54th Annual Grammy Nominations

Last night the Recording Academy announced their nominees for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Taking top spots for awards this upcoming year were Kanye West, leading with 7 nominations, Adele, Bruno Mars, and the Foo Fighters. Kanye West grabs the most nods, dominating Hip-Hop and urban based categories, while the Foo Fighters are acknowledged in the Alternative and Rock listings. Adele and Bruno Mars, by no surprise, are listed for the major categories, "Record of the Year" and "Album of the Year", while both receiving 6 nods in all. Other top contenders for a Grammy include Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. New Comer, Bon Iver also gains plenty recognition, with noominations for "Best New Artist" and "Record of the Year". Among the odds-on favorites with nominations, are break-out artist, Jcole, Skrillex, and Foster the People.

      

See who else made the cut after the jump...

Album of the Year
» Adele - 21

» Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
» Lady Gaga - Born This Way
» Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
» Rihanna - Loud

Record of the Year
» Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
» Bon Iver - "Holocene"
» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
» Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
» Katy Perry - "Firework"

Best New Artist
» The Band Perry
» Bon Iver
» J. Cole
» Nicki Minaj
» Skrillex

Song of the Year
» Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - "All of the Lights" »Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
» Bon Iver - "Holocene"
» Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"

Best Pop Solo Performance
» Adele - "Someone Like You"
» Lady Gaga - "Yoü and I"
» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
» Katy Perry - "Firework"
» Pink - "F***in' Perfect"

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
» Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse - "Body and Soul"
» The Black Keys - "Dearest"
» Coldplay - "Paradise"
» Foster The People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
» Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera - "Moves Like Jagger"

Best Dance Recording
» deadmau5 and Greta Svabo Bech - "Raise Your Weapon"
» Duck Sauce - "Barbra Streisand"
» David Guetta and Avicii - "Sunshine"
» Robyn - "Call Your Girlfriend"
» Skrillex - "Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites"
» Swedish House Mafia - "Save The World"

Best Rock Performance
» Coldplay - "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"
» The Decemberists - "Down By the Water"
» Foo Fighters - "Walk"
» Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
» Radiohead - "Lotus Flower"

Best Rock Album

» Jeff Beck - Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul
» Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
» Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown
» Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You
» Wilco - The Whole Love

Best Alternative Music Album
» Bon Iver - Bon Iver
» Death Cab for Cutie - Codes and Keys
» Foster the People - Torches
» My Morning Jacket - Circuital
» Radiohead - The King Of Limbs

Best R&B Album
» Chris Brown - F.A.M.E. 
» El DeBarge - Second Chance
» R. Kelly - Love Letter
» Ledisi - Pieces of Me
» Kelly Price - Kelly

Best Rap Album
» Jay-Z and Kanye West - Watch the Throne
» Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV
» Lupe Fiasco - Lasers
» Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday
» Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
» Beyoncé and Andre 3000 - "Party"
» DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne - "I'm On One"
» Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey - "I Need a Doctor"
» Rihanna and Drake - "What's My Name?"
» Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne - "Motivation"
» Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - "All Of The Lights"

Best Rap Performance
» Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
» Jay-Z and Kanye West - "Otis"
» Lupe Fiasco - "The Show Goes On"
» Nicki Minaj and Drake - "Moment 4 Life"
» Wiz Khalifa - "Black And Yellow"

Best Country Solo Performance
» Jason Aldean - "Dirt Road Anthem"
» Martina McBride - "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
» Blake Shelton - "Honey Bee"
» Taylor Swift - "Mean"
» Carrie Underwood - "Mama's Song"

Best Country Song
» Thompson Square - "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"
» Blake Shelton - "God Gave Me You"
» Trace Adkins - "Just Fishin' "
» Taylor Swift - "Mean"
» Vince Gill - "Threaten Me With Heaven"
» Kenny Chesney (featuring Grace Potter) - "You and Tequila"

See more Nominations at Grammy.com

Source: Grammy


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