Times Of...The Hot 8 Brass Band'' — Hot 8 Brass Band *''Hula Ku'i'' — Kahulanui *''Le Fou'' — Zachary Richard *''Apache & Crown Dance Songs'' — Joe Tohonnie Jr.

Reggae

; Best Reggae Album * ''Ziggy Marley In Concert'' –

Ziggy Marley David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968) is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, actor and philanthropist. He is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until ...

* '' Reincarnated'' – Snoop Lion * ''

One Love, One Life ''One Love, One Life'' is the fifteenth studio album by the Jamaican reggae singer Beres Hammond, released as a double album on 13 November 2012 by VP Records. ''One Love, One Life'' consists of 20 songs and Hammond himself produced 19 out of 2 ...

'' – Beres Hammond * ''The Messiah'' – Sizzla * ''Reggae Connection'' – Sly & Robbie and the Jam Masters

World Music

; Best World Music Album * '' Savor Flamenco'' – Gipsy Kings * ''Live: Singing for Peace Around the World'' – Ladysmith Black Mambazo (''tie'') * ''

No Place for My Dream ''No Place for My Dream'' is a studio album by Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. It was released in June 2013 under Knitting Factory Records Knitting Factory Records is an independent American music label that is notable for promoting a variety of ...

'' – Femi Kuti * ''The Living Room Sessions Part 2'' –

Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar (; born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury, sometimes spelled as Rabindra Shankar Chowdhury; 7 April 1920 – 11 December 2012) was an Indian sitarist and composer. A sitar virtuoso, he became the world's best-known export of North In ...

Children's

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Best Children's Album The Grammy Award for Best Children's Album (from 2020: Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album) is an honor presented since 2012 at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. Honor ...

* ''Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well'' – Jennifer Gasoi * ''Blue Clouds'' –

Elizabeth Mitchell Elizabeth Mitchell (born Elizabeth Joanna Robertson) is an American actress known for her lead role as Juliet Burke on the ABC drama mystery series '' Lost'' (2006–2010). Mitchell also had lead roles on the television series '' V'' (2009– ...

& You Are My Flower * ''The Mighty Sky'' –

Beth Nielsen Chapman Beth Nielsen Chapman (born September 14, 1958) is an American singer and songwriter who has written hits for country and pop music performers. She was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016. Nielsen Chapman is two-time Gra ...

* ''Recess'' – Justin Roberts * ''Singing Our Way Through: Songs for the World's Bravest Kids'' – Alastair Moock & Friends

Spoken Word

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Best Spoken Word Album The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album has been awarded since 1959. The award has had several minor name changes: * In 1959 the award was known as Best Performance, Documentary or Spoken Word * From 1960 to 1961 it was awarded as Best Perform ...

(Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) * '' America Again: Re-becoming The Greatness We Never Weren't'' –

Stephen Colbert Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( ; born May 13, 1964) is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting the satirical Comedy Central program '' The Colbert Report'' from 2005 t ...

* ''Carrie and Me'' – Carol Burnett * ''

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls ''Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls'' is a collection of narrative essays by David Sedaris David Raymond Sedaris (; born December 26, 1956) is an American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor. He was publicly recognized in 1992 w ...

'' – David Sedaris * ''Still Foolin' 'Em'' – Billy Crystal * ''The Storm King'' –

Pete Seeger Peter Seeger (May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer and social activist. A fixture on nationwide radio in the 1940s, Seeger also had a string of hit records during the early 1950s as a member of the Weavers, notabl ...

Comedy

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Best Comedy Album The Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album is presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement in comedy." The award was awarded yearly from 1959 to 1993 and then from 2004 to presen ...

* '' Calm Down Gurrl'' –

Kathy Griffin Kathleen Mary Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American comedian and actress who has starred in television comedy specials and has released comedy albums. In 2007 and 2008, Griffin won Primetime Emmy Awards for her reality show '' Kathy ...

* ''

I'm Here to Help ''I'm Here to Help'' is the fifth comedy album and third DVD-comedy album by Scottish-American comedian Craig Ferguson. This live audio recording is from the film ''Craig Ferguson: I'm Here to Help'', released on January 1, 2013, originally re ...

'' –

Craig Ferguson Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish-born American comedian, actor, writer, and television host. He is best known for hosting the CBS late-night talk show '' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson'' (2005–2014), for which he won ...

* ''A Little Unprofessional'' –

Ron White Ron White (born December 18, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and author, best known as a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Nicknamed "Tater Salad", he is the author of the book ''I Had the Right to Remain Silent But ...

* ''

Live Live may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Live!'' (2007 film), 2007 American film * ''Live'' (2014 film), a 2014 Japanese film *'' ''Live'' (Apocalyptica DVD) Music * Live (band), American alternative rock band * List of album ...

'' – Tig Notaro * ''That's What I'm Talkin' About'' – Bob Saget

Musical Show

; Best Musical Theater Album * '' Kinky Boots'' **

Billy Porter William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor and singer. Porter gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. Porter won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical fo ...

Stark Sands Stark Bunker Sands (born September 30, 1978) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Tunny in the original Broadway cast of '' American Idiot'', and originating the role of Charlie Price in '' Kinky Boots'' on Broadway. He is a two-tim ...

, principal soloists; Sammy James, Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Oremus & William Wittman, producers; Cyndi Lauper, composer & lyricist (Original Broadway Cast) * '' Matilda the Musical'' ** Bertie Carvel, Sophia Gennusa, Laurence, Bailey Ryon, Miley Shapiro & Lauren Ward, principal soloists; Michael Croiter, Van Dean & Chris Nightingale, producers; Tim Minchin, composer & lyricist (Original Broadway Cast) * '' Motown: The Musical'' ** Brandon Victor Dixon & Valisia Lakae, principal soloists; Frank Filipetti & Ethan Popp, producers (Robert Bateman, Al Cleveland, Georgia Dobbins, Lamont Dozier, William Garrett,

Marvin Gaye Marvin Pentz Gay Jr., who also spelled his surname as Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown (music style), Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player ...

Berry Gordy Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., is a retired American record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record la ...

, Freddie Gorman, Cornelius Grant, Brian Holland, Ivy Jo Hunter, Michael Lovesmith, Alphonzo Mizell, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards, William Stevenson, Norman Whitfield &

, composers;

Nickolas Ashford Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting-production team and recording duo of Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946). Ashford was born in Fairfield, South Carolina, ...

, Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy, Lula Mae Hardaway, Eddie Holland, Michael Lovesmith, Deke Richards,

, Barrett Strong, Ronald White, Stevie Wonder & Syreeta Wright, lyricists) (Original Broadway Cast)

Music for Visual Media

; Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media *'' Sound City: Real to Reel'' – Dave Grohl & Various Artists *'' Django Unchained'' – Various Artists *'' The Great Gatsby (Deluxe Edition)'' – Various Artists *'' Les Misérables (Deluxe Edition)'' – Various Artists *''Muscle Shoals'' – Various Artists ; Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media *'' Skyfall'' **

Thomas Newman Thomas Montgomery Newman (born October 20, 1955) is an American composer and conductor best known for his many film scores. In a career that has spanned over four decades, he has scored numerous films including '' The Player'' (1992); '' The S ...

, composer *'' Argo'' **

Alexandre Desplat Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat (; born 23 August 1961) is a French film composer and conductor. He has won many awards, including two Academy Awards, for his musical scores to the films '' The Grand Budapest Hotel'' and ''The Shape of Water'' ...

, composer *''

The Great Gatsby ''The Great Gatsby'' is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsb ...

'' ** Craig Armstrong, composer *'' Life of Pi'' ** Mychael Danna, composer *'' Lincoln'' **

John Williams John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932)Nylund, Rob (15 November 2022)Classic Connection review '' WBOI'' ("For the second time this year, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic honored American composer, conductor, and arranger John Williams, who w ...

, composer *'' Zero Dark Thirty'' **

, composer ; Best Song Written for Visual Media * " Skyfall" (from '' Skyfall'') ** Adele Adkins &

Paul Epworth Paul Richard Epworth (born 25 July 1974) is an English record producer, songwriter, musician, and remixer. He has worked with artists including Adele, Florence and the Machine, Rihanna, and Maxïmo Park, among many others. He is a member of th ...

, songwriters (Adele) * "

Atlas An atlas is a collection of maps; it is typically a bundle of maps of Earth or of a region of Earth. Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today many atlases are in multimedia formats. In addition to presenting geograp ...

" (from '' The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'') ** Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters (

Coldplay Coldplay are a British Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey (manager), Phil H ...

) * "

Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You) "Silver Lining (Crazy ‘Bout You)" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Jessie J. The track written by Diane Warren is the main theme of the film ''Silver Linings Playbook''. The song with gentle piano melody was released on iTunes on ...

" (from '' Silver Linings Playbook'') ** Diane Warren, songwriter (

Jessie J Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She studied ...

) * "We Both Know" (from ''

Safe Haven Safe haven may refer to: * Sanctuary Arts and entertainment * ''Safe Haven'' (novel), a 2010 American novel by Nicholas Sparks ** ''Safe Haven'' (film), a 2013 American film adapted from the novel * ''Safe Haven'' (short film), a 2009 American ...

'') ** Colbie Caillat &

Gavin DeGraw Gavin Shane DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. DeGraw rose to fame with his song " I Don't Want to Be" from his debut album ''Chariot'' (2003); the song became the main theme song for The WB drama series ''One Tree ...

, songwriters (Colbie Caillat featuring Gavin DeGraw) * " Young and Beautiful" (from ''

'') **

& Rick Nowels, songwriters (Lana Del Rey) * "

You've Got Time "You've Got Time" is the main title theme song for the Netflix Original Series ''Orange Is the New Black'', written, composed and performed by Regina Spektor. The song was nominated in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category at the 56th An ...

" (from '' Orange Is the New Black'') **

Regina Spektor Regina Ilyinichna Spektor (russian: Регинa Ильинична Спектор, ; born February 18, 1980) is a Russian–born American singer, songwriter, and pianist. After self-releasing her first three records and gaining popularity in ...

, songwriter (Regina Spektor)

Composing/Arranging

; Best Instrumental Composition *"Pensamientos For Solo Alto Saxophone And Chamber Orchestra" **Clare Fischer, composer (The Clare Fischer Orchestra) *" Away" **Chuck Owen, composer (Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge) *"California Pictures For String Quartet" **Gordon Goodwin, composer (Quartet San Francisco) *"Koko On The Boulevard" ** Scott Healy, composer (Scott Healy Ensemble) *"String Quartet No. 1: Funky Diversion In Three Parts" **Vince Mendoza, composer (Quartet San Francisco) ;

Best Instrumental Arrangement The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement (and its subsequent name changes) has been awarded since 1963. The award is presented to the arranger(s) of the music. Only songs or tracks are eligible, no longer works (e.g. albums). The perfor ...

*"On Green Dolphin Street" **Gordon Goodwin, arranger (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band) *"Invitation" **Kim Richmond, arranger (The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra) *"Side Hikes – A Ridge Away" **Chuck Owen, arranger (Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge) *"Skylark" **Nan Schwartz, arranger (Amy Dickson) *"Wild Beauty" **Gil Goldstein, arranger (Brussels Jazz Orchestra Featuring Joe Lovano) ; Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) *"Swing Low" ** Gil Goldstein, arranger (

Bobby McFerrin Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American folk and jazz singer. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also ra ...

& Esperanza Spalding) *"La Vida Nos Espera" **Nan Schwartz, arranger ( Gian Marco) *"Let's Fall In Love" ** Chris Walden, arranger (Calabria Foti Featuring Seth MacFarlane) *"The Moon's A Harsh Mistress" ** John Hollenbeck, arranger (John Hollenbeck) *"What A Wonderful World" **

Shelly Berg Shelton "Shelly" Glen Berg (born August 18, 1955) is an American classical and jazz pianist and music educator. He is the dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and the school's Patricia L. Frost Prof ...

, arranger (

)

Crafts

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Best Recording Package The Grammy Award for Best Recording Package is one of a series of Grammy Awards presented for the visual look of an album. It is presented to the art director of the winning album, not to the performer(s), unless the performer is also the art dire ...

*''Long Night Moon'' **Sarah Dodds & Shauna Dodds, art directors ( Reckless Kelly) *''Automatic Music Can Be Fun'' **Mike Brown, Zac Decamp, Brian Grunert & Annie Stoll, art directors (Geneseo) *'' Magna Carta... Holy Grail'' **Brian Roettinger, art director ( Jay-Z) *'' Metallica Through The Never (Music From The Motion Picture)'' **Bruce Duckworth, Sarah Moffat & David Turner, art directors (

) *'' The Next Day'' **Jonathan Barnbrook, art director (

) ;

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package The Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package has been presented since 1995 to an album's art director Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, ...

*''Wings Over America'' (Deluxe Edition) **Simon Earith & James Musgrave, art directors ( Paul McCartney and Wings) *''The Brussels Affair'' **Charles Dooher & Scott Sandler, art directors (

) *''How Do You Do (Limited Edition Box Set)'' **Mayer Hawthorne, art director ( Mayer Hawthorne) *''The Road To Red Rocks (Special Edition)'' **Ross Stirling, art director (

Mumford & Sons Mumford & Sons is a British folk rock band formed in London in 2007. The band currently consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums), Ted Dwane (vocals, bass guitar, double bass), and Ben Lovett (vocals, ...

) *''The Smith Tapes'' **Masaki Koike, art director (Various Artists) ; Best Album Notes * ''

Afro Blue Impressions '' Afro Blue Impressions'' is an album of a performance by jazz musician John Coltrane that was recorded live in 1963. The album was originally released many years later, in 1977, on the Pablo label, as a double LP. Reception The AllMusic review ...

'' (Remastered & Expanded) ** Neil Tesser, album notes writer (

John Coltrane John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Born and rai ...

) * ''Call It Art 1964–1965'' **Ben Young, album notes writer (

New York Art Quartet The New York Art Quartet was a free jazz ensemble, originally made up of saxophonist John Tchicai, trombonist Roswell Rudd, drummer Milford Graves and bassist Lewis Worrell, that came into existence in 1964 in New York City. Worrell was later ...

) * '' Electric Music for the Mind and Body'' **Alec Palao, album notes writer ( Country Joe and the Fish) * ''Stravinsky: Le Sacre Du Printemps'' ** Jonathan Cott, album notes writer (Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic) * ''360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story'' **

Sean Wilentz Robert Sean Wilentz (; born February 20, 1951) is the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton University, where he has taught since 1979. His primary research interests include U.S. social and political history in the ...

, album notes writer (various artists) * ''Work Hard, Play Hard, Pray Hard: Hard Time, Good Time & End Time Music, 1923–1936'' **Nathan Salsburg, album notes writer (various artists)

Historical

; Best Historical Album * ''Charlie Is My Darling – Ireland 1965'' (''tie'') **Teri Landi, Andrew Loog Oldham &

Steve Rosenthal Steven "Steve" Rosenthal is an American labor and political strategist. He was the political director of the AFL-CIO for seven years. Biography Rosenthal's father was a Brooklyn shoe salesman. In 2003, Rosenthal was one of the founders and chief ...

, compilation producers;

, mastering engineer (

) * ''The Complete Sussex And Columbia Albums'' (''tie'') ** Leo Sacks, compilation producer; Joseph M. Palmaccio, Tom Ruff & Mark Wilder, mastering engineers ( Bill Withers) * ''Call It Art 1964–1965'' ** Joe Lizzi & Ben Young, compilation producers; Steve Fallone, Joe Lizzi & Ben Young, mastering engineers (

) * ''Pictures Of Sound: One Thousand Years Of Educed Audio: 980–1980'' ** Patrick Feaster & Steven Ledbetter, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists) * ''Wagner: Der Ring Des Nibelungen'' (Deluxe Edition) ** Philip Siney, compilation producer; Ben Turner, mastering engineer ( Sir Georg Solti)

Production

;

*''

'' ** Peter Franco, Mick Guzauski, Florian Lagatta & Daniel Lerner, engineers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer (

) *'' Annie Up'' **Chuck Ainlay, engineer;

, mastering engineer ( Pistol Annies) *''The Blue Room'' **Helik Hadar & Leslie Ann Jones, engineers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (

Madeleine Peyroux Madeleine Peyroux (born April 18, 1974) is an American jazz singer and songwriter who began her career as a teenager on the streets of Paris. She sang vintage jazz and blues songs before finding mainstream success in 2004 when her album '' Care ...

) *'' The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here'' **Paul Figueroa & Randy Staub, engineers;

Ted Jensen Ted Jensen (born September 19, 1954) is an American mastering engineer, known for having mastered many recordings, including the Eagles' '' Hotel California'', Green Day's '' American Idiot'' and Norah Jones' '' Come Away with Me''. Biograp ...

, mastering engineer ( Alice in Chains) *'' ...Like Clockwork'' ** Joe Barresi & Mark Rankin, engineers; Gavin Lurssen, mastering engineer (

) *''The Moorings'' **Trina Shoemaker, engineer; Eric Conn, mastering engineer (Andrew Duhon) ; Producer of the Year, Non-Classical *

** "BBC" ( Jay-Z) ** "

" (

featuring T.I. & Pharrell) ** "

Happy Happiness, in the context of mental or emotional states, is positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Other forms include life satisfaction, well-being, subjective well-being, flourishing and eudaimonia. Sinc ...

" (Pharrell Williams) ** "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" (

Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, televisi ...

featuring T.I.) ** "

Nuclear Nuclear may refer to: Physics Relating to the nucleus of the atom: *Nuclear engineering *Nuclear physics *Nuclear power *Nuclear reactor *Nuclear weapon *Nuclear medicine *Radiation therapy *Nuclear warfare Mathematics *Nuclear space * Nuclear ...

" (

Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. After years of limite ...

) ** "

Oceans The ocean (also the sea or the world ocean) is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of the surface of Earth and contains 97% of Earth's water. An ocean can also refer to any of the large bodies of water into which the wo ...

" (Jay-Z featuring

Frank Ocean Christopher Francis "Frank" Ocean (born Christopher Edwin Breaux; October 28, 1987), is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper. His works are noted by music critics for featuring avant-garde styles and introspective, elliptical lyrics. Ocean ...

) ** "Reach Out Richard" ( Mayer Hawthorne) ** "The Stars Are Ours" (Mayer Hawthorne) * Rob Cavallo ** '' All That Echoes'' ( Josh Groban) ** "Bright Lights" ( Gary Clark Jr.) ** '' ¡Dos!'' (

Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a ...

) ** "If I Loved You" (

Delta Rae Delta Rae ( ) is an American folk rock band formed in Durham, North Carolina. The band consists of three siblings Ian Hölljes (vocals and guitar), Eric Hölljes (vocals, guitar, piano and keys) and Brittany Hölljes (vocals), as well as Elizabe ...

featuring Lindsey Buckingham) ** "Love They Say" ( Tegan and Sara) ** "Things Are Changin'" (Gary Clark Jr.) ** '' ¡Tré!'' (Green Day) ** "When My Train Pulls In" (Gary Clark Jr.) ** "You've Got Time" (

) * Dr. Luke ** Bounce It (Juicy J Featuring Wale & Trey Songz) ** " Crazy Kids" ( Kesha) ** " Fall Down ( will.i.am featuring Miley Cyrus) ** " Give It 2 U" (

featuring

) ** " Roar" ( Katy Perry) ** "Rock Me" (

One Direction One Direction, often shortened to 1D, are an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. The group are composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously Zayn Malik until his departure from the gro ...

) ** "Wrecking Ball" ( Miley Cyrus) ** "Play it Again" ( Becky G) * Ariel Rechtshaid ** '' Days Are Gone'' ( Haim) ** " Everything Is Embarrassing" (

Sky Ferreira Sky Tonia Ferreira (born July 8, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. As a teenager, Ferreira began uploading videos on Myspace of herself singing songs she had written, which led to her discovery by producers Bloods ...

) ** "Lost in My Bedroom" (Sky Ferreira) ** '' Modern Vampires of the City'' (

) ** '' Reincarnated'' ( Snoop Lion) ** '' True Romance'' (

Charli XCX Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Cambridge and raised in Start Hill, Essex, she began posting songs on Myspace in 2008, which led to her discovery b ...

) ** "You're No Good" ( Major Lazer featuring Santigold, Vybz Kartel, Danielle Haim and Yasmin) * Jeff Tweedy ** ''The Invisible Way'' (Low) ** '' One True Vine'' (

) ** ''Wassaic Way'' (Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion) ;Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical *"Summertime Sadness" (Cedric Gervais Remix) **Cedric Gervais, remixer (

) *"Days Turn Into Nights" (Andy Caldwell Remix) **Andy Caldwell, remixer (Delerium featuring Michael Logen) *"If I Lose Myself#Alesso vs OneRepublic version, If I Lose Myself" (Alesso Vs. OneRepublic) **Alesso, remixer (OneRepublic) *" Locked Out of Heaven" (Sultan + Ned Shepard Remix) **Sultan & Ned Shepard, remixers (

) *"One Love/People Get Ready" (Photek Remix) **Photek, Rupert Parkes, remixer (Bob Marley and the Wailers)

Production, Surround Sound

;Grammy Award for Best Surround Sound Album, Best Surround Sound Album * ''Kisses on the Bottom, Live Kisses'' **Al Schmitt, surround mix engineer; Tommy LiPuma, surround producer (

) *''Sailing the Seas of Cheese'' (Deluxe Edition) **Les Claypool & Jason Mills, surround mix engineers; Stephen Marcussen, surround mastering engineer; Les Claypool & Jeff Fura, surround producers (Primus (band), Primus) *''Signature Sound Opus One'' **Leslie Ann Jones, surround mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, surround mastering engineer; Herbert Waltl, surround producer (various artists) * ''Sixteen Sunsets'' **Jim Anderson (sound engineer), Jim Anderson, surround mix engineer; Darcy Proper, surround mastering engineer; Jim Anderson & Jane Ira Bloom, surround producers (Jane Ira Bloom) * ''Sprung Rhythm'' **Daniel Shores, surround mix engineer; Daniel Shores, surround mastering engineer; Dan Merceruio, surround producer (Richard Scerbo & Inscape)

Production, Classical

;Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Classical, Best Engineered Album, Classical * ''Winter Morning Walks'' ** David Frost (producer), David Frost, Brian Losch & Tim Martyn, engineers; Tim Martyn, mastering engineer (Dawn Upshaw, Maria Schneider (musician), Maria Schneider, Australian Chamber Orchestra & Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra) * ''Hymn to the Virgin'' ** Morten Lindberg (sound engineer), Morten Lindberg, engineer (Tone Bianca, Sparre Dahl, & Schola Cantorum de Paris, Schola Cantorum) * ''La Voie Triomphale'' ** Morten Lindberg (sound engineer), Morten Lindberg, engineer (Ole Kristian Ruud & Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces) * ''Roomful of Teeth'' ** Mark Donahue & Jesse Lewis, engineers (Brad Wells & Roomful of Teeth) * ''Vinci: Artaserse'' ** Hans-Martin Renz, Wolfgang Rixius & Ulrich Ruscher, engineers (Diego Fasolis, Philippe Jaroussky, Max Emanuel Cenčić, Daniel Behle, Franco Fagioli, Valer Barna-Sabadus, Yuriy Mynenko & Concerto Köln) ;Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Classical, Producer of the Year, Classical * David Frost (producer), David Frost **''Andres: Home Stretch'' (Timo Andres, Andrew Cyr & Metropolis Ensemble) **''Angel Heart, A Music Storybook'' (Matt Haimovitz & Uccello) **''Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2'' (Jonathan Biss) **''Ben-Haim: Chamber Works'' (ARC Ensemble) **''Celebrating The American Spirit'' (Judith Clurman & Essential Voices USA) **''Elgar: Enigma Variations''; ''Vaughan Williams: The Wasps''; ''Greensleeves'' (Michael Stern & Kansas City Symphony) **''Guilty Pleasures'' (Renée Fleming, Sebastian Lang-Lessing & Philharmonia Orchestra) **''Verdi: Otello'' (Riccardo Muti, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Krassimira Stoyanova, Carlo Guelfi, Chicago Symphony Chorus & Chicago Symphony Orchestra) **''Winter Morning Walks'' (Dawn Upshaw, Maria Schneider, Australian Chamber Orchestra & St. Paul Chamber Orchestra) * Manfred Eicher **''Beethoven: Diabelli-Variationen'' (András Schiff) **''Canto Oscuro'' (Anna Gourari) **''Adam's Lament (Pärt), Pärt: Adam's Lament'' (Tõnu Kaljuste, Latvian Radio Choir, Vox Clamantis, Sinfonietta Riga, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra) **''Tabakova: String Paths'' (Maxim Rysanov) * Marina A. Ledin, Victor Ledin **''Bizet: Symphony In C''; ''Jeux D'Enfants''; ''Variations Chromatiques'' (Martin West & San Francisco Ballet Orchestra) **''Traveling Sonata – European Music For Flute & Guitar'' (Viviana Guzmán & Jérémy Jouve) **''Voyages'' (Conrad Tao) **''Zia'' (Del Sol String Quartet) * James Mallinson **''Berlioz: Grande Messe Des Morts'' (Colin Davis, London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir & London Symphony Orchestra) **''Bloch: Symphony In C-Sharp Minor & Poems Of The Sea'' (Dalia Atlas & London Symphony Orchestra) **''Fauré: Requiem''; ''Bach: Partita, Chorales & Ciaccona'' (Nigel Short, Tenebrae & London Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble) **''Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3'' (Colin Davis & London Symphony Orchestra) **''Wagner: Das Rheingold'' (Valery Gergiev, René Pape, Stephan Rügamer, Nikolai Putilin & Mariinsky Orchestra) **''Wagner: Die Walküre'' (Valery Gergiev, Anja Kampe, Jonas Kaufmann, René Pape, Nina Stemme & Mariinsky Orchestra) **''Weber: Der Freischütz'' (Colin Davis, Christine Brewer, Sally Matthews, Simon O'Neill, London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony Orchestra) * Jay David Saks **''Adams: Nixon in China'' (John Adams (composer), John Adams, Russell Braun, Ginger Costa-Jackson, James Maddalena, Janis Kelly (soprano), Janis Kelly, Richard Paul Fink, Robert Brubaker (tenor), Robert Brubaker, Kathleen Kim, Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra) **''Adès: The Tempest'' (Thomas Adès, Audrey Luna, Isabel Leonard, Alan Oke, Simon Keenlyside, Metropolitan Opera Chorus & Orchestra) **''The Enchanted Island'' (William Christie, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Danielle De Niese, Luca Pisaroni, Lisette Oropesa, Plácido Domingo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus) **''Handel: Rodelinda'' (Harry Bicket, Renée Fleming, Andreas Scholl, Joseph Kaiser, Stephanie Blythe, Iestyn Davies, Shenyang & The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) **''Live At Carnegie Hall'' (James Levine, Evgeny Kissin & The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) **Verdi: ''Rigoletto'' (Michele Mariotti, Željko Lučić, Diana Damrau, Piotr Beczała, Oksana Volkova, Štefan Kocán, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus)

Classical

;Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance, Best Orchestral Performance *''Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4'' **Osmo Vänskä (conductor), Minnesota Orchestra *''Atterberg: Orchestral Works Vol. 1'' **Neeme Järvi (conductor), Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra *''Lutoslawski: Symphony No. 1'' **Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), Los Angeles Philharmonic *''Schumann: Symphony No. 2; Overtures Manfred & Genoveva'' **Claudio Abbado (conductor), Orchestra Mozart *''Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps'' **Simon Rattle (conductor), Berliner Philharmoniker ;Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording, Best Opera Recording *''Adès: The Tempest (opera), The Tempest'' **Thomas Adès (conductor); Simon Keenlyside, Isabel Leonard, Audrey Luna, Alan Oke (soloists); Luisa Bricetti and Victoria Warivonchick (producers) *''Britten: The Rape of Lucretia'' **Oliver Knussen (conductor); Ian Bostridge, Peter Coleman-Wright, Susan Gritton, Angelika Kirchschlager (soloists); John Fraser (producer) *''Ståle Kleiberg, Kleiberg: David and Bathsheba'' **Tõnu Kaljuste (conductor); Anna Eimarsson and Johannes Weisser (soloists); Morten Lindberg (sound engineer), Morten Lindberg (producer) *''Vinci: Artaserse (Vinci), Artaserse'' **Diego Fasolis (conductor); Valer Barna-Sabadus, Daniel Behle, Max Emanuel Cenčić, Franco Fagioli, Philippe Jaroussky (soloists); Ulrich Russcher (producer) *''Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen'' **Christian Thielemann (conductor); Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Stephen Gould (tenor), Stephen Gould, Eric Halfvarson, Linda Watson (soprano), Linda Watson (soloists); Ohmar Eichinger (producer) ;Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance, Best Choral Performance ''Performers who are not eligible for an award (such as orchestras, soloists or choirs) are mentioned in parentheses'' *''Pärt: Adam's Lament'' **Tõnu Kaljuste (conductor) (with Tui Hirv & Rainer Vilu; Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Sinfonietta Riga & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; Latvian Radio Choir & Vox Clamantis) *''Berlioz: Grande Messe de Morts'' **Colin Davis (conductor) (with Barry Banks (tenor), Barry Banks, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir and London Symphony Chorus) *''Parry: Works for Chorus & Orchestra'' **Neeme Järvi (conductor), Adrian Partington (chorus master) (with Amanda Roocroft, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC National Chorus of Wales) *''Annelies (Whitbourn), Whitbourn: Annelies'' **James Jordan (conductor), James Jordan (conductor) (with Arianna Zukerman, The Lincoln Trio and the Williamson Voices, Westminster Williamson Voices) *''Palestrina: Volume 3'' **Harry Christophers (conductor) (with The Sixteen) ;Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance, Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance *''Roomful of Teeth'' **Brad Wells & Roomful of Teeth *''Beethoven: Violin Sonatas'' **Leonidas Kavakos & Enrico Pace *''Cage: The 10,000 Things'' **Vicki Ray, William Winant, Aron Kallay & Tom Peters *''Duo'' **Hélène Grimaud & Sol Gabetta *''Times Go By Turns'' **New York Polyphony ;Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo, Best Classical Instrumental Solo *''Corigliano: Conjurer – Concerto for Percussionist & String Orchestra'' **Evelyn Glennie (soloist), David Alan Miller (conductor) *''Bartók, Eötvös & Ligeti'' **Patricia Kopatchinskaja (soloist), Peter Eötvös (conductor) *''The Edge of Light'' **Gloria Cheng *''Lindberg: Piano Concerto No. 2'' **Yefim Bronfman (soloist), Alan Gilbert (conductor), Alan Gilbert (conductor) *''Salonen: Violin Concerto (Salonen), Violin Concerto; Nyx (composition), Nyx'' **Leila Josefowicz (soloist), Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor) *''Schubert: Piano Sonatas D. 845 & D. 960'' **Maria João Pires ;Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Solo, Best Classical Vocal Solo *''Winter Morning Walks'' **Dawn Upshaw *''Drama Queens'' **Joyce DiDonato *''Mission'' **Cecilia Bartoli *''Schubert: Winterreise'' **Christoph Prégardien *''Wagner'' **Jonas Kaufmann ;Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium, Best Classical Compendium *''Hindemith: Violinkonzert; Symphonic; Konzertmusik'' **Christoph Eschenbach (conductor) *''Holmboe: Concerto'' **Dima Slobodeniouk (conductor), Preben Iwan (producer) *''Tabakova: String Paths'' **Maxim Rysanov (conductor), Manfred Eicher (producer) ;Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition, Best Classical Contemporary Composition *''Winter Morning Walks'' **Maria Schneider (musician), Maria Schneider *''Piano Concerto No. 2'' **Magnus Lindberg *''Adam's Lament'' **Arvo Pärt *''Violin Concerto'' **Esa-Pekka Salonen *''Partita for 8 Voices'' **Caroline Shaw

Music Video/Film

;Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video, Best Music Video *"

" – Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z **David Fincher, video director; Timory King, video producer *"Safe and Sound (Capital Cities song), Safe and Sound" – Capital Cities (band), Capital Cities **Grady Hall, video director; Buddy Enright, video producer; Daniel Weisman, video producer; Danny Lockwood, video producer *"Picasso Baby#Music video, Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film" – Jay-Z **Mark Romanek, video director; Shawn Carter & Aristides McGarry, video producers *"Can't Hold Us" –

& Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton **Jon Jon Augustavo, Jason Koenig & Ryan Lewis, video directors; Tricia Davis, Honna Kimmerer & Jenny Koenig, video producers *"I'm Shakin'" – Jack White **Dori Oskowitz, video director; Raquel Costello, video producer ;Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video, Best Music Film *''Live Kisses'' –

**Jonas Åkerlund, video director; Violaine Etienne, Aron Levine & Scott Rodger, video producers *''Coldplay Live 2012, Live 2012'' –

** Paul Dugdale, video director; Jim Parsons, video producer *''¡Cuatro!'' –

**Tim Wheeler, video director; Tim Lynch, video producer *''I'm in I'm out and I'm Gone: The Making of Get Up!'' – Ben Harper with

**Danny Clinch, video director; Ben Harper, video producer *''The Road to Red Rocks'' –

**Nicolas Jack Davies & Frederick Scott, video directors; Dan Bowen, video producer

Special Merit Awards

MusiCares Person of the Year

* Carole King

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Lifetime Achievement Award

*The Beatles *Clifton Chenier *The Isley Brothers *Kraftwerk *

*Armando Manzanero *Maud Powell

Grammy Trustees Award, Trustees Award

*Rick Hall *Jim Marshall (photographer), Jim Marshall *Ennio Morricone

Technical Grammy Award

* Emile Berliner * Lexicon (company), Lexicon

Music Educator Award

* Kent Knappenberger (of Westfield Academy and Central School in Westfield (village), New York, Westfield, New York (state), New York)

Grammy Hall of Fame inductions

In Memoriam

The following people appeared in the In Memoriam segment: * Van Cliburn * George Jones * Ray Price (musician), Ray Price * Eydie Gormé * Annette Funicello * Richie Havens * Ray Manzarek * Alvin Lee * Dennis Frederiksen * Andy Johns * Sid Bernstein (impresario), Sid Bernstein * Al Coury * Marian McPartland * Cedar Walton * Gloria Lynne * George Duke * Bebo Valdés * Chico Hamilton * Don Shirley, Donald Shirley * Colin Davis * Stanley Solow * Bobby Bland * Magic Slim, Morris Holt * Larry Monroe (radio personality), Larry Monroe * Kris Kross, Chris Kelly * Lord Infamous * Junior Murvin * Hugh McCracken * Ricky Lawson * Mike Shipley * Tompall Glaser * Jack Greene * Jack Clement, Cowboy Jack Clement * Slim Whitman * Jody Payne * Steven Fromholz * Mindy McCready * Jim Foglesong * Sherman Halsey * JJ Cale * Peter Rauhofer * Chi Cheng (musician), Chi Cheng * Chet Flippo * Paul Williams (Crawdaddy! creator) * Steve Jones * Marvin Junior * Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer), Bobby Smith * Deke Richards * Cordell Mosson * Bobby Martin * Jerry Boulding * George Beverly Shea * Cleotha Staples * Patti Webster * Phil Ramone * Polly Anthony * Mel Ilberman * Jules Kurz * Don Engel, Donald Engel * Jonathan Winters * Tony Sheridan * Jerry G. Bishop * Larry Lujack * Sara Montiel * Oralia Domínguez * Juan Carlos Calderón * Risë Stevens * János Starker * Claudio Abbado * Yusef Lateef * Donald Byrd * Roy Campbell, Jr. * Cory Monteith * Randy Ostin * Milt Olin * Ed Shaughnessy * Al Porcino * Norman Winter * Oscar Castro-Neves * Jim Hall (musician), Jim Hall * Frank Wess * Ray Dolby * Amar Bose * Mort Nasatir * Lou Reed * Phil Everly

Artists with multiple wins and nominations

The following artists received multiple nominations: *Nine: Jay-Z *Seven:

& Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake,

*Five:

, Drake,

*Four:

, Kacey Musgraves,

, *Three: Jeff Bhasker,

, Tamar Braxton, Fantasia, Peter Franco, Dave Grohl, Mick Guzauski, Florian Lagatta, Daniel Lerner, Manny Marroquin,

, Nile Rodgers,

, Tye Tribbett,

*Two: Jessi Alexander, Sara Bareilles, Mary J. Blige,

, Rob Caggiano, Gary Clark, Jr., Tasha Cobbs,

, Ray Dalton,

, Dr. Luke, Natalie Grant, Dave Grohl, Anthony Hamilton, Ben Harper, Connie Harrington,

, Imagine Dragons, Sarah Jarosz, Kaskade, Mary Lambert (singer), Mary Lambert,

, Ari Levine, Joel Little, Matt Maher, Mandisa, Max Martin, Steve Martin, Shane McAnally,

, Miguel, Katy Perry,

, Nate Ruess, Noah Shebib,

, Blake Shelton, T.I., Timbaland, Chris Tomlin,

, Jack White The following artists received multiple awards: *Four:

& Ryan Lewis,

*Three: Peter Franco, Mick Guzauski, Florian Lagatta, Daniel Lerner, Nile Rodgers, Justin Timberlake *Two: David Frost (producer), David Frost, Dave Grohl, Jay-Z,

, Kacey Musgraves, Tye Tribbett

Live-GIFs

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards were the first in the show's history to incorporate comprehensive Live-GIF integration through Tumblr. Creative agency Deckhouse Digital was hired to facilitate the integration, producing more than 50 Gif, animated GIFs during the live broadcast and publishing them to the official Grammy tumblr page in real time. The images contributed to the more than 5.1 million reblogs and likes that Grammy related posts received on the blogging site, and the record breaking 34 million combined social media interactions related to the live broadcast.

References

External links

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Grammy Nominations Concert Returning to L.A.
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