Who’s Performing…
As the 55th annual Grammy awards approach with rapid speed, more of our favorite artists have been added to the impressive lineup of performers! Miguel and Wiz Khalifa are the last addition to the list and will join the likes of: Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Elton John and more!
Chaka Chan will not be hitting the stage but she will debut her exclusive line of chocolates and candles at the Grammy gift lounge. The line, Chaka’s Chakalates in collaboration with Khana Sutra Candles, is a combination of “gourmet delights from Chaka’s recipe of antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, with velvety bass notes.” (Order them here: www.chakakhan.com)
Host: LL Cool J
Time: 8pm EST
Place: CBS
Who’s Nominated…
Record of The Year:
Frank Ocean “Thinking About You;” Kelly Clarkson “Stronger;” The Black Keys “Lonely Boy;” fun. Featuring Janelle Monáe “We Are Young;” Gotye Featuring Kimbra “Somebody That I Used To Know;” Taylor “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
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Album of The Year:
“El Camino;” The Black Keys; “Some Nights,” fun.; “Babel,” Mumford & Sons; “Channel Orange;” Frank Ocean; “Blunderbuss;” Jack White.
Song of The Year:
“The A Team,” Ed Sheeran; “Adorn,” Miguel; “Call Me Maybe” Carly Rae Jepsen; Kelly Clarkson “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You);’ “We Are Young,” Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (fun. featuring Janelle Monáe)
New Artist:
Alabama Shakes; fun.; Hunter Hayes; The Lumineers; Frank Ocean.
R&B Album: “Black Radio,” Robert Glasper Experiment; “Back To Love,” Anthony Hamilton; “Write Me Back,” R. Kelly; “Beautiful Surprise,” Tamia; “Open Invitation,” Tyrese.
Rap Album: “Take Care,” Drake; “Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1,” Lupe Fiasco; “Life Is Good,” Nas; “Undun,” The Roots; “God Forgives, I Don’t,” Rick Ross; “Based on a T.R.U. Story,” Chainz.
Best Pop Solo Performance: Adele – “Set Fire to the Rain (Live);” Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You);” Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe;” Katy Perry – “Wide Awake;” Rihanna – “Where Have You Been”
Best R&B Performance: Estelle – “Thank You;” Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Ledisi – “Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.);” Luke James – “I Want You;” Miguel – “Adorn;” Usher – “Climax”
Best Traditional R&B Performance: Anita Baker – “Lately;” Beyonce – “Love on Top;” Melanie Fiona – “Wrong Side of a Love Song;” Gregory Porter – “Real Good Hands;” SWV – “If Only You Knew”
Best Contemporary Album: Chris Brown “Fortune;” Miguel, “Kaleidoscope Dream;” Frank Ocean “Channel Orange”
Best R&B Song: “Adorn” Miguel; “Beautiful Surprise” Tamia; “Heart Attack” Trey Songz; “Pray For Me” Anthony Hamilton; “Refill” Elle Varner
Who We Want To Win…
Drake‘s album “Take Care” was the most underrated project of 2011 and truly a work of art (despite it being more of an R&B disc than rap) and deserves to be recognized for the quality music and not the
This is hopeful of me, but I’d love to see Miguel walk across the Grammy stage for his lover’s anthem “Adorn.”
Even though he is nominated for what seems like every award, we hope Frank Ocean takes home the “New Artist” award for his noble contribution to music this year!
We’re going with Rihanna on “Best Pop Solo Performance” for her song “Where Have You Been” and Chris Brown for “Best Contemporary Album” for “Fortune.” (And we’re not just saying that because to have he and Ri Ri in the same line!)
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