The 49th Annual Grammy Awards was a ceremony honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006 in the United States. The awards were handed out on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the

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. The

Dixie Chicks The Chicks (previously known as Dixie Chicks) are an American country music band from Dallas, Texas. Since 1995, the band has consisted of Natalie Maines (lead vocals, guitar) and sisters Martie Maguire (vocals, fiddle, mandolin, guitar) an ...

were the night's biggest winners winning a total of five awards. Mary J. Blige received the most nominations, with eight.

Don Henley Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American musician and a founding member of the rock band Eagles. He is the drummer and one of the lead singers for the Eagles. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as " Witchy Woman", "Des ...

was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year two nights prior to the show on February 9, 2007. The show won an

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for Outstanding Lighting Direction (electronic, multicamera) for VMC Programming.

Main ceremony

The performance of '' Roxanne'' by

The Police The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For most of their history the line-up consisted of primary songwriter Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion). The Polic ...

to open the show promoted the start of their reunion tour.

Presenters

Main ceremony * Jaime Foxx – presented Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals *

Joan Baez Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest and social justice. Baez has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more ...

– introduced Dixie Chicks *

Prince A prince is a male ruler (ranked below a king, grand prince, and grand duke) or a male member of a monarch's or former monarch's family. ''Prince'' is also a title of nobility (often highest), often hereditary, in some European states. ...

– introduced Beyoncé *

The Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas (also known as The Black Eyed Peas) is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo (rapper), Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie (singer ...

– presented Best R&B Album * P!nk & T.I. – presented Best Female R&B Vocal Performance *

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

– introduced Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend & John Mayer *

Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado (; ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired de ...

Natasha Bedingfield Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November 1981) is a British singer and songwriter. Bedingfield released her debut album, '' Unwritten'', in 2004, which contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music. It enjoyed intern ...

Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger (; born Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente, June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She is best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, one of the best-selling g ...

– presented Best Pop Vocal Album *

Burt Bacharach Burt Freeman Bacharach ( ; born May 12, 1928) is an American composer, songwriter, record producer and pianist who composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s through the 1980s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. A six-time Gr ...

Seal Seal may refer to any of the following: Common uses * Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly: ** Earless seal, or "true seal" ** Fur seal * Seal (emblem), a device to imp ...

– presented Song of the Year *

Alyson Hannigan Alyson Lee Hannigan (born March 24, 1974) is an American actress. After starting her career at age four with appearances in commercials, she moved to Hollywood at age 11 and soon got an agent. Hannigan began her film career with supporting ro ...

Cobie Smulders Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders (born April 3, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her starring role as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS sitcom ''How I Met Your Mother'' (2005–2014) and as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Ma ...

– introduced Gnarls Barkley *

Common Common may refer to: Places * Common, a townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland * Boston Common, a central public park in Boston, Massachusetts * Cambridge Common, common land area in Cambridge, Massachusetts * Clapham Common, originally ...

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 ...

– presented Best Rap Album *

Terrence Howard Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor. Having his first major roles in the 1995 films ''Dead Presidents'' and '' Mr. Holland's Opus'', Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of television and cinema roles ...

– introduced Mary J. Blige *

Mandy Moore Amanda Leigh Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame with her debut single, "Candy", which peaked at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her debut studio album, '' So Real'' (1999), recei ...

LeAnn Rimes Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (born August 28, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She originally rose to success as a country music artist at age 13 with 1996's "Blue". She has since crossed over into pop, contemporary Chri ...

Luke Wilson Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American actor known for his roles in films such as ''Bottle Rocket'' (1996), '' Rushmore'' (1998), ''My Dog Skip'' (2000), '' Legally Blonde'' (2001), ''The Royal Tenenbaums'' (2001), ''Id ...

– presented Best Country Album *

Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955), or simply Reba, is an American country music singer and actress. Dubbed " the Queen of Country", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, McEntire has placed over 100 single ...

– introduced Carrie Underwood & Rascal Flatts *

Natalie Cole Natalie Maria Cole (February 6, 1950 – December 31, 2015) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the daughter of American singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. She rose to success in the mid-1970s as an R&B singer with the h ...

Ornette Coleman Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman (March 9, 1930 – June 11, 2015) was an American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer known as a principal founder of the free jazz genre, a term derived from his 1960 album '' Free Jazz: A Coll ...

– presented Best New Artist * Samuel L. Jackson &

Christina Ricci Christina Ricci ( ; born February 12, 1980) is an American actress. Known for playing unusual characters with a dark edge, Ricci predominantly works in independent productions, but has also appeared in numerous box office hits. She has receive ...

– introduced Lionel Richie, Chris Brown & Smokey Robinson *

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 th ...

& David Spade – introduced Ludacris, Mary J. Blige & Earth, Wind & Fire * Jennifer Hudson – introduced My Grammy Moment Winner Robyn Troup *

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

Quentin Tarantino Quentin Jerome Tarantino (; born March 27, 1963) is an American film director, writer, producer, and actor. His films are characterized by stylized violence, extended dialogue, profanity, dark humor, non-linear storylines, cameos, ensembl ...

– presented Record of the Year *

Chris Rock Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. Known for his work in comic film, television and stage, he has received multiple accolades, including three Grammy Awards for best come ...

– introduced Red Hot Chili Peppers *

Al Gore Albert Arnold Gore Jr. (born March 31, 1948) is an American politician, businessman, and environmentalist who served as the 45th vice president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Gore was the Democratic ...

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

– presented Best Rock Album *

Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list. ''Time'' magazine named her one of the 100 ...

– presented Album of the Year

Winners and nominees

Multiple nominees and wins (award nominations/wins) * Mary J. Blige (8/3) * Dixie Chicks (5/5) * John Mayer (5/2) * James Blunt (5/0) * Red Hot Chili Peppers (4/3) * Gnarls Barkley (4/2) * Justin Timberlake (4/2) * Carrie Underwood (3/2) Bold type indicates the winner out of the list of nominees.

General

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Record of the Year The Grammy Award for Record of the Year is presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without reg ...

Not Ready to Make Nice "Not Ready to Make Nice" is a song co-written and performed by American country music trio Dixie Chicks. It was released in March 2006 as the first single from the band's seventh studio album, '' Taking the Long Way''. The Dixie Chicks wrote the ...

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Rick Rubin Frederick Jay Rubin (; born March 10, 1963) is an American record producer. He is the co-founder (alongside Russell Simmons) of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. Rubin helped popula ...

, producer;

Richard Dodd Richard Dodd (born April 25, 1965) is an English cellist, recording artist and musician. He has appeared on numerous records beginning from The Three O'Clock's Album Sixteen Tambourines, and spanning different musical genres in Pop, with acts l ...

, Jim Scott & Chris Testa, engineers/mixers *"

Be Without You "Be Without You" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by Johnta Austin, Bryan Michael Cox, Jason Perry, and Blige for her seventh studio album, ''The Breakthrough'' (2005). Production was helmed by Cox and Young S ...

" – Mary J. Blige ** Bryan-Michael Cox & Ron Fair producers; Danny Cheung, Tal Herzberg, Dave "Hard-Drive" Pensado & Allen Sides, engineers/mixers *" You're Beautiful" –

James Blunt James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. After ...

** Tom Rothrock, producer; Tom Rothrock & Mike Tarantino, engineers/mixers *"

Crazy Insanity, madness, lunacy, and craziness are behaviors performed by certain abnormal mental or behavioral patterns. Insanity can be manifest as violations of societal norms, including a person or persons becoming a danger to themselves or to ...

" – Gnarls Barkley ** Danger Mouse, producer; Ben H. Allen, Danger Mouse & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers *"

Put Your Records On "Put Your Records On" is a song by English singer Corinne Bailey Rae from her self-titled debut studio album (2006). Written by Bailey Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou, it was released as the album's second single in February and early Ma ...

" – Corinne Bailey Rae **Steve Chrisanthou, producer; Steve Chrisanthou & Jeremy Wheatley, engineers/mixers ;

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 ...

*'' Taking the Long Way'' –

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, Jim Scott & Chris Testa, engineers/mixers; Richard Dodd, mastering engineer *''

St. Elsewhere ''St. Elsewhere'' was an American medical drama television series created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey, that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982, to May 25, 1988. The series stars Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, and William Daniels ...

'' – Gnarls Barkley ** Danger Mouse, producer; Ben H. Allen, Danger Mouse & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers; Mike Lazer, mastering engineer *'' Continuum'' –

John Mayer John Clayton Mayer ( ; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Mayer attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but left and moved to Atlanta in 1997 wit ...

Steve Jordan Steve, Stephen, or Steven Jordan may refer to: Music * Steve Jordan (guitarist) (1919–1993), American jazz guitarist * Steve Jordan (drummer) (born 1957), American drummer, studio musician * Steve Jordan (accordionist) (born Esteban Jordan) (193 ...

& John Mayer, producers; John Alagía,

Michael Brauer Michael Brauer is a New York-based mix engineer. He received a Grammy for "Best Pop Vocal Album" for his work on John Mayer's '' Continuum'', "Best Alternative Album" for Coldplay's ''Parachutes'', and also "Best Rock Album" for Coldplay's ''Viva l ...

, Joe Ferla,

Chad Franscoviak Chad Franscoviak is a sound engineer and producer based out of Los Angeles, California. He is most well known for his work on John Mayer albums. The two were also roommates. In 2003, Franscoviak helped friend David LaBruyere by engineering his ...

Manny Marroquin Manny Marroquin (born September 21, 1971) is an American mixing engineer.Daley, Dan (May 2005).Manny Marroquin. ''Sound on Sound''. Retrieved February 10, 2007 He has received ten Grammy awards for his professional audio work. Life and career M ...

& Dave O'Donnell, engineers/mixers; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer *''

Stadium Arcadium ''Stadium Arcadium'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was a double-album released on May 5, 2006, on Warner Bros. Records. It produced five singles: "Dani California", " Tell Me Baby", " Snow (Hey Oh)", " ...

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, comprising vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk ...

, producer; Ryan Hewitt, Mark Linett &

Andrew Scheps Andrew Scheps is an American mix engineer, recording engineer, record producer, and record label owner, based in Los Angeles and the United Kingdom. He received Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album for his work on Red Hot Chili Peppers' ''Stadium A ...

, engineers/mixers; Vlado Meller, mastering engineer *'' FutureSex/LoveSounds'' –

Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...

** Nate (Danja) Hills, Jawbreakers,

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...

& Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass, Serban Ghenea, Padraic Kerin, Jason Lader, Andrew Scheps, Timbaland & Ethan Willoughby, engineers/mixers; Herb Powers, Jr., mastering engineer ; Song of the Year *"

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Martie Maguire Martha Elenor Maguire (née Erwin, previously Seidel; October 12, 1969) is an American musician who is a founding member of both the all-female alternative country band The Chicks and country bluegrass duo Court Yard Hounds. She won awards in ...

, Natalie Maines,

Emily Robison Emily Burns Strayer ( Erwin, previously Robison; born August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the country band The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. Strayer plays banjo, dobro ...

& Dan Wilson, songwriters *"

" – Mary J. Blige ** Johntá Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters *" Jesus, Take The Wheel" –

Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005. Her single " Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the ''Bil ...

Brett James Brett James Cornelius (born June 5, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Nashville. James' compositions have been credited on 494 recordings by a wide variety of artists. Signed to Career Records ( ...

, Hillary Lindsey &

Gordie Sampson Gordon Francis Sampson (born July 30, 1971) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer from Big Pond, Nova Scotia. Beginning his career as a performer on his hometown island of Cape Breton, both in bands and on his own, Sampson has gone on t ...

, songwriters *"

" – Corinne Bailey Rae ** John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou & Corinne Bailey Rae, songwriters *" You're Beautiful" –

**James Blunt,

Amanda Ghost Amanda Louisa Gosein-Cameron (born 10 July 1974), known professionally as Amanda Ghost, is a British music executive, songwriter, singer, and former president of Epic Records (2009–10). Career Born in North London to a Gibraltarian mother a ...

Sacha Skarbek Sacha Skarbek is a British songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing James Blunt's hit singles " You're Beautiful" and " Goodbye My Lover" as well as Miley Cyrus' hit song "Wrecking Ball". Skarbek has worked with artists such ...

, songwriters ;

Best New Artist The Grammy Award for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1959. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were handed out, for records released in the previous year. The award was not presented in 1967. The official guidelines are as ...

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to ''Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contempor ...

* Corinne Bailey Rae * Imogen Heap *

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Grammy Award for 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 dir ...

*'' 10,000 Days'' -

Tool A tool is an object that can extend an individual's ability to modify features of the surrounding environment or help them accomplish a particular task. Although many animals use simple tools, only human beings, whose use of stone tools dates b ...

by Adam Jones *'' The Best Worst-Case Scenario'' -

Fair A fair (archaic: faire or fayre) is a gathering of people for a variety of entertainment or commercial activities. Fairs are typically temporary with scheduled times lasting from an afternoon to several weeks. Types Variations of fairs incl ...

by Ryan Clark *'' Personal File'' -

Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his c ...

by Randall Martin *'' Reprieve'' -

Ani DiFranco Angela Maria "Ani" DiFranco (; born September 23, 1970) is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. She has released more than 20 albums. DiFranco's music has been classified as folk rock and alternative rock, although it has additional influe ...

and Brian Grunert * ''

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Thievery Corporation Thievery Corporation is an American electronic music duo consisting of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. Their musical style mixes elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern music, hip hop and Brazilian music, including ...

Alternative

; Best Alternative Music Album *''

'' – Gnarls Barkley *'' Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'' –

Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. The group consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Jamie Cook (guitar, keyboards), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Matt Helders (drums, ...

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At War with the Mystics ''At War with the Mystics'' is the eleventh studio album by American rock band the Flaming Lips, released on April 3, 2006 by Warner Bros. Records. The album is more guitar-driven and features more politically themed lyrics than the band's previou ...

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The Flaming Lips The Flaming Lips are an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The band currently consists of Wayne Coyne (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steven Drozd (guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, vocals), Derek Brown (k ...

*'' Show Your Bones'' –

Yeah Yeah Yeahs The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The group is composed of vocalist and pianist Karen O (born Karen Lee Orzolek), guitarist and keyboardist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. They are compl ...

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The Eraser ''The Eraser'' is the debut solo album by the English musician Thom Yorke, released on 10 July 2006 through XL Recordings. It was produced by Nigel Godrich, the longtime producer for Yorke's band Radiohead. ''The Eraser'' comprises electronic ...

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Thom Yorke Thomas Edward Yorke (born 7 October 1968) is an English musician and the main vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Radiohead. A multi-instrumentalist, he mainly plays guitar and keyboards and is noted for his falsetto. He has been descri ...

Blues

; Best Traditional Blues Album *'' Risin' with the Blues'' –

Ike Turner Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. An early pioneer of 1950s rock and roll, he is best known for his work in the 1960s and ...

*'' Brother To The Blues'' – Tab Benoit & Louisiana's Leroux *'' Bronx In Blue'' – Dion *'' People Gonna Talk'' – James Hunter *'' Guitar Groove-A-Rama'' – Duke Robillard ; Best Contemporary Blues Album *'' After the Rain'' –

Irma Thomas Irma Thomas ( Lee; born February 18, 1941) is an American singer from New Orleans. She is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans". Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but never experienced their level of commercial succ ...

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Live from Across the Pond ''Live from Across the Pond'' is a live blues album by Robert Cray. It was released on September 12, 2006, through Vanguard Records. It is his first live album release. Disc one #"Phone Booth" (Dennis Walker, Mike Vannice, Richard Cousins, C ...

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Robert Cray Band Robert William Cray (born August 1, 1953) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards. Early life Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia, while his father was statione ...

*'' Sippiand Hericana'' –

Dr. John Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music encompassed New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B. Active as a session musician from ...

& The Lower 911 *'' Suitcase'' – Keb' Mo' *'' Hope and Desire'' – Susan Tedeschi

Country

; Best Female Country Vocal Performance *" Jesus, Take the Wheel" –

Kerosene Kerosene, paraffin, or lamp oil is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation as well as households. Its name derives from el, κηρός (''keros'') meaning " wax", and was re ...

" – Miranda Lambert *"I Still Miss Someone" –

Martina McBride Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material. McBride was born in Sharon, Kansas, and rel ...

*" Something's Gotta Give" –

I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today "I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today" is a song recorded by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. It was released in October 2005 as the second single from the album ''All Jacked Up''. The song reached #22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Count ...

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Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She made her debut in March 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single " Redneck Woman", a number-one hit on the '' Billboard'' country charts. The ...

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Best Male Country Vocal Performance The Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by ...

*" The Reason Why" –

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

Every Mile a Memory "Every Mile a Memory" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in July 2006 as the first single from his 2006 album ''Long Trip Alone''. It became Bentley's fourth number one hit on the US ' ...

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Dierks Bentley Frederick Dierks Bentley (; born November 20, 1975) is an American country music singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's '' Modern Day Drifter'', a ...

The Seashores of Old Mexico "The Seashores of Old Mexico" is a country music song written by Merle Haggard. It was recorded by Hank Snow in 1971, Freddy Weller in 1972, Haggard himself in 1974, and in 1987 Haggard and Willie Nelson recut the song as a duet. Snow's version ...

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George Strait George Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. In the 1980s, he was credited for ...

*" Would You Go with Me" –

Josh Turner Joshua Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977) is an American country and gospel singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single ...

*" Once in a Lifetime" –

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

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Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded from 1970 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes: * In 1970 the award was known as Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group * From 1971 to 19 ...

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*" Heaven's My Home" – The Duhks *" Boondocks" –

Little Big Town Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group from Homewood, Alabama. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its founding: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (née Roads), Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbr ...

*" What Hurts the Most" –

Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country music band founded in 1999. The band members were Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, background vocals), and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, background vocals). DeMarcus is LeVox's second cou ...

Leave The Pieces "Leave the Pieces" is a song written by Jennifer Hanson and Billy Austin, and recorded by American country music duo The Wreckers for their debut album ''Stand Still, Look Pretty'' for which it served as lead single with a February 7, 2006, relea ...

" – The Wreckers ;

Best Country Collaboration with Vocals Best or The Best may refer to: People * Best (surname), people with the surname Best * Best (footballer, born 1968), retired Portuguese footballer Companies and organizations * Best & Co., an 1879–1971 clothing chain * Best Lock Corporation ...

Who Says You Can't Go Home "Who Says You Can't Go Home" is a song that was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora for American rock band Bon Jovi's ninth album, '' Have a Nice Day'' (2005). The song was produced by John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. A duet ...

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Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John such qu ...

& Jennifer Nettles * "Tomorrow Is Forever" –

Solomon Burke Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1936 or 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. He has been ...

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

* "Calling Me" –

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

* "Midnight Angel" –

Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Lea Vincent (born July 13, 1962) is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Vincent's music career began when she was a child in her family's band The Sally Mountain Show, and it has spanned more than four de ...

Bobby Osborne Bobby Osborne (born December 7, 1931) is an American bluegrass musician. He is the co-founder (with his brother Sonny Osborne) of the Osborne Brothers and a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. He also ...

* "Love Will Always Win" –

Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is an American singer, actress, author and television personality. She rose to fame with her 1991 debut single " She's in Love with the Boy," which became a number one hit on the ''Billboard'' c ...

Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music singer and songwriter. His integration of pop and rock elements into the country genre has earned him popularity, particularly in the United States with success on the co ...

; Best Country Instrumental Performance * "Whiskey Before Breakfast" –

Bryan Sutton Bryan Sutton is an American musician. Primarily known as a flatpicking acoustic guitar player, Sutton also plays mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and electric guitar. He also sings and writes songs. Biography Early career Sutton's grandfather and ...

Doc Watson Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. Watson won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. W ...

* "Jerusalem Ridge" – Casey Driessen * "Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag" –

Tommy Emmanuel William Thomas Emmanuel (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist. Regarded as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists of all time, he is known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and use of percussive effects on ...

* "The Eleventh Reel" – Chris Thile * "Nature of the Beast" – Jim VanCleve ; Best Country Song * " Jesus, Take The Wheel" **

, Hillary Lindsey &

, songwriters (

) * "

" **

Brett Beavers Brett Beavers (born in Waco, Texas), is an American country music songwriter and producer and the co-author of the book ''Something Worth Leaving Behind''. Education and early career Beavers attended Baylor University, where he earned a bachel ...

& Steve Bogard, songwriters (Dierks Bentley) * "

" ** Matraca Berg & Jim Collins, songwriters (

) * "

Like Red on a Rose ''Like Red on a Rose'' is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on September 26, 2006. The album produced two singles, the title track and "A Woman's Love", which respectively reached numbers ...

" ** Melanie Castleman &

Robert Lee Castleman Robert Lee Castleman (born July 14, 1952) is a Nashville singer and songwriter. He released his debut album, ''Crazy as Me,'' on Rounder Records in 2000. At the Grammy Award in 2002, he won Best Country Song category as the writer of the song ...

, songwriters (Alan Jackson) * " What Hurts the Most" ** Steve Robson &

Jeffrey Steele Jeffrey LeVasseur (born August 27, 1961), known as Jeffrey Steele, is an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with recording his own material, Steele has become a prolific Nashville songwriter, having co-written more than 60 hit ...

, songwriters (

) ; Best Country Album * '' Taking the Long Way –

'' * ''

'' –

Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for blending traditional honky-tonk and mainstream country pop sounds (for a style widely regarded as "neotraditional country"), as well as penning many ...

* '' The Road to Here'' –

* '' You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker'' –

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

* '' Your Man'' –

;

Best Bluegrass Album The Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass 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 quality works (songs or albums) in the bluegrass mu ...

Instrumentals A backing track is an audio recording on audiotape, CD or a digital recording medium or a MIDI recording of synthesized instruments, sometimes of purely rhythmic accompaniment, often of a rhythm section or other accompaniment parts that live music ...

" – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Dance

;Best Dance Recording *"

SexyBack "SexyBack" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his second studio album, ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'' (2006). It was released on July 18, 2006, to US mainstream and rhythmic radio stationsRadio single releases . FMQ ...

" ** Nate "Danja" Hills,

, producers; Jimmy Douglass, mixer (Justin Timberlake) *"

Suffer Well "Suffer Well" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their eleventh studio album, '' Playing the Angel'' (2005). It was released in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2006 as the album's third single. Background "Suffer Well" ...

" **

Ben Hillier Ben Hillier is an English songwriter and pop-rock record producer who is part of the creative team 140 dB. He produced the notable albums ''Playing the Angel'', ''Sounds of the Universe'' and ''Delta Machine'' by Depeche Mode, ''Think Tank' ...

, producer;

Steve Fitzmaurice Stephen Fitzmaurice is an Irish mixer and producer based in London, England. His credits include albums for Depeche Mode, Seal, Sam Smith, Ian Brown, Kylie Minogue, Sting, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, The Kooks, Alicia Keys, U2, Hikaru Utada, a ...

& Ben Hillier, mixers (

Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depech ...

) *" Ooh La La" **

Goldfrapp Goldfrapp are an English electronic music duo from London, formed in 1999. The duo consists of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals, synthesiser) and Will Gregory (synthesiser). Despite favourable reviews and a short-listing for the Mercury Prize, their ...

, producers;

Mark "Spike" Stent Mark "Spike" Stent (born 3 August 1965) is an English record producer and mixing engineer who has worked with many international artists including Madonna, Marshmello, U2, Beyoncé, Björk, Depeche Mode, Echo & The Bunnymen, Grimes, Ed Sheeran ...

, mixer (Goldfrapp) *" Get Together" **

Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...

& Stuart Price, producers;

, mixer (Madonna) *" I'm With Stupid" **

Trevor Horn Trevor Charles Horn (born 15 July 1949) is an English music producer, label and recording studio owner, musician and composer. He is best known for his production work in the 1980s, and for being one half of the new wave band The Buggles (wit ...

, producer; Robert Orton, mixer (

Pet Shop Boys The Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo formed in London in 1981. Consisting of primary vocalist Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe, they have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, and were listed as the most successful duo ...

) ;Best Electronic/Dance Album *'' Confessions On A Dance Floor'' –

*'' Supernature'' –

*''

A Lively Mind ''A Lively Mind'' is the second studio album from the English electronic music producer Paul Oakenfold, released under the name Oakenfold. The album is the follow-up to Oakenfold's 2002 debut '' Bunkka''. The single " Faster Kill Pussycat" featu ...

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Paul Oakenfold Paul Mark Oakenfold (born 30 August 1963), formerly known mononymously as Oakenfold, is an English record producer, remixer and trance DJ. He has provided over 100 remixes for over 100 artists including U2, Moby, Madonna, Britney Spears, Mas ...

*'' Fundamental'' –

*'' The Garden'' –

Zero 7 Zero 7 are an English musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. They began as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, '' Simple Things'', was released in 2001 in which their song " Destiny" stayed ...

Folk

;

Best Traditional Folk Album The Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by ...

*'' We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions'' –

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 originato ...

*'' I Stand Alone'' – Ramblin' Jack Elliot *'' Gonna Let It Shine'' – Odetta *''

Adieu False Heart ''Adieu False Heart'' is a collaborative album by American singer, songwriter, and producer Linda Ronstadt featuring Cajun music singer Ann Savoy. It peaked at #146 on the ''Billboard'' album chart and nominated at the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best ...

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Linda Ronstadt Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, the Great American Songbook, and Latin. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American ...

Ann Savoy Ann Savoy (; born Ann Allen on January 20, 1952) is a musician, author, and record producer. Biography Savoy was raised in Richmond, Virginia. She resides with her husband Marc Savoy and family in Eunice, Southern Louisiana. As a musician, sh ...

*'' A Distant Land to Roam: Songs of The Carter Family'' – Ralph Stanley ; Best Contemporary Folk/American Album *'' Modern Times'' –

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career sp ...

*'' Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1'' – Jackson Browne *''Black Cadillac (album), Black Cadillac'' – Rosanne Cash *''Workbench Songs'' – Guy Clark *''All the Roadrunning'' – Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris ;Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album, Best Native American Music Album *''Dance with the Wind (album), Dance with the Wind'' - Mary Youngblood ;Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album, Best Hawaiian Music Album *''Huana Ke Aloha'' – Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho & Amy Ku'uleialoha

Gospel

;Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Best Gospel Performance *"Victory" – Yolanda Adams *"Not Forgotten" – Israel and New Breed *"The Blessing Of Abraham" – Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers *"Made To Worship" – Chris Tomlin *"Victory" – Tye Tribbett & G.A. ;Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song, Best Gospel Song *"Imagine Me" – Kirk Franklin *"The Blessing Of Abraham" – Donald Lawrence *"Mountain Of God" – Brown Bannister & Mac Powell *"Not Forgotten" – Israel Houghton & Aaron Lindsey *"Victory" – Tye Tribbett ;Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album, Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album *''Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise, Glory Train'' – Randy Travis *''Kenny Bishop'' – Kenny Bishop *''Give It Away'' – Gaither Vocal Band *''Precious Memories'' –

*''The Promised Land'' – The Del McCoury Band ;Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album, Best Traditional Gospel Album *''Alive In South Africa'' – Israel and New Breed *''An Invitation To Worship'' – Byron Cage *''Paved The Way'' – The Caravans *''Still Keeping It Real'' – The Dixie Hummingbirds *''Finalé Act One'' – Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers ;Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album *''Hero (Kirk Franklin album), Hero'' – Kirk Franklin *''Set Me Free'' – Myron Butler & Levi *''A Timeless Christmas'' – Israel and New Breed *''This Is Me'' – Kierra Sheard *''Victory Live!'' – Tye Tribbett & G.A. ;Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album, Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album *''Turn Around (album), Turn Around'' – Jonny Lang *''Bone-A-Fide'' – T-Bone (rapper), T-Bone *''End of Silence (Red album), End of Silence – Red (band), Red'' *''DecembeRadio (album), DecembeRadio'' – ''DecembeRadio'' *''Where the Past Meets Today'' – Tye Tribbett, Sarah Kelly

Jazz

; Best Contemporary Jazz Album *''The Hidden Land'' – Béla Fleck and the Flecktones *''People People Music Music'' – Groove Collective *''Rewind That'' – Christian Scott *''Sexotica'' – ''Sex Mob'' *''Who Let the Cats Out?'' – Mike Stern ; Best Jazz Vocal Album *''Turned To Blue'' – Nancy Wilson (singer), Nancy Wilson *''Footprints'' – Karrin Allyson *''Easy To Love'' – Roberta Gambarini *''Live At Jazz Standard With Fred Hersch'' – Nancy King (jazz singer), Nancy King *''From This Moment On (album), From This Moment On'' – Diana Krall ; Best Jazz Instrumental Solo *"Some Skunk Funk" – Michael Brecker *"Paq Man" – Paquito D'Rivera *"Freedom Jazz Dance" – Taylor Eigsti *"Hippidy Hop" (Drum Solo) – Roy Haynes *"Hope" – Branford Marsalis ;Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group *''The Ultimate Adventure'' – Chick Corea *''Sound Grammar'' –

*''Saudades (Trio Beyond album), Saudades'' – Trio Beyond *''Beyond the Wall (Kenny Garrett album), Beyond the Wall'' – Kenny Garrett *''Sonny, Please'' – Sonny Rollins ; Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album *''Some Skunk Funk'' – Randy Brecker with Michael Brecker, Jim Beard, Will Lee (bassist), Will Lee, Peter Erskine, Marcio Doctor and Vince Mendoza conducting The WDR Big Band Köln *''Spirit Music'' – Bob Brookmeyer and the New Art Orchestra *''Streams of Expression'' – the Joe Lovano Ensemble *''Live In Tokyo At The Blue Note'' – Mingus Big Band *''Up From The Skies, Music of Jim McNeely'' – The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra ; Best Latin Jazz Album *''Simpático (The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project album), Simpático'' – The Brian Lynch (musician), Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project *''Codes'' – Ignacio Berroa *''Cubist Music'' – Edsel Gomez *''Absolute Quintet'' – Dafnis Prieto *''Viva'' – Diego Urcola, Edward Simon (musician), Edward Simon, Avishai Cohen (bassist), Avishai Cohen, Antonio Sánchez (drummer), Antonio Sánchez and Pernell Saturnino

Latin

Best Latin Pop Album: * ''Adentro'' – Ricardo Arjona * ''Limón y sal'' – Julieta Venegas * ''Lo que trajo el barco'' – Obie Bermúdez * ''Individual'' – Fulano de Tal, Fulano * ''Trozos de mi alma 2'' – Marco Antonio Solis Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album: * ''Amar es combatir'' – Maná * ''Lo demás es plástico'' – Black Guayaba * ''The Underdog / El subestimado'' – Tego Calderón * ''Calle 13'' – Calle 13 (band), Calle 13 * ''Superpop Venezuela'' de Los Amigos Invisibles, Amigos Invisibles Best Tropical Latin Album: * ''Directo al corazón'' – Gilberto Santa Rosa * ''Fuzionando'' – Oscar D'Leon * ''Salsatón: Salsa con reggaetón'' – Andy Montañez * ''Hoy, mañana y siempre'' – Tito Nieves * ''What You've Been Waiting For – Lo que esperabas'' – Tiempo Libre Best Mexican / Mexican-American Album: * ''Historias de mi tierra'' – Pepe Aguilar * ''No es brujería'' – Ana Bárbara * ''25 Aniversario'' – Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernández * ''A toda ley'' – Pablo Montero * ''Orgullo de mujer'' – Alicia Villarreal Best Tejano Album: * ''Sigue el Taconazo'' – Chente Barrera, Chente Barrera y Taconazo * Also nominated were: * ''Live In Session'' – Bob Gallarza * ''All Of Me'' – Jay Perez * ''Rebecca Valadez'' – Rebecca Valadez Best Norteño Album: * ''Historias que contar'' – Tigres del Norte * ''Algo de mí'' – Conjunto Primavera * ''Puro pa' arriba'' – Huracanes del Norte * ''Piénsame un momento'' – Pesado * ''Prefiero la soledad'' – Retoño Best Banda Album: * ''Más allá del sol'' – Joan Sebastian * ''20 vil heridas'' – Banda Machos * ''Mas fuerte que nunca'' – Banda el Recodo, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga * ''Amor gitano'' – Banda Cuisillos, Cuisillos * ''A mucha honra'' – Ezequiel Peña

New Age

;Best New Age Album *''Amarantine (album), Amaratine'' – Enya *''A posteriori (album), A posteriori'' – Enigma (band), Enigma *''Beyond Words'' – Gentle Thunder, Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney *''Elements Series: Fire'' – Peter Kater *''The Magical Journeys of Andreas Vollenweider'' – Andreas Vollenweider

Pop

;Best Female Pop Vocal Performance *"Ain't No Other Man" – Christina Aguilera *"Unwritten (song), Unwritten" –

*"You Can Close Your Eyes" – Sheryl Crow *"Stupid Girls" – P!nk *"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" – KT Tunstall ;Best Male Pop Vocal Performance *"Waiting On The World To Change" –

*" You're Beautiful" –

*"Save Room" – John Legend *"Jenny Wren" – Paul McCartney *"Bad Day (Daniel Powter song), Bad Day" – Daniel Powter ;Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals *"My Humps" –

*"I Will Follow You Into The Dark" – Death Cab For Cutie *"Over My Head (Cable Car)" – The Fray *"Is It Any Wonder?" – Keane (band), Keane *"Stickwitu" – The Pussycat Dolls ;Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals *"For Once in My Life" –

*"One (U2 song), One" – Mary J. Blige & U2 *"Always On Your Side" – Sheryl Crow & Sting (musician), Sting *"Promiscuous (song), Promiscuous" –

*"Hips Don't Lie" – Shakira & Wyclef Jean ;Best Pop Instrumental Performance *"Mornin'" – George Benson & Al Jarreau *"Drifting" – Enya *"Subterfuge (song), Subterfuge" – Béla Fleck & The Flecktones *"Song H" – Bruce Hornsby *"My Favorite Things (song), My Favorite Things" – The Brian Setzer Orchestra ;Best Pop Instrumental Album *''Fingerprints (Peter Frampton album), Fingerprints'' – Peter Frampton *''New Beginnings (Gerald Albright album), New Beginnings'' – Gerald Albright *''Fire Wire (Larry Carlton album), Fire Wire'' – Larry Carlton *''X (Fourplay album), X'' – Fourplay *''Wrapped in a Dream'' – Spyro Gyra ;Best Pop Vocal Album *'' Continuum'' –

*''Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album), Back to Basics'' – Christina Aguilera *''Back to Bedlam'' –

*''The River in Reverse'' – Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint *'' FutureSex/LoveSounds'' –

R&B

;Best Female R&B Vocal Performance *"

" – Mary J. Blige *"Don't Forget About Us" – Mariah Carey *"Ring the Alarm" – Beyoncé *"Day Dreaming" –

*"I Am Not My Hair" – India.Arie ;Best Male R&B Vocal Performance *"Heaven (John Legend song), Heaven" – John Legend *"Black Sweat" –

*"Got You Home" – Luther Vandross *"So Sick" – Ne-Yo *"I Call It Love" – Lionel Richie ;Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals *"Family Affair (Sly & the Family Stone song), Family Affair" – Sly & The Family Stone, John Legend, Joss Stone & Van Hunt *"Breezin'" – George Benson & Al Jarreau *"Love Changes" – Jamie Foxx & Mary J. Blige *"Everyday (Family Reunion)" – Chaka Khan, Gerald Levert, Yolanda Adams & Carl Thomas (singer), Carl Thomas *"Beautiful, Loved And Blessed" –

& Támar ;Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance *"God Bless the Child (Billie Holiday song)#Notable cover versions, God Bless the Child" – George Benson, Al Jarreau & Jill Scott (singer), Jill Scott *"Christmas Time Is Here" – Anita Baker *"I Found My Everything" – Mary J. Blige & Raphael Saadiq *"You Are So Beautiful" – Sam Moore Featuring Billy Preston, Zucchero, Eric Clapton & Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Robert Randolph *"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" – The Temptations ;Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance, Best Urban/Alternative Performance *"

" – Gnarls Barkley *"3121" –

*"Idlewild Blues, Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me)" – OutKast, Outkast *"That Heat" – Sérgio Mendes, Erykah Badu & will.i.am *"Mas Que Nada" – Sérgio Mendes &

;Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, Best R&B Song *"

" – Mary J. Blige **Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry (singer), Jason Perry songwriters *"Black Sweat" –

**Prince songwriter *"Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song), Deja Vu" – Beyoncé & Jay-Z **Jay-Z, Shawn Carter, Rodney Jerkins, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Beyoncé, Makeba Riddick, Keli Nicole Price, Delisha Thomas & John Webb songwriters *"Don't Forget About Us" – Mariah Carey **Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jermaine Dupri songwriters *"I Am Not My Hair" – India.Arie **Drew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders & India.Arie, India Arie Simpson songwriters ;Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, Best R&B Album *''The Breakthrough'' – Mary J. Blige *''Unpredictable (Jamie Foxx album), Unpredictable'' – Jamie Foxx *''Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship'' – India.Arie *''3121 (album), 3121'' –

*''Coming Home (Lionel Richie album), Coming Home'' – Lionel Richie Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Contemporary R&B Album *''B'Day (Beyoncé album), B'Day'' – Beyoncé *''Chris Brown (album), Chris Brown'' – Chris Brown *''20 Y.O.'' – Janet Jackson *''Kelis Was Here'' – Kelis *''In My Own Words'' – Ne-Yo

Rap

Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, Best Rap Solo Performance *"What You Know (T.I. song), What You Know" – T.I. *"Touch It (Busta Rhymes song), Touch It" – Busta Rhymes *"We Run This" – Missy Elliott *"Kick, Push" – Lupe Fiasco *"Undeniable" – Mos Def ;Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group *"Ridin', Ridin" – Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone *"Georgia (Field Mob and Ludacris song), Georgia" – Ludacris & Field Mob featuring Jamie Foxx *"Grillz" – Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp *"Mighty O, Mighty "O"" – OutKast, Outkast *"Don't Feel Right" – The Roots Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration *"My Love (Justin Timberlake song), My Love" –

featuring T.I. *"Smack That" – Akon featuring Eminem *"Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song), Deja Vu" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z *"Shake That" – Eminem featuring Nate Dogg *"Unpredictable (Jamie Foxx song), Unpredictable" – Jamie Foxx featuring Ludacris Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Song *"Money Maker" **Ludacris, Christopher Bridges & Pharrell Williams, songwriters (Ludacris featuring Pharrell) *"It's Goin' Down (Yung Joc song), It's Goin' Down" **Nitti (producer), Chadron Moore & Yung Joc, Jasiel Robinson, songwriters (Yung Joc) *"Kick, Push" **Lupe Fiasco, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, songwriter (Lupe Fiasco) *"Ridin', Ridin" **Krayzie Bone, Anthony Henderson, Play-N-Skillz, J. Salinas, Play-N-Skillz, O. Salinas & Chamillionaire, Hakeem Seriki, songwriters (Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone) *"What You Know (T.I. song), What You Know" – T.I. **DJ Toomp, A. Davis & T.I., Clifford Harris, songwriters; (Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson & Curtis Mayfield, songwriters) (T.I.) Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Album *''Release Therapy'' – Ludacris *''Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor'' – Lupe Fiasco *''In My Mind (Pharrell album), In My Mind'' – Pharrell Williams, Pharrell *''Game Theory (album), Game Theory'' – The Roots *''King (T.I. album), King'' – T.I.

Reggae

;Best Reggae Album *''Love Is My Religion'' – Ziggy Marley *''Too Bad (album), Too Bad'' – Buju Banton *''Youth (Matisyahu album), Youth'' – Matisyahu *''Rhythm Doubles'' – Sly and Robbie *''Who You Fighting For?'' – UB40

Rock

;Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance *"Someday Baby" –

*"Nausea (Beck song), Nausea" – Beck *"(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66, Route 66" – John Mayer (musician), John Mayer *"Saving Grace (song), Saving Grace" – Tom Petty *"Lookin' for a Leader" – Neil Young Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal *"Dani California" –

*"Talk (Coldplay song), Talk" – Coldplay *"How to Save a Life" – The Fray (band), The Fray *"Steady, As She Goes" – The Raconteurs *"The Saints Are Coming" – U2 & Green Day ;Best Hard Rock Performance *"Woman (Wolfmother song), Woman" – Wolfmother *"Crazy Bitch" – Buckcherry *"Every Day Is Exactly the Same" – Nine Inch Nails *"Lonely Day" – System of a Down *"Vicarious (Tool song), Vicarious" –

;Best Metal Performance *"Eyes of the Insane" – Slayer *"Redneck (song), Redneck" – Lamb of God (band), Lamb of God *"Colony of Birchmen" – Mastodon (band), Mastodon *"LiesLiesLies" – Ministry (band), Ministry *"30/30-150" – Stone Sour ;Best Rock Instrumental Performance *"The Wizard Turns On..." –

*"Chun Li's Spinning Bird Kick" –

*"Black Hole Sun" – Peter Frampton *"Castellorizon" – David Gilmour *"Super Colossal" – Joe Satriani ;Best Rock Song *"Dani California" –

**Flea (musician), Flea, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis & Chad Smith songwriters *"Chasing Cars" – Snow Patrol **Nathan Connolly, Gary Lightbody, Jonny Quinn, Tom Simpson (musician), Tom Simpson & Paul Wilson (musician), Paul Wilson songwriters *"Lookin' for a Leader" – Neil Young **Neil Young songwriter *"Someday Baby" –

songwriter *"When You Were Young" – The Killers **Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer & Ronnie Vannucci Jr., Ronnie Vannucci songwriters ;Best Rock Album *''

'' –

*''Try!'' – John Mayer Trio *''Highway Companion'' – Tom Petty *''Broken Boy Soldiers'' – The Raconteurs *''Living with War'' – Neil Young

Traditional Pop

;Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album *''Duets: An American Classic'' –

*''Caught in the Act (Michael Bublé album), Caught In The Act'' – Michael Bublé *''Wintersong'' – Sarah McLachlan *''Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook'' – Bette Midler *''Timeless Love'' – Smokey Robinson

Children's

Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children, Best Musical Album for Children *''Catch That Train!'' - Dan Zanes and Friends Best Spoken Word Album for Children *''Blah Blah Blah: Stories About Clams, Swamp Monsters, Pirates & Dogs'' – Bill Harley *''Christmas In The Trenches'' – John McCutcheon *''Disney's Little Einsteins Musical Missions (Various Artists)'' – Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell, producers *''Peter Pan'' – Jim Dale *''The Witches (novel), The Witches'' – Lynn Redgrave

Spoken Word

Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album, Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) *''Our Endangered Values, Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis'' – Jimmy Carter *''With Ossie And Ruby: In This Life Together'' – Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee (tie) *''I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!'' – Bob Newhart *''New Rules (book), New Rules — Polite Musings From A Timid Observer'' – Bill Maher *''The Truth (with jokes)'' – Al Franken

Comedy

;Best Comedy Album (For comedy recordings, spoken or musical) *''The Carnegie Hall Performance'' – Lewis Black *''Blue Collar Comedy Tour – One For The Road'' – Bill Engvall, Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy & Larry The Cable Guy *''Life Is Worth Losing'' – George Carlin *''Straight Outta Lynwood'' – "Weird Al" Yankovic *''You Can't Fix Stupid'' – Ron White

Classical

;Best Classical Album *''Mahler: Symphony No. 7'' **Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Andreas Neubronner, producer ;Best Orchestra Performance *''Mahler: Symphony No. 7'' **Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Andreas Neubronner, producer; Peter Laenger, engineer (San Francisco Symphony) ;Best Opera Recording *''"Golijov: Ainadamar: Fountain Of Tears"'' **Robert Spano, conductor; Valerie Gross & Sid McLauchlan, producers; Kelley O'Connor, Jessica Rivera & Dawn Upshaw, soloists; Stephan Flock & Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, engineers (Women Of The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) ;Best Choral Performance *''"Pärt: Da Pacem"'' **Paul Hillier, conductor; Brad Michel & Robina G. Young, producers; Brad Michel, engineer/mixer (Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir) ;Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra) *''Messiaen: Oiseaux exotiques, Oiseaux exotiques (Exotic Birds)'' **Angelin Chang (Cleveland Chamber Symphony) ;Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra) *''Chopin: Nocturnes'' **Maurizio Pollini, soloist; Christopher Alder, producer; Klaus Hiemann & Oliver Rogalla Von Heyden, engineers ;Best Chamber Music Performance *''"Intimate Voices"'' **Emerson String Quartet (Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton, David Finckel & Philip Setzer), ensembles; Da-Hong Seetoo, producer ;Best Small Ensemble Performance *''"Padilla: Sun Of Justice"'' **Fred Vogler, producer; Peter Rutenberg, conductor; Los Angeles Chamber Singers' Capella (Corey Carleton), ensembles; Fred Vogler, engineer ;Best Classical Vocal Performance *''"Rilke Songs"'' **Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, soloist ;Best Classical Contemporary Composition *''"Golijov: Ainadamar: Fountain Of Tears"'' **Osvaldo Golijov, composer ;Best Classical Crossover Album *''"Simple Gifts"'' **Bryn Terfel, soloist; Sid McLauchlan, producer; Stephan Flock & Piotr Furmanczyk, engineers

Music Video

;Best Short Form Music Video *"Here It Goes Again" – Ok Go ;Best Long Form Music Video *''Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run'' –

References

External links

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49th Annual Grammy Awards
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