Thank you so much for the incredibly kind introduction! I really appreciate it. It has been such a blast hosting this show tonight, laughing and enjoying the best of music this year with all of you.
Our final award of the night is the big one, the honor that all artists dream of winning one day. We've got a packed field, with three of the biggest pop stars in the world, two young breakouts and one critically beloved rock band. Without further ado, here are the nominees for Album of the Year...
ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Red
RECORD OF THE YEAR- I Knew You Were Trouble.
POP SOLO PERFORMANCE- I Knew You Were Trouble.
COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Red
COUNTRY SONG- Begin Again
COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE- Begin Again
COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE- Highway Don't Care
ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Red
RECORD OF THE YEAR- I Knew You Were Trouble.
POP SOLO PERFORMANCE- I Knew You Were Trouble.
COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Red
COUNTRY SONG- Begin Again
COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE- Begin Again
COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE- Highway Don't Care
ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Red
RECORD OF THE YEAR- I Knew You Were Trouble.
POP SOLO PERFORMANCE- I Knew You Were Trouble.
COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR- Red
COUNTRY SONG- Begin Again
COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE- Begin Again
COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE- Highway Don't Care