The 2009 Grammy Award Nominations Have Been Announced
The nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards have been announced at a ceremony in LA yesterday that also featured a celebratory concert with performances by John Mayer, Christina Aguilera and more. As for the noms, there were quite a few surprises — like who didn’t get nominated (*cough* Mariah Carey *cough*) — that should make the award show a very interesting one when it airs next February:
Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne garnered the most Grammy nominations, receiving eight, and British alternative rock band Coldplay grabbed seven as the Recording Academy announced this year’s nominees. Lil Wayne and Coldplay were both nominated for the prestigious album of the year award for the 51st annual Grammy Awards. Nominations were announced during a star-studded, prime-time concert special Wednesday night. Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West and R&B crooner Ne-Yo received six nominations each. Alison Krauss, John Mayer, Robert Plant, Radiohead and newcomer Jazmine Sullivan received five each. Nominees in six categories were announced during the show that aired on CBS. Mayer, Mariah Carey, the Foo Fighters and Taylor Swift performed for the event. Swift, perhaps surprisingly, didn’t receive a single nomination. Though her albums — her 2006 debut CD and her recently released “Fearless” — weren’t eligible for the competition, she released several hit singles during the Grammy consideration window, which ran from October 2007 to September. And despite a huge hit single — “I Kissed a Girl” — Katy Perry failed to be nominated for best new artist. The singer did earn a nomination for best female pop vocal performance. “I feel very grateful to be recognized by an institution of such iconic musical history. I can’t believe it, but this year I won’t be watching the Grammys in my jammies,” she said in a statement. Newcomer Duffy, who had a big hit with “Mercy,” was nominated for three Grammys, including best new artist. She may have to get used to more attention. In October, she told CNN, “I still feel kind of underground in America, which is quite nice in a way though — to be able to sit around the corner at [a Los Angeles] cafe and have my breakfast.” The album of the year nominees are a diverse group. Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” continues in the British band’s tradition of making big statements; on the other hand, on “Raising Sand,” old hands Plant and Krauss, working with producer T Bone Burnett, created a haunting, minimalist record that hearkens back to old folk and blues recordings. Longtime critics’ darlings Radiohead hit No. 1 with “In Rainbows,” which was equally distinctive for its initial release as a pay-your-own-price download. (The album was released on CD in January.) Lil Wayne had a commercial breakthrough with “Tha Carter III,” the year’s best-selling album, which featured the No. 1 tune “Lollipop.” Hip-hop artist Ne-Yo’s “Year of the Gentleman” deliberately opted for a brighter sound, he said after the ceremony, according to The Associated Press. “When I was putting it together, I was trying to do something that everybody could get into, as opposed to just my pop and R&B core group,” Ne-Yo said, according to the AP. “I was trying to do something that the world could enjoy, and I think that the Grammy people paid attention to that.” Nominees for record of the year are Adele’s “Chasing Pavements”; Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”; Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love”; M.I.A’s “Paper Planes”; and Plant and Krauss’ “Please Read the Letter.” Song of the year, a songwriters’ award, had five nominees: “American Boy,” popularized by Estelle featuring Kanye West; “Chasing Pavements,” whose hit version was performed by Adele; “I’m Yours,” written and performed by Jason Mraz; “Love Song,” written and performed by Sara Bareilles; and Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida,” written by the band. In some ways, it’s an odd time for the industry to celebrate. CD sales have plunged in the last few years, and music downloads, which continue to rise, have yet to fill the gap. With concert ticket prices often well above $50 a pop and wildly fluctuating gasoline prices, musicians are feeling the pinch.
I’m pretty surprised that neither Mariah Carey nor Taylor Swift got any nominations … these are the types of artists that the Grammy Award folks usually love to lavish trophies upon. I wonder if Mimi knew that she was going to get the shaft from the Grammys before she agreed to appear on the Nomination Special that aired on TV last night. I bet she’s pissed. After the jump, check out a few pics of John Mayer and Xtina Aguilera doing their thing on stage at the Grammy Awards Nomination Special that aired on CBS last night …
I’m very excited that Kylie Minogue (Best Electronic/Dance Album), M.I.A. (Record of the Year), Boyz II Men (Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals — seriously!!), Jennifer Hudson (Best R&B Album), Snoop Dogg (Best Rap Solo Performance) and The Raconteurs (Best Rock Album) all got noms. I’ll be pullin’ for these folks to win awards on Grammy night next year. It should also be mentioned that Lady Gaga managed to garner a Grammy nom as well (Best Dance Recording) … and still, Mariah Carey got nothing. That’s crazy, y’all. Click HERE to see a full list of all the nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Did your faves get noms? Do you think Mimi got robbed?
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December 4th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I’m happy for Kathy Griffin!!
December 4th, 2008 at 9:18 am
seriously, the grammys is a joke. no rihanna for female r&b? and of course, my homegirl Mariah! they had odd choices…beyonce for me, myself and i in a live performance, itunes only concert album? seriously?
December 4th, 2008 at 9:23 am
The most shocking thing to me was Leona Lewis getting shafted from Best New Artist! she was nominated for Record of the Year for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album but no Best New Artist? For F%$k sakes the Jonas Brothers got nominated.
Also Trent I think all of Taylor’s stuff is kinda to old now seeing it was released a couple years back and for some reason Mariah seems to like always get shafted she’s one of the most successful female artists and has got like one of the biggest voices in music and she has only won 5 awards in like nearly 20 years Amy Winehouse won more in 1 night?
December 4th, 2008 at 9:25 am
I mean come on, all this is like most award shows is a popularity contest, who is hot & in the spotlight right now, not who is actually talented
December 4th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Actually, there’s a reason Taylor Swift didn’t get nominated…Did you HEAR her last night? She’s awful. I am kind of not shocked Mimi didn’t get nominated (unfortunately), I think it was the single choices. Loved “Touch My Body,” but eh..however if they’d released “I Stay In Love” early enough, it may had made a difference.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Trent,
Two things….
Ghost is up for Rock Instrumental & also the packaging with rob Sheridan named attached is nominated as well.
Did you read what was posted at nin.com yesterday.
Sad times
December 4th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Christina look and was amazing on the special last nite!!! Im just loving the last two performances, one at the CNN special and now this one!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
December 4th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Go Kathy and Kylie!!
December 4th, 2008 at 9:58 am
this year is gunnna be a joke. the grammys get worse every year. and i agree with you Josh…Christina was lookin great last night!
December 4th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Well, before the Lambs get into an uproar….MC was nominated….for Best Gospel Performance category—she’s up for a group sing-along. ;)
December 4th, 2008 at 10:02 am
I’m so happy that Adele got nominated. Her album Adele 19 is freakin’ amazing!!! Love her so much. And Christina was looking and sounded great last night! I really enjoyed her performance.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Poor Taylor :( She deserved a nomination!!
December 4th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Mariah?!?!? Trent, sometimes you surprise me. Mariah’s “…Emancipation…” album was incredible, but the turd that she released this year was horrible. The academy got it right by not nominating her.
Leona Lewis not getting a nomination for Best New Artist is probably one of the worst snubs in Grammy history.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:30 am
I am loving it that Kanye’s new album is not considered a succcess as his previous efforts..this egomaniac prick is damaging his own career by having his delusions of grandeur. And I am thrilled that Katy Perry was not nominated. Why? She is awful. The fact that Out magazine (or was it the Advocate???) chose her to represent the LGBT community is an all time low. Hopefully she’ll be gone in a year. MIA is overrated and it would be nice to see Jennifer Hudson take a prize after all she’s been through.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Peter — Touch My Body is a great song, deffo worthy of a nomination. The album may not be as great as Emancipation but there are some great songs on E=MC2 that are worthy of nominations.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:37 am
yeah im with Trent… E=MC2 was overall pretty good. Kanyes album wasnt that bad Avi it was different…even he said it wasnt a hip hop album, theres good songs on that. Im really shocked Leona didnt get Nominated for best new artist..that girl is amazing
December 4th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Touch my Body is a lot of fun, but those lyrics? Come on Trent. I miss the old Mariah-innocent, pure, virginal. Days of Vision of Love, Someday, Make it Happen. She completely changed her persona years ago and it has sold records, but makes her look less serious in the music biz. I’d choose old school Mariah over new Mariah any day.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Kanye rips other people off…that is what he does. And he made Madonna’s Hard Candy album a huge mess. He is not solely responsible, but he is a big reason. Leona is annoying. My ears bleed when I hear Bleeding Love. She seems nice and sweet, but hopefully she has better songs than what she has put out so far.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:40 am
JESS* MPLS - it is sad but yeah i like that trent gets recognized by the grammys even if he doesn’t
December 4th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Avi is there anyone you dont hate on? every comment on everything Trent writes you have an issue. Dont blame Kanye for Madonnas Album…he didnt work on the whole thing..that cd was a mess period. you need to chill out lol
December 4th, 2008 at 11:11 am
I’m Happy For Lady GaGa, And Kylie…
but
No mariah?,
No Madonna?,
No Blackout?,
Seems Kinda Wrong…
December 4th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Oh, Madonna Is There
and so is Mariah… (Gospel Nom WTF??)
But still NO Blackout???
P.S. Rihanna is Overrated…
December 4th, 2008 at 11:24 am
I love Sara Bareilles! I’m glad she got a couple nominations.
December 4th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Avi:
what are you going on about Kanye West for he got 5 nominations even though none of his albums were eligable for awards this year.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I wish someone would explain to me the appeal of Coldplay.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Ne-Yo’s “Year of the Gentleman” gets an Album of the Year nomination but M.I.A.’s “Kala” doesn’t?! I just don’t understand it. M.I.A.’s music is revolutionary and they chose a bland R&B album over that (I for one think John Legend is a better R&B artist by far). I don’t take the Grammy’s too seriously and it’s because of choices like that.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
i’ll give you that john legend is good…but i wouldnt call neyos cd bland…his cds have been consistently great.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I am also very pleased & excited to note that gay icon/activist Cyndi Lauper got nominated for Best Electronic/Dance album.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Go Radiohead!
December 4th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
am i reading this right that Beyonce only got 1 nomination?! ahahahahah she’s gonna flip her shiz!
December 4th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Okay people…Kanye, Beyonce, John Legend, Taylor Swift…none of them got nods because their albums just came out. This is honoring the music of the past year and I’m pretty sure all those releases were past the entry point. John Legend’s “Greenlight” was nominated because the single came out WAAAAAY before the album. I’m sure all of these artists will be up for Grammys NEXT year.
That being said, I’m VERY happy for Adele–19 is incredible. Also, Jazmine Sullivan for best new artist—YESS! Her CD “Fearless” was a surprise goodie. She can really sing. She’s so soulful. And co-writes majority of her material.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Christina looked and sounded amazing! She’s the best!
December 4th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Nicole, I don’t like you. There, one more person to hate!
December 4th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Robyn got a nom. That’s all that matters.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
thanks, trent! u heard me!
to avi, the new mariah has been there since 1998 the butterfly album, so that’s kinda old mariah these days. E=mc2 was a great album worthy of maybe 2 noms at least.
December 4th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
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December 4th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
YAY, John Mayer was nominated!!
Just don’t bring Jennifer please! I don’t want more pix like the ones of him and Jessica out there…
December 4th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Man, a lot of people got dissed! Rihanna!?!? She deserves some awards for her songs!! She is a definite hit-maker. Lil Wayne is not all that he’s cracked up to be, I don’t understand how he has so many nominations. Kanye better get his recognition when his album is up for nominations..someone wrote his would be next year, so they better include him! And Beyonce! They should be big winners next year. I am very surprised about Leona getting skipped in Best New Artist..I feel impartial to her but I thought she had a big fanbase and she definitely has talent.
Christina looks really nice! I am glad those bangs are beginning to phase out.
December 4th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
The Grammy Awards have been increasingly irrelevant every year. When will they just give up?
December 4th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
How did Mariah Carey not get a nomination?! She’s been snubbed, just like how she was in 1995 when she was nominated for 6 awards and walked away with none.
And how did Leona Lewis not get nominated for Best New Artist while the JONAS BROTHERS did, for goodness sake?! This is madness!
December 4th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
rihanna worked harder than most of the people in the industry,she deserves people’s respect .
and mariah,shame she didn’t even get nominated.ah,grammy is too much like the Academy’s own game.
December 5th, 2008 at 9:10 am
WOOOHOOO RADIOHEAD!!!
finally people with talent!
Also, go ACDC, Metallica and Disturbed!!
as well as the legendary Fooies!!!!
fuck hip hop its a loada shit these days
much love ^_^
December 6th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I’m really tired of this Jonas Brothers crap. I don’t see their appeal, but then again I’m not a teeny bopper. But looking on the brightside, at least Miley Cyrus didn’t get nominated
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Taylor Swift sucks and cannot sing her way out of a paper bag, so there is absolutely no surprise that she was snubbed.
Mariah Carey’s album was lame too, so her snub was not a surprise either.
The Grammys got it right this year for the most part, with the exception of the snub of Carrie Underwood’s awesome album Carnival Ride. They did nominate Carrie for Best Female Country Performance though, and also her Disney song Ever Ever After was nominated for the Best Song for a Motion Picture category (for the movie Enchanted).
Otherwise, the grammy voters seem to have a clue who can sing, and who cannot.
Anyone doubting why Taylor Swift did not receive a nomination, needs only to watch her horrid performance on the Grammy Nominations Ceremony, where she destroyed a country classic before ruining her own bubble gum pop song.
Whoever told that girl she can sing, is crazy.
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Taylor Swift should NEVER ever receive a grammy nomination for singing, anyway. I can see giving her a songwriting grammy, but her vocals are horrendous. Whoever thinks she is Grammy caliber, is seriously deaf or smoking somethng good. She is the live worst singer in any genre, period.
The real snub was Leona Lewis for Best New Artist. She totally deserved that. Adele and Estelle are so over-rated!
Carrie did deserve some love for Country Album of the year, as her album produced 4 number 1 singles, and counting. But I am glad she got the nomination(s) she did. Hopefully she will perform again.