Grammy Nominations came out yesterday, and I am thrilled to say that John Mayer has 5 nominations, Justin Timberlake got put in his place with only 2, and Corinne Bailey Rae has 3 nominations. Here are my picks but they are based on who I think will win, not who I want to win. If I did that then John Mayer and Corinne Bailey Rae would do a full sweep.
Record of the Year ”Be Without You,” Mary J. Blige
Album of the Year Continuum, John Mayer (And no I am not Bias, I truthfully think compared to the other albums this one is well written and the music is composed better.)
Song of the Year ”Put Your Records On,” Corinne Bailey Rae
New Artist Corinne Bailey Rae
Female Pop Vocal Performance ”Ain’t No Other Man,” Christina Aguilera
Male Pop Vocal Performance ”Save Room,” John Legend
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal ”I Will Follow You Into the Dark,” Death Cab for Cutie
Pop Vocal Album Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera or FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake
Dance Recording “Sexy Back” Justin Timberlake
Electronic/Dance Album Confessions On A Dance Floor Madonna
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Duets: An American Classic Tony Bennett
Solo Rock Vocal Performance ”Someday Baby,” Bob Dylan
Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal ”Talk,” Coldplay
Rock Song ”When You Were Young,” the Killers
Rock Album Try!, John Mayer Trio
Alternative Music Album St. Elsewhere, Gnarls Barkley
Female R&B Vocal Performance ”Be Without You,” Mary J. Blige
Male R&B Vocal Performance ”Heaven,” John Legend
R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ”Love Changes,” Jamie Foxx featuring Mary J. Blige
R&B Song ”Be Without You,” Mary J. Blige
R&B Album The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige
Contemporary R&B Album B’Day, Beyonce (By default)
Skipping the Rap Genre because I have no clue
Female Country Vocal Performance ”Jesus, Take the Wheel,” Carrie Underwood
Male Country Vocal Performance ”Once in a Lifetime,” Keith Urban
Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal ”Not Ready to Make Nice,” Dixie Chicks
Country Song ”What Hurts the Most,” Rascal Flatts
Country Album Taking the Long Way, Dixie Chicks
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For a Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media Walk the Line, Joaquin Phoenix & various artists
Best Short Form Music Video ”When You Were Young,” the Killers