Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance
FOR SINGLES & TRACKS — VOCAL ONLY
This Category recognizes excellence in singles and tracks that consist of a type and style of song and/or performance that cannot properly be intermingled with present forms of pop music. This includes new performances of songs from sources such as the Great American Songbook and classic forms of popular music of any era.
Recordings eligible for this Category include:
- Contemporary pop recordings performed in a traditional pop style — the term "traditional" being a reference, equally, to the style of the composition, vocal styling, and the instrumental arrangement, without regard to the age of the material.
- Performances of songs defined by one or more of the following qualities inherent in musical theater: a theatrical style of composition, vocal/instrumental performance, and/or arrangement.
- Tracks from benefit, tribute, concert, and cabaret albums featuring performances of repertoire as defined above.
Nominee is the Artist(s).
Grammy statuettes award to Artist(s).
38th Annual Grammy Awards • 1996
Honoring recordings released between October 1, 1994 – September 30, 1995
Frank Sinatra won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance with "Duets II"
Winners & Nominees 1996
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Duets II
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Back In Business (Album)
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Broadway Legend (Album)
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Demi-Centennial! (Album)
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Julie Andrews - Broadway - The Music Of Richard Rodgers (Album)
Previous Years
| Year | Winner | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tony Bennett | Bennett Sings Ellington - Hot & Cool | All Nominees |
| 1999 | Patti Page | Live At Carnegie Hall - The 50th Anniversary Concert | All Nominees |
| 1998 | Tony Bennett | Tony Bennett On Holiday | All Nominees |
| 1997 | Tony Bennett | Here's To The Ladies | All Nominees |
| 1996 | Frank Sinatra | Duets II | All Nominees |
| 1995 | Tony Bennett | MTV Unplugged | All Nominees |
| 1994 | Tony Bennett | Steppin' Out | All Nominees |
| 1993 | Tony Bennett | Perfectly Frank | All Nominees |