The 55th Annual

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s were held on February 10, 2013, at the

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honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. The show was broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT and was hosted for the second time by

LL Cool J James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, along ...

. The "Pre-Telecast Ceremony" was streamed live from LA's Nokia Theater at the official Grammy website. Nominations were announced on December 5, 2012, on prime-time television as part of "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night", a one-hour special co-hosted by LL Cool J &

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 ...

and broadcast live on CBS from the

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. Fun,

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 ...

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, ...

, Jay-Z,

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 ...

and

Dan Auerbach Daniel Quine Auerbach (; born May 14, 1979) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. As a member of the group, Auerbach has ...

received the most nominations with six each.

Gotye Wouter André "Wally" De Backer (born 21 May 1980), better known by his stage name Gotye ( ), is a Belgian-Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. The name "Gotye" is a pronunciation respelling of "Gauthier", the French cognat ...

and

Kimbra Kimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Known for mixing pop with R&B, jazz and rock musical elements, her accolades include four ARIA Music Awards, two Grammy Awards and ...

won the Record of the Year for "

Somebody That I Used to Know "Somebody That I Used to Know" is a song written, produced, and performed by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye featuring vocals from New Zealand singer Kimbra. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on 5 ...

", becoming the second Australian and first New Zealand act to win the award.

won the

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 ...

for '' Babel'', and Fun won the

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 ...

(with Jeff Bhasker) for " We Are Young" as well as the Best New Artist.

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 ...

won the Best Pop Vocal Album for '' Stronger'', becoming the first and only artist to win the award twice. Dan Auerbach won the most awards during the ceremony, with five (including three as part of

The Black Keys The Black Keys are an American rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach (guitar, vocals) and Patrick Carney (drums). The duo began as an independent act, recording music in basements and self-producing thei ...

); followed by The Black Keys, Gotye, Jay-Z,

Skrillex Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), known professionally as Skrillex, is an American DJ and music producer. Growing up in Northeast Los Angeles and Northern California, he joined the post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead sing ...

, with three each. Other multiple winners include:

Chick Corea Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea (June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021) was an American jazz composer, pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, and occasional percussionist. His compositions "Spain", "500 Miles High", "La Fiesta", "Armando's Rhumba", and " ...

, Fun, Kimbra, Mumford & Sons,

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 ...

and

Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Emily Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, and a Soul Train Music Award. A native of Portland, Oregon, Spalding be ...

with two awards each. The Recording Academy introduced three new categories to the 78 awards previously presented at the 54th ceremony— Best Classical Compendium, Best Latin Jazz Album, and Best Urban Contemporary Album, bringing it to a total of 81 awards. 70 of them were presented at the pre-telecast at the Nokia Theatre, with the remaining 11 were presented at the main ceremony.

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originat ...

received the MusiCares Person of the Year award on February 8, 2013, at the 23rd Grammy Benefit Gala at the

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, two nights prior to the main ceremony. The official poster was designed by Artist Erika Iris Simmons. The program producer is AEG Ehrlich Ventures, with Ken Ehrlich serving as executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz as director and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich as writers.Justin Timberlake To Perform On Music's Biggest Night
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Performers

The following artists performed on the pre-telecast: * Krishna Das * Eighth Blackbird * John Fullbright *

Hugh Masekela Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and fo ...

* Tyrese * Elle Varner The following performed on the main telecast:

Presenters

The following presented on the pre-telecast: The following presented on the main telecast:

Winners and nominees

The winners and nominees per category were:

General

Pop

Dance/Electronic

Rock and alternative

R&B

Rap

Country

Jazz and New Age

Gospel/Contemporary Christian

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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 ...

*"10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" –

* "

Jesus, Friend of Sinners "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" is a song by American Christian rock band Casting Crowns. Written by Mark Hall and Matthew West and produced by Mark A. Miller, it was released as the second single from the band's 2011 album '' Come to the Well''. The ...

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Casting Crowns Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, as part of a youth group at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. They late ...

* "Take Me to the King" –

Tamela Mann Tamela Jean Mann (née Johnson; born June 9, 1966) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. Mann began her career as a singer with the gospel group Kirk Franklin and the Family. She was a featured soloist on several tracks while wi ...

* "Go Get It" – Mary Mary * "My Testimony" – Marvin Sapp ;

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 ...

*"Go Get It" * Erica Campbell,

Tina Campbell Tina Campbell (born 1971)"New job, new baby"
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& Warryn Campbell, songwriters ( Mary Mary) ** "Hold On" *** Cheryl Fortune, James Fortune & Terence Vaughn, songwriters (James Fortune & FIYA,

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Fred Hammond Frederick William Hammond (born December 27, 1960) is an American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most popular figures in contemporary gospel music. He is known for using a variety of differe ...

) ** "I Feel Good" *** Phillip Feaster,

, Jonathan Miller & Calvin Rodgers, songwriters (Fred Hammond) ** "My Testimony" *** Aaron Lindsey & Marvin Sapp, songwriters (Marvin Sapp) ** "Released" *** Donald Lawrence, songwriter (Bill Winston & Living Word Featuring Donald Lawrence) ; Best Contemporary Christian Music Song *"10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" (tie) *

Jonas Myrin Jonas Myrin is a Swedish singer, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, California. His solo career began in 2012 with the gold-certified song, "Day of the Battle" in Germany. Myrin won two Grammy Awards for the song "10,000 Reasons (Ble ...

, songwriters (Matt Redman) *"Your Presence Is Heaven" (tie) * Israel Houghton & Micah Massey, songwriters (Israel & New Breed) ** "

" *** Mark Hall & Matthew West, songwriters (

) ** " When Mercy Found Me" *** Jeff Pardo & Rhett Walker, songwriters ( Rhett Walker Band) ** "White Flag" ***

Jason Ingram Jason David Ingram is an American Christian music producer and songwriter. He has been a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Bebo Norman and Point of Grace. Career Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed t ...

, Matt Maher,

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences an ...

, songwriters ( Passion & Chris Tomlin) ; Best Gospel Album *''

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Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the in ...

* ''Identity'' – James Fortune * '' Jesus at the Center: Live'' – Israel & New Breed * ''I Win'' – Marvin Sapp * ''Worship Soul'' – Anita Wilson ; Best Contemporary Christian Music Album * '' Eye on It –

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 ...

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Come to the Well ''Come to the Well'' is the fifth studio album by American contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns, released on October 18, 2011, through Beach Street and Reunion Records. The album, which has a predominantly pop rock and rock sound, was base ...

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Where I Find You ''Where I Find You'' is the second studio album release by Kari Jobe, which was released January 24, 2012, but was her first album on the Sparrow Records label. The song "We Are" is the only radio and charted hit off of the album, so far. The album ...

'' – Kari Jobe * ''

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'' – Britt Nicole * '' Into the Light'' – Matthew West

Latin

; Best Latin Pop Album *'' MTV Unplugged: Deluxe Edition'' –

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* '' Independiente'' –

Ricardo Arjona Edgar Ricardo Arjona Algadeoro (born 19 January 1964), known as Ricardo Arjona (), is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter. Arjona is one of the most successful and best-selling Latin American artists of all time, with more than 80 million records so ...

* '' Ilusión'' – Fonseca * '' Kany Garcia'' – Kany Garcia * '' ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?'' –

Jesse & Joy Jesse & Joy () is a Mexican pop duo formed in 2005 by brother and sister Jesse (born December 31, 1982, as Jesse Eduardo Huerta Uecke) and Joy (born June 20, 1986, as Tirzah Joy Huerta Uecke), in Mexico City. The duo have released five studio a ...

; Best Latin Rock Urban or Alternative Album *''Imaginaries'' –

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* ''Campo'' – Campo * ''

Déjenme Llorar ''Déjenme Llorar'' (English: ''"Let Me Cry"''), is the debut studio album by Mexican singer and songwriter Carla Morrison, released on March 27, 2012, through Cosmica Records. It was produced by Morrison alongside Juan Manuel Torreblanca and Andr� ...

'' – Carla Morrison * ''Electro-Jarocho'' – Sistema Bomb * '' La Bala'' – Ana Tijoux ; Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) *'' Pecados y Milagros'' – Lila Downs * ''Sembrando Flores'' – Los Cojolites * ''365 Días'' – Los Tucanes de Tijuana * ''Oye'' –

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 Primer Ministro'' - Gerardo Ortíz ;

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 ...

*''Retro'' – Marlow Rosado Y La Riqueña * ''Cubano Soy'' – Raúl Lara y Sus Soneros * ''Desde Nueva York a Puerto Rico'' – Eddie Montalvo * '' Formula, Vol. 1'' –

Romeo Santos Anthony "Romeo" Santos (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor who is best known as the frontman and lead vocalist of the bachata group Aventura. In 2002, the song " Obsesión" reached number one in It ...

American Roots Music

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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 ...

*'' Slipstream'' –

Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Lynn Raitt (; born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer and guitarist. In 1971, Raitt released her self-titled debut album. Following this, she released a series of critically acclaimed roots-influenced albums that incorporate ...

* '' The Carpenter'' – The Avett Brothers * ''From the Ground Up'' – John Fullbright * ''

The Lumineers The Lumineers are an American alternative folk band based in Denver, Colorado. The founding members are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano). Schultz and Fraites began writing and performing to ...

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* '' Babel'' –

; Best Bluegrass Album *''

Nobody Knows You ''Nobody Knows You'' is a studio album by Steep Canyon Rangers released in 2012 through Rounder Records. In January 2013, the record won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album which was presented to Steep Canyon Rangers as artists and co-p ...

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Steep Canyon Rangers Steep Canyon Rangers is an American bluegrass band based in Asheville and Brevard, North Carolina. Though formed in 2000, the band has become widely known since 2009 for collaborating with actor/banjoist Steve Martin. In 2013, the Steep Canyo ...

* ''The Gospel Side Of'' – Dailey & Vincent * ''Life Finds a Way'' – The Grascals * ''Beat the Devil and Carry a Rail'' – Noam Pikelny * ''Scratch Gravel Road'' –

The Special Consensus The Special Consensus is an acoustic bluegrass group led by banjoist Greg Cahill.http://specialc.com Biography History In 1973, graduate student Cahill jammed with other bluegrass musicians at the University of Chicago Folk Festival. They began ...

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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 ...

*'' Locked Down'' – Dr. John * ''33 1/3'' – Shemekia Copeland * ''Let It Burn'' – Ruthie Foster * ''And Still I Rise'' – Heritage Blues Orchestra * '' Bring It on Home'' –

Joan Osborne Joan Elizabeth Osborne (born July 8, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and interpreter of music, having recorded and performed in various popular American musical genres including rock, pop, soul, R&B, blues, and country. She is best kn ...

; Best Folk Album *'' The Goat Rodeo Sessions'' –

Yo-Yo Ma Yo-Yo Ma ('' Chinese'': 馬友友 ''Ma Yo Yo''; born October 7, 1955) is an American cellist. Born in Paris to Chinese parents and educated in New York City, he was a child prodigy, performing from the age of four and a half. He graduated from ...

Stuart Duncan Stuart Duncan (born April 14, 1964) is an American bluegrass musician who plays the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and banjo. Life Duncan was born in Quantico, Virginia, and raised in Santa Paula, California, where he played in the school band. ...

, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile * '' Leaving Eden'' –

Carolina Chocolate Drops The Carolina Chocolate Drops were an old-time string band from Durham, North Carolina. Their 2010 album, '' Genuine Negro Jig,'' won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, and was number 9 in '' fRo ...

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Election Special ''Election Special'' is the 15th studio album by American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ry Cooder. It was released on August 16, 2012, by Perro Verde and Nonesuch Records. Cooder recorded and produced the album mostly at Drive-By S ...

'' – Ry Cooder * ''Hambone's Meditations'' – Luther Dickinson * ''This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark'' – Various Artists ; Best Regional Roots Music Album *''The Band Courtbouillon'' – Wayne Toups, Steve Riley & Wilson Savoy * ''Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love)'' – Keola Beamer * ''Shi Kéyah - Songs for the People'' – Radmilla Cody * ''Pilialoha'' –

Weldon Kekauoha Weldon Kekauoha (born August 21, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a Grammy Award nominated, multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning Hawaiian singer, songwriter. and recording artist. Young Weldon showed interest in music since a young age so his mothe ...

* ''Nothin' But The Best'' – Corey Ledet with Anthony Dopsie,

Dwayne Dopsie Dwayne Rubin, better known by his stage name Dwayne Dopsie, is an American Zydeco musician. He is the accordionist and vocalist for his New Orleans-based band, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. Biography Dwayne Dopsie is the youngest o ...

& André Thierry

Reggae

; Best Reggae Album *'' Rebirth'' –

Jimmy Cliff James Chambers OM (born 30 July 1944), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, is a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor. He is the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, t ...

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'' – The Original Wailers * '' Tomahawk Technique'' –

Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques OD (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican rapper and singer who is regarded as one of dancehall's most prolific artists. Paul's singles " Get Busy" and "Temperature" topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the ...

* ''New Legend - Jamaica 50th Edition'' – Sly and Robbie & The Jam Masters * ''Reggae Got Soul: Unplugged On Strawberry Hill'' –

Toots And The Maytals The Maytals, known from 1972 to 2020 as Toots and the Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group, one of the best known ska and rocksteady vocal groups. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music. ...

World Music

; Best World Music Album *''

The Living Room Sessions Part 1 ''The Living Room Sessions Part 1'' is an album by Ravi Shankar released in 2012 through the record label East Meets West. The album earned Shankar the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. Accompanying musicians are tabla player Tanmoy Bose, ...

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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 ...

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Folila ''Folila'' is the sixth studio album by Mali musicians Amadou & Mariam. The title means "music" in Bambara.Tsioulcas, AnastasiaFirst Listen: Amadou And Mariam, 'Folila' NPR. 1 April 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2012. Recording ''Folila'' was original ...

'' – Amadou & Mariam * ''On a Gentle Island Breeze'' – Daniel Ho * '' Jabulani'' –

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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 ...

*''Can You Canoe?'' – The Okee Dokee Brothers * ''High Dive and Other Things That Could Have Happened...'' – Bill Harley * ''JumpinJazz Kids - A Swinging Jungle Tale - Featuring Al Jarreau, Hubert Laws and Dee Dee Bridgewater'' – James Murray & Various Artists * ''Little Seed: Songs for Children by Woody Guthrie'' –

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– ...

* ''Radio Jungle'' – The Pop Ups

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) *''Society's Child: My Autobiography'' –

Janis Ian Janis Ian (born Janis Eddy Fink; April 7, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter who was most commercially successful in the 1960s and 1970s. Her signature songs are the 1966/67 hit " Society's Child (Baby I've Been Thinking)" and the 1975 Top T ...

* '' American Grown (Michelle Obama)'' – (Various Artists) Scott Creswell & Dan Zitt, producers * '' Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy'' –

Bill Clinton William Jefferson Clinton (Birth name, né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He previously served as governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 ...

* '' Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power'' –

Rachel Maddow Rachel Anne Maddow (, ; born April 1, 1973) is an American television news program host and liberal political commentator. Maddow hosts '' The Rachel Maddow Show'', a weekly television show on MSNBC, and serves as the cable network's special e ...

* ''Seriously... I'm Kidding'' –

Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( ; born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom '' Ellen'' from 1994 to 1998, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for " The Puppy Episode". S ...

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 ...

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Blow Your Pants Off ''Blow Your Pants Off'' is the second album by the American actor and comedian Jimmy Fallon. It was released on June 12, 2012. It features guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Dave Matthews, Eddie Vedde ...

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Jimmy Fallon James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, television host, actor, and writer. He is known for his work in television as a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' and as the host of the late-night talk show ''The Ton ...

* ''In God We Rust'' – Lewis Black * ''Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class'' –

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 ...

* '' Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe'' –

Jim Gaffigan James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations. He is regarded as a "clean" comic, using l ...

* '' Rize of the Fenix'' –

Tenacious D Tenacious D is an American comedy rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. It was founded by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, who were members of The Actors' Gang theater company at the time. The duo's name is derived from "tenac ...

Musical Show

; Best Musical Theater Album *'' Once: A New Musical'' – Original Broadway Cast Recording ** Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti, principal soloists; Steven Epstein & Martin Lowe, producers ( Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, composers/lyricists) ** ''

Follies ''Follies'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The plot takes place in a crumbling Broadway theater, now scheduled for demolition, previously home to a musical revue (based on the ''Ziegfeld Fo ...

'' – New Broadway Cast Recording ***

Danny Burstein Danny Burstein (born June 16, 1964) is an American actor and singer, most known for his work on the Broadway stage. A seven-time Tony Award nominee, Burstein won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as H ...

, Jan Maxwell,

Elaine Paige Elaine Jill Paige (née Bickerstaff; born 5 March 1948) is an English singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, Hertfordshire, Paige attended the Aida Foster Theatre School, making her first professio ...

Bernadette Peters Bernadette Peters ( ''née'' Lazzara; born February 28, 1948) is an American actress, singer, and children's book author. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo co ...

& Ron Raines, principal soloists; Philip Chaffin & Tommy Krasker, producers ( Stephen Sondheim, composer/lyricist) ** ''

The Gershwins' Porgy And Bess ''Porgy and Bess'' (2006), first studio cast recording directly based on the original 1935 production of George Gershwin's opera ''Porgy and Bess''. This studio recording originated as several semi-staged performances which took place on Februar ...

'' – New Broadway Cast Recording ***

David Alan Grier David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work as Bernard on ''Damon (TV series), Damon'' (1998), as David Bellows on ''Life with Bonnie'' (2002–2004), as Joe Carmichael on ''The Carmic ...

, Norm Lewis &

Audra McDonald Audra Ann McDonald (born July 3, 1970) is an American actress and singer. Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, she has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win in all four act ...

, principal soloists; Tommy Krasker, producer (

George Gershwin George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions ' ...

, composer;

Ira Gershwin Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the ...

, Dorothy Heyward & DuBose Heyward, lyricists) ** ''

Newsies ''Newsies'' (released as ''The News Boys'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1992 American musical historical comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega in his film directing debut. Loosely based on ...

'' – Original Broadway Cast Recording ***

Jeremy Jordan Jeremy Jordan may refer to: * Jeremy Jordan (actor, born 1984), American actor and singer, notable for being an actor and Broadway performer * Jeremy Jordan (singer, born 1973) Don Henson (born September 19, 1973), known professionally as Jerem ...

& Kara Lindsay, principal soloists; Frank Filipetti, Michael Kosarin,

Alan Menken Alan Irwin Menken (born July 22, 1949) is an American composer, best known for his scores and songs for films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. His scores and songs for '' The Little Mermaid'' (1989), '' Beauty and the Beast'' (1991), ...

& Chris Mountain, producers (Alan Menken, composer; Jack Feldman, lyricist) ** '' Nice Work If You Can Get It'' – Original Broadway Cast Recording *** Matthew Broderick & Kelli O'Hara, principal soloists;

David Chase David Henry Chase (born August 22, 1945) is an American filmmaker. He wrote and produced the HBO drama ''The Sopranos'' which aired for six seasons between 1999 and 2007. Chase has also produced and written for such shows as '' The Rockford Fil ...

, Bill Elliott & Robert Sher, producers (

, composer;

, lyricist)

Music for Visual Media

; Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media *''

Midnight in Paris ''Midnight in Paris'' is a 2011 fantasy comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Paris, the film follows Gil Pender ( Owen Wilson), a screenwriter, who is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his materiali ...

'' – Various Artists * ''

The Descendants ''The Descendants'' is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne. The screenplay by Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash is based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Kaui Hart Hemmings. The film stars George Clooney in the m ...

'' – Various Artists * '' Marley'' –

Bob Marley & The Wailers Bob Marley and the Wailers (previously known as The Wailers, and prior to that The Wailing Rudeboys, The Wailing Wailers and The Teenagers) were a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae band. The founding members, in 1963, were Bob Marley (Robert ...

* ''

The Muppets The Muppets are an American ensemble cast of puppet characters known for an absurdist, burlesque, and self-referential style of variety-sketch comedy. Created by Jim Henson in 1955, they are the focus of a media franchise that encompasses te ...

'' – Various Artists * '' Rock of Ages'' – Various Artists ; Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media *''

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' (original title in sv, Män som hatar kvinnor , lit=''Men Who Hate Women'') is a psychological thriller novel by Swedish author and journalist Stieg Larsson (1954–2004). It was published posthumously in 2 ...

'' –

Trent Reznor Michael Trent Reznor (born May 17, 1965) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer. He serves as the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and principal songwriter of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, whi ...

& Atticus Ross, composers * '' The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn'' –

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 * '' The Artist'' – Ludovic Bource, composer * ''

The Dark Knight Rises ''The Dark Knight Rises'' is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with David S. Goyer. The film is based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is the ...

'' –

Hans Zimmer Hans Florian Zimmer (; born 12 September 1957) is a German film score composer and music producer. He has won two Oscars and four Grammys, and has been nominated for two Emmys and a Tony. Zimmer was also named on the list of Top 100 Living ...

, composer * '' Hugo'' –

Howard Shore Howard Leslie Shore (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer and conductor noted for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for ''The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Hobbit'' film trilogies. ...

, composer * '' Journey'' –

Austin Wintory Austin Wintory (born September 9, 1984) is an American composer for film and video games. He is known for scoring the video games '' Flow'' and ''Journey'', which made history as the only video game soundtrack to be nominated for the Grammy Award ...

, composer ; Best Song Written for Visual Media *" Safe & Sound" (from ''

The Hunger Games ''The Hunger Games'' is a series of young adult dystopian novels written by American author Suzanne Collins. The first three novels are part of a trilogy following teenage protagonist Katniss Everdeen, and the fourth book is a prequel se ...

'') *

T Bone Burnett Joseph Henry "T Bone" Burnett III (born January 14, 1948) is an American record producer, guitarist and songwriter. He rose to fame as a guitarist in Bob Dylan's band during the 1970s. He has received multiple Grammy awards for his work in film ...

, John Paul White & Joy Williams, songwriters (Taylor Swift & The Civil Wars) ** "Abraham's Daughter" (from ''

'') ***

Win Butler Edwin Farnham Butler III (born April 14, 1980) is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist. He co-founded the Montreal-based indie rock band Arcade Fire with his wife Régine Chassagne. Early life Butler was ...

& Régine Chassagne, songwriters (

Arcade Fire Arcade Fire is a Canadian indie rock band, consisting of husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, alongside Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury and Jeremy Gara. The band's current touring line-up also includes former core member ...

) ** "Learn Me Right" (from ''

Brave Brave most commonly refers to: *Brave, an adjective for one who possesses courage *Braves (Native Americans), a EuroAmerican stereotype for Native American warriors Brave(s) or The Brave(s) may also refer to: Film and television * ''Brave'' (199 ...

'') ***

, songwriters ( Birdy & Mumford & Sons) ** "

Let Me Be Your Star "Let Me Be Your Star" is an original song introduced in the first episode of the first season of the musical TV series '' Smash'', entitled "Pilot". It was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, but in the show's universe, it was written by s ...

" (from ''

Smash Smash may refer to: People * Smash (wrestler) (born 1959), professional wrestler * Moondog Rex, another professional wrestler who briefly wrestled as the original Smash, before being replaced by the above. * DJ Smash, DJ and music producer A ...

'') ***

Marc Shaiman Marc Shaiman (; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman. He wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for the Br ...

& Scott Wittman, songwriters (

Katharine McPhee Katharine Hope McPhee (born March 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. In May 2006, she rose to fame as the runner-up on the fifth season of ''American Idol.'' Her eponymous debut album was released on RCA Records on Janua ...

& Megan Hilty) ** " Man or Muppet" (from ''

'') *** Bret McKenzie, songwriter ( Jason Segel & Walter)

Composing/Arranging

; Best Instrumental Composition *"Mozart Goes Dancing" *

, composer (Chick Corea &

Gary Burton Gary Burton (born January 23, 1943) is an American jazz vibraphonist, composer, and educator. Burton developed a pianistic style of four-mallet technique as an alternative to the prevailing two-mallet technique. This approach caused him to be h ...

) ** "December Dream" *** Chuck Loeb, composer ( Fourplay) ** "Music Of Ansel Adams: America" *** Chris Brubeck &

Dave Brubeck David Warren Brubeck (; December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Often regarded as a foremost exponent of cool jazz, Brubeck's work is characterized by unusual time signatures and superimposing contrasti ...

, composers (Temple University Symphony Orchestra) ** "Overture, Waltz and Rondo" *** Bill Cunliffe, composer (Temple University Symphony Orchestra) ** "Without a Paddle" *** Bill Holman, composer (Tall & Small) ;

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 ...

*"How About You" * Gil Evans, arranger (Gil Evans Project) ** "Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite For Ellington" *** Michael Philip Mossman, arranger (

Bobby Sanabria Big Band Bobby or Bobbie may refer to: People * Bobby (given name), a list of names * Bobby (actress), from Bangladesh * Bobby (rapper) (born 1995), from South Korea * Bobby (screenwriter) (born 1983), Indian screenwriter * Bobby, old slang for a const ...

) ** "Irrequieto" ***

Bob Mintzer Robert Alan Mintzer (born January 27, 1953) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. Early life Mintzer was born and raised in a Jewish family in New Rochelle, New York, on January 27, 1953. He attended the Inter ...

, arranger (Bob Mintzer Big Band) ** "A Night In Tunisia (Actually An Entire Weekend!)" *** Wally Minko, arranger (

Arturo Sandoval Arturo Sandoval is a Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer. While living in his native Cuba, Sandoval was influenced by jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1977 he met Gillespie, who became hi ...

) ** "Salt Peanuts! (Mani Salado)" *** Gordon Goodwin, arranger (

) ; Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) *"City Of Roses" * Thara Memory &

, arrangers (Esperanza Spalding) ** "Look To The Rainbow" *** Gil Evans, arranger (Gil Evans Project & Luciana Souza) ** "Out There" ***

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 ( Lorraine Feather) ** "Spain (I Can Recall)" *** Vince Mendoza, arranger (

Al Jarreau Alwin Lopez Jarreau (March 12, 1940 – February 12, 2017) was an American singer and musician. His 1981 album '' Breakin' Away'' spent two years on the ''Billboard'' 200 and is considered one of the finest examples of the Los Angeles pop and R ...

and The Metropole Orkest) ** "Wild Is The Wind" *** Nan Schwartz, arranger (Whitney Claire Kaufman And Andrew Playfoot)

Package

;

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 ...

*'' Biophilia'' * Michael Amzalag & Mathias Augustyniak, art directors (

Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has de ...

) ** '' Boys & Girls'' *** Brett Kilroe, art director ( Alabama Shakes) ** '' Charmer'' *** Gail Marowitz, art director (

Aimee Mann Aimee Elizabeth Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. Over the course of four decades, she has released more than a dozen albums as a solo artist and with other musicians. She is noted for her sardonic and literate lyr ...

) ** ''

Love This Giant ''Love This Giant'' is a studio album made in collaboration between musicians David Byrne and St. Vincent (Annie Clark), released on 4AD and Todo Mundo on 10 September 10, 2012, in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. ...

'' *** Noah Wall, art director (

David Byrne David Byrne (; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, visual artist and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of ...

& St. Vincent) ** '' Swing Lo Magellan'' *** David Longstreth, art director (

Dirty Projectors Dirty Projectors is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002. The band is the project of singer-songwriter David Longstreth, who has served as the band's sole constant member throughout numerous line-up changes. The ...

) ;

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, ...

*'' Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection'' * Fritz Klaetke, art director (

Woody Guthrie Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter, one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American Left, American socialism and anti-fascism. He ...

) ** ''

'' (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) *** Rob Sheridan, art director (

& Atticus Ross) ** ''

Go Fly a Kite ''Go Fly a Kite'' is the fifth studio album by Ben Kweller, which was released on February 7, 2012. This is his first album since splitting with former label ATO Records. Reception In a review for ''VZ Magazine'', Nicholas Moffitt said, "Fans ...

'' *** Liz Kweller, art director ( Ben Kweller) ** '' Ram'' ('' Paul McCartney Archive Collection'' - Deluxe Edition) *** Simon Earith & James Musgrave, art directors (

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 ...

Linda McCartney Linda Louise McCartney, Lady McCartney ( Eastman; September 24, 1941 – April 17, 1998) was an American photographer, musician, animal rights activist, vegetarian cookbook author and advocate, and entrepreneur. She was the keyboardist in th ...

) ** '' Some Girls (Super Deluxe Edition)'' *** Stephen Kennedy, art director (

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 ...

)

Notes

; Best Album Notes *''Singular Genius: The Complete ABC Singles'' **

Billy Vera Billy Vera (born William Patrick McCord; May 28, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author, and music historian. He has been a singer and songwriter since the 1960s, his most successful record being " At This Moment", a US number 1 ...

, album notes writer (

Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson Sr. (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Ge ...

) ** ''Banjo Diary: Lessons from Tradition'' ***

Stephen Wade Stephen Graham Wade (born 28 March 1960) is an Australian politician. He has been a member of the South Australian Legislative Council since May 2006, representing the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia. Wade has serv ...

, album notes writer (Stephen Wade) ** ''First Recordings: 50th Anniversary Edition'' *** Hans Olof Gottfridsson, album notes writer (

The Beatles The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the developm ...

with

Tony Sheridan Anthony Esmond Sheridan McGinnity (21 May 1940 – 16 February 2013), known professionally as Tony Sheridan, was an English rock and roll guitarist who spent much of his adult life in Germany. He was best known as an early collaborator of th ...

) ** '' The Pearl Sessions'' *** Holly George-Warren, album notes writer (

Janis Joplin Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and musician. One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and "electric" stage presence. ...

) ** ''Piazzolla in Brooklyn'' ***

Fernando Gonzalez Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. It is equivalent to the G ...

, album notes writer (Pablo Aslan Quintet)

Historical

; Best Historical Album *'' The Smile Sessions'' (Deluxe Box Set) ** Alan Boyd, Mark Linett,

Brian Wilson Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition, extraordinary musical aptitude, and m ...

& Dennis Wolfe, compilation producers; Mark Linett, mastering engineer (

The Beach Boys The Beach Boys are an American Rock music, rock band that formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian Wilson, Brian, Dennis Wilson, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and frie ...

) ** ''He is My Story: The Sanctified Soul of Arizona Dranes'' *** Josh Rosenthal, compilation producer; Bryan Hoffa & Christopher King, mastering engineers ( Arizona Dranes) ** ''Old-Time Smoky Mountain Music: 34 Historic Songs, Ballads, And Instrumentals Recorded In The Great Smoky Mountains By "Song Catcher" Joseph S. Hall'' *** Kent Cave, Michael Montgomery &

Ted Olson Theodore Bevry Olson (born September 11, 1940) is an American lawyer, practicing at the Washington, D.C., office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Olson served as United States Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Legal Counsel (1981–1984) ...

, compilation producers; John Fleenor & Steve Kemp, mastering engineers (Various Artists) ** ''Opika Pende: Africa at 78 RPM'' *** Steven Lance Ledbetter & Jonathan Ward, compilation producers;

Michael Graves Michael Graves (July 9, 1934 – March 12, 2015) was an American architect, designer, and educator, as well as principal of Michael Graves and Associates and Michael Graves Design Group. He was a member of The New York Five and the Memphis Gr ...

, mastering engineer (Various Artists) ** '' Ram'' ('' Paul McCartney Archive Collection'' - Deluxe Edition) ***

, compilation producer; Simon Gibson, Guy Massey & Steve Rooke, mastering engineers (Paul McCartney &

) ** '' Woody At 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection'' *** Jeff Place & Robert Santelli, compilation producers; Pete Reiniger, mastering engineer (

)

Production

;

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical The Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical has been awarded since 1959. The award had several minor name changes: * In 1959, the award was known as Best Engineered Record – Non-Classical * In 1960, it was awarded as Best Engineer ...

*'' The Goat Rodeo Sessions'' ** Richard King, engineer; Richard King, mastering engineer (

, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile) * '' The Absence'' ** Moogie Canazio & Al Schmitt, engineers;

Bernie Grundman Bernie Grundman is an American audio engineer. He is most known for his mastering work and his studio, Bernie Grundman Mastering, which he opened in 1984 in Hollywood. The studio, which includes engineers Chris Bellman, Patricia Sullivan, and ...

, mastering engineer ( Melody Gardot) * '' Ashes & Fire'' **

Glyn Johns Glyn Thomas Johns (born 15 February 1942) is an English musician, recording engineer and record producer. Biography Early history Johns was born in Epsom, Surrey, England. He had three siblings, two older sisters and a younger brother, Andy ...

, engineer;

Bob Ludwig Robert C. Ludwig (born c. 1945) is an American mastering engineer. He has mastered recordings on all the major recording formats for all the major record labels, and on projects by more than 1,300 artists including Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Quee ...

, mastering engineer (

Ryan Adams David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, artist, and poet. He has released 23 albums, as well as three studio albums as a former member of alt-country band Whiskeytown. In 2000, Adams left ...

) * '' Love is a Four Letter Word'' ** Joe Chiccarelli, Steve Churchyard, Lars Fox, Graham Hope,

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 ...

& Morgan Stratton, engineers;

, mastering engineer (

Jason Mraz Jason Thomas Mraz (; born June 23, 1977) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of his debut studio album, ''Waiting for My Rocket to Come'' (2002), which spawned the single "The Remedy (I Won't W ...

) * ''Slingshot'' ** Helik Hadar, engineer;

, mastering engineer ( Rebecca Pidgeon) ; Producer of the Year, Non-Classical *

** '' El Camino'' (

) (A) ** '' Locked Down'' ( Dr. John) (A) ** "Savage" (Hacienda) (S) ** ''Shakedown'' (Hacienda) (A) * Jeff Bhasker ** '' Some Nights'' ( Fun) (A) *

Diplo Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD wit ...

** " Climax" (

Usher Usher may refer to: Several jobs which originally involved directing people and ensuring people are in the correct place: * Usher (occupation) ** Church usher ** Wedding usher, one of the male attendants to the groom in a wedding ceremony ** Fiel ...

) (T) ** " Get Free" ( Major Lazer featuring Amber Coffman) (S) ** "La La La" ( Snoop Lion) (S) ** " Lies" ( Marina and The Diamonds) (T) ** " Look At These Hoes" (

Santigold Santi White (born September 25, 1976), known professionally as Santigold (formerly Santogold), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. ''Billboard'' presented her in 2022, saying: "Spanning punk rock, hip-hop, and dance music, Sa ...

) (T) ** " Push And Shove" (

No Doubt No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1986. For most of their career, the band has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s, t ...

featuring Busy Signal & Major Lazer) (T) ** " Slight Work" (

Wale Wale or WALE may refer to: Places *Wale, Devon, a hamlet in England *Wale, Tomaszów Mazowiecki County, a village in Poland People *Wale (surname) *Wale (rapper), stage name of American rapper Olubowale Victor Akintimehin Radio and television ...

featuring

Big Sean Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...

) (T) ** " Thought of You" (

Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...

) (T) ** " Too Close" ( Alex Clare) (T) * Markus Dravs ** '' Babel'' (

) (A) ** ''

Mylo Xyloto ''Mylo Xyloto'' (pronounced ) is the fifth studio album by British rock band Coldplay, released on 24 October 2011. The band worked closely with producer Brian Eno following their successful collaboration on '' Viva la Vida or Death and All H ...

'' (

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 ...

) (A) * Salaam Remi ** " Back To Love" ( Anthony Hamilton) (T) ** " Between the Cheats" (

Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues and jazz. A m ...

) (T) ** " Girl On Fire" (

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 ...

Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. ...

) (S) ** " How Many Drinks?" ( Miguel) (T) ** '' Life Is Good'' ( Nas) (A) ** " Like Smoke" (Amy Winehouse Featuring Nas) (T) ** "

Running Running is a method of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. Running is a type of gait characterized by an aerial phase in which all feet are above the ground (though there are exceptions). This is ...

" (

Melanie Fiona Melanie Fiona Hallim (born July 4, 1983) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.Sins of My Father" (Usher) (T) ** "

A Song For You "A Song for You" is a song written and originally recorded by rock singer and pianist Leon Russell for his first solo album ''Leon Russell'', which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records. A slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understanding ...

" (Amy Winehouse) (T) ; Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical *"

Promises A promise is a transaction whereby a person makes a vow or the suggestion of a guarantee. Promise(s) may also refer to: Places * Promise, Oregon *Promise, South Dakota *Promise City, Iowa *Promise Land, Tennessee or Promise Film and TV * ''Pro ...

" (Skrillex & Nero Remix) **

, remixer (

Nero Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ( ; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68), was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 unt ...

) * "In My Mind" (Axwell Remix) **

Axel Hedfors Axel Christofer Hedfors (; born 18 December 1977), better known by his stage name Axwell, is a Swedish DJ, record producer, remixer and owner of Axtone Records. He is a member of Swedish House Mafia along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello ...

, remixer ( Ivan Gough &

Feenixpawl Feenixpawl is an Australian house music duo composed of Aden Forte and Josh Soon, formed in 2003. Their fifth single, " In My Mind", peaked at No. 29 on the ARIA Singles Chart, it also spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the component ch ...

Featuring Georgi Kay) *" Lie Down in Darkness" (Photek Remix) **

Photek Rupert Parkes (born 6 September 1971), known as Photek, is a Los Angeles-based British electronic music DJ/record producer, and TV and film score composer. Photek was born and raised in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Photek has contributed mus ...

, remixer (

Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...

) * " Midnight City" (Eric Prydz Private Remix) **

Eric Prydz Eric Sheridan Prydz (, ; born 19 July 1976), also known by his many aliases including Pryda () and Cirez D (), is a Swedish DJ and music producer. He rose to fame with his 2004 hit single " Call on Me", and saw continued chart success with " Pr ...

, remixer ( M83) * " The Veldt" (Tommy Trash Remix) ** Thomas Olsen, remixer (

Deadmau5 Joel Thomas Zimmerman (born January 5, 1981), known professionally as Deadmau5 (stylized as deadmau5; pronounced "dead-mouse"), is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ. He mainly produces progressive house music, though he also produces ...

Featuring Chris James)

Production, Surround Sound

; Best Surround Sound Album *''Modern Cool'' ** Jim Anderson, surround mix engineer; Darcy Proper, surround mastering engineer; Michael Friedman, surround producer ( Patricia Barber) ** ''Chamberland'' *** David Miles Huber, surround mix engineer; David Miles Huber, surround mastering engineer; David Miles Huber, surround producer ( David Miles Huber) ** ''Quiet Winter Night'' *** Morten Lindberg, surround mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Hoff Ensemble) ** ''Rupa-Khandha'' *** Daniel Shores, surround mix engineer; Daniel Shores, surround mastering engineer; Marina Ledin & Victor Ledin, surround producers (Los Angeles Percussion Quartet) ** '' Storm Corrosion'' *** Steven Wilson, surround mix engineer; Steven Wilson, surround mastering engineer; Steven Wilson, surround producer ( Storm Corrosion)

Production, Classical

; Best Engineered Album, Classical *''Life & Breath - Choral Works By René Clausen'' * Tom Caulfield & John Newton, engineers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer ( Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale) ** ''Americana'' *** Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (Modern Mandolin Quartet) ** ''Beethoven: The Late String Quartets, Op. 127 & 131'' *** Bruce Egre, engineer ( Brentano String Quartet) ** ''

Music for a Time of War ''Music for a Time of War'' is a 2011 concert program and subsequent album by the Oregon Symphony under the artistic direction of Carlos Kalmar. The program consists of four compositions inspired by war: Charles Ives ''The Unanswered Question'' ( ...

'' *** Jesse Lewis & John Newton, engineers; Jesse Brayman, mastering engineer ( Carlos Kalmar & The Oregon Symphony) ** ''Souvenir'' *** Morten Lindberg, engineer; Morten Lindberg, mastering engineer (TrondheimSolistene) ; Producer of the Year, Classical *

Blanton Alspaugh Blanton Alspaugh (born 1959) is an American record producer, specialised in classical recordings. He has so far (the 64th Grammy Awards season) won 11 Grammy Awards. Alspaugh earned a bachelor's of science degree in music education from Tennesse ...

* ''Chamber Symphonies'' (Gregory Wolynec & Gateway Chamber Orchestra) * ''Davis: Río De Sangre'' (Joseph Rescigno, Vale Rideout, Ava Pine, John Duykers, Kerry Walsh, Guido LeBron, The Florentine Opera Company & Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra) * ''Gjeilo: Northern Lights'' (Charles Bruffy & Phoenix Chorale) * ''In Paradisum'' (Brian A. Schmidt & South Dakota Chorale) * ''Life & Breath - Choral Works By René Clausen'' (Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale) * ''

'' (Carlos Kalmar & The Oregon Symphony) * ''Musto: The Inspector'' (Glen Cortese & Wolf Trap Opera Company) ** Tim Handley *** ''Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique'' (Leonard Slatkin & Orchestre National De Lyon) *** ''Debussy: Orchestral Works, Vol. 7'' (Jun Märkl & Orchestre National De Lyon) *** ''Debussy: 24 Préludes'' (Jun Märkl & Royal Scottish National Orchestra) *** ''Fuchs, K.: Atlantic Riband; American Rhapsody; Divinium Mysterium'' (JoAnn Falletta, Paul Silverthorne, Michael Ludwig & London Symphony Orchestra) *** ''Gershwin: Piano Concerto In F; Rhapsody No. 2; I Got Rhythm Variations'' (Orion Weiss, JoAnn Falletta & Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra) *** ''Hailstork: An American Port of Call'' (JoAnn Falletta, Virginia Symphony Chorus & Virginia Symphony Orchestra) *** ''Holst: Cotswolds Symphony; Walt Whitman Overture'' (JoAnn Falletta & Ulster Orchestra) *** ''Mahler: Symphony No. 1'' (Marin Alsop & Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) *** ''Roussel: Le Festin De L'Araignée'' (Stéphane Denève & Royal Scottish National Orchestra) *** ''Still: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3'' (John Jeter & Fort Smith Symphony) ** Marina Ledin & Victor Ledin *** ''Americana'' (Modern Mandolin Quartet) *** ''Brubeck & American Poets'' (Lynne Morrow & Pacific Mozart Ensemble) *** ''Delibes: Sylvia; Coppélia'' (Martin West & San Francisco Ballet Orchestra) *** ''Mind Meld'' (ZOFO Duet) *** ''Rupa-Khandha'' (Los Angeles Percussion Quartet) *** ''Weigl: Isle of the Dead; Six Fantasies; Pictures & Tales; Night Fantasies'' (Joseph Banowetz) ** James Mallinson *** ''Britten: War Requiem'' (Gianandrea Noseda, Joseph Cullen, Alastair Tighe, Choir Of Eltham College, London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra) *** ''Bruckner: Symphony No. 4'' (Bernard Haitink & London Symphony Orchestra) *** ''The Greatest Film Scores of Dimitri Tiomkin'' (Richard Kaufman, Whitney Claire Kaufman, Andrew Playfoot, London Voices & London Symphony Orchestra) *** ''Massenet: Don Quichotte'' (Valery Gergiev, Andrei Serov, Anna Kiknadze, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Soloists' Ensemble of the Mariinsky Academy of Young Singers & Mariinsky Orchestra) *** ''Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances'' (Valery Gergiev & London Symphony Orchestra) ** Dan Merceruio *** ''Arensky: Quartets Nos. 1 & 2; Piano Quintet, Op. 51'' (Ying Quartet) *** ''Brasileiro - Works of Francisco Mignone'' (Cuarteto Latinoamericano) *** ''Change of Worlds'' (Ensemble Galilei) *** ''The Complete Harpsichord Works of Rameau'' (Jory Vinikour) *** ''Critical Models - Chamber Works of Mohammed Fairouz'' (Various Artists) *** ''The Kernis Project: Schubert'' (Jasper String Quartet) *** ''Le Bestiaire'' (Celine Ricci) *** ''Scarlatti: La Dirindina & Pur Nel Sonno'' (Matthew Dirst & Ars Lyrica Houston) *** ''Two Lutes - Lute Duets from England's Golden Age'' (Ronn McFarlane & William Simms) *** ''Weill-Ibert-Berg'' ( Timothy Muffitt & Baton Rouge Symphony Chamber Players)

Classical

; Best Orchestral Performance ''"Adams: Harmonielehre & Short Ride In A Fast Machine"'' * '' Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor ( San Francisco Symphony)'' ** "Mahler: Symphony No. 1" *** Iván Fischer, conductor ( Budapest Festival Orchestra) ** ''

'' *** Carlos Kalmar, conductor ( Oregon Symphony) ** "Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances" ***

Valery Gergiev Valery Abisalovich Gergiev (russian: Вале́рий Абиса́лович Ге́ргиев, ; os, Гергиты Абисалы фырт Валери, Gergity Abisaly fyrt Valeri; born 2 May 1953) is a Russian conductor and opera company di ...

, conductor (

London Symphony Orchestra The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is a British symphony orchestra based in London. Founded in 1904, the LSO is the oldest of London's orchestras, symphony orchestras. The LSO was created by a group of players who left Henry Wood's Queen's ...

) ** "Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5" *** Osmo Vänskä, conductor (

Minnesota Orchestra The Minnesota Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded originally as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in 1903, the Minnesota Orchestra plays most of its concerts at Minneapolis's Orchestra Hall. History Emi ...

) ; Best Opera Recording ''"

Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( ; ; 22 May 181313 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most op ...

Der Ring Des Nibelungen (''The Ring of the Nibelung''), WWV 86, is a cycle of four German-language epic music dramas composed by Richard Wagner. The works are based loosely on characters from Germanic heroic legend, namely Norse legendary sagas and the ''Nibelung ...

"'' * ''

James Levine James Lawrence Levine (; June 23, 1943 – March 9, 2021) was an American conductor and pianist. He was music director of the Metropolitan Opera from 1976 to 2016. He was terminated from all his positions and affiliations with the Met on March ...

Fabio Luisi Fabio Luisi (born 17 January 1959) is an Italian conductor. He is currently principal conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and chief conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Bio ...

, conductors;

Hans-Peter König Hans-Peter König is a German operatic bass best known for his roles in Wagnerian opera. Career Hans-Peter König studied singing at the Dortmund University Institute of Music, taking lessons from Gladys Kuchta in Düsseldorf. He then trained at ...

, Jay Hunter Morris,

Bryn Terfel Sir Bryn Terfel Jones, (; born 9 November 1965) (known professionally as Bryn Terfel) is a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly ''Figaro'', '' Leporello'' and '' ...

Deborah Voigt Deborah Voigt (born August 4, 1960) is an American dramatic soprano who has sung roles in operas by Wagner and Richard Strauss. Biography and career Early life and education Debbie Joy Voigt was born into a religious Southern Baptist family ...

; Jay David Saks, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)'' ** "Berg: Lulu" *** Michael Boder , conductor; Paul Groves, Ashley Holland, Julia Juon &

Patricia Petibon Patricia Petibon (born 27 February 1970) is a French soprano. Life Born in Montargis, Petibon's parents were both teachers. She initially studied the visual arts, including painting and subsequently changed her academic focus and earned a b ...

; Johannes Müller, producer (Symphony Orchestra Of The Gran Teatre Del

Liceu The Gran Teatre del Liceu (, English: Great Theatre of the Lyceum), known as ''El Liceu'', is an opera house in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Located in La Rambla, it is the oldest running theatre in Barcelona. Founded in 1837 at another loca ...

) ** "Handel: Agrippina" *** René Jacobs, conductor;

Marcos Fink Marcos Fink (born 26 November 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a Slovenian Slovene or Slovenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Slovenia, a country in Central Europe * Slovene language, a South Slavic language mainly spoken ...

Sunhae Im Sunhae Im (; Hanja: 任善惠; born in 1976) is a South Korean soprano. She has been described as a bright and versatile lyric soprano with lightness and coloratura. She first gained her reputation in the field of early music and now performs a ...

Bejun Mehta Bejun Mehta (born 29 June 1968) is an American countertenor. He has been awarded the Echo Klassik, the Gramophone Award,http://www.gramophone.co.uk/awards/2014/contemporary Gramophone Awards 2014 Contemporary Le Diamant d’Opera Magazine, the Ch ...

, Alexandrina Pendatchanska & Jennifer Rivera ( Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin) ** "Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress" ***

Vladimir Jurowski Vladimir Mikhailovich Jurowski (; born 4 April 1972) is a Russian conductor. He is the son of conductor Michail Jurowski, and grandson of Soviet film music composer Vladimir Michailovich Jurowski. Early life Born in Moscow, Jurowski began his ...

, conductor; Topi Lehtipuu, Miah Persson & Matthew Rose; Johannes Müller, producer (London Philharmonic Orchestra; Glyndebourne Chorus) ** "Vivaldi: Teuzzone" ***

Jordi Savall Jordi Savall i Bernadet (; born 1 August 1941) is a Spanish conductor, composer and viol player. He has been one of the major figures in the field of Western early music since the 1970s, largely responsible for popularizing the viol family of ...

, conductor; Delphine Galou, Paolo Lopez, Roberta Mameli, Raffaella Milanesi & Furio Zanasi (Le Concert Des Nations) ; Best Choral Performance ''"Life & Breath – Choral Works By René Clausen"'' * '' Charles Bruffy, conductor (Matthew Gladden, Lindsey Lang, Rebecca Lloyd, Sarah Tannehill & Pamela Williamson; Kansas City Chorale)'' ** "Handel: Israel In Egypt" *** Julian Wachner, conductor ( Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Trinity Choir Wall Street) ** "Ligeti: Requiem; Apparitions; San Francisco Polyphony" *** Peter Eötvös, conductor (

Barbara Hannigan Barbara Hannigan (born 8 May 1971) is a Canadian soprano and conductor, known for her performances of contemporary opera. Education Hannigan's initial musical education came from music teachers in her hometown of Waverley, Nova Scotia, in Hal ...

& Susan Parry; WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln;

SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart SWR Vokalensemble is the vocal ensemble of the broadcaster Südwestrundfunk (SWR), based in Stuttgart, Germany. It was founded in 1946 as Südfunk-Chor Stuttgart in 1946 to perform studio work for Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR) which merged in 1998 ...

& WDR Rundfunkchor Köln) ** "The Nightingale" *** Stephen Layton, conductor (

Michala Petri Michala Petri (born July 7, 1958) is a Danish recorder player. Her debut as a soloist was in 1969. She is the step-granddaughter of Danish actress Ingeborg Brams. Biography Petri, who began playing the recorder at the age of three, is noted for h ...

; Danish National Vocal Ensemble) ** "Striggio: Mass For 40 & 60 Voices" *** Hervé Niquet, conductor ( Le Concert Spirituel) ;

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance The Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance (from 2013: Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance) has been awarded since 1997. In its early years, its title included the addition "(with or without a conductor)". In 1991 the Grammy f ...

''"Meanwhile" – Eighth Blackbird'' * "Americana" – Modern Mandolin Quartet * "Mind Meld" – ZOFO Duet * "Profanes Et Sacrées" – Boston Symphony Chamber Players * "Rupa-Khandha" – Los Angeles Percussion Quartet ; Best Classical Instrumental Solo ''"Kurtág & Ligeti: Music For Viola"'' * '' Kim Kashkashian'' ** "Bach: Das Wohltemperierte Clavier" ***

András Schiff Sir András Schiff (; born 21 December 1953) is a Hungarian-born British classical pianist and conductor, who has received numerous major awards and honours, including the Grammy Award, Gramophone Award, Mozart Medal, and Royal Academy of Mu ...

** "The Complete Harpsichord Works Of Rameau" *** Jory Vinikour ** "Gál & Elgar: Cello Concertos" *** Claudio Cruz, conductor; Antonio Meneses (Northern Sinfonia) ** "Holst: The Planets" *** Hansjörg Albrecht ; Best Classical Vocal Solo ''"Poèmes"'' * '' Renée Fleming ( Alan Gilbert &

Seiji Ozawa Seiji (written: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , or in hiragana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese ski jumper *, Japanese racing driver *, Japanese politician *, Japanese film directo ...

;

Orchestre National De France The Orchestre national de France (ONF; literal translation, ''National Orchestra of France'') is a French symphony orchestra based in Paris, founded in 1934. Placed under the administration of the French national radio (named Radio France since ...

& Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio France)'' ** "Debussy: Clair De Lune" ***

Natalie Dessay Natalie Dessay (; born 19 April 1965) is a French singer, known for her former career as an operatic soprano. She gained wide recognition after her portrayal of Olympia in ''The Tales of Hoffmann'' in 1992, and then performing at leading stages, ...

(Henri Chalet; Philippe Cassard, Karine Deshayes & Catherine Michel; Le Jeune Coeur De Paris) ** "Homecoming – Kansas City Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato" ***

Joyce DiDonato Joyce DiDonato (née Flaherty; born February 13, 1969) is an American lyric-coloratura mezzo-soprano. She is notable for her interpretations of operas and concert works in the 19th-century romantic era in addition to works by Handel and Mozar ...

(

Michael Stern Michael Stern may refer to: * Michael Stern (conductor) (born 1959), American musician * Michael Stern (educator) (1922–2002), founder of the Waterford Kamhlaba United World College * Michael Stern (journalist) (1910–2009), American journalist ...

;

Kansas City Symphony The Kansas City Symphony (KCS) is a United States symphony orchestra based in Kansas City, Missouri. The current music director is conductor Michael Stern. The Symphony performs at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, located at 1601 Bro ...

) ** "Paris Days, Berlin Nights" *** Ute Lemper (Stefan Malzew & Vogler Quartet) ** "Sogno Barocco" ***

Anne Sofie von Otter Anne Sofie von Otter (born 9 May 1955) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano. Her repertoire encompasses lieder, operas, oratorios and also rock and pop songs. Early life Von Otter was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Her father was Göran von Otter, a Swe ...

( Leonardo García Alarcón; Sandrine Piau & Susanna Sundberg; Ensemble Cappella Mediterranea) ; Best Classical Compendium ''Penderecki: Fonogrammi; Horn Concerto; Partita; The Awakening Of Jacob; Anaklasis'' * '' Antoni Wit, conductor; Aleksandra Nagórko & Andrzej Sasin, producers'' ** ''Partch: Bitter Music'' *** Partch, ensemble; John Schneider, producer ** ''Une Fête Baroque'' *** Emmanuelle Haïm, conductor; Daniel Zalay, producer ;

Best Classical Contemporary Composition The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to composers for quality works of contemporary classical ...

''"Meanwhile - Incidental Music To Imaginary Puppet Plays"'' * ''

Stephen Hartke Stephen Paul Hartke (born July 6, 1952) is an American composer. Hartke is best known as the composer of ''Meanwhile – Incidental Music to Imaginary Puppet Plays,'' winner of the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition in 2013 ...

, composer ( Eighth Blackbird)'' ** "Inura For Voices, Strings & Percussion" *** Tania León, composer (Tania León, Son Sonora Voices, DanceBrazil Percussion & Son Sonora Ensemble) ** "Ugis: The Nightingale" ***

Uģis Prauliņš Uģis Prauliņš (born 17 June 1957) is a Latvian composer whose choral work ''Missa Rigensis'' (Riga Mass) was recorded by the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, the Riga Cathedral Boys Choir, Youth Choir BALSIS and has been performed in se ...

, composer ( Stephen Layton,

& Danish National Vocal Ensemble) ** "Cello Concerto No. 2 'Towards The Horizon'" ***

Einojuhani Rautavaara Einojuhani Rautavaara (; 9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. Among the most notable Finnish composers since Jean Sibelius (1865–1957), Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Th ...

, composer ( Truls Mørk,

John Storgårds John Gunnar Rafael Storgårds (born 20 October 1963 in Helsinki) is a Finnish violinist and conductor. Biography Storgårds studied violin with Esther Raitio and Jouko Ignatius at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, and continued his violin studie ...

& Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra) ** "August 4, 1964" *** Steven Stucky, composer;

Gene Scheer Gene Scheer (born April 28, 1958) is an American songwriter, librettist and lyricist. Brother to Samuel Scheer, an English teacher at Windsor High School and part-time musician. Education and early career Scheer was born in New York City. He receiv ...

, librettist (Jaap Van Zweden, Dallas Symphony Chorus & Orchestra)

Music Video

;

Best Short Form Music Video The Grammy Award for Best Music Video is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to performers, directors, and producers of quality short form music videos. Hon ...

*" We Found Love" –

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 ...

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 ...

* Melina Matsoukas, video director; Juliette Larthe &

Ben Sullivan Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( he, � ...

, video producers **"

Houdini Harry Houdini (, born Erik Weisz; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician ...

" –

Foster the People Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. Its members are singer Mark Foster, guitarist Sean Cimino, and keyboardist Isom Innis. Foster founded the band in 2009 after spending several years in ...

***Daniels, video directors; Gaetano Crupi, video producer **" No Church in the Wild" – Jay-Z &

featuring

The-Dream Terius Youngdell Nash (born September 20, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His co-writing credits include songs with " Me Against the Music" (2003) for Britney Spears, " Ri ...

***Romain Gavras, video director; Mourad Belkeddan, video producer **" Bad Girls" – M.I.A. ***Romain Gavras, video director; Romain Gavras, video producer **"Run Boy Run" –

Woodkid Yoann Lemoine (; born 16 March 1983), known professionally as Woodkid, is a French music video director, graphic designer and singer-songwriter. His most notable works include his music video direction for Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", Taylor ...

*** Yoann Lemoine, video director; Roman Pichon, video producer ;

Best Long Form Music Video The Grammy Award for Best Music Film is an accolade presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally named the Gramophone Awards, to performers, directors, and producers of quality videos or musical programs. ...

*''

Big Easy Express Big or BIG may refer to: * Big, of great size or degree Film and television * ''Big'' (film), a 1988 fantasy-comedy film starring Tom Hanks * ''Big!'', a Discovery Channel television show * ''Richard Hammond's Big'', a television show presente ...

'' -

, Edward Sharpe, Magnetic Zeros &

Old Crow Medicine Show Old Crow Medicine Show is an Americana string band based in Nashville, Tennessee, that has been recording since 1998. They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on September 17, 2013. Their ninth album, '' Remedy'', released in 2014, won the ...

*Emmett Malloy, video director; Bryan Ling, Mike Luba & Tim Lynch, video producers **'' Bring Me Home: Live 2011'' - Sade *** Sophie Muller, video director;

Roger Davies Roger Davies may refer to: * Roger Davies (actor), English actor known for ''Renford Rejects'' and ''The Cloverfield Paradox'' * Roger Davies (manager) (born 1952), Australian-born manager in the music industry * Roger Davies (footballer) (born 19 ...

, Grant Jue & Sophie Muller, video producers **'' Radio Music Society'' -

***Pilar Sanz, video director; Esperanza Spalding, video producer **'' Get Along'' -

Tegan and Sara Tegan and Sara () are a Canadian indie pop duo formed in 1998 in Calgary, Alberta. The band is led by identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin (born September 19, 1980). Both musicians are songwriters and multi-instrumental ...

***Salazar, video director; Nick Blasko, Piers Henwood,

Sara Quin Sara may refer to: Arts, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Sara'' (1992 film), 1992 Iranian film by Dariush Merhjui * ''Sara'' (1997 film), 1997 Polish film starring Bogusław Linda * ''Sara'' (2010 film), 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhal ...

& Tegan Quin, video producers **'' From the Sky Down'' - U2 *** Davis Guggenheim, video director; Belisa Balaban, Brian Celler, Davis Guggenheim & Ted Skillman, video producers

Special Merit Awards

; MusiCares Person of the Year *

;President's Merit Award * L.A. Reid ; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award * Glenn Gould * Charlie Haden *

Lightnin' Hopkins Samuel John "Lightnin" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982) was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010, ''Rolling Stone'' magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list o ...

Carole King Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active since 1958, initially as one of the staff songwriters at 1650 Broadway and later as a solo artist. Regarded as one o ...

Patti Page Clara Ann Fowler (November 8, 1927 – January 1, 2013), known professionally as Patti Page, was an American singer and actress. Primarily known for pop and country music, she was the top-charting female vocalist and best-selling female ar ...

The Temptations The Temptations are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top ...

; Grammy Trustees Award * Marilyn Bergman * Alan Bergman *

Leonard Chess Lejzor Szmuel Czyż (March 12, 1917 – October 16, 1969), best known as Leonard Sam Chess, was a Polish-American record company executive and the co-founder of Chess Records. He was influential in the development of electric blues, Chicago b ...

* Phil Chess * Alan Livingston ; Technical Grammy Award *

Ikutaro Kakehashi , also known by the nickname Taro, was a Japanese engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. He founded the musical instrument manufacturers Ace Tone, Roland Corporation, and Boss Corporation, and the audiovisual electronics company ATV Corporation. ...

* Dave Smith * Royer Labs

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple nominations: *Six:

, Fun, Jay-Z,

*Five:

, Miguel *Four: Jeff Bhasker,

, Nas *Three:

Drake Drake may refer to: Animals * A male duck People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name * Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name ...

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 ...

, Chris Gehringer,

, Mark Hall,

Hunter Hayes Hunter Easton Hayes (born September 9, 1991) is an American multi-genre singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is proficient at more than 30 instruments. Hayes released his self-titled debut album in 2011. It reache ...

, Janelle Monáe,

, Marvin Sapp,

2 Chainz 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, ...

, Jack White *Two:

André 3000 André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known as André 3000, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is best known for being a part of southern hip hop duo Outkast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. ...

, Alabama Shakes, Matthew Bellamy,

Eric Church Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has released nine studio albums through Capitol Nashville since 2005. His debut album, 2006's ''Sinners Like Me'', produced three singles on the ''Billboar ...

, The Civil Wars,

Danger Mouse Danger Mouse may refer (or appear in) to: * ''Danger Mouse'' (1981 TV series), a 1981 British animated television series * ''Danger Mouse'' (2015 TV series), a 2015 reboot of the British animated television series * Danger Mouse (musician) (born ...

, Andrew Dawson,

Ronnie Dunn Ronald Gene Dunn (born June 1, 1953) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record executive. Starting in 2011, Dunn has worked as a solo artist following the temporary dissolution of Brooks & Dunn. He released his self-titled deb ...

Florence and the Machine Florence and the Machine (stylised as Florence + the Machine) are an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2007, consisting of lead vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, guitarist Rob Ackroyd, harpist Tom Monger, an ...

, James Fortune, Șerban Ghenea, Anthony Hamilton,

, Israel & New Breed,

Carly Rae Jepsen Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of ...

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 ...

, Greg Kurstin,

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

, Maroon 5, Mary Mary,

Pusha T Terrence LeVarr Thornton (born May 13, 1977), better known by his stage name Pusha T, is an American rapper, songwriter and record executive. He rose to prominence as one-half of the hip hop duo Clipse, which was mainly active from 1994 to 20 ...

Robert Glasper Experiment Robert Andre Glasper (born April 6, 1978) is an American pianist, record producer, songwriter, and musical arranger with a career that bridges several different musical and artistic genres, mostly centered on jazz. To date, Glasper has won four ...

, Luciana Souza,

Tamia Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill (born May 9, 1975) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Tamia performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. In 1994, after signing a development dea ...

, The Time Jumpers The following artists received multiple awards: *Five:

*Three:

, Jay-Z,

*Two:

, Fun.,

Nas had most nominations without a win, with four. Four artists had three nominations without a win:

, Jack White,

and Marvin Sapp. Two artists received a posthumous Grammy Award: Gil Evans (

) and

( Best World Music Album).

In Memoriam

Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner Leroy Roosevelt "Sugarfoot" Bonner (March 14, 1943 – January 26, 2013) was a musician, vocalist, and producer. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, about 20 miles (32 km) north of Cincinnati in 1943, Bonner grew up poor, the oldest of 14 children. He ...

Andy Williams Howard Andrew Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold certified and three platinum certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hos ...

Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Honorific nicknames in popular m ...

Robin Gibb Robin Hugh Gibb (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) was a British singer and songwriter. He gained worldwide fame as a member of the Bee Gees pop group with elder brother Barry and fraternal twin brother Maurice. Robin Gibb also had his o ...

Earl Scruggs Earl Eugene Scruggs (January 6, 1924 – March 28, 2012) was an American musician noted for popularizing a three-finger banjo picking style, now called " Scruggs style", which is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. His three-fing ...

, Chuck Brown, Davy Jones,

Dick Clark Richard Wagstaff Clark (November 30, 1929April 18, 2012) was an American radio and television personality, television producer and film actor, as well as a cultural icon who remains best known for hosting ''American Bandstand'' from 1956 to 198 ...

Fontella Bass Fontella Marie Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter best known for her number-one R&B hit " Rescue Me" in 1965. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice. Early life Fontella Bass was b ...

, Marva Whitney, Jimmy Jones,

Cleve Duncan Cleve or Cleves may refer to: Places * The historical Duchy of Cleves * Kleve, a town in Germany known historically in English as Cleves * Cleve, South Australia, a town * Cleve, a colonial plantation in King George County, Virginia * "The Cleve", ...

, Herb Reed, Frank Wilson (musician), Frank Wilson, Hal David, Scott McKenzie, Andy Griffith, Marvin Hamlisch, Richard Adler, Patty Andrews, Dorothy McGuire (singer), Dorothy McGuire, Jenni Rivera, Kitty Wells, Frances W. Preston, Frances Preston, Donna Hilley, Rick Blackburn, Doc Watson, Mike Auldridge, Joe South,

, Mickey Baker, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Carl Davis (record producer), Carl Davis, Adam Yauch, Jon Lord, Ed Cassidy, Ronnie Montrose, Frank Barsalona, Gil Friesen, Chris Lighty, Billy Strange, Big Jim Sullivan, Jim Marshall (businessman), Jim Marshall, George Marino, John Stronach (musician), John Stronach, Howard Hilson Scott, Al De Lory, Al DeLory, Mike Melvoin, Alan Mintz, David Braun, Paul Marshall (musician), Paul Marshall, Jules Chaikin, Paquito Hechavarria, Yomo Toro, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Elliott Carter, Maurice André, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Claude Nobs, Carrie Smith, Red Holloway, Bob Babbitt, Andrew Love (musician), Andrew Love, Bob Welch (musician), Bob Welch, Bob Birch and Levon Helm.

Televised ratings

In its original live television broadcast, the ceremony received a 25 share/rating among viewers aged 18–49 and was watched by 28.37 million people.

References

External links

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The Recording AcademyGrammy Category ListCBS GRAMMY Site
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