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2020 GRAMMY Awards Viewer's Guide: Where To Watch Music's Biggest Night

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Don't miss a beat at the 62nd GRAMMYs—here's your complete guide on how to Un-Expect Everything on Jan. 26
Nate Hertweck
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Jan 14, 2020 - 6:25 pm

The 2020 GRAMMY Awards are mere days away—are you ready?

This year, Music's Biggest Night airs live on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. Hosted for the second straight year by 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, excitement has been mounting as more and more performers are announced, including  Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.

To gear up for all the action, here are a few more ways to catch your favorite performers, presenters, nominees and winners at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards.

Stream The Premiere Ceremony

Start your GRAMMY Sunday, Jan. 26 the right way, by streaming the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony right here on GRAMMY.com. You'll find out who wins the first GRAMMY Awards of the evening and catch amazing performances from a wide variety of nominees. What better way is there to gear up for the main event?

Walk Down The Red Carpet

Catch a glimpse of music's biggest stars in real-time as we stream all the red carpet arrivals and exclusive interviews live from Los Angeles right here on GRAMMY.com at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. 

Go Backstage

Don't miss your exclusive second-screen experience by visiting GRAMMY.com during the show for all the highlights from on-the-ground, show-stopping performances, exclusive backstage access, and more. You can also keep find out who takes home GRAMMY Gold in real-time with our leaderboard and hear from the winners themselves in interviews, acceptance speeches and more.

Get Insights From Watson

Want more from your GRAMMY coverage? This year IBM is enhancing the fan expereince with the all-new GRAMMY Insights with Watson, which will analize red carpet video and audio in real-time using artificial intelligence to generate artist insights that will be overlaid during the livestream. Together with this inventive use of AI, IBM and the Recording Academy will surface new information to give die-hard music fans a better, more engaging experience.

Socialize It

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for up-to-the-minute info and insight on all things 2020 GRAMMYs. Like, comment and share to your heart's content on GRAMMY Sunday, and don't forget to use #GRAMMYs.  

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The 63rd GRAMMY Awards: Looking Ahead To The 2021 GRAMMY Awards Show

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Need something to look forward to? Here's what you'll want to know about the 2021 GRAMMYs, including nominations, timelines, rule changes, possible formats, voting and more...
Ana Monroy Yglesias
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Aug 19, 2020 - 9:37 am

Updated March 7, 2021.

Given how this year has gone, perhaps you're ready to fast-forward to 2021 (we're almost there!). Beyond it no longer being 2020, next year has some other big things going for it, including Music's Biggest Night, a.k.a. the 2021 GRAMMYs. Airing Sunday, March 14, 2021, on CBS, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards recognize excellence in music released in late 2019 and 2020. Hopefully, you're as excited about the show as we are! 

To help make sure you stay in the loop, read on to learn more important dates and details about GRAMMY nominations (they were announced on Nov. 24), the Recording Academy member voting process and everything else 2021 GRAMMY Awards show!

It's Here! 2021 GRAMMYs: Complete Nominees List

When Is It?

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards will be happening. The health and safety of the artists, guests, crew and staff is always front of mind during every GRAMMYs, so, logistically, things will be a little different this year.

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How To Watch The 2021 GRAMMY Awards Show

Ahead of Music's Biggest Night, GRAMMY.com has put together a useful guide about the different ways you can watch the show and experience the 2021 GRAMMY season in full. Check out our official Watch The 2021 GRAMMYs Live page and read below for more details.

Meet The New Class: Meet This Year's Best New Artist Nominees | 2021 GRAMMYs

Who Is Nominated?!

One of the biggest days in music outside of the show itself is the nominations announcement, when hundreds of artists learn they're in the running for a golden gramophone. For the upcoming 63rd GRAMMY Awards, the nominees were announced on Nov. 24. You can peruse the complete 2021 nominees list here and rewatch the star-studded nominations annoucement livestream here. You can also find out who are the most-nominated artists this year here.

GRAMMY nominations are always a very celebratory day for those nominated. It is truly a moment when all the love, long hours and hard work that was put into the music feels worth it. Celebrate with the 2021 nominees in this joyful reactions roundup. 

Revisit The Magic Noms Moment: "This doesn’t feel real:" 2021 GRAMMY Nominees Celebrate On Social Media

Who Is Performing?!

Performers for the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show include Bad Bunny, Black Pumas, Cardi B, BTS, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Megan Thee Stallion, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift.

To view a list of current nominations per artist, please visit our GRAMMY Awards performer and presenter page here.

What About The Premiere Ceremony?

Preceding the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will take place Sunday, March 14, at noon PT, and will be streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com.

Hosted by current three-time GRAMMY nominee Jhené Aiko, the Premiere Ceremony will feature a number of performances by current GRAMMY nominees, including: Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper Burna Boy, jazz band Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, blues musician Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, classical pianist Igor Levit, Latin electropop musician Lido Pimienta, singer, songwriter and performance artist Poppy, and singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright. 

Learn more about the 63rd GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony.

What Releases Are Eligible?

The Product Eligibility Period for the 63rd GRAMMY Awards is Sept. 1, 2019—Aug. 31, 2020.

Read: 62nd GRAMMY Awards & "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute To Prince" Earn Emmy Nominations

What Will The Show Look Like?

Just ahead of the nominees announcement on Nov. 24, the Recording Academy revealed GRAMMY-nominated South African comedian Trevor Noah will host the 2021 GRAMMYs.

While the format of next year's GRAMMY Awards has not been announced, Harvey Mason jr., the Recording Academy Interim President/CEO, offered some insight on what to expect at the 2021 show back in June during an interview with Variety. "We are simultaneously developing three plans for what the show would look like: One is the traditional show with the full crowd, two is a limited crowd, and three is no crowd, and there's creative around all three of those ideas: how and where we would film it. But none of them involve changing or postponing the date," said Mason. 

"I've spent a lot of time talking to artists, managers and labels and getting a feel for how the pandemic is affecting the release of music—and as I'm sure you've noticed, the amount of music released has actually increased during the pandemic, so we would not want to delay our date with so much great music coming out," he continued.

"But I also think it's important and helpful to have shows like this, when there's been so much uncertainty and unrest—to have something you know is coming around every year and to know there's a time when we all sit down together and watch great entertainment and art… We're trying to build the next evolution of the Academy, and the show will go hand-in-hand with that. Whether it's with a crowd or not, we're going to try to take things to the next level," Mason added.

Let's Add It Up: Find Out Who Has The Most GRAMMY Nominations, Which Categories Are All-Female & More: 2021 GRAMMYs By The Numbers

More recently, on Sept. 30, he spoke to Variety again and added that no matter what, the show will be executed fully live, with no pre-recorded segments.

"We're looking at Staples [Center] with a limited audience, although that seems increasingly unlikely; Staples with live performances and no audience; or something a little more virtual, with some elements from different locations," Mason said. "We're still waiting to hear back from our partners at the network and the venue and our medical experts, because obviously we want this to be safe for everyone ...

"Obviously, this is a very unique year. We've been looking at all of the [2020 awards] shows really closely and I've been talking with some of the people who put them together—the creative and also the business side. I think there have been some great examples of how to present music and awards at these shows, and I think there's some other things that we're gonna do pretty differently. The civic and social unrest deserves to be addressed, and we always encourage artists to voice their opinions, so I expect we'll see messages both from the artists' side and the Academy side."

Behind The Board: Harvey Mason Jr.

We can't wait for all the magical GRAMMY moments, epic performances and moving speeches—it's exactly what we need to start 2021 off on an inspirational note. While you'll have to wait to closer to the show to find out who the performers and presenters are (which are always announced in multiple waves), what's certain is things will be off the chain.

Read: The Recording Academy Announces Changes For 63rd Annual GRAMMYs, Releases Rules And Guidelines

What's New For 2021?

There are quite a few exciting changes going into effect with the 63rd GRAMMY Awards! Following Ken Ehrlich's celebrated 40-year run as the show's executive producer, Emmy Award-winning producer Ben Winston is taking over the reins. The highly experienced TV/film writer/director/producer has worked on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," co-creating Corden's beloved "Carpool Karaoke" show with the comedian himself.

James Corden Subway Carpool Karaoke | 2018 GRAMMYs

Additionally, several major changes to the voting guidelines and rules, the latter which affects five award categories, go into effect this year. These updates, announced in June, reflect the Recording Academy's ongoing commitment to evolve with the musical landscape and to ensure that the nomination process and rules are more transparent and fair. More details on the changes can be found in the above link, but, the rule/category updates are highlighted below.

  • Best Urban Contemporary Album has been renamed Best Progressive R&B Album to include a more accurate definition to describe the merit or characteristics of music compositions or performances within the genre of R&B.
  • Best Rap/Sung Performance has been renamed Best Melodic Rap Performance to represent the growing hybrid performance trends within the rap genre.
  • Latin Pop Album has been renamed Best Latin Pop Or Urban Album AND Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album has been renamed Best Latin Rock Or Alternative Album to represent the current state and prominent representation in the Latin urban genres.
  • There is no longer a specified maximum number of releases prohibiting artists from entering the Best New Artist category. The screening committees will determinine whether the artist had attained a breakthrough or prominence prior to the eligibility year, with such a determination would result in disqualification.

Another exciting category update occured in November, when Best World Music Album changed to the more inclusive Best Global Music Album. While this might appear subtle to those not familiar with the baggage the term "world music" carries, it represents an important honoring of its past and movement towards a more inclusive, adaptive future.

The new name was decided after extensive conversations with artists, ethnomusicologists and linguists from around the world, who decided it was time to rename it with "a more relevant, modern, and inclusive term," an email sent to Recording Academy members explained. "The change symbolizes a departure from the connotations of colonialism, folk and 'non-American' that the former term embodied while adapting to current listening trends and cultural evolution among the diverse communities it may represent."

Related: Travel Around The World With The Best Global Music Album Nominees | 2021 GRAMMYs

Key Voting Dates

As the only peer-recognized music award, the GRAMMY is the music industry’s highest honor. This means GRAMMY nominations and winners are determined by the music professionals who are voting members of the Recording Academy. 

  • Sept. 1, 2019—Aug. 31, 2020: Product Eligibility Period
  • Sept. 30—Oct. 12, 2020: First-Round Voting—eligible members vote to determine the 2021 nominees!
  • Nov. 24: Nominations Announcement!
  • Dec. 7, 2020—Jan. 4, 202: Final-Round Voting—this round determines the GRAMMY winners!
  • Sunday, March 14, 2021: 63rd GRAMMY Awards & Premiere Ceremony

Your Academy: Welcoming The 2020 New Member Class

Find more at the GRAMMY Awards FAQ page here, including on the voting process.

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Recording Academy Remembers The Music People We've Lost | GRAMMY In Memoriam

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Take a moment to reflect and salute the members of the music community who we lost in 2019-2020
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Jan 26, 2020 - 8:25 pm

(The following is a list of artists and industry professionals the music community lost in 2019–2020. The 62nd GRAMMY Awards telecast on CBS will feature an In Memoriam segment highlighting some of these individuals via a video tribute, and all of these individuals who died prior to its print date are included in the official 62nd GRAMMY Awards program book. The Recording Academy salutes each individual for their respective talents and contributions to our culture and community.)

 

Ed Ackerson Dennis Jones
Theo Adam Nancy Carol Lewis Jones
Billy Adams Sandie Jones
Pekka Airaksinen Terry Jones
Werner Andreas Albert José José
Chris Albertson Jerry Jumonville
Mary Lyerly Alexander Ralph Jungheim
Lexii Alijai Arlindo Junior
Freedum Allah aka Popa Wu Larry Junstrom
Andy Anderson Vic Juris
Gerald Anderson Lewis Kahn
John Anderson Giya Kancheli
Ruth Anderson Mickey Kapp
Jo-An Anderson Fox Charlie Karp
Paxti Andión Terry Katzman
Dan Andrei Aldea Pat Kelly
Jeff Andrews  Khaed
Stan Applebaum John Kilzer
Dominick Argento  Clydie King
Martin Armiger Bob Kingsley
Ermias Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle Gershon Kingsley
René Auberjonois Johnny Kitagawa
Jeff Austin George Klein
Paul Badura-Skoda Lew Klein
Ginger Baker Naděžda Kniplová
Kaye Ballard Garry Koehler
Scott Ballew Jan Erik Kongshaug
Charles Barksdale Phillip Kovac
Katreese Barnes Kiyoshi Koyama
Paul Barrere Terry Allen Kramer
Vanessa Gail Barryer Paul Krassner
Dave Bartholomew Alan Krueger
Arthur Baysting Rosemary Kuhlmann
Mike Belkin Sr. Harry Kupfer
Pedro Bell Marta Kurtag
Henri Belolo Danny Kustow
Alex Berdoff Chuck La Vallee
Juninho Berin  Audun Laading
David Berman Sleepy LaBeef
Martin Bernheimer Marie Laforêt
Susan Beschta Ida Laila
Luis Biava Dick Laird
Ed Bickert Eddie Lambert
Vera Bila Tim Landers
Bushwick Bill Dominique Lawalrée 
Edwin Birdsong Maury Laws
Jake Black Calvin Lawson
Malcolm Black Jerry Lawson
Nick Blagona Friedemann  Layer
Hal Blaine Shelley Lazar
Myron Bloom Roberto Leal
Gerald "Jerry" Blum Lawrence Leathers
Irina Bogacheva Mike Ledbetter
Spencer Bohren M. Owen Lee
Fred Bongusto  Legarda
Dave "Bookie" Bookman Michel Legrand
Shirley Foley Boone Gary LeMel
Piet Botha Raymond Leppard
Roger Boutry Milcho Leviev
Murray Bowles Ricardo Lewis aka Cutty Cartel
Jon Box Yao Li
Cameron Boyce Horst Liepolt
Harold Bradley Kehinde Lijadu 
Mark Bramble Wilma Lipp
José Mário Branco Peggy Lipton
Asa Brebner Roberto Livi
Charlie Brocco Paten Locke
Jim Brock Jo Sullivan Loesser
Al Broomfield Roy Loney
Alex Brown Joe Longthorne
Glen Brown Pastor López 
Jobina "JB" Brown Damas "Fanfan" Louis
Maxine Brown Jacques Loussier
William F. Brown Doug Lubahn
Glenn Bruden Daniel Luther
Richard Brunelle Simaro Lutumba
Clora Bryant Kenny Lynch
Kofi Burbridge Harold Mabern
Irving Burgie Lavrentis Machairitsas
Ray Burns Wim Magré
Al Burton Ivan "Ivica"  Maksimović 
busbee Spiro Malas
Sérgio Augusto "Serguei" Bustamante Ivo Malec
Ulises Butrón Kendra Malia
Anner Bylsma John Mann
Edd Byrnes Joe Mansfield
Tony Calhoun Glenn Martin
Deane Cameron Pat Martin
Steve Martin Caro Debi Martini
Fabior "Fabio XB" Carrara Marilyn Mason
Jerry Carrigan Barrie Masters
David Carroll Dorothy Masuka 
Diahann Carroll Robert "Bob" James Mather
Larry Carroll André Matos
Justin Carter Peter Maturi
Larry Carter Colin Mawby
Frank Caruso Phil McCormack 
Beth Carvalho  Bat McGrath
Neal Casal Truett Foster McKeehan
Jorge Casas Ted McKenna
Keith Case Clay McMurray
Steve Cash Joe McQueen
Cacho Castaña Elton Medeiros
David Castle Julio Melgar
Gualberto Castro Lee Mendelson
Mary Ellen Cataneo Tiger Merritt
Jimmy Cavallo Wolfgang Meyer
Philippe "Zdar" Cerboneschi Akeem Mickens aka Tech 9
Juliano Cezar André Midani
George Chambers Jim Miller
Carol Channing Jonathan Miller
Martin Charnin Timmy Mills
Ed Cherney Tony Mills
Brian Chilala Dan Mitchell
Billy Clayton Eddie Money
Johnny Clegg Jackie Moore
Stephen Cleobury Ray Moore
Claire Cloninger Eric Morena
James Barney "J.R." Cobb Jr. Toni Morrison
John Cohen Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi
Michael Colgrass Todd "Todd-1" Muhammad
Pat Collins LeRoy Mumma
Marya Columbia Ralph Murphy
Earl Thomas Conley Willie Murphy
Richard Conrad Randy Nauert
Mihai Constantinescu Paco Navarro
Tim Conway Adam Neat aka DJ Adam Sky
Deborah Cook George Neikrug
Kate Cook Elijah Nelson
Bruce Corbitt Art Neville
Andrew Cormier Phyllis Newman
Bob Cornett J.H. Kwabena Nketia
Chamín Correa Ken Nordine
Alberto Cortez Jessye Norman
Jerome Cosey aka 5th Ward Webbie Ron Oberman
Sequeira  Costa Ric Ocasek
Roger Covell Ayub Ogada
Willard Cox Vaughan Oliver
Ed Cray David Olney
Ann Crumb Terry O'Neill
Chauncey "Chick" Crumpacker Jenny Pagliaro
Jim Cullum Jr. Rolando Panerai
Larry Cunningham Velvel Pasternak
John Curro Amy Patterson
Sonny Curtis Jeanie Patterson
Ronen Dahan aka DJ Perplex Neil Peart
Steve Dalachinsky D.A. Pennebaker
Dick Dale Alan Perdue
Bernie Dalton Shawn Perry aka DJ Kaos
LaShawn "Big Shiz" Daniels Roberta Petersen
James Dapogny Jud Phillips
Chris Darrow Jim Pike
Wolfgang Dauner Sam Pilafian
Chuck Dauphin Celso Piña
Mario Davidovsky Kenneth Pitt
Larry Davis Mitch Podolak
Randy Davis Peter Posa
Gideon Dawson Nik Powell
Doris Day André  Previn
Leo de Castro Hal Prince
Eva de la O Troy Leen "Renfro" Proffitt
Jack de Mello Anna Quayle
Emanuel Dean Joe Quijano
Ray Deaton Shahnaz  Rahmatullah
Mikey Dees Sid Ramin
Hossein Dehlavi Louie Rankin
Padú del Caribe Leon Rausch
John De'Mathew Paul Raymond
Jörg Demus Malcolm Rebennack Jr. aka Dr. John
Bill Dern Leon Redbone
Magenta Devine Les Reed
Baby Jane Dexter Jack Renner
Morris I. Diamond Billy Ray Reynolds
Stephen Diener Noel Rice
Gabriel Diniz Emil Richards
Kenny Dixon Simon Rick
Brian Doherty Frederic Riesterer
Stanley Donen Dave Riley
Lorna Doom Anthony Ríos
Ubirajara Penacho dos Reis aka Bira Steve Ripley
Pamela Dowsett Jim Rissmiller
Tom Draper María Rivas
Norman Druce Elliot Roberts
José Pablo  Dueñas Herrera  Claudio Roditi
Todd Duke Alan Rogan
Gary Duncan Ranking Roger
Malcolm "Molly" Duncan Carlos "Cuco" Rojas
Jim Dunlop Sr. Sara Romweber
Eddie Duran Aaron Rosand
Phil Dürr Jay Rosenthal
Richard Duryea Christopher Rouse
Chartwell Dutiro Raeanne Rubenstein 
Edward Easter Peter Rüchel
John Eberle Dave Samuels
Melvin Edmonds Doug Sandom
Michiel Eikenaar Sven-David Sandström 
Rick Elias Ray Santos
Stephan Ellis Yoskar Sarante
Al Embry Harvey Scales
Trevor Engelbrektson Mick Schauer
Kim English Peter Schreier
Ethel Ennis Jack Scott
Preston Epps Yonrico Scott
Roky Erickson Les Sears
Bob Esty Edward Montre  Seay aka Tre Da Kid
Clay Evans Jerry Seltzer
Raymond Fairchild Nolton Semien
Dennis Farnon Sergio Serrano Navarro
Djaduk Ferianto Camilo Sesto
Bibi Ferreira Whitey Shafer
Alvin Fielder Jackie Shane
Antwon Fields aka Lil Mister Nancy Shanks
Stephen Fitzpatrick  Kim Shattuck
Joe Flannery Jack Sheldon
Keith Flint Carrigan Chet Shields
Joseph Flummerfelt Sammy Shore
Eric Fly Gregory Shorter aka Ras G
Peter Fonda Earl Shuman
Jerry Foran Al Shusterman
Willie Ford Sali Sidibe
Hugh Fordin Jeff Silberman
Fred Foster Robert Sillerman
Walter Franco Lonnie Simmons
Bob Frank Tara Simmons
Jay Frank Bill Sims Jr.
Robert Frank Laurent Sinclair
Clyde Franklin Paul "Lil Buck" Sinegal
Kelly Fraser Robert L. Siner
Stuart "Chet" Fraser John Singleton
Manuel Frattini Joseph Sirola
Marie Fredriksson Andy Skopes
Barry Freeman Alan Smith
Janice Freeman Andrew "Greedy" Smith
Robert Freeman Joe Smith
Kevin Fret Russell Smith
Donnie Fritts Shawn Smith
Leyna Gabriele Dick Sommers
Sarah Gaines Giannis Spanos
Phran Galante Jimmy Spicer
Bobby Gale Francis Sprangler
Nature Ganganbaigal Libi Staiger
Joana Sainz Garcia Jamarr Antonio Stamps aka Bad Azz
Russ Gibb John Starling
Ian Gibbons Jacqueline Steiner
Julie Gibson Gary Stewart
Michael Gielen Jahquar Stewart aka Bvlly
João Gilberto Gerry Stickells
Andy Gill Jah Stitch
Richard Gillis Art Sullivan
Marcello Giordani Bertie Sullivan
Henry "Gip" Gipson Eric LaJuan Summers
Ira Gitler Joe Sun
Chuck Glaser Iain Sutherland
Jim Glaser Stephen Swid
Tony Glover Jim Swindel
Jerry Goff Sanford Sylvan
Hannah Goldstein Roslaw Szaybo 
Jonathan Goldstein Erzsébet Szőnyi
Steve Golin Norma Tanega
Ameer Golston aka Hellabandz Toko Tasi
Tom Goodkind Larry "The Mole" Taylor
John Goodson Eddie Taylor Jr.
Kadri Gopalnath Gerry Teekens
Fitzroy Gordon Joe Terry
Arnold Gosewich Willie Thomas
Karel Gott Luke Thompson
Rowland "Boon" Gould Preston Thompson
Paul Grace Jacob Tyler Thureson aka Hella Sketchy
Bill Grant Eddie Tigner
Miles Grayson Charity "Sunshine" Tillemann-Dick
Marty Grebb Gerald "Buddie" Tiller
Urbie Green U Tin
Lizzie Grey Mina Mazy Topley-Bird
Lamar Grier Greg Topper
Don Grierson Mary Ann Topper
Martin Griffin Peter Tork
Laurel Griggs Bernie Tormé
Skip Groff Juan Vicente Torrealba
Mike Grose Nick Tosches
Dalibor Andonov Gru Eric Traub
George "G.G." Guidotti Barry Tuckwell
Jean Guillou Yuya Uchida
Bonnie Guitar Allan Ulrich
Harry Hains Marcos A. Urbay
Tommy Hancock Lauren Valencia
Joseph Hannesschläger Armando Vega Gil
Timi Hansen Rita Vidaurri aka La Calandria
Goo Hara Rafael Viera
Joe Hardy Vic Vogel
Adiss Harmandian Roland Von Kurnatowski
Dallas Harms Geneviève Waite
Heather Harper Leslie André Wakefield Jr. aka DJ Official
Kent "Boogaloo" Harris Mike Walker
Kylie Rae Harris Scott Walker
Leigh "L'il Queenie" Harris Larry Wallis
Derrick Harris aka Sleezy D Jeff Walls
Greg Haymes Joseph Ward
Jimmy Heath Rob Warmowski
Joshua Hecht Dan Warner
James Henke Joshua Warren
Hoyt Herbert Donald Warthan
Jerry Herman Maggie Lewis Warwick
"Keystone Freddie" Herrera Alan Wasser
Amar Herron aka DJ Amar Saburo "Sab" Watanabe
Omar Higgins Beverly "Guitar" Watkins
Jarad Anthony Higgins aka Juice WRLD Daniel Wayenberg
Harry Hirsch Artie Wayne
Roger O. Hirson Ezra Weah aka Bankroll Gambino
Peter Hobbs Guy Webster
Victor Hochhauser Chou Wen-chung
George Hocutt Martin Wesley-Smith
Mark Hollis Peter Westergaard
Nancy Holloway Phil Western
Bob Holmes Paul Whaley
Walter Homburger David White
Gagik Hovunts Helen White
Zoran Hristic Dick Whitehouse
Robert Hunter Angus Whyte
Ange Didier Huon aka DJ Arafat Bob Wilber
Peter Hurford Mike Wilhelm
Richard "Slyde" Hyde Andre Williams
Roy Imber Irv Williams
Don Imus John Gary Williams
James Ingram Roger Williams
Neil Innes Allee Willis
Leo Iorga Larry Willis
Bill Isles  Chris Wilson
Michael Jaffee Bo Winberg
Alan James Faith Winthrop
Steve Jameson Mac Wiseman
Mariss Jansons Jimmy Wisner
Joseph Jarman John Witherspoon
Kelly Jay Ekkehard  Wlaschiha
Zoltan Jeney Nicky Wonder
Theresa Jenkins Jimmy Work
Terry Jennings Wowaka
Choi Jin-ri aka Sulli Sol Yaged
Jason Jinx Kyle Yorlets
Dennis Johnson Izzy Young
Eric "Vicious" Johnson Reggie Young
Jimmy Johnson Vern Young
Rick Johnson Hilde Zadek
Blaine Johnson aka Cadet Mira Zakai
Ben Johnston Franco Zeffirelli
Daniel Johnston Hans Zender
Connie Jones  

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Left to right: Make-A-Wish kids Justice, Austin, Keegan and Sophie at the GRAMMY Museum
 

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GRAMMY Wishes Come True For Four Make-A-Wish Youth

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This year, Justice, Austin, Sophie and Keegan will have their wish come true as they walk the GRAMMY red carpet on their way to attending the 62nd GRAMMY Awards
Nate Hertweck
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Jan 26, 2020 - 11:06 am

Many aspiring music creators and fans alike dream of attending the GRAMMY Awards, but thanks to Make-A-Wish, this dream will be a reality for four young music enthusiasts this Sunday. Justice, Austin, Sophie and Keegan will walk the GRAMMY red carpet, where they'll have a chance to meet some of their biggest musical heroes, and attend the 62nd GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 26 in Los Angeles. Let's learn a little more about this year's remarkable attendees.

Justice, a 14-year-old from London, Ontario, says he enjoys spending time with his family, including his mother father and two younger sisters, and his two dogs, playing PS4 and virtual reality games in his spare time as well as participating in Pow Wow Dance Competitions. Justice a cancer patient with the wish of attending the GRAMMY Awards.

Park City, Utah 19-year-old Austin is a VATER Syndrome patient and told us he's fulfilling his GRAMMY wish on Sunday because, "There are so many specific moments where music has helped me get through hard times." Austin loves pop music, and says this is very powerful for him. But his musical interests aren't just as a listener, he loves to sing, too! He and his family enjoy going boating and four wheeling together.

Sophie is a 13-year-old music lover from Old Greenwich, Conn., who says the GRAMMYs are, "An awesome opportunity to see my favorite artists." She likes to spend time with her family and bake. She also enjoys swimming and basketball, plus she has a golden retreiver named Rusty. Sophie has lukeimia, and she has always wanted to attend the GRAMMY Awards. 

An 18-year-old music enthusiast from Prince George, British Columbia, Keegan told us why attending the GRAMMYs is his one true wish, saying, "Although I don’t play an instrument, music has always been a passion of mine. I enjoy learning about the history, and how far music has come, and evolved over the century."

Keegan also talked about how music helps him cope with the struggles of dealing with a critical illness, adding, "Music provides me with an escape from the world, and transports me to a world that no movie, or TV show ever could. I chose this wish because the GRAMMYs is Music’s Biggest Night, essentially the concert/show of a lifetime all dedicated to music, and it would be fantastic to witness it live.”

This year's Make-A-Wish kids remind us of the power of music. In year's past, Make-A-Wish and the GRAMMYs have teamed up to make GRAMMY wishes come true for many young poeple diagnosed with a critical illness. To learn more about their incredible work or make a donation, please visit the foundation's website.

 

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2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Winners & Nominations List

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Find out who won at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards
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Nov 20, 2019 - 5:39 am

The 62nd GRAMMY Awards are here! Find out who won in each of the 84 categories in the full list below (use the links to jump to a desired field).

General Field

Pop

Dance/ Electronic Music

Contemporary Instrumental Music

Rock

Alternative

R&B

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General Field

1. Record Of The Year
Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) and mastering engineer(s), if other than the artist.

  • HEY, MA
    Bon Iver
    BJ Burton, Brad Cook, Chris Messina & Justin Vernon, producers; BJ Burton, Zach Hanson & Chris Messina, engineers/mixers; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer
     
  • BAD GUY - WINNER
    Billie Eilish
    Finneas O'Connell, producer; Rob Kinelski & Finneas O'Connell, engineers/mixers; John Greenham, mastering engineer
     
  • 7 RINGS
    Ariana Grande
    Charles Anderson, Tommy Brown, Michael Foster &
    Victoria Monet, producers; Serban Ghenea, John Hanes,
    Billy Hickey & Brendan Morawski, engineers/mixers;
    Randy Merrill, mastering engineer
     
  • HARD PLACE
    H.E.R.
    Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, producer; Joseph Hurtado, Jaycen Joshua, Derek Keota & Miki Tsutsumi, engineers/mixers; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer
     
  • TALK
    Khalid
    Disclosure & Denis Kosiak, producers; Ingmar Carlson, Jon Castelli, Josh Deguzman, John Kercy, Denis Kosiak, Guy Lawrence & Michael Romero, engineers/mixers; Dale Becker, mastering engineer
     
  • OLD TOWN ROAD
    Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
    Andrew "VoxGod" Bolooki,  Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald & YoungKio, producers; Andrew "VoxGod" Bolooki, Cinco & Joe Grasso, engineers/mixers; Eric Lagg, mastering engineer
     
  • TRUTH HURTS
    Lizzo
    Ricky Reed & Tele, producers; Chris Galland, Manny Marroquin & Ethan Shumaker, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
     
  • SUNFLOWER
    Post Malone & Swae Lee
    Louis Bell & Carter Lang, producers; Louis Bell & Manny Marroquin, engineers/mixers; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer

2. Album Of The Year
Award to Artist(s) and to Featured Artist(s), Songwriter(s) of new material, Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s), Mixer(s) and Mastering Engineer(s) credited with at least 33% playing time of the album, if other than Artist.

  • I,I
    Bon Iver
    Brad Cook, Chris Messina & Justin Vernon, producers; Zach Hanson & Chris Messina, engineers/mixers; BJ Burton, Brad Cook & Justin Vernon, songwriters; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer
     
  • NORMAN F***ING ROCKWELL!
    Lana Del Rey
    Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, producers; Jack Antonoff & Laura Sisk, engineers/mixers; Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
     
  • WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? - WINNER
    Billie Eilish
    Finneas O'Connell, producer; Rob Kinelski & Finneas O'Connell, engineers/mixers; Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters; John Greenham, mastering engineer
     
  • THANK U, NEXT
    Ariana Grande
    Tommy Brown, Ilya, Max Martin & Victoria Monet, producers; Serban Ghenea, Sam Holland & Brendan Morawski, engineers/mixers; Tommy Brown, Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Victoria Monet, Tayla Parx & Ilya Salmanzadeh, songwriters; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer
     
  • I USED TO KNOW HER
    H.E.R.
    David "Swagg R'Celious" Harris, H.E.R., Walter Jones & Jeff Robinson, producers; Miki Tsutsumi, engineer/mixer; Sam Ashworth, Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, David "Swagg R'Celious" Harris & H.E.R., songwriters; Dave Kutch, mastering engineer
     
  • 7
    Lil Nas X
    Joe Grasso, engineer/mixer; Montero Lamar Hill, songwriter; Eric Lagg, mastering engineer
     
  • CUZ I LOVE YOU (DELUXE)
    Lizzo
    Ricky Reed, producer; Manny Marroquin & Ethan Shumaker, engineers/mixers; Eric Frederic & Melissa Jefferson, songwriters; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
     
  • FATHER OF THE BRIDE
    Vampire Weekend
    Ezra Koenig & Ariel Rechtshaid, producers; John DeBold, Chris Kasych, Takemasa Kosaka, Ariel Rechtshaid & Hiroya Takayama, engineers/mixers; Ezra Koenig, songwriter; Emily Lazar, mastering engineer

3. Song Of The Year
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • ALWAYS REMEMBER US THIS WAY
    Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
     
  • BAD GUY - WINNER
    Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
     
  • BRING MY FLOWERS NOW
    Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
     
  • HARD PLACE
    Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris, H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.)
     
  • LOVER
    Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)
     
  • NORMAN F***ING ROCKWELL
    Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
     
  • SOMEONE YOU LOVED
    Tom Barnes, Lewis Capaldi, Pete Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman, songwriters (Lewis Capaldi)
     
  • TRUTH HURTS
    Steven Cheung, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson & Jesse Saint John, songwriters (Lizzo)

4. Best New Artist
An artist will be considered for Best New Artist if their eligibility year release/s achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.

  • BLACK PUMAS
     
  • BILLIE EILISH - WINNER
     
  • LIL NAS X
     
  • LIZZO
     
  • MAGGIE ROGERS
     
  • ROSALÍA
     
  • TANK AND THE BANGAS
     
  • YOLA

Pop

5. Best Pop Solo Performance
For new vocal or instrumental pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.

  • SPIRIT
    Beyoncé
     
  • BAD GUY
    Billie Eilish
     
  • 7 RINGS
    Ariana Grande
     
  • TRUTH HURTS - WINNER
    Lizzo
     
  • YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN
    Taylor Swift

6. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.

  • BOYFRIEND
    Ariana Grande & Social House
     
  • SUCKER
    Jonas Brothers
     
  • OLD TOWN ROAD - WINNER
    Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
     
  • SUNFLOWER
    Post Malone & Swae Lee
     
  • SEÑORITA
    Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

7. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new traditional pop recordings.

  • SÌ
    Andrea Bocelli
     
  • LOVE (DELUXE EDITION)
    Michael Bublé
     
  • LOOK NOW - WINNER
    Elvis Costello & The Imposters
     
  • A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS
    John Legend
     
  • WALLS
    Barbra Streisand

8. Best Pop Vocal Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal pop recordings.

  • THE LION KING: THE GIFT
    Beyoncé
     
  • WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? - WINNER
    Billie Eilish
     
  • THANK U, NEXT
    Ariana Grande
     
  • NO.6 COLLABORATIONS PROJECT
    Ed Sheeran
     
  • LOVER
    Taylor Swift

Dance/Electronic Music

9. Best Dance Recording
For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.

  • LINKED
    Bonobo
    Simon Green, producer; Simon Green & Frank Merritt, mixers
     
  • GOT TO KEEP ON - WINNER
    The Chemical Brothers
    The Chemical Brothers, producers; Steve Dub Jones & Tom Rowlands, mixers
     
  • PIECE OF YOUR HEART
    Meduza Featuring Goodboys
    Simone Giani, Luca De Gregorio & Mattia Vitale, producers; Simone Giani, Luca De Gregorio & Mattia Vitale, mixers
     
  • UNDERWATER
    RÜFÜS DU SOL
    Jason Evigan & RÜFÜS DU SOL, producers; Cassian Stewart-Kasimba, mixer
     
  • MIDNIGHT HOUR
    Skrillex, Boys Noize & Ty Dolla $ign
    Boys Noize & Skrillex, producers; Tom Norris & Skrillex, mixers

10. Best Dance/Electronic Album
For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.

  • LP5
    Apparat
     
  • NO GEOGRAPHY - WINNER
    The Chemical Brothers
     
  • HI THIS IS FLUME (MIXTAPE)
    Flume
     
  • SOLACE
    RÜFÜS DU SOL
     
  • WEATHER
    Tycho Featuring Saint Sinner

Contemporary Instrumental Music

11. Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
For albums containing approximately 51% or more playing time of instrumental material. For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings.

  • ANCESTRAL RECALL
    Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
     
  • STAR PEOPLE NATION
    Theo Croker
     
  • BEAT MUSIC! BEAT MUSIC! BEAT MUSIC!
    Mark Guiliana
     
  • ELEVATE
    Lettuce
     
  • METTAVOLUTION - WINNER
    Rodrigo y Gabriela

Rock

12. Best Rock Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative rock recordings.

  • PRETTY WASTE
    Bones UK
     
  • THIS LAND - WINNER
    Gary Clark Jr.
     
  • HISTORY REPEATS
    Brittany Howard
     
  • WOMAN
    Karen O & Danger Mouse
     
  • TOO BAD
    Rival Sons

13. Best Metal Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative metal recordings.

  • ASTOROLUS - THE GREAT OCTOPUS
    Candlemass Featuring Tony Iommi
     
  • HUMANICIDE
    Death Angel
     
  • BOW DOWN
    I Prevail
     
  • UNLEASHED
    Killswitch Engage
     
  • 7EMPEST - WINNER
    Tool

14. Best Rock Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • FEAR INOCULUM
    Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones & Maynard James Keenan, songwriters (Tool)
     
  • GIVE YOURSELF A TRY
    George Daniel, Adam Hann, Matthew Healy & Ross MacDonald, songwriters (The 1975)
     
  • HARMONY HALL
    Ezra Koenig, songwriter (Vampire Weekend)
     
  • HISTORY REPEATS
    Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)
     
  • THIS LAND - WINNER
    Gary Clark Jr., songwriter (Gary Clark Jr.)

15. Best Rock Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rock, hard rock or metal recordings.

  • AMO
    Bring Me The Horizon
     
  • SOCIAL CUES -  WINNER
    Cage The Elephant
     
  • IN THE END
    The Cranberries
     
  • TRAUMA
    I Prevail
     
  • FERAL ROOTS
    Rival Sons

Alternative

16. Best Alternative Music Album
Vocal or Instrumental.

R&B

17. Best R&B Performance
For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings.

  • LOVE AGAIN
    Daniel Caesar & Brandy
     
  • COULD'VE BEEN
    H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller
     
  • EXACTLY HOW I FEEL
    Lizzo Featuring Gucci Mane
     
  • ROLL SOME MO
    Lucky Daye
     
  • COME HOME - WINNER
    Anderson .Paak Featuring André 3000

18. Best Traditional R&B Performance
For new vocal or instrumental traditional R&B recordings.

  • TIME TODAY
    BJ The Chicago Kid
     
  • STEADY LOVE
    India.Arie
     
  • JEROME - WINNER
    Lizzo
     
  • REAL GAMES
    Lucky Daye
     
  • BUILT FOR LOVE
    PJ Morton Featuring Jazmine Sullivan

19. Best R&B Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • COULD'VE BEEN
    Dernst Emile II, David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris, H.E.R. & Hue “Soundzfire” Strother, songwriters (H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller)
     
  • LOOK AT ME NOW
    Emily King & Jeremy Most, songwriters (Emily King)
     
  • NO GUIDANCE
    Chris Brown, Tyler James Bryant, Nija Charles, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Michee Patrick Lebrun, Joshua Huizar, Noah Shebib & Teddy Walton, songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Drake)
     
  • ROLL SOME MO
    David Brown, Dernst Emile II & Peter Lee Johnson, songwriters (Lucky Daye)
     
  • SAY SO - WINNER
    PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton Featuring JoJo)

20. Best Urban Contemporary Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded contemporary vocal tracks derivative of R&B.

  • APOLLO XXI
    Steve Lacy
     
  • CUZ I LOVE YOU (DELUXE) - WINNER
    Lizzo
     
  • OVERLOAD
    Georgia Anne Muldrow
     
  • SATURN
    NAO
     
  • BEING HUMAN IN PUBLIC
    Jessie Reyez

21. Best R&B Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new R&B recordings.

  • 1123
    BJ The Chicago Kid
     
  • PAINTED
    Lucky Daye
     
  • ELLA MAI
    Ella Mai
     
  • PAUL
    PJ Morton
     
  • VENTURA - WINNER
    Anderson .Paak

Rap

22. Best Rap Performance
For a Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.

  • MIDDLE CHILD
    J. Cole
     
  • SUGE
    DaBaby
     
  • DOWN BAD
    Dreamville Featuring J.I.D, Bas, J. Cole, EARTHGANG & Young Nudy
     
  • RACKS IN THE MIDDLE - WINNER
    Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
     
  • CLOUT
    Offset Featuring Cardi B

23. Best Rap/Sung Performance
For a solo or collaborative performance containing both elements of R&B melodies and Rap.

  • HIGHER - WINNER
    DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend
     
  • DRIP TOO HARD
    Lil Baby & Gunna
     
  • PANINI
    Lil Nas X
     
  • BALLIN
    Mustard Featuring Roddy Ricch
     
  • THE LONDON
    Young Thug Featuring J. Cole & Travis Scott

24. Best Rap Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • BAD IDEA
    Chancelor Bennett, Cordae Dunston, Uforo Ebong & Daniel Hackett, songwriters (YBN Cordae Featuring Chance The Rapper)
     
  • GOLD ROSES
    Noel Cadastre, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, William Leonard Roberts II, Joshua Quinton Scruggs, Leon Thomas III & Ozan Yildirim, songwriters (Rick Ross Featuring Drake)
     
  • A LOT -  WINNER
    Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage Featuring J. Cole)
     
  • RACKS IN THE MIDDLE
    Ermias Asghedom, Dustin James Corbett, Greg Allen Davis, Chauncey Hollis, Jr. & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy)
     
  • SUGE
    DaBaby, Jetsonmade & Pooh Beatz, songwriters (DaBaby)

25. Best Rap Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rap recordings.

  • REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III
    Dreamville
     
  • CHAMPIONSHIPS
    Meek Mill
     
  • I AM > I WAS
    21 Savage
     
  • IGOR - WINNER
    Tyler, The Creator
     
  • THE LOST BOY
    YBN Cordae

Country

26. Best Country Solo Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo country recordings.

  • ALL YOUR’N
    Tyler Childers
     
  • GIRL GOIN' NOWHERE
    Ashley McBryde
     
  • RIDE ME BACK HOME - WINNER
    Willie Nelson
     
  • GOD'S COUNTRY
    Blake Shelton
     
  • BRING MY FLOWERS NOW
    Tanya Tucker

27. Best Country Duo/Group Performance
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative country recordings.

  • BRAND NEW MAN
    Brooks & Dunn With Luke Combs
     
  • I DON'T REMEMBER ME (BEFORE YOU)
    Brothers Osborne
     
  • SPEECHLESS - WINNER
    Dan + Shay
     
  • THE DAUGHTERS
    Little Big Town
     
  • COMMON
    Maren Morris Featuring Brandi Carlile

28. Best Country Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • BRING MY FLOWERS NOW - WINNER
    Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
     
  • GIRL GOIN' NOWHERE
    Jeremy Bussey & Ashley McBryde, songwriters (Ashley McBryde)
     
  • IT ALL COMES OUT IN THE WASH
    Miranda Lambert, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz Rose, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
     
  • SOME OF IT
    Eric Church, Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde & Bobby Pinson, songwriters (Eric Church)
     
  • SPEECHLESS
    Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers & Laura Veltz, songwriters (Dan + Shay)

29. Best Country Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new country recordings.

  • DESPERATE MAN
    Eric Church
     
  • STRONGER THAN THE TRUTH
    Reba McEntire
     
  • INTERSTATE GOSPEL
    Pistol Annies
     
  • CENTER POINT ROAD
    Thomas Rhett
     
  • WHILE I'M LIVIN' -  WINNER
    Tanya Tucker

New Age

30. Best New Age Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental new age recordings.

  • FAIRY DREAMS
    David Arkenstone
     
  • HOMAGE TO KINDNESS
    David Darling
     
  • WINGS - WINNER
    Peter Kater
     
  • VERVE
    Sebastian Plano
     
  • DEVA
    Deva Premal

Jazz

31. Best Improvised Jazz Solo
For an instrumental jazz solo performance. Two equal performers on one recording may be eligible as one entry. If the soloist listed appears on a recording billed to another artist, the latter's name is in parenthesis for identification. Singles or Tracks only.

  • ELSEWHERE
    Melissa Aldana, soloist
     
  • SOZINHO - WINNER
    Randy Brecker, soloist
     
  • TOMORROW IS THE QUESTION
    Julian Lage, soloist
     
  • THE WINDUP
    Branford Marsalis, soloist
     
  • SIGHTSEEING
    Christian McBride, soloist

32. Best Jazz Vocal Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal jazz recordings.

  • THIRSTY GHOST
    Sara Gazarek
     
  • LOVE & LIBERATION
    Jazzmeia Horn
     
  • ALONE TOGETHER
    Catherine Russell
     
  • 12 LITTLE SPELLS - WINNER
    Esperanza Spalding
     
  • SCREENPLAY
    Tierney Sutton Band

33. Best Jazz Instrumental Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new instrumental jazz recordings.

  • IN THE KEY OF THE UNIVERSE
    Joey DeFrancesco
     
  • THE SECRET BETWEEN THE SHADOW AND THE SOUL
    Branford Marsalis Quartet
     
  • CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE'S NEW JAWN
    Christian McBride's New Jawn
     
  • FINDING GABRIEL - WINNER
    Brad Mehldau
     
  • COME WHAT MAY
    Joshua Redman Quartet

34. Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new ensemble jazz recordings.

  • TRIPLE HELIX
    Anat Cohen Tentet
     
  • DANCER IN NOWHERE
    Miho Hazama
     
  • HIDING OUT
    Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra
     
  • THE OMNI-AMERICAN BOOK CLUB - WINNER
    Brian Lynch Big Band
     
  • ONE DAY WONDER
    Terraza Big Band

35. Best Latin Jazz Album
For vocal or instrumental albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material. The intent of this category is to recognize recordings that represent the blending of jazz with Latin, Iberian-American, Brazilian, and Argentinian tango music.

  • ANTIDOTE - WINNER
    Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band
     
  • SORTE!: MUSIC BY JOHN FINBURY
    Thalma de Freitas With Vitor Gonçalves, John Patitucci, Chico Pinheiro, Rogerio Boccato & Duduka Da Fonseca
     
  • UNA NOCHE CON RUBÉN BLADES
    Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Featuring Rubén Blades
     
  • CARIB
    David Sánchez
     
  • SONERO: THE MUSIC OF ISMAEL RIVERA
    Miguel Zenón

Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music

36. Best Gospel Performance/Song
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel or contemporary gospel single or track.

  • LOVE THEORY - WINNER
    Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter
     
  • TALKIN' 'BOUT JESUS
    Gloria Gaynor Featuring Yolanda Adams; Bryan
    Fowler, Gloria Gaynor & Chris Stevens, songwriters
     
  • SEE THE LIGHT
    Travis Greene Featuring Jekalyn Carr
     
  • SPEAK THE NAME
    Koryn Hawthorne Featuring Natalie Grant
     
  • THIS IS A MOVE (LIVE)
    Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Tony Brown, Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Nate Moore, songwriters

37. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best contemporary Christian pop, Christian rap/hip-hop, or Christian rock single or track.

  • ONLY JESUS
    Casting Crowns; Mark Hall, Bernie Herms & Matthew West, songwriters
     
  • GOD ONLY KNOWS - WINNER
    for KING & COUNTRY & Dolly Parton; Josh Kerr, Jordan Reynolds, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom, songwriters
     
  • HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET
    Danny Gokey; Danny Gokey, Ethan Hulse & Colby Wedgeworth, songwriters
     
  • GOD'S NOT DONE WITH YOU (SINGLE VERSION)
    Tauren Wells
     
  • RESCUE STORY
    Zach Williams; Ethan Hulse, Andrew Ripp, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams, songwriters

38. Best Gospel Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings.

  • LONG LIVE LOVE - WINNER
    Kirk Franklin
     
  • GOSHEN
    Donald Lawrence Presents The Tri -City Singers
     
  • TUNNEL VISION
    Gene Moore
     
  • SETTLE HERE
    William Murphy
     
  • SOMETHING'S HAPPENING! A CHRISTMAS ALBUM
    CeCe Winans

39. Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip hop, or rock recordings.

  • I KNOW A GHOST
    Crowder
     
  • BURN THE SHIPS - WINNER
    for KING & COUNTRY
     
  • HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET
    Danny Gokey
     
  • THE ELEMENTS
    TobyMac
     
  • HOLY ROAR
    Chris Tomlin

40. Best Roots Gospel Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional/roots gospel music, including country, Southern gospel, bluegrass, and Americana recordings.

  • DEEPER ROOTS: WHERE THE BLUEGRASS GROWS
    Steven Curtis Chapman
     
  • TESTIMONY - WINNER
    Gloria Gaynor
     
  • DEEPER OCEANS
    Joseph Habedank
     
  • HIS NAME IS JESUS
    Tim Menzies
     
  • GONNA SING, GONNA SHOUT
    (Various Artists)
    Jerry Salley, Producer

Latin

41. Best Latin Pop Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Latin pop recordings.

  • VIDA
    Luis Fonsi
     
  • 11:11
    Maluma
     
  • MONTANER
    Ricardo Montaner
     
  • #ELDISCO -  WINNER
    Alejandro Sanz
     
  • FANTASIA
    Sebastian Yatra

42. Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Latin rock, urban or alternative recordings.

  • X 100PRE
    Bad Bunny
     
  • OASIS
    J Balvin & Bad Bunny
     
  • INDESTRUCTIBLE
    Flor De Toloache
     
  • ALMADURA
    iLe
     
  • EL MAL QUERER - WINNER
    ROSALÍA

43. Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new regional Mexican (banda, norteño, corridos, gruperos, mariachi, ranchera and Tejano) recordings.

  • CAMINANDO
    Joss Favela
     
  • PERCEPCIÓN
    Intocable
     
  • POCO A POCO
    La Energia Norteña
     
  • 20 ANIVERSARIO
    Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea
     
  • DE AYER PARA SIEMPRE -  WINNER
    Mariachi Los Camperos

44. Best Tropical Latin Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new tropical Latin recordings.

  • OPUS - WINNER (TIE)
    Marc Anthony
     
  • TIEMPO AL TIEMPO
    Luis Enrique + C4 Trio
     
  • CANDELA
    Vicente García
     
  • LITERAL
    Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
     
  • A JOURNEY THROUGH CUBAN MUSIC - WINNER (TIE)
    Aymée Nuviola

American Roots Music

45. Best American Roots Performance
For new vocal or instrumental American Roots recordings. This is for performances in the style of any of the subgenres encompassed in the American Roots Music field including Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk or regional roots. Award to the artist(s).

  • SAINT HONESTY - WINNER
    Sara Bareilles
     
  • FATHER MOUNTAIN
    Calexico And Iron & Wine
     
  • I'M ON MY WAY
    Rhiannon Giddens With Francesco Turrisi
     
  • CALL MY NAME
    I'm With Her
     
  • FARAWAY LOOK
    Yola

46. Best American Roots Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Americana, bluegrass, traditional blues, contemporary blues, folk or regional roots songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • BLACK MYSELF
    Amythyst Kiah, songwriter (Our Native Daughters)
     
  • CALL MY NAME - WINNER
    Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan & Sara Watkins, songwriters (I'm With Her)
     
  • CROSSING TO JERUSALEM
    Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal, songwriters (Rosanne Cash)
     
  • FARAWAY LOOK
    Dan Auerbach, Yola & Pat McLaughlin, songwriters (Yola)
     
  • I DON'T WANNA RIDE THE RAILS NO MORE
    Vince Gill, songwriter (Vince Gill)

47. Best Americana Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Americana recordings.

  • YEARS TO BURN
    Calexico And Iron & Wine
     
  • WHO ARE YOU NOW
    Madison Cunningham
     
  • OKLAHOMA - WINNER
    Keb' Mo'
     
  • TALES OF AMERICA
    J.S. Ondara
     
  • WALK THROUGH FIRE
    Yola

48. Best Bluegrass Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental bluegrass recordings.

  • TALL FIDDLER - WINNER
    Michael Cleveland
     
  • LIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
    Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
     
  • TOIL, TEARS & TROUBLE
    The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
     
  • ROYAL TRAVELLER
    Missy Raines
     
  • IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT
    Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen

49. Best Traditional Blues Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental traditional blues recordings.

  • KINGFISH
    Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
     
  • TALL, DARK & HANDSOME - WINNER
    Delbert McClinton & Self-Made Men + Dana
     
  • SITTING ON TOP OF THE BLUES
    Bobby Rush
     
  • BABY, PLEASE COME HOME
    Jimmie Vaughan
     
  • SPECTACULAR CLASS
    Jontavious Willis

50. Best Contemporary Blues Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental contemporary blues recordings.

  • THIS LAND - WINNER
    Gary Clark Jr.
     
  • VENOM & FAITH
    Larkin Poe
     
  • BRIGHTER DAYS
    Robert Randolph & The Family Band
     
  • SOMEBODY SAVE ME
    Sugaray Rayford
     
  • KEEP ON
    Southern Avenue

51. Best Folk Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental folk recordings.

  • MY FINEST WORK YET
    Andrew Bird
     
  • REARRANGE MY HEART
    Che Apalache
     
  • PATTY GRIFFIN - WINNER
    Patty Griffin
     
  • EVENING MACHINES
    Gregory Alan Isakov
     
  • FRONT PORCH
    Joy Williams

52. Best Regional Roots Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental regional roots music recordings.

Reggae

53. Best Reggae Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new reggae recordings.

  • RAPTURE - WINNER
    Koffee
     
  • AS I AM
    Julian Marley
     
  • THE FINAL BATTLE: SLY & ROBBIE VS. ROOTS RADICS
    Sly & Robbie & Roots Radics
     
  • MASS MANIPULATION
    Steel Pulse
     
  • MORE WORK TO BE DONE
    Third World

World Music

54. Best World Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental World Music recordings.

  • GECE
    Altin Gün
     
  • WHAT HEAT
    Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley
     
  • AFRICAN GIANT
    Burna Boy
     
  • FANM D'AYITI
    Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet
     
  • CELIA - WINNER
    Angelique Kidjo

Children's

55. Best Children's Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new musical or spoken word recordings that are created and intended specifically for children.

  • AGELESS SONGS FOR THE CHILD ARCHETYPE - WINNER
    Jon Samson
     
  • FLYING HIGH!
    Caspar Babypants
     
  • I LOVE RAINY DAYS
    Daniel Tashian
     
  • THE LOVE
    Alphabet Rockers
     
  • WINTERLAND
    The Okee Dokee Brothers

Spoken Word

56. Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling)

  • BEASTIE BOYS BOOK
    (Various Artists)
    Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Scott Sherratt & Dan Zitt, producers
     
  • BECOMING - WINNER
    Michelle Obama
     
  • I.V. CATATONIA: 20 YEARS AS A TWO-TIME CANCER SURVIVOR
    Eric Alexandrakis
     
  • MR. KNOW-IT-ALL
    John Waters
     
  • SEKOU ANDREWS & THE STRING THEORY
    Sekou Andrews (& The String Theory)

Comedy

57. Best Comedy Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings.

  • QUALITY TIME
    Jim Gaffigan
     
  • RELATABLE
    Ellen DeGeneres
     
  • RIGHT NOW
    Aziz Ansari
     
  • SON OF PATRICIA
    Trevor Noah
     
  • STICKS & STONES - WINNER
    Dave Chappelle

Musical Theater

58. Best Musical Theater Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings. Award to the principle vocalist(s) and the album producer(s) of 51% or more playing time of the album. The lyricist(s) and composer(s) of a new score are eligible for an Award if they have written and/or composed a new score which comprises 51% or more playing time of the album.

  • AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
    Saint Aubyn, Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope & Ephraim Sykes, principal soloists; Scott M. Riesett, producer (Original Broadway Cast)
     
  • HADESTOWN - WINNER
    Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada & Patrick Page, principal soloists; Mara Isaacs, David Lai, Anaïs Mitchell & Todd Sickafoose, producers (Anaïs Mitchell, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)
     
  • MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
    Danny Burstein, Tam Mutu, Sahr Ngaujah, Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit, principal soloists; Justin Levine, Baz Luhrmann, Matt Stine & Alex Timbers, producers (Original Broadway Cast)
     
  • THE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD - IN FOUR CONTEMPORARY SUITES
    Imogen Heap, producer; Imogen Heap, composer (Imogen Heap)
     
  • OKLAHOMA!
    Damon Daunno, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Ali Stroker, Mary Testa & Patrick Vaill, principal soloists; Daniel Kluger & Dean Sharenow, producers (Richard Rodgers, composer; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyricist) (2019 Broadway Cast)

Music for Visual Media

59. Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
Award to the artist(s) and/or ‘in studio' producer(s) of a majority of the tracks on the album. In the absence of both, award to the one or two individuals proactively responsible for the concept and musical direction of the album and for the selection of artists, songs and producers, as applicable. Award also goes to appropriately credited music supervisor(s).

  • THE LION KING: THE SONGS
    (Various Artists)
    Jon Favreau & Hans Zimmer, compilation producers
     
  • QUENTIN TARANTINO'S ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
    (Various Artists)
    Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer; Mary Ramos, music supervisor
     
  • ROCKETMAN
    Taron Egerton
    Giles Martin, compilation producer
     
  • SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
    (Various Artists)
    Spring Aspers & Dana Sano, compilation producers; Kier Lehman, music supervisor
     
  • A STAR IS BORN - WINNER
    Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
    Paul “DJWS” Blair, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Nick Monson, Lukas Nelson, Mark Nilan Jr. & Benjamin Rice, compilation producers; Julianne Jordan & Julia Michels, music supervisors

60. Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media
Award to Composer(s) for an original score created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current legitimate motion picture, television show or series, video games or other visual media.

  • AVENGERS: ENDGAME
    Alan Silvestri, composer
     
  • CHERNOBYL - WINNER
    Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer
     
  • GAME OF THRONES: SEASON 8
    Ramin Djawadi, composer
     
  • THE LION KING
    Hans Zimmer, composer
     
  • MARY POPPINS RETURNS
    Marc Shaiman, composer

61. Best Song Written For Visual Media
A Songwriter(s) award. For a song (melody & lyrics) written specifically for a motion picture, television, video games or other visual media, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • THE BALLAD OF THE LONESOME COWBOY
    Randy Newman, songwriter (Chris Stapleton)
    Track from: Toy Story 4
     
  • GIRL IN THE MOVIES
    Dolly Parton & Linda Perry, songwriters (Dolly Parton)
    Track from: Dumplin'
     
  • I'LL NEVER LOVE AGAIN (FILM VERSION) - WINNER
    Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Aaron Raitiere, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper)
    Track from: A Star Is Born
     
  • SPIRIT
    Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Timothy McKenzie & Ilya Salmanzadeh, songwriters (Beyoncé)
    Track from: The Lion King
     
  • SUSPIRIUM
    Thom Yorke, songwriter (Thom Yorke)
    Track from: Suspiria

Composing/Arranging

62. Best Instrumental Composition
A Composer's Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year. Singles or Tracks only.

  • BEGIN AGAIN
    Fred Hersch, composer (Fred Hersch & The WDR Big Band Conducted By Vince Mendoza)
     
  • CRUCIBLE FOR CRISIS
    Brian Lynch, composer (Brian Lynch Big Band)
     
  • LOVE, A BEAUTIFUL FORCE
    Vince Mendoza, composer (Vince Mendoza, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts & Temple University Studio Orchestra)
     
  • STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE SYMPHONIC SUITE - WINNER
    John Williams, composer (John Williams)
     
  • WALKIN' FUNNY
    Christian McBride, composer (Christian McBride)

63. Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
An Arranger's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • BLUE SKIES
    Kris Bowers, arranger (Kris Bowers)
     
  • HEDWIG'S THEME
    John Williams, arranger (Anne-Sophie Mutter & John Williams)
     
  • LA NOVENA
    Emilio Solla, arranger (Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra)
     
  • LOVE, A BEAUTIFUL FORCE
    Vince Mendoza, arranger (Vince Mendoza, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts & Temple University Studio Orchestra)
     
  • MOON RIVER - WINNER
    Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)

64. Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
An Arranger's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • ALL NIGHT LONG - WINNER
    Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier Featuring Jules Buckley, Take 6 & Metropole Orkest)
     
  • JOLENE
    Geoff Keezer, arranger (Sara Gazarek)
     
  • MARRY ME A LITTLE
    Cyrille Aimée & Diego Figueiredo, arrangers (Cyrille Aimée)
     
  • OVER THE RAINBOW
    Vince Mendoza, arranger (Trisha Yearwood)
     
  • 12 LITTLE SPELLS (THORACIC SPINE)
    Esperanza Spalding, arranger (Esperanza Spalding)

Package

65. Best Recording Package

  • ANÓNIMAS & RESILIENTES
    Luisa María Arango, Carlos Dussan, Manuel García-Orozco & Juliana Jaramillo-Buenaventura, art directors (Voces Del Bullerengue)
     
  • CHRIS CORNELL - WINNER
    Barry Ament, Jeff Ament & Joe Spix, art directors (Chris Cornell)
     
  • HOLD THAT TIGER
    Andrew Wong & Fongming Yang, art directors (The Muddy Basin Ramblers)
     
  • I,I
    Aaron Anderson & Eric Timothy Carlson, art directors (Bon Iver)
     
  • INTELLEXUAL
    Irwan Awalludin, art director (Intellexual)

66. Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package

  • ANIMA
    Stanley Donwood & Tchocky, art directors (Thom Yorke)
     
  • GOLD IN A BRASS AGE
    Amanda Chiu, Mark Farrow & David Gray, art directors (David Gray)
     
  • 1963: NEW DIRECTIONS
    Josh Cheuse, art director (John Coltrane)
     
  • THE RADIO RECORDINGS 1939-1945
    Marek Polewski, art director (Wilhelm Furtwängler & Berliner Philharmoniker)
     
  • WOODSTOCK: BACK TO THE GARDEN - THE DEFINITIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVE - WINNER
    Masaki Koike, art director (Various Artists)

Notes

67. Best Album Notes

  • THE COMPLETE CUBAN JAM SESSIONS
    Judy Cantor-Navas, album notes writer (Various Artists)
     
  • THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MALACO
    Robert Marovich, album notes writer (Various Artists)
     
  • PEDAL STEAL + FOUR CORNERS
    Brendan Greaves, album notes writer (Terry Allen And The Panhandle Mystery Band)
     
  • PETE SEEGER: THE SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS COLLECTION)
    Jeff Place, album notes writer (Pete Seeger)
     
  • STAX '68: A MEMPHIS STORY - WINNER
    Steve Greenberg, album notes writer (Various Artists)

Historical

68. Best Historical Album

  • THE GIRL FROM CHICKASAW COUNTY - THE COMPLETE CAPITOL MASTERS
    Andrew Batt & Kris Maher, compilation producers; Simon Gibson, mastering engineer (Bobbie Gentry)
     
  • THE GREAT COMEBACK: HOROWITZ AT CARNEGIE HALL
    Robert Russ, compilation producer; Andreas K. Meyer & Jennifer Nulsen, mastering engineers (Vladimir Horowitz)
     
  • KANKYO ONGAKU: JAPANESE AMBIENT, ENVIRONMENTAL & NEW AGE MUSIC 1980-1990
    Spencer Doran, Yosuke Kitazawa, Douglas Mcgowan & Matt Sullivan, compilation producers; John Baldwin, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
     
  • PETE SEEGER: THE SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS COLLECTION - WINNER
    Jeff Place & Robert Santelli, compilation producers; Pete Reiniger, mastering engineer (Pete Seeger)
     
  • WOODSTOCK: BACK TO THE GARDEN - THE DEFINITIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVE
    Brian Kehew, Steve Woolard & Andy Zax, compilation producers; Dave Schultz, mastering engineer (Various Artists)

Production, Non-Classical

69. Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
An Engineer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)

  • ALL THESE THINGS
    Tchad Blake, Thomas Dybdahl, Adam Greenspan & Roderick Shearer, engineers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Thomas Dybdahl)
     
  • ELLA MAI
    Chris "Shaggy" Ascher, Jaycen Joshua & David Pizzimenti, engineers; Chris Athens, mastering engineer (Ella Mai)
     
  • RUN HOME SLOW
    Paul Butler & Sam Teskey, engineers; Joe Carra, mastering engineer (The Teskey Brothers)
     
  • SCENERY
    Tom Elmhirst, Ben Kane & Jeremy Most, engineers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer (Emily King)
     
  • WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? - WINNER
    Rob Kinelski & Finneas O'Connell, engineers; John Greenham, mastering engineer (Billie Eilish)

70. Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
A Producer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)

  • JACK ANTONOFF

• Arizona Baby (Kevin Abstract) (A)
• Lover (Taylor Swift) (A)
• Norman F***ing Rockwell! (Lana Del Rey) (A)
• Red Hearse (Red Hearse) (A)​

  • DAN AUERBACH

• The Angels In Heaven Done Signed My Name (Leo Bud Welch) (A)
• "Let's Rock" (The Black Keys) (A)
• Mockingbird (The Gibson Brothers) (A)
• Myth Of A Man (Night Beats) (A)
• Southern Gentleman (Dee White) (A)
• Walk Through Fire (Yola) (A)

  • JOHN HILL

• Heat Of The Summer (Young The Giant) (T)
• Hundred (Khalid) (T)
• No Drug Like Me (Carly Rae Jepsen) (T)
• Outta My Head (Khalid With John Mayer) (T)
• Social Cues (Cage The Elephant) (A)
• Superposition (Young The Giant) (T)
• Too Much (Carly Rae Jepsen) (T)
• Vertigo (Khalid) (T)
• Zero (From "Ralph Breaks The Internet") (Imagine Dragons) (T)

  • FINNEAS - WINNER

• When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (Billie Eilish) (A)

  • RICKY REED

• Almost Free (Fidlar) (A)
• Burning (Maggie Rogers) (T)
• Confidence (X Ambassadors Featuring K.Flay) (T)
• Juice (Lizzo) (T)
• Kingdom Of One (Maren Morris) (T)
• Power Is Power (SZA Featuring The Weeknd & Travis Scott) (T)
• Tempo (Lizzo Featuring Missy Elliott) (T)
• Truth Hurts (Lizzo) (T)
• The Wrong Man (Ross Golan) (A)

71. Best Remixed Recording
A Remixer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses for identification.) Singles or Tracks only.

  • I RISE (TRACY YOUNG'S PRIDE INTRO RADIO REMIX) - WINNER
    Tracy Young, remixer (Madonna)
     
  • MOTHER'S DAUGHTER (WUKI REMIX)
    Wuki, remixer (Miley Cyrus)
     
  • THE ONE (HIGH CONTRAST REMIX)
    Lincoln Barrett, remixer (Jorja Smith)
     
  • SWIM (FORD. REMIX)
    Luc Bradford, remixer (Mild Minds)
     
  • WORK IT (SOULWAX REMIX)
    David Gerard C Dewaele & Stephen Antoine C Dewaele, remixers (Marie Davidson)

Production, Immersive Audio

72. Best Immersive Audio Album
For vocal or instrumental albums in any genre. Must be commercially released on DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, SACD, Blu-Ray, or burned download-only/streaming-only copies and must provide a new immersive mix of four or more channels. Award to the immersive mix engineer, immersive producer (if any) and immersive mastering engineer (if any).

  • CHAIN TRIPPING
    Luke Argilla, immersive audio engineer; Jurgen Scharpf, immersive audio mastering engineer; Jona Bechtolt, Claire L. Evans & Rob Kieswetter, immersive audio producers (YACHT)
     
  • KVERNDOKK: SYMPHONIC DANCES
    Jim Anderson, immersive audio engineer; Robert C. Ludwig, immersive audio mastering engineer; Ulrike Schwarz, immersive audio producer (Ken-David Masur & Stavanger Symphony Orchestra)
     
  • LUX - WINNER
    Morten Lindberg, immersive audio engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive audio mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive audio producer (Anita Brevik, Trondheimsolistene & Nidarosdomens Jentekor)
     
  • THE ORCHESTRAL ORGAN
    Keith O. Johnson, immersive audio engineer; Keith O. Johnson, immersive audio mastering engineer; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, immersive audio producers (Jan Kraybill)
     
  • THE SAVIOR
    Bob Clearmountain, immersive audio engineer; Bob Ludwig, immersive audio mastering engineer; Michael Marquart & Dave Way, immersive audio producers (A Bad Think)

Production, Classical

73. Best Engineered Album, Classical
An Engineer's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.)

  • AEQUA - ANNA THORVALDSDÓTTIR
    Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (International Contemporary Ensemble)
     
  • BRUCKNER: SYMPHONY NO. 9
    Mark Donahue, engineer; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
     
  • RACHMANINOFF - HERMITAGE PIANO TRIO
    Keith O. Johnson & Sean Royce Martin, engineers; Keith O. Johnson, mastering engineer (Hermitage Piano Trio)
     
  • RILEY: SUN RINGS - WINNER
    Leslie Ann Jones, engineer; John Kilgore, Judith Sherman & David Harrington, engineers/mixers; Robert C. Ludwig, mastering engineer (Kronos Quartet)
     
  • WOLFE: FIRE IN MY MOUTH
    Bob Hanlon & Lawrence Rock, engineers; Ian Good & Lawrence Rock, mastering engineers (Jaap Van Zweden, Francisco J. Núñez, Donald Nally, The Crossing, Young People's Chorus Of NY City & New York Philharmonic)

74. Producer Of The Year, Classical
A Producer's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.)

  • BLANTON ALSPAUGH - WINNER

• Artifacts - The Music Of Michael McGlynn (Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale)
• Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Fantaisie Sur La Tempête De Shakespeare (Andrew Davis & Toronto Symphony Orchestra)
• Copland: Billy The Kid; Grohg (Leonard Slatkin & Detroit Symphony Orchestra)
• Duruflé: Complete Choral Works (Robert Simpson & Houston Chamber Choir)
• Glass: Symphony No. 5 (Julian Wachner, The Choir Of Trinity Wall Street, Trinity Youth Chorus, Downtown Voices & Novus NY)
• Sander: The Divine Liturgy Of St. John Chrysostom (Peter Jermihov & PaTRAM Institute Singers)
• Smith, K.: Canticle (Craig Hella Johnson & Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble)
• Visions Take Flight (Mei-Ann Chen & ROCO)

  • JAMES GINSBURG

• Project W - Works By Diverse Women Composers (Mei-Ann Chen & Chicago Sinfonietta)
• Silenced Voices (Black Oak Ensemble)
• 20th Century Harpsichord Concertos (Jory Vinikour, Scott Speck & Chicago Philharmonic)
• Twentieth Century Oboe Sonatas (Alex Klein & Phillip Bush)
• Winged Creatures & Other Works For Flute, Clarinet, And Orchestra (Anthony McGill, Demarre McGill, Allen Tinkham & Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra)

  • MARINA A. LEDIN, VICTOR LEDIN

• Bates: Children Of Adam; Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem (Steven Smith, Erin R. Freeman, Richmond Symphony & Chorus)
• The Orchestral Organ (Jan Kraybill)
• The Poetry Of Places (Nadia Shpachenko)
• Rachmaninoff - Hermitage Piano Trio (Hermitage Piano Trio)

  • MORTEN LINDBERG

• Himmelborgen (Elisabeth Holte, Kåre Nordstoga & Uranienborg Vokalensemble)
• Kleiberg: Do You Believe In Heather? (Various Artists)
• Ljos (Fauna Vokalkvintett)
• LUX (Anita Brevik, Trondheimsolistene & Nidarosdomens Jentekor)
• Trachea (Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl & Schola Cantorum)
• Veneliti (Håkon Daniel Nystedt & Oslo Kammerkor)

• Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)

Classical

75. Best Orchestral Performance
Award to the Conductor and to the Orchestra.

  • BRUCKNER: SYMPHONY NO. 9
    Manfred Honeck, conductor (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
     
  • COPLAND: BILLY THE KID; GROHG
    Leonard Slatkin, conductor (Detroit Symphony Orchestra)
     
  • NORMAN: SUSTAIN - WINNER
    Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
     
  • TRANSATLANTIC
    Louis Langrée, conductor (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra)
     
  • WEINBERG: SYMPHONIES NOS. 2 & 21
    Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor (City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Kremerata Baltica)

76. Best Opera Recording
Award to the Conductor, Album Producer(s) and Principal Soloists.

  • BENJAMIN: LESSONS IN LOVE & VIOLENCE
    George Benjamin, conductor; Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Peter Hoare & Gyula Orendt; Raphaël Mouterde & James Whitbourn, producers (Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House)
     
  • BERG: WOZZECK
    Marc Albrecht, conductor; Christopher Maltman & Eva-Maria Westbroek; François Roussillon, producer (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra; Chorus Of Dutch National Opera)
     
  • CHARPENTIER: LES ARTS FLORISSANTS; LES PLAISIRS DE VERSAILLES
    Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors; Jesse Blumberg, Teresa Wakim & Virginia Warnken; Renate Wolter-Seevers, producer (Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble; Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble)
     
  • PICKER: FANTASTIC MR. FOX - WINNER
    Gil Rose, conductor; John Brancy, Andrew Craig Brown, Gabriel Preisser, Krista River & Edwin Vega; Gil Rose, producer (Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Boston Children's Chorus)
     
  • WAGNER: LOHENGRIN
    Christian Thielemann, conductor; Piotr Beczała, Anja Harteros, Tomasz Konieczny, Waltraud Meier & Georg Zeppenfeld; Eckhard Glauche, producer (Festspielorchester Bayreuth; Festspielchor Bayreuth)

77. Best Choral Performance
Award to the Conductor, and to the Choral Director and/or Chorus Master where applicable and to the Choral Organization/Ensemble.

  • BOYLE: VOYAGES
    Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)
     
  • DURUFLÉ: COMPLETE CHORAL WORKS - WINNER
    Robert Simpson, conductor (Ken Cowan; Houston Chamber Choir)
     
  • THE HOPE OF LOVING
    Craig Hella Johnson, conductor (Conspirare)
     
  • SANDER: THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
    Peter Jermihov, conductor (Evan Bravos, Vadim Gan, Kevin Keys, Glenn Miller & Daniel Shirley; PaTRAM Institute Singers)
     
  • SMITH, K.: THE ARC IN THE SKY
    Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)

78. Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
For new recordings of works with chamber or small ensemble (twenty-four or fewer members, not including the conductor). One Award to the ensemble and one Award to the conductor, if applicable.

  • CERRONE: THE PIECES THAT FALL TO EARTH
    Christopher Rountree & Wild Up
     
  • FREEDOM & FAITH
    PUBLIQuartet
     
  • PERPETULUM
    Third Coast Percussion
     
  • RACHMANINOFF - HERMITAGE PIANO TRIO
    Hermitage Piano Trio
     
  • SHAW: ORANGE - WINNER
    Attacca Quartet

79. Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Award to the Instrumental Soloist(s) and to the Conductor when applicable.

  • THE BERLIN RECITAL
    Yuja Wang
     
  • HIGDON: HARP CONCERTO
    Yolanda Kondonassis; Ward Stare, conductor (The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra)
     
  • MARSALIS: VIOLIN CONCERTO; FIDDLE DANCE SUITE - WINNER
    Nicola Benedetti; Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra)
     
  • THE ORCHESTRAL ORGAN
    Jan Kraybill
     
  • TORKE: SKY, CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN
    Tessa Lark; David Alan Miller, conductor (Albany Symphony)

80. Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Award to: Vocalist(s), Collaborative Artist(s) (Ex: pianists, conductors, chamber groups) Producer(s), Recording Engineers/Mixers with 51% or more playing time of new material.

  • THE EDGE OF SILENCE - WORKS FOR VOICE BY GYÖRGY KURTÁG
    Susan Narucki (Donald Berman, Curtis Macomber, Kathryn Schulmeister & Nicholas Tolle)
     
  • HIMMELSMUSIK
    Philippe Jaroussky & Céline Scheen; Christina Pluhar, conductor; L’Arpeggiata, ensemble (Jesús Rodil & Dingle Yandell)
     
  • SCHUMANN: LIEDERKREIS OP. 24, KERNER-LIEDER OP. 35
    Matthias Goerne; Leif Ove Andsnes, accompanist
     
  • SONGPLAY - WINNER
    Joyce DiDonato; Chuck Israels, Jimmy Madison, Charlie Porter & Craig Terry, accompanists (Steve Barnett & Lautaro Greco)
     
  • A TE, O CARA
    Stephen Costello; Constantine Orbelian, conductor (Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra)

81. Best Classical Compendium
Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s) and Engineer(s) of over 51% playing time of the album, if other than the artist.

  • AMERICAN ORIGINALS 1918
    John Morris Russell, conductor; Elaine Martone, producer
     
  • LESHNOFF: SYMPHONY NO. 4 'HEICHALOS'; GUITAR CONCERTO; STARBURST
    Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Tim Handley, producer
     
  • MELTZER: SONGS AND STRUCTURES
    Paul Appleby & Natalia Katyukova; Silas Brown & Harold Meltzer, producers
     
  • THE POETRY OF PLACES - WINNER
    Nadia Shpachenko; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, producers
     
  • SAARIAHO: TRUE FIRE; TRANS; CIEL D'HIVER
    Hannu Lintu, conductor; Laura Heikinheimo, producer

82. Best Contemporary Classical Composition
A Composer's Award. (For a contemporary classical composition composed within the last 25 years, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year.) Award to the librettist, if applicable.

  • BERMEL: MIGRATION SERIES FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE & ORCHESTRA
    Derek Bermel, composer (Derek Bermel, Ted Nash, David Alan Miller, Juilliard Jazz Orchestra & Albany Symphony Orchestra)
     
  • HIGDON: HARP CONCERTO - WINNER
    Jennifer Higdon, composer (Yolanda Kondonassis, Ward Stare & The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra)
     
  • MARSALIS: VIOLIN CONCERTO IN D MAJOR
    Wynton Marsalis, composer (Nicola Benedetti, Cristian Măcelaru & Philadelphia Orchestra)
     
  • NORMAN: SUSTAIN
    Andrew Norman, composer (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
     
  • SHAW: ORANGE
    Caroline Shaw, composer (Attacca Quartet)
     
  • WOLFE: FIRE IN MY MOUTH
    Julia Wolfe, composer (Jaap Van Zweden, Francisco J. Núñez, Donald Nally, The Crossing, Young People's Chorus Of NY City & New York Philharmonic)

Music Video/Film

83. Best Music Video
Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.

  • WE'VE GOT TO TRY
    The Chemical Brothers
    Ninian Doff, video director; Ellie Fry, video producer
     
  • THIS LAND
    Gary Clark Jr.
    Savanah Leaf, video director; Danielle Hinde, Jason Cole, Alicia Martinez & Devin Sarno, video producers
     
  • CELLOPHANE
    FKA twigs
    Andrew Thomas Huang, video director; Alex Chamberlain, video producer
     
  • OLD TOWN ROAD (OFFICIAL MOVIE) - WINNER
    Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus
    Calmatic, video director; Candice Dragonas, Melissa Larsen & Saul Levitz, video producers
     
  • GLAD HE'S GONE
    Tove Lo
    Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors; Natan Schottenfels, video producer

84. Best Music Film
For concert/performance films or music documentaries. Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.

  • HOMECOMING - WINNER
    Beyoncé
    Beyoncé Knowles-Carter & Ed Burke, video directors; Steve Pamon & Erinn Williams, video producers
     
  • REMEMBER MY NAME
    David Crosby
    A.J. Eaton, video director; Cameron Crowe, Michele Farinola & Greg Mariotti, video producers
     
  • BIRTH OF THE COOL
    (Miles Davis)
    Stanley Nelson, video director; Nicole London, video producer
     
  • SHANGRI-LA
    (Various Artists)
    Jeff Malmberg & Morgan Neville, video directors; Danny Breen, video producer
     
  • ANIMA
    Thom Yorke
    Paul Thomas Anderson, video director; Paul Thomas Anderson, Erica Frauman & Sara Murphy, video producers

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