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The 46th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 8, 2004, at the
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honoring the best in music for the recording of the year beginning from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. It recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The big winners were
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
, who won five awards, and
Outkast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
, who won three awards including Album of the Year. Tied for the most nominations, with six each, were Beyoncé, Outkast, and Jay-Z.


Performances

* Opening:
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and
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
– " Purple Rain", " Baby I'm a Star", " Let's Go Crazy", " Crazy in Love" *
The Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatle ...
40 Years Ago: Sting, Dave Matthews,
Pharrell Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...
and Vince Gill – " I Saw Her Standing There" *
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
and Arturo Sandoval – "
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The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas are an American musical group formed in Los Angeles in 1995, composed of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo (rapper), Taboo. Fergie (singer), Fergie was a member during the height of their popularity in the 2000s, and ...
and Justin Timberlake – " Where Is the Love?" *
Foo Fighters The Foo Fighters are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana (band), Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, gu ...
and Chick Corea – " Times Like These" *
The White Stripes The White Stripes were an American Rock music, rock duo formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading group of 2000s indi ...
– " Seven Nation Army" *
Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, and activist. She is considered one of the leading music artists behind the country rock genre in the 1970s and the Americana (music), Americana genre ...
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Billy Bob Thornton Billy Bob Thornton (born August 4, 1955) is an American actor, filmmaker, singer and songwriter. He received international attention after writing, directing and starring in the independent film, independent Drama (film and television), drama f ...
, Dwight Yoakam,
Jackson Browne Clyde Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist who has sold over 30 million albums in the United States. Emerging as a teenage songwriter in mid-1960s Los Angeles, he had his ...
, Jorge Calderon, Timothy B. Schmit - Warren Zevon Tribute, "Keep Me In Your Heart" *
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
– " Dangerously in Love 2" * Funk Music Tribute:
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
,
Earth, Wind & Fire Earth, Wind & Fire (abbreviated as EW&F or EWF) is an American band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1969. Their music spans multiple genres, including jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling ba ...
, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, George Clinton with Parliament-Funkadelic and "Minister" Samuel L. Jackson *
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...
– " Beautiful" * Sarah McLachlan with
Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of eight and recording for the first time at ...
- " Fallen" * Martina McBride – " Concrete Angel" * Sting &
Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...
- " Roxanne" *
Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15. After d ...
- " A House Is Not a Home" *
Celine Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Power Ballads", Dion's powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works have had ...
& Richard Marx – " Dance with My Father" *
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
- " Hey Ya!"


Presenters

* Gwen Stefani &
Quentin Tarantino Quentin Jerome Tarantino (; born March 27, 1963) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. Quentin Tarantino filmography, His films are characterized by graphic violence, extended dialogue often featuring much profanity, and references to ...
- Best Contemporary R&B Album * Queen Latifah - Introduces
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...
*
John Mayer John Clayton Mayer ( ; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but he left for Atlanta in 1997 with fellow guitarist Clay Cook, with whom he formed the short-liv ...
& Matthew Perry - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals *
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
- Introduces the White Stripes * Marg Helgenberger - Introduced Martina McBride * Joshua Bell & Keith Urban - Best Female Country Vocal Performance * B.B. King &
Aerosmith Aerosmith is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton (musician), Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarists Joe Perry (musician), Joe Perry and B ...
- Best Rap Album *
Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Godmother of Soul". LaBelle began ...
- Introducing Alicia Keys, Celine Dion & Richard Marx: A Tribute to
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
*
Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone ( ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", she has been recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, ...
- Introducing Sting & Sean Paul * Sarah Jessica Parker - Introduces
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
and Arturo Sandoval *
Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( ; born January 26, 1958) is an American former comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on '' ...
- Talks about the 40th anniversary of
The Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatle ...
landing in America and introduces Dave Matthews, Vince Gill, Sting, and
Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...
. * Queen Latifah - Introduces the Black Eyed Peas * Cuba Gooding Jr. - Introduces
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
and paid tribute to Ella Jenkins * Sean Astin & Norah Jones - Best New Artist *
Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of t ...
&
Jason Alexander Jay Scott Greenspan (born September 23, 1959), known professionally as Jason Alexander, is an American actor and comedian. Over the course of his career he has received an Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as nominations for four Golden Globe ...
- Introduces the
Foo Fighters The Foo Fighters are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana (band), Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, gu ...
*
Paulina Rubio Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes (; born 17 June 1971) is a Mexican singer, songwriter and television personality. Referred to as "Honorific nicknames in popular music, The Golden Girl", she first achieved recognition as a member of the successf ...
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Hilary Duff Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, singer, author and businesswoman. She is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Hilary Duff, various accolades, including a World Music Awards, World Mus ...
& Brian McKnight - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance * Amy Lee, Amber Tamblyn & Jakob Dylan - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance * Sharon Osbourne &
Ozzy Osbourne John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead singer of the heavy metal music, heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which per ...
- Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals * Babyface,
Carole King Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter and musician renowned for her extensive contributions to popular music. She wrote or co-wrote 118 songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billbo ...
& Kurt Elling - Song of the Year * Michael McDonald & Mary J. Blige - Record of the Year *
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...
&
Tony Bennett Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, ...
- Introduces Sarah McLachlan and
Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of eight and recording for the first time at ...
*
Carlos Santana Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán (; born July 20, 1947) is an American guitarist, best known as a founding member of the Rock music, rock band Santana (band), Santana. Born and raised in Mexico where he developed his musical background, he r ...
& Faith Hill - Album of the Year


Effects of the Super Bowl XXXVIII controversy

Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreogr ...
was originally scheduled to perform a tribute to
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
during the ceremony. However, due to an incident involving Jackson during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show the previous week, where her breast was briefly revealed by
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
, Jackson was blacklisted by CBS's parent company Viacom and her invitation to the ceremony was rescinded. Despite his involvement in the "wardrobe malfunction", Timberlake was still invited, and used one of his acceptance speeches to apologize for the incident. CBS also broadcast the ceremony on a five-minute tape delay.


Winners and nominees

Bold type indicates the winner out of the list of nominees. Reference for the nominations:


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 re ...
* " Clocks" –
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 and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey (band m ...
** Coldplay & Ken Nelson, producers; Coldplay, Ken Nelson & Mark Phythian, engineers/mixers * " Crazy In Love" –
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
featuring
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
** Rich Harrison & Beyoncé Knowles, producers; Jim Caruana & Tony Maserati, engineers/mixers * " Where Is the Love?" –
The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas are an American musical group formed in Los Angeles in 1995, composed of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo (rapper), Taboo. Fergie (singer), Fergie was a member during the height of their popularity in the 2000s, and ...
&
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
** Ron Fair & will.i.am, producers; Dylan Dresdow & Tony Maserati, engineers/mixers * " Lose Yourself" –
Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...
** Eminem, producer; Eminem, Steve King & Micheal Strange, Jr., engineers/mixers * " Hey Ya!
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
** André 3000, producer; Kevin "KD" Davis, John Frye, Robert Hannon, Pete Novak & Neal Pogue, engineers/mixers ; Album of the Year * '' Speakerboxxx/The Love Below'' –
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
** André "3000" Benjamin, Antwon "Big Boi" Patton & Carl Mo, producers; Vincent Alexander, Chris Carmouche, Kevin "KD" Davis, Reggie Dozier, John Frye, Robert Hannon, Padraic Kernin, Moka Nagatani, Pete Novak, Brian Paturalski, Neal Pogue, Dexter Simmons, Matt Still & Darrell Thorpe, engineers/mixers; Brian Gardner &
Bernie Grundman Bernie Grundman (born 16 December 1943, Minneapolis) 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 Chr ...
, mastering engineers * '' Under Construction'' –
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...
** Craig Brockman, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Erroll "Poppi" McCalla,
Nisan Nisan (or Nissan; from ) in the Babylonian and Hebrew calendars is the month of the barley ripening and first month of spring. The name of the month is an Akkadian language borrowing, although it ultimately originates in Sumerian ''nisag' ...
&
Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer and rapper. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythm ...
, producers; Jeff Allen, Carlos "El Loco" Bedoya, Josh Butler, Senator Jimmy D,
Guru Guru ( ; International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration, IAST: ''guru'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian religions, Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: tr ...
, Timbaland & Mike Wilson, engineers/mixers; Herb Powers, mastering engineer * '' Fallen'' –
Evanescence Evanescence is an American Rock music, rock band founded in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody in Little Rock, Arkansas. After releasing independent extended play, EPs and a Origin (Evanescence demo album), demo ...
** Dave Fortman & Ben Moody, producers; Jay Baumgardner, Dave Fortman & Jeremy Parker, engineers/mixers;
Ted Jensen Ted Jensen (born September 19, 1954) is an American mastering engineer, known for having mastered many recordings, including the Eagles' '' Hotel California'', Green Day's '' American Idiot'' and Norah Jones' ''Come Away with Me''. Early life ...
, mastering engineer * '' Justified'' –
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
** Brian McKnight,
The Neptunes The Neptunes were an American record production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Williams often provided backing vocals and music video appearances on the duo's productions, while H ...
, Scott Storch,
Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer and rapper. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythm ...
& The Underdogs, producers; Andrew Coleman, Jimmy Douglass, Serban Ghenea, Dabling Harward, Steve Penny, Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado, Dave "Natural Love" Russell, Timbaland & Chris Wood, engineers/mixers; Herb Powers Jr., mastering engineer * ''
Elephant Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant ('' Loxodonta africana''), the African forest elephant (''L. cyclotis''), and the Asian elephant ('' Elephas maximus ...
'' –
The White Stripes The White Stripes were an American Rock music, rock duo formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading group of 2000s indi ...
**
Jack White John Anthony White (; born July 9, 1975) is an American musician who achieved international fame as the guitarist and lead singer of the rock duo the White Stripes. As the White Stripes disbanded, he sought success with his solo career, subse ...
, producer; Liam Watson & Jack White, engineers/mixers; Noel Summerville, mastering engineer ; Song of the Year * " Dance With My Father" ** Richard Marx &
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
, songwriters (Luther Vandross) * " Beautiful" ** Linda Perry, songwriter (
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...
) * " I'm With You" **
Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a key musician in popularizing pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. List of awa ...
&
The Matrix ''The Matrix'' is a 1999 science fiction film, science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It is the first installment in the The Matrix (franchise), ''Matrix'' film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Ca ...
, songwriters (Avril Lavigne) * "Keep Me In Your Heart" ** Jorge Calderón & Warren Zevon, songwriters (Warren Zevon) * " Lose Yourself" ** J. Bass, M. Mathers & L. Resto, songwriters (
Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...
) ; Best New Artist *
Evanescence Evanescence is an American Rock music, rock band founded in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody in Little Rock, Arkansas. After releasing independent extended play, EPs and a Origin (Evanescence demo album), demo ...
* 50 Cent *
Fountains of Wayne Fountains of Wayne is an American Rock music, rock band that formed in New York City in 1995. The band included founding members Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter, and Brian Young (drummer), Brian Young. They released six album ...
* Heather Headley *
Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...


Alternative

; Best Alternative Music Album * ''
Elephant Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant ('' Loxodonta africana''), the African forest elephant (''L. cyclotis''), and the Asian elephant ('' Elephas maximus ...
'' –
The White Stripes The White Stripes were an American Rock music, rock duo formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading group of 2000s indi ...
* '' Fight Test'' –
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, guitars, bass, keyboards), Steven Drozd (guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, vocals), Derek Brown ...
* '' Hail to the Thief'' –
Radiohead Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon-on-Thames, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band members are Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Gre ...
* '' Untitled'' –
Sigur Rós Sigur Rós () is an Icelandic post-rock band that formed in 1994 in Reykjavík. It comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Jónsi, Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, bassist Georg Hólm, and keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson. Known for their ethereal soun ...
* ''
Fever to Tell ''Fever to Tell'' is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released on April 29, 2003, by Interscope Records. It was produced by David Andrew Sitek and mixed by Alan Moulder. Four singles were issued, the first bei ...
'' – Yeah Yeah Yeahs


Blues

; Best Traditional Blues Album * Jacquire King (engineer), Ed Cherney (engineer/mixer), Dennis Herring (producer) & Buddy Guy for '' Blues Singer'' ; Best Contemporary Blues Album *Donto James (engineer/producer), Josh Sklair (producer), Sametto James (producer) &
Etta James Jamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter. Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's R&B clubs, collectively known as the Ch ...
for '' Let's Roll''


Children's

* Best Musical Album for Children ** Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer for ''Bon Appétit!'' * Best Spoken Word Album for Children **
Bill Clinton William Jefferson Clinton (né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American politician and lawyer who was the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, ...
,
Mikhail Gorbachev Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician who served as the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to dissolution of the Soviet Union, the country's dissolution in 1991. He served a ...
& Sophia Loren for '' Wolf Tracks and Peter and the Wolf'', music performed by the Russian National Orchestra conducted by Kent Nagano


Classical

* Best Orchestral Performance **
Pierre Boulez Pierre Louis Joseph Boulez (; 26 March 19255 January 2016) was a French composer, conductor and writer, and the founder of several musical institutions. He was one of the dominant figures of post-war contemporary classical music. Born in Montb ...
(conductor) & the Vienna Philharmonic for '' Mahler: Symphony No. 3'' performed by Anne Sofie von Otter, Johannes Prinz, Gerald Wirth, the Vienna Boys' Choir & the Women's Chorus of the Vienna Singverein * Best Classical Vocal Performance ** Thomas Quasthoff & Anne Sofie von Otter for ''
Schubert Franz Peter Schubert (; ; 31 January 179719 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical period (music), Classical and early Romantic music, Romantic eras. Despite his short life, Schubert left behind a List of compositions ...
: Lieder with Orchestra'' performed by Thomas Quasthoff, Anne Sofie von Otter & the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Claudio Abbado * Best Opera Recording **Wolfram Graul (producer),
Bernard Haitink Bernard Johan Herman Haitink (; 4 March 1929 – 21 October 2021) was a Dutch conductor and violinist. He was the principal conductor of several international orchestras, beginning with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in 1961. He moved to Lond ...
(conductor), Jerry Hadley, Karita Mattila, Eva Randová, Anja Silja, Jorma Silvasti for Janáček's: '' Jenůfa'' performed by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House & Chorus & various artists * Best Choral Performance ** Paavo Järvi (conductor), Tiia-Ester Loitme & Ants Soots (chorus masters) for '' Sibelius: Cantatas'' performed by the Ellerhein Girls' Choir, the Estonian National Male Choir & the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra * Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with orchestra) **
Mstislav Rostropovich Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich (27 March 192727 April 2007) was a Russian Cello, cellist and conducting, conductor. In addition to his interpretations and technique, he was well known for both inspiring and commissioning new works, which enl ...
(conductor) &
Maxim Vengerov Maxim Alexandrovich Vengerov (; born 20 August 1974) is a Soviet-born Israeli violinist, violist, and conductor. Classic FM has called him "one of the greatest violinists in the world". Vengerov was born in Novosibirsk, the only child of Al ...
for '' Britten: Violin Concerto/ Walton: Viola Concerto'' performed by Maxim Vengerov & the London Symphony Orchestra * Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra) ** Emanuel Ax for '' Haydn: Piano Sonatas Nos. 29, 31, 34, 35 & 49'' * Best Small Ensemble Performance (with or without conductor) **Jeff von der Schmidt (conductor) & Southwest Chamber Music for " Chávez: Suite for Double Quartet" * Best Chamber Music Performance **The Kronos Quartet & Dawn Upshaw for '' Berg: Lyric Suite'' * Best Classical Contemporary Composition ** Dominick Argento (composer) for "Argento: Casa Guidi" performed by Frederica von Stade, Eiji Oue & the Minnesota Orchestra * Best Classical Album **Andreas Neubronner (producer),
Michael Tilson Thomas Michael Tilson Thomas (born December 21, 1944) is an American conductor, pianist, and composer. He is Artistic Director Laureate of the New World Symphony, an American orchestral academy in Miami Beach, Florida, Music Director Laureate of the S ...
(conductor) & Michelle DeYoung for '' Mahler: Symphony No. 3; Kindertotenlieder'' performed by Michelle DeYoung, Vance George, the Pacific Boychoir, the San Francisco Girls Chorus & the San Francisco Symphony & Chorus * Best Classical Crossover Album ** Jorge Calandrelli (conductor) &
Yo-Yo Ma Yo-Yo Ma (born October 7, 1955) is a French-born American Cello, cellist. Born to Chinese people, Chinese parents in Paris, he was regarded as a child prodigy there and began to study the cello with his father at age four. At the age of seven, ...
for ''Obrigado Brazil'' performed by various artists


Comedy

Best Comedy Album *
"Weird Al" Yankovic Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic ( ; born October 23, 1959) is an American comedy musician, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and performing Comedy music, comedy songs that often Parody music, parody specific songs by contempo ...
for '' Poodle Hat''


Composing and arranging

Best Instrumental Composition * Wayne Shorter (composer) for "Sacajawea" Best Instrumental Arrangement * Michael Brecker & Gil Goldstein (arrangers) for "Timbuktu" performed by the Michael Brecker Quindectet
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) The Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals (including its previous names) has been awarded since 1963. The award is presented to the arranger of the music, not to the performer, except if the performer is also the arranger. Th ...
* Vince Mendoza (arranger) for "Woodstock" (
Joni Mitchell Roberta Joan Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. As one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Mitch ...
)


Country

Best Female Country Vocal Performance * June Carter Cash for "Keep on the Sunny Side" Best Male Country Vocal Performance * Vince Gill for "Next Big Thing" Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal * Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder for "A Simple Life" Best Country Collaboration with Vocals *
James Taylor James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Taylor achieved his breakthrough in 1970 with the single "Fi ...
&
Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of eight and recording for the first time at ...
for "How's the World Treating You" Best Country Instrumental Performance *
Alison Krauss & Union Station Alison Krauss & Union Station is an American Bluegrass music, bluegrass and Country music, country band associated with singer Alison Krauss. It was initially composed of Krauss, Jeff White (musician), Jeff White, Mike Harman and John Pennell. L ...
for "Cluck Old Hen" Best Country Song *Jim Moose Brown & Don Rollins (songwriters) for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" performed by Alan Jackson &
Jimmy Buffett James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter, author, and businessman. He was known for his tropical rock sound and persona, which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapis ...
Best Country Album * Carl Jackson (producer) for '' Livin', Lovin', Losin' – Songs of the Louvin Brothers'' performed by various artists Best Bluegrass Album *
Alison Krauss & Union Station Alison Krauss & Union Station is an American Bluegrass music, bluegrass and Country music, country band associated with singer Alison Krauss. It was initially composed of Krauss, Jeff White (musician), Jeff White, Mike Harman and John Pennell. L ...
for ''Live''


Dance

Best Dance Recording * Rob Davis, Cathy Dennis (producers), Rob Davis, Cathy Dennis, Bruce Elliott-Smith, Phil Larsen (mixers) &
Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and fas ...
for " Come Into My World"


Film/TV/media

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media * Randy Spendlove &
Ric Wake Ric Wake is an Anglo-American record producer who has won two Grammy Awards. During his tenure as staff producer with Sony Music Entertainment, he has worked with vocalists such as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Lucero, CoCo Lee, Taylor D ...
(compilation producers) & Various Artists for '' Chicago: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture'' Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media *John J. Kurlander (engineer), Peter Cobbin (engineer/mixer) &
Howard Shore Howard Leslie Shore (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer, conductor and orchestrator 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'' fi ...
(composer) for '' The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media *
Christopher Guest Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born 5 February 1948), known professionally as Christopher Guest, is a British-American actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. Guest has written, directed, and starred in his series of comedy ...
, Eugene Levy &
Michael McKean Michael John McKean (; born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, singer, and musician. Over his career he has received a Grammy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. ...
(songwriters) for '' A Mighty Wind'' performed by The Folksmen, Mitch & Mickey & The New Main Street Singers


Folk

Best Traditional Folk Album *'' Wildwood Flower'' – June Carter Cash Best Contemporary Folk Album *'' The Wind'' – Warren Zevon Best Native American Music Album *'' Flying Free'' – Black Eagle


Gospel

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album *
Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian music, contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This Worl ...
for '' Worship Again'' Best Rock Gospel Album * Audio Adrenaline for '' Worldwide'' Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album * The Blind Boys of Alabama for '' Go Tell It on the Mountain'' Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album * Donnie McClurkin for ''...Again'' Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album *'' Rise and Shine'' – Randy Travis Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album * Bishop T.D. Jakes (choir director) & the Potter's House Mass Choir for ''A Wing and a Prayer''


Historical

Best Historical Album *Steve Berkowitz, Alex Gibney, Andy McKaie, Jerry Rappaport (producers), Gavin Lurssen & Joseph M. Palmaccio (engineers) for '' Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical Journey'' performed by various artists


Jazz

Best Jazz Instrumental Solo *"Matrix" – Chick Corea in '' Rendezvous in New York'' Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group *Clark Germain (engineer), Dave Darlington (engineer/mixer), Robert Sadin (engineer/mixer & producer) & Wayne Shorter for '' Alegría'' Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album *Jay Newland (engineer/mixer), Gil Goldstein, Michael Brecker (producers) & the Michael Brecker Quindectet for '' Wide Angles'' Best Jazz Vocal Album *Michael O'Reilly (engineer), Arif Mardin (producer) & Dianne Reeves for '' A Little Moonlight'' Best Contemporary Jazz Album * George Whitty (engineer/mixer & producer) &
Randy Brecker Randal Edward Brecker (born November 27, 1945) is an American trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer. His versatility has made him a popular studio musician who has recorded with acts in jazz, rock music, rock, and R&B. Early life Brecker was ...
(producers & artist) for '' 34th N Lex'' Best Latin Jazz Album *Robert J. Friedrich (engineer/mixer), Michel Camilo (producer & artist), Charles Flores & Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez for '' Live at the Blue Note''


Latin

Best Latin Pop Album * Mick Guzauski (engineer/mixer), Lulo Perez (producer) &
Alejandro Sanz Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro, better known as Alejandro Sanz (; born 18 December 1968), is a Spanish musician, singer and composer. He has won 22 Latin Grammy Awards and four Grammy Awards. He has received the Latin Grammy for Latin Grammy Award ...
(producer & artist) for '' No Es Lo Mismo'' Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album *Jerry Boys (engineer/mixer), Ry Cooder (producer) & Ibrahim Ferrer for ''Buenos Hermanos'' Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album *Jose Angel Cabrera & Dennis Parker (engineers), Daniel Estevez T. (engineer/mixer) & Joan Sebastian (producer & artist) for '' Afortunado'' Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album *Anibal Kerpel, Joseph Chiccarelli (engineers), Elfego Buendia, Emmanuel Del Real, Gustavo Santaolalla, Jose "Joselo" Rangel, Quique Rangel (producers) & Café Tacuba for ''Cuatro Caminos'' Best Tejano Album *Edward Perez, Ramiro Serna (engineers), Jimmy Gonzalez producer & Jimmy Gonzalez y El Grupo Mazz for ''Si Me Faltas Tu'' Best Salsa/Merengue Album * Jon Fausty, Luca Germini, Jorge G. Gómez, Carlos Laurenz, Jose Lopez, Olga Santos, Jake Tanner, (engineers), Jorge G. Garcia (engineer/mixer), Oscar Gómez (engineer/mixer & producer), Sergio George (producer) & Celia Cruz for ''Regalo Del Alma''


Musical show

Best Musical Show Album *Todd Whitelock, Tom Lazarus (engineers), Ken Hahn (engineer/mixer) & Jay David Saks (engineer/mixer & producer) for ''Gypsy'' performed by the New Broadway cast with Bernadette Peters, Tammy Blanchard, John Dossett & others


Music video

Best Short Form Music Video *Aris McGarry (video producer),
Mark Romanek Mark Lee Romanek (; born September 18, 1959) is an American film, music video and commercial director and photographer. He is best known for directing the films ''One Hour Photo'' (2002) and ''Never Let Me Go (2010 film), Never Let Me Go'' (2010) ...
(video director) &
Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...
for "Hurt" Best Long Form Music Video * Michael Gochanour, Robin Klein & Mary Wharton (video producers) for "Legend" performed by
Sam Cooke Samuel Cooke (; January 22, 1931  – December 11, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul music, soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distin ...


New Age

Best New Age Album *'' One Quiet Night'' –
Pat Metheny Patrick Bruce Metheny ( ; born August 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He was the leader of the Pat Metheny Group (1977–2010) and continues to work in various small-combo, duet, and solo settings, as well as other side pr ...
*'' Inner Journeys: Myths & Legends'' –
Cusco Cusco or Cuzco (; or , ) is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range and the Huatanay river. It is the capital of the eponymous Cusco Province, province and Cusco Region, department. The city was the cap ...
*''Solace'' – Michael Hoppé *''Red Moon'' – Peter Kater *'' Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai'' – Kitarō


Packaging and notes

Best Recording Package *
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 influenc ...
& Brian Grunert (art directors) for ''Evolve'' performed by Ani DiFranco Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package *Julian Alexander, Howard Fritzson & Seth Rothstein (art directors) for '' The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions'' performed by
Miles Davis Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th century music, 20th-century music. Davis ado ...
Best Album Notes *Tom Piazza (notes writer) for ''Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical Journey'' performed by Various Artists


Polka

Best Polka Album *'' Let's Polka 'Round'' – Jimmy Sturr


Pop

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance *" Beautiful" –
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...
*" Miss Independent" –
Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson, April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the American Idol season 1, first season of ''Ameri ...
*" White Flag" – Dido *" I'm with You" –
Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a key musician in popularizing pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. List of awa ...
*" Fallen" – Sarah McLachlan Best Male Pop Vocal Performance *" Cry Me a River" –
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
*" Any Road" –
George Harrison George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle", Harrison embraced Culture ...
*" Ain't No Mountain High Enough" – Michael McDonald *" Send Your Love" – Sting *" Keep Me in Your Heart" – Warren Zevon Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal *" Underneath It All" – No Doubt *" Misunderstood" –
Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. The band consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist Everett Bradley ...
*" Hole in the World" –
The Eagles The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s in ...
*" Stacy's Mom" –
Fountains of Wayne Fountains of Wayne is an American Rock music, rock band that formed in New York City in 1995. The band included founding members Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter, and Brian Young (drummer), Brian Young. They released six album ...
*" Unwell" – Matchbox 20 Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals *" Whenever I Say Your Name" – Sting & Mary J. Blige *" Can't Hold Us Down" –
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...
& Lil' Kim *" La Vie En Rose" –
Tony Bennett Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, ...
& k.d. lang *" Gonna Change My Way Of Thinking" –
Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his nearly 70-year ...
& Mavis Staples *" Feel Good Time" –
Pink Pink is a pale tint of red, the color of the Dianthus plumarius, pink flower. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, p ...
& William Orbit Best Pop Instrumental Performance *" Marwa Blues" –
George Harrison George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle", Harrison embraced Culture ...
*" Patricia" – Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán *" Honey-Dipped" – Dave Koz *"
Seabiscuit Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933 – May 17, 1947) was a champion thoroughbred racehorse in the United States who became the top money-winning racehorse up to the 1940s. He beat the 1937 Triple Crown winner, War Admiral, by four lengths in a two-hors ...
" –
Randy Newman Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer, songwriter, arranger, pianist, composer, conductor and orchestrator. He is known for his non-rhotic Southern American English, Southern-accented singing style, early America ...
*" The Nutcracker Suite" – The Brian Setzer Orchestra Best Pop Vocal Album *'' Justified'' –
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
*'' Stripped'' –
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...
*'' Brainwashed'' –
George Harrison George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle", Harrison embraced Culture ...
*'' Bare'' – Annie Lennox *''
Motown Motown is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. Founded by Berry Gordy, Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, it was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960. Its name, a portmanteau ...
'' – Michael McDonald Best Pop Instrumental Album *''Mambo Sinuendo'' – Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán


Production and engineering

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical * Nigel Godrich & Darrell Thorp (engineers) for '' Hail to the Thief'' performed by
Radiohead Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon-on-Thames, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band members are Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Gre ...
Best Engineered Album, Classical * Richard King & Todd Whitelock (engineers) for ''Obrigado Brazil'' performed by
Yo-Yo Ma Yo-Yo Ma (born October 7, 1955) is a French-born American Cello, cellist. Born to Chinese people, Chinese parents in Paris, he was regarded as a child prodigy there and began to study the cello with his father at age four. At the age of seven, ...
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical * Maurice Joshua (remixer) for ''Crazy In Love (Maurice's Soul Mix)'' performed by
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
&
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical *
The Neptunes The Neptunes were an American record production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Williams often provided backing vocals and music video appearances on the duo's productions, while H ...
Producer of the Year, Classical * Steven Epstein


R&B

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance *
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
for " Dangerously In Love 2" Best Male R&B Vocal Performance *
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
for "Dance with My Father" Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals *
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
&
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
for "The Closer I Get to You" Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance *"Wonderful" –
Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin ( ; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Honored as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Soul", she was twice named by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine as the Roll ...
Best Urban/Alternative Performance *"Hey Ya!" –
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
Best R&B Song * Shawn Carter, Rich Harrison,
Beyoncé Knowles Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most culturally significant figu ...
& Eugene Record for "Crazy in Love" performed by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z Best R&B Album *Ray Bardani (engineer/mixer) &
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
(producer & artist) for '' Dance with My Father'' Best Contemporary R&B Album *Tony Maserati (engineer/mixer) &
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
(producer & artist) for '' Dangerously in Love''


Rap

; Best Female Rap Solo Performance *" Work It" –
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...
*"Got It Poppin" – Da Brat *"Came Back For You" – Lil' Kim *"Ride Wit' Me" –
MC Lyte Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper. Considered one of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first female rapper to release a ...
*" Go Head" – Queen Latifah ; Best Male Rap Solo Performance *" Lose Yourself" –
Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...
*" Pump It Up" – Joe Budden *" In Da Club" – 50 Cent * " Stand Up" –
Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age ...
*" Get Busy" –
Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...
; Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group *" Shake Ya Tailfeather" –
Nelly Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career in 1993 as a member of the Midwest hip hop g ...
, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee *" Gossip Folks" –
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...
featuring
Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age ...
*" Magic Stick" – Lil' Kim featuring 50 Cent *" Dipset (Santana's Town)" –
Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James Sr. (born February 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper and member of now-defunct hip-hop group, the Diplomats (also known as Dipset). He is best known for his appearances on group coho ...
featuring
Cam'ron Cameron Ezike Giles (born February 4, 1976), known Mononym, mononymously as Cam'ron, is an American rapper. Beginning his career in the early 1990s as Killa Cam, Giles signed with Lance Rivera, Lance "Un" Rivera's Lance Rivera, Untertainment, a ...
*" Can't Stop, Won't Stop" – Young Gunz ; Best Rap/Sung Collaboration *" Crazy in Love" –
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
featuring
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
*" Where Is The Love?" –
The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas are an American musical group formed in Los Angeles in 1995, composed of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo (rapper), Taboo. Fergie (singer), Fergie was a member during the height of their popularity in the 2000s, and ...
with
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
*" Luv U Better" – LL Cool J featuring Marc Dorsey *" Frontin'
The Neptunes The Neptunes were an American record production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Williams often provided backing vocals and music video appearances on the duo's productions, while H ...
featuring
Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...
&
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
*" Beautiful" –
Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of t ...
featuring
Pharrell Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...
& Uncle Charlie Wilson ; Best Rap Song * " Lose Yourself" ** J. Bass, M. Mathers & L. Resto, songwriters (Eminem) *" Beautiful" ** Calvin Broadus, Chad Hugo &
Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...
, songwriters (Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson) * " Excuse Me Miss" ** Shawn Carter, Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams, songwriters (Jay-Z featuring Pharrell Williams) *" In Da Club" ** M. Elizondo, C. Jackson & A. Young, songwriters (50 Cent) *" Work It" **
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...
& Tim Mosley, songwriters (Missy Elliott) ; Best Rap Album *'' Speakerboxxx/The Love Below'' –
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
*'' Under Construction'' –
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...
*''
Get Rich Or Die Tryin' ''Get Rich or Die Tryin'' is the debut studio album by American rapper 50 Cent. It was released on February 6, 2003, by Interscope Records, Eminem's Shady Records, Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. After si ...
'' – 50 Cent *'' The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse'' –
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
*'' Phrenology'' – The Roots


Reggae

Best Reggae Album *''
Dutty Rock ''Dutty Rock'' ( West Indian patois for "dirty rock") is the second studio album by Jamaican dancehall musician Sean Paul. Released on 12 November 2002, it features four top 15 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hits, " Gimme the Light", " Get Busy", " L ...
'' –
Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...
*''Friends For Life'' –
Buju Banton Mark Anthony Myrie (born 15 July 1973),Larkin, Colin (1998) "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, known professionally as Buju Banton, is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae singer. He is one of the most significant and well-re ...
*'' Free Man'' – Burning Spear *''Ain't Givin' Up'' –
Third World The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either NATO or the Warsaw Pact. The United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, the Southern Cone, NATO, Western European countries and oth ...
*''No Holding Back'' – Wayne Wonder


Rock

Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, Best Female Rock Vocal Performance *"Trouble (Pink song), Trouble" – Pink (singer), P!nk *"Are You Happy Now?" – Michelle Branch *"Losing Grip" –
Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a key musician in popularizing pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. List of awa ...
*"Time of Our Lives (Bonnie Raitt song), Time of Our Lives" – Bonnie Raitt *"Righteously Guided Caliphs, Righteously" – Lucinda Williams Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance *"Gravedigger (song), Gravedigger" – Dave Matthews *"New Killer Star" – David Bowie *"Down in the Flood" –
Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his nearly 70-year ...
*"If I Could Fall in Love" – Lenny Kravitz *"Return of Jackie and Judy" – Tom Waits Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal *"Disorder in the House" – Bruce Springsteen & Warren Zevon *" Times Like These" –
Foo Fighters The Foo Fighters are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana (band), Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, gu ...
*"There There (song), There There" –
Radiohead Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon-on-Thames, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band members are Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Gre ...
*" Seven Nation Army" –
The White Stripes The White Stripes were an American Rock music, rock duo formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading group of 2000s indi ...
*"Calling All Angels (Train song), Calling All Angels" – Train (band), Train Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, Best Rock Instrumental Performance *''Plan B'' – Jeff Beck Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, Best Hard Rock Performance *"Bring Me to Life" –
Evanescence Evanescence is an American Rock music, rock band founded in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody in Little Rock, Arkansas. After releasing independent extended play, EPs and a Origin (Evanescence demo album), demo ...
Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, Best Metal Performance *"St. Anger (song), St. Anger" – Metallica *"Did My Time" – Korn *"Mobscene" – Marilyn Manson *"Smothered" – Spineshank *"Inhale" – Stone Sour Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, Best Rock Song *Jack White (musician), Jack White (songwriter) for " Seven Nation Army" performed by
The White Stripes The White Stripes were an American Rock music, rock duo formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading group of 2000s indi ...
Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Album *Jim Scott (engineer/mixer), David Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Nick Raskulinecz (producers) &
Foo Fighters The Foo Fighters are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana (band), Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, gu ...
for ''One by One (Foo Fighters album), One by One''


Spoken

Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album, Best Spoken Word Album *Paul Ruben (producer) & Al Franken for ''Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right''


Traditional pop

Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album *''A Wonderful World (Tony Bennett & k.d. lang album), A Wonderful World'' –
Tony Bennett Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, ...
& k.d lang **Dae Bennett (engineer/mixer), T Bone Burnett (producer),


World

Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album, Best Traditional World Music Album *Jon Mark (engineer & producer) & the monks of Sherab Ling Monastery for ''Sacred Tibetan Chant'' Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album, Best Contemporary World Music Album *Stéphane Caisson (engineer), José da Silva (producer) & Cesária Évora for ''Voz d'Amor''


In memoriam

Bobby Hatfield Michael Kamen Little Eva Hank Ballard Edwin Starr Nina Simone Barry White Tony Thompson (drummer) Herbie Mann Benny Carter Luther Henderson Billy May John Guerin Buddy Arnold Bebu Silvetti Babatunde Olatunji Bob Keane
Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...
June Carter Cash Don Gibson Johnny Paycheck Sam Phillips Felice and Boudleaux Bryant Max D. Barnes Sheb Wooley Eugene Istomin Rosalyn Tureck Luciano Berio Lou Harrison Celia Cruz Rubén González (pianist) Compay Segundo Mickie Most Elliott Smith Noel Redding Robert Palmer (singer) Warren Zevon


Special merit awards


Grammy Hall of Fame Award

*"All I Have to Do Is Dream" (Cadence, 1958) performed by The Everly Brothers *"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In, Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)" (Soul City, 1969) performed by The 5th Dimension *"Bohemian Rhapsody" (Elektra, 1976) performed by Queen (band), Queen *"By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (Capitol, 1967) performed by Glen Campbell *''Frédéric Chopin, Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes'' (RCA Red Seal, 1965) performed by Arthur Rubinstein *''Come Fly with Me (Frank Sinatra album), Come Fly With Me'' (Capitol, 1958) performed by Frank Sinatra *''Court and Spark'' (Asylum, 1974) performed by
Joni Mitchell Roberta Joan Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. As one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Mitch ...
https://jonimitchell.com/music/album.cfm?id=7 Get The Court And Spark Recording This Album By The 1997 Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Joni Mitchell *''Ellington at Newport'' (Columbia, 1957) performed by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra *"Every Day I Have the Blues" (RPM, 1955) performed by B.B. King *''Funny Girl (musical), Funny Girl'' (Capitol, 1964) performed by the original Broadway cast with Barbra Streisand & Sydney Chaplin *''Golden Jubilee Concert: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 (Rachmaninoff), Concerto no. 3'' (RCA Red Seal, 1978) performed by Vladimir Horowitz with Eugene Ormandy conducting the New York Philharmonic Orchestra *"He's a Rebel" (Philles, 1962) performed by The Crystals *"Holiday for Strings (song), Holiday for Strings" (RCA Victor, 1943) David Rose (musician), David Rose & His Orchestra *"I've Got the World on a String" (Capitol, 1953) performed by Frank Sinatra *''At San Quentin, Johnny Cash at San Quentin'' (Columbia, 1969) performed by
Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...
*"Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel song), Just the Way You Are" (Columbia, 1978) performed by Billy Joel *"Last Date (song), Last Date" (RCA, 1960) performed by Floyd Cramer *''Led Zeppelin (album), Led Zeppelin'' (Atlantic, 1969) performed by Led Zeppelin *"Let It Be (song), Let It Be" (Apple, 1970) performed by
The Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatle ...
*''Let's Get It On'' (Tamla, 1973) performed by Marvin Gaye *"Love Is Strange" (Groove/ RCA, 1957) performed by Mickey & Sylvia *''Milestones (Miles Davis album), Milestones'' (Columbia, 1958) performed by the Miles Davis, Miles Davis Sextet *"Night and Day (song), Night and Day" (RCA Victor, 1932) performed by Leo Reisman & His Orchestra with Fred Astaire *"A Night In Tunisia" (Victor, 1946) performed by Dizzy Gillespie & His Sextet *"Pennies from Heaven (song), Pennies From Heaven" (Decca, 1936) performed by Bing Crosby *"Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody" (Columbia, 1918) performed by Al Jolson *''Saturday Night Fever (soundtrack), Saturday Night Fever'' (RSO, 1977) performed by the motion picture cast *"See See Rider Blues" (Paramount, 1925) performed by Ma Rainey *"The Sound of Silence" (Columbia, 1965) performed by Simon & Garfunkel *''That's the Way of the World'' (Columbia, 1975) performed by
Earth, Wind & Fire Earth, Wind & Fire (abbreviated as EW&F or EWF) is an American band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1969. Their music spans multiple genres, including jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling ba ...
*''Fantasia (1940 film), Walt Disney's Fantasia'' (Buena Vista, 1956) performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski *''West Side Story (1961 soundtrack), West Side Story'' (Columbia, 1961) performed by the motion picture cast *"You're So Vain" (Elektra, 1973) performed by Carly Simon


MusiCares Person of the Year

* Sting


Technical Grammy Award

*Doug Sax, Douglas Sax *Solid State Logic


Grammy Trustees Award

*Gerry Goffin and
Carole King Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter and musician renowned for her extensive contributions to popular music. She wrote or co-wrote 118 songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billbo ...
*Orrin Keepnews *Marian McPartland


Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Lifetime Achievement Award

*Van Cliburn *The Funk Brothers * Ella Jenkins *Sonny Rollins *Artie Shaw *Doc Watson


Trivia

*
OutKast Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip-hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). Widely regarded as one of the greatest an ...
's '' Speakerboxxx/The Love Below'' became the first and only rap album to date to win Album of the Year. It was also the second hip-hop album to win Album of the Year, following Lauryn Hill's R&B album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). *
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
became the fourth female artist to win a record five awards in one night. Prior to Beyoncé, Norah Jones,
Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15. After d ...
and Lauryn Hill had won five in one night. Since 2004 Amy Winehouse and
Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of eight and recording for the first time at ...
became the fifth and sixth artists respectively to tie this record. Beyoncé is the only one of these six artists who never win a general field award out of her five wins. In 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, 2010, Beyoncé broke this record, earning six awards. This record was later tied by a British singer Adele in 54th Annual Grammy Awards, 2012. *
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
apologized for the Super Bowl Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy, halftime show the past week in his acceptance speech that night. However,
Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreogr ...
does not appear at the event. *As
Evanescence Evanescence is an American Rock music, rock band founded in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody in Little Rock, Arkansas. After releasing independent extended play, EPs and a Origin (Evanescence demo album), demo ...
were presented with the award for Best New Artist, rapper 50 Cent went up to the stage. 50 Cent was nominated for Best New Artist, losing to Evanescence. *
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...
won four awards however he was unable to attend due to a stroke he suffered several months earlier.
Celine Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Power Ballads", Dion's powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works have had ...
sang his song "Dance With My Father" with Richard Marx playing piano in tribute to Luther Vandross. The song was finally awarded the award for Song of the Year later that night. During the show they showed a videotaped clip that was pre-taped of him saying "Whenever I say goodbye it's never for long because I believe in the power of love". Vandross died the following year in 2005. * Warren Zevon who died in September 2003 was awarded two posthumous awards; Best Contemporary Folk Album for '' The Wind'' and Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for his duet with Bruce Springsteen, ''Disorder in the House''. *The show also featured a tribute to
The Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatle ...
in honor of the 40th anniversary of their arrival in America and their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. During the show, both widows of deceased members – Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison – made an on-stage appearance.


References


External links


New York Times, February 4, 2004, ''The Grammy Award Winners of 2004''
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