2013 Grammy Nominations: fun. Scores Big
The countdown to music's biggest night has begun!
Live from Nashville, Tennessee LL Cool J and Taylor Swift emceed the Grammy Nominations concert featuring performances by fun., Hunter Hayes, Maroon 5, Luke Bryan, Ne-Yo and LL Cool J, Janelle Monae, and Dierks Bentley.
Video: LL Cool J Previews the 2013 Grammy Nominations Concert
Below is a complete list of the nominees:
Pop Vocal Album:
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger
Florence + the Machine, Ceremonial
fun., Some Nights
Maroon 5, Overexposed
Pink, The Truth About Love
Record of the Year:
The Black Keys, Lonely Boy
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
fun., Tonight
Goyte, Somebody I Used to Know
Frank Ocean, Think About You
Taylor Swift, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Best New Artist:
Alabama Shakes
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Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean
Country Solo Performance:
Dierks Bentley, Home
Eric Church, Springsteen
Ronnie Dunn, Cost of Livin'
Hunter Hayes, Wanted
Blake Shelton, Over
Carrie Underwood, Blown Away
Album of the Year:
The Black Keys, El Camino
fun., Some Nights
Mumford & Sons, Babel
Frank Ocean, Channel Orange
Jack White, Blunderbuss
Song of the Year:
Ed Sheeran, The A Team
Miguel, Adorn
Carly Rae Jepsen, Call Me Maybe
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
Fun., We Are Young
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 Pop Duo/Group Performance:
Florence and the Machine, Shake It Out
Fun., We Are Young
Gotye feat. Kimbra, Somebody That I Used to Know
LMFAO, Sexy and I Know It
Maroon 5, Payphone
Best Dance Recording:
Avicii, Levels
Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo, Let's Go
Skrillex feat. Sirah, Bangarang
Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin, Don't You Worry Child
Al Walser, I Can't Live Without You
Best Dance/Electronic Album:
Steve Aoki, Wonderland
The Chemical Brothers, Don't Think
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Kaskade, Fire & Ice
Skrillex, Bangarang
Best Rock Performance:
Alabama Shakes, Hold On
The Black Keys, Lonely Boy
Coldplay, Charlie Brown
Mumford & Sons, I Will Wait
Bruce Springsteen, We Take Care of Our Own
Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance:
Anthrax, I'm Alive
Halestorm, Love Bites (So Do I)
Iron Maiden, Blood Brothers
Lamb of God, Ghost Walking
Marilyn Manson, No Reflection
Megadeth, Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)
Best Rock Song:
Jack White, Freedom at 21
Mumford & Sons, I Will Wait
The Black Keys, Lonely Boy
Muse, Madness
Bruce Springsteen, We Take Care of Our Own
Best Rock Album:
The Black Keys, El Camino
Muse, The 2nd Law
Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto
Bruce Springsteen, Wrecking Ball
Jack White, Blunderbuss
Best Alternative Music Album:
Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do
Bjork, Biophilia
Gotye, Making Mirrors
M83, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Tom Waits, Bad As Me
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 Urban Contemporary Album:
Chris Brown, Fortune
Miguel, Kaleidoscope Dream
Frank Ocean, Channel Orange
Best R&B Album:
Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio
Anthony Hamilton, Back To Love
R. Kelly, Write Me Back
Tamia, Beautiful Surprise
Tyrese, Open Invitation
Best Rap Performance:
Drake feat. Lil' Wayne, HYFR (Hell Ya F---ing Right)
Jay-Z & Kanye West, N---as In Paris
Nas, Daughters
Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz, Mercy
Young Jeezy feat. Jay-Z & Andre 3000, I Do
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration:
Flo Rida feat. Sia, Wild Ones
Jay-Z & Kanye West feat. Frank Ocean & The-Dream, No Church in the Wild
John Legend feat. Ludacris, Tonight (Best You Ever Had)
Nas feat. Amy Whinehouse, Cherry Wine
Rihanna feat. Jay-Z, Talk That Talk
Best Rap Song:
Nas, Daughters
Wale feat. Miguel, Lotus Flower Bomb
Kanye West Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz, Mercy
Drake feat. Lil' Wayne, The Motto
Jay-Z & Kanye West, N---as In Paris
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Featuring Bruno Mars, Young, Wild & Free
Best Rap Album:
Drake, Take Care
Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1
The Roots, Undun
Nas, Life Is Good
Rick Ross, God Forgives, I Don't
2 Chainz, Based on a T.R.U. Story
Best Country Song:
Carrie Underwood, Blown Away
Ronnie Dunn, Cost of Livin'
Eli Young Band, Even If It Breaks Your Heart
Alan Jackson, So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore
Eric Church, Springsteen
Best Americana Album:
The Avett Brothers, The Carpenter
John Fullbright, From the Ground Up
The Lumineers, The Lumineers
Mumford & Sons, Babel
Bonnie Raitt, Slipstream
Best Blues Album:
Shemekia Copeland, 33 1/3
Dr. John, Locked Down
Ruthie Foster, Let It Burn
Heritage Blues Orchestra, And I Still Rise
Joan Osborne, Bring It on Home
Don't miss the 55th Annual Grammy Awards airing live from the Los Angeles Staples Center February 10. LL Cool J returns as host.