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Special Event: 53rd Grammy Award Nominations
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Eminem, Lady Antebellum Expected to Lead 2011 Grammy Nominations
The nominees for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards won't officially be revealed until Dec. 1. But with the eligibility period having closed on Sept. 30, the contenders are now clear, with early favorites and intriguing storylines already emerging.
According to our survey of record executives and industry observers, the 2011 Grammys will likely field its strongest and most competitive collection of record and song of the year nominees in recent memory. While this may lead to a Grammy night filled with memorable, over-the-top performances, it's bittersweet news for the industry, as it mirrors the shift in the marketplace away from albums and toward the less profitable commodity of singles.
Many experts project Eminem as this year's potential across-the-board winner, as his album sales remained strong in 2010. Here's a preview of possible nominees in the four main categories:
SONG AND RECORD OF THE YEAR
Nearly everyone surveyed agreed this was a superb year for singles, especially for pop. There was also consensus that four songs would face off on Feb. 13, 2011, for song and record of the year: Eminem and Rihanna's collaboration, "Love the Way You Lie"; Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now"; Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" and Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." "These are all formidable singles," says Warner Bros. senior VP of digital Jack Isquith, who hailed them as "meaty, impressive, career-defining records."
Other top tracks cited by multiple executives include Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" (eligible for record of the year but not for song), Katy Perry's "California Gurls," Usher's "OMG," Sade's "Soldier of Love," B.o.B's "Airplanes" and Florence & the Machine's "Dog Days Are Over."
Last year, Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" won song of the year while Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody" took the record prize.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
In the album of the year category, Eminem's "Recovery" is the clear favorite in a subpar field. "This is Eminem's year," says Billy Mann, who co-wrote and produced last year's showstopping Pink hit, "Glitter in the Air." "He brought his best game and then some. The public can feel it, and the industry can feel it." To date, "Recovery" has sold 2.7 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Los Angeles Times chief pop critic Ann Powers says Eminem's comeback story, as well as the fact that his album was both commercially successful and critically acclaimed, will resonate with Grammy voters. "He's a major figure in pop history," she says, "and he seems to have really grown into himself."
Another leading contender is the Carole King/James Taylor album "Live at the Troubadour." While live sets traditionally fare poorly with voters (1994's "MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett" is the last in-concert title to win the category), "I would watch out for that record," Glassnote Records head Daniel Glass says. The album has sold 453,000 copies since its May release.
Other albums cited include Sade's "Soldier of Love," Jay-Z's "The Blueprint 3," Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now," Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs," Usher's "Raymond v. Raymond" and two from recent Grammy winners: Herbie Hancock's "The Imagine Project" and Robert Plant's "Band of Joy."
Powers thinks Sade's album is a strong bet. "It's a gold-plated release," she says. "It sold well [1.3 million copies], it was well-received critically, and she's a classy artist."
Last year, Taylor Swift took home the statue for "Fearless."
BEST NEW ARTIST
Two breakout acts, B.o.B and Mumford & Sons, were mentioned on multiple occasions as strong contenders for best new artist, but most believe it'll be a battle between Drake and Justin Bieber, with Drake taking the award.
Emerging stars Nicki Minaj and Bruno Mars are ineligible for nomination this year, as their album release dates fall outside of the eligibility period (Sept. 1, 2009-Sept. 30, 2010); in Mars' case, by one week. Other possible nominees this year include Florence & the Machine, who got a big boost out of their MTV Video Music Awards appearance, and reality TV superstars Susan Boyle and Adam Lambert.
Despite the success of Swift and the Zac Brown Band at last year's ceremony, many country observers say this year's crop of new artists is unlikely to garner many nods. Luke Bryan and Chris Young were both mentioned as long shots.
Grammy voters didn't suffer from a lack of options when it came to nominees; according to Recording Academy president Neil Portnow, the academy received almost 20,000 submissions this year, a new record.
The nominees will be announced Dec. 1 during the third annual "GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!: Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" concert. The ceremony will air on CBS on Feb. 13, 2011.
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Right, but here's the big question - does anyone think Gwyneth can score a nod in Country Female?!?!?!?
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eminem will get the most nominations
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Right, but here's the big question - does anyone think Gwyneth can score a nod in Country Female?!?!?!?
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"Country Strong" deserves one, but I think she will get nominated for those songs she did with Glee. 
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I am so excited to see the nominees!!! GAGA - ALicia( unthinkable) ...esspecially for these two!!! Rih and Katy too but not expecting much 
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Empire State of Mind
Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)
Airplanes
Soldier of Love
Janelle Monae
Thank Me Later
better get lots of nominations 
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How many hours will it last? I hope 2 hours max 
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I'll be watching. 
Hopefully Eminem doesn't get too many nominations...
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Originally posted by SUPERN0VA_
Empire State of Mind
Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)
Airplanes
Soldier of Love
Janelle Monae
Thank Me Later
better get lots of nominations
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I going to **** someone up tonight if "You Lost Me" is not nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal.
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Eminem and Queen will **** on the competition.
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Originally posted by SUPERN0VA_
Airplanes
Soldier of Love
Janelle Monae
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True tea. 
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Originally posted by SUPERN0VA_
Empire State of Mind
Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)
Airplanes
Soldier of Love
Janelle Monae
Thank Me Later
better get lots of nominations
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Don't you dare forget "The Element Of Freedom".
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Nicki vs Florence 
I'll have to choose Florence over Nicki. I'M SORRY! 
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Nicki vs Florence
I'll have to choose Florence over Nicki. I'M SORRY! |
For the last time...Nicki is not eligible for Best New Artist this year. Next year she will be nominated if she doesn't win a Grammy this year.
Oh and Drake is eligible this year. Janelle Monae is not and never will be.
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I hope Drake is snubbed for Best New Artist, but he probably won't be.
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How many hours will it last? I hope 2 hours max |
Show will be one hour. During the show the top tier award nominations will be announced: record/song of the year, album of the year, new artist and few others, After the show you will be able to go to www.grammy.com and see the remainder of the 109 catagory nominations. Yes. Grammy gives out 109 Grammy awards on Grammy day.
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Only Gaga can change Grammy history. 
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Originally posted by frankru2010
Show will be one hour. During the show the top tier award nominations will be announced: record/song of the year, album of the year, new artist and few others, After the show you will be able to go to www.grammy.com and see the remainder of the 109 catagory nominations. Yes. Grammy gives out 109 Grammy awards on Grammy day. |
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