This year's nominees for the Grammy Awards have been announced. The 39th annual presentation, to be held Wednesday, February 26, covers 89 categories and includes more than 450 nominees.
Babyface led the nominees with 12 nominations, tying a Grammy record. The Smashing Pumpkins received seven nominations, while Tracy Chapman and Vince Gill were each cited five times.
The main categories and their nominees are listed below. For more coverage, visit the Grammy Awards Web site at www.grammy.com.
39th Annual Grammy Nominations
Record Of The Year
Award to the Artist, and to the Producer if other than the artist. This category is for a
commercially released single, or track from a current year's album.
Give Me One Reason
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman & Don Gehman, producers
Track from: New Beginning
[Elektra Records]
Change The World
Eric Clapton
Babyface, producer
Track from: Phenomenon - Music From The Motion Picture (Various Artists)
[Reprise Records]
Because You Loved Me (Theme From "Up Close & Personal")
Celine Dion
David Foster, producer
Track from: Falling Into You
[550 Music/Epic Records]
Ironic
Alanis Morissette
Glen Ballard, producer
Track from: Jagged Little Pill
[Maverick/Reprise Records]
1979
The Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan, Flood & Alan Moulder, producers
Track from: Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
[Virgin Records]
Album Of The Year
Award to the Artist, and to the Album Producer(s) if other than the artist.
Odelay
Beck
Beck Hansen & The Dust Brothers, producers
[DGC Records]
Falling Into You
Celine Dion
Roy Bittan, Jeff Bova, David Foster, Humberto Gatica, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Rick Hahn, Dan Hill, John Jones, Aldo Nova, Rick Nowels, Steven Rinkoff, Billy Steinberg, Jim Steinman & Ric Wake, producers
[550 Music/Epic Records]
The Score
Fugees
Diamond D, Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis, John Forte, Lauryn Hill, Shawn King, Prakazrel "Pras", Salaam Remi, Handel Tucker & Wyclef, producers
[Ruffhouse/Columbia Records]
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan, Flood & Alan Moulder, producers
[Virgin Records]
Waiting To Exhale - Soundtrack
Various Artists
Babyface, producer
[Arista Records]
Song Of The Year
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved
prominence during the Eligibility Year. Artists' names appear in parenthesis. (Singles or Tracks
only.)
Because You Loved Me (Theme From "Up Close & Personal")
Diane Warren, songwriter (Celine Dion)
Track from: Falling Into You
[550 Music/Epic Records]
Blue
Bill Mack, songwriter (LeAnn Rimes)
Track from: Blue
[MCG/Curb Records]
Change The World
Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick & Tommy Sims, songwriters ((Eric Clapton) AND (Wynonna))
Track from: Phenomenon - Music From The Motion Picture (Various Artists) AND FROM Revelations
[Reprise Records]
Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
Babyface, songwriter (Whitney Houston)
Track from: Waiting To Exhale - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Arista Records]
Give Me One Reason
Tracy Chapman, songwriter (Tracy Chapman)
Track from: New Beginning
[Elektra Records]
Best New Artist
This category is for a new artist who releases, during the Eligibility Year, the first recording
which establishes the public identity of that artist.
Garbage
Jewel
No Doubt
The Tony Rich Project
LeAnn Rimes
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.
Un-break My Heart
Toni Braxton
Track from: Secrets
[LaFace Records]
Get Out Of This House
Shawn Colvin
Track from: A Few Small Repairs
[Columbia Records]
Because You Loved Me (Theme From "Up Close & Personal")
Celine Dion
Track from: Falling Into You
[550 Music/Epic Records]
Reach
Gloria Estefan
Track from: Destiny
[Epic Records]
Who Will Save Your Soul
Jewel
Track from: Pieces Of You
[Atlantic Records]
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.
Let's Make A Night To Remember
Bryan Adams
Track from: 18 Til I Die
[A&M Records]
Change The World
Eric Clapton
Track from: Phenomenon - Music From The Motion Picture (Various Artists)
[Reprise Records]
Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)
John Mellencamp
Track from: Mr. Happy Go Lucky
[Mercury Records]
Nobody Knows
The Tony Rich Project
Track from: Words
[LaFace Records]
Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
Sting
Track from: Mercury Falling
[A&M Records]
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
Organized duos or groups are eligible. Singles or Tracks only.
Free As A Bird
The Beatles
Track from: Anthology 1
[Capitol Records]
As Long As It Matters
Gin Blossoms
Track from: Congratulations I'm Sorry
[A&M Records]
When You Love A Woman
Journey
Track from: Trial By Fire
[Columbia Records]
Fire On The Mountain
The Neville Brothers
Track from: Mitakuye Oyasin Oyasin/All My Relations
[A&M Records]
Peaches
The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Track from: The Presidents Of The United States Of America
[Columbia Records]
When You Wish Upon A Star
Take 6
Track from: Music From The Park (Various Artists)
[Walt Disney Records]
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
This category is for performances by duets, trios, quartets etc. of artists who do not normally
perform together. Singles or Tracks only.
God Give Me Strength
Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello
Track from: Grace Of My Heart - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[MCA Records]
Missing You
Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan
Track from: Set If Off - Music From The Motion Picture (Various Artists)
[EastWest Records/EEG]
When I Fall In Love
Natalie Cole (& Nat King Cole)
Track from: Stardust
[Elektra Records]
Count On Me
Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
Track from: Waiting To Exhale - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Arista Records]
My Way
Frank Sinatra & Luciano Pavarotti
Track from: Sinatra 80th - Live In Concert
[Capitol Records]
The Wind Cries Mary
Sting, John McLaughlin, Dominic Miller & Vinnie Colaiuta
Track from: In From The Storm - The Music Of Jimi Hendrix (Various Artists)
[RCA Victor]
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
For an Orchestra, Group or Soloist; either pure instrumental recordings or instrumental recordings
with vocal coloring. Singles or Tracks only.
The Sinister Minister
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
Track from: Live Art
[Warner Bros. Records]
Mission: Impossible (Theme From)
Larry Mullen & Adam Clayton
Track from: Mission: Impossible - Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture (Various Artists)
[Mother/Island Records]
Mission Impossible
Lalo Schifrin With The London Philharmonic Orchestra
Track from: Firebird - Jazz Meets The Symphony No. 3
[Four Winds Entertainment]
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Track from: Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
[Virgin Records]
Kiss Lonely Goodbye (Harmonica With Orchestra)
Stevie Wonder
Track from: Pinocchio - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[London Records]
Best Pop Album
This category is for solos, duos or groups, vocal or instrumental. Compilation albums by various
artists are not eligible. Award to Artist and to the Producer(s) of 51% or more playing time of
album.
Secrets
Toni Braxton
Babyface, producer
[LaFace Records]
New Beginning
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman & Don Gehman, producers
[Elektra Records]
A Few Small Repairs
Shawn Colvin
John Leventhal, producer
[Columbia Records]
Falling Into You
Celine Dion
[550 Music/Epic Records]
Mercury Falling
Sting
Hugh Padgham & Sting, producers
[A&M Records]
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance
For Solos, Duos or Groups with vocals. Albums only.
Here's To The Ladies
Tony Bennett
[Columbia Records]
Dedicated to Nelson
Rosemary Clooney
[Concord Jazz Records]
Stardust
Natalie Cole
[Elektra Records]
Gently
Liza Minnelli
[Angel Records]
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Bernadette Peters
[Angel Records]
Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.
Mother Mother
Tracy Bonham
Track from: The Burdens Of Being Upright
[Island Records]
Give Me One Reason
Tracy Chapman
Track from: New Beginning
[Elektra Records]
If It Makes You Happy
Sheryl Crow
Track from: Sheryl Crow
[A&M Records]
Spider Web
Joan Osborne
Track from: Relish
[Blue Gorilla/Mercury Records]
Burning Down The House
Bonnie Raitt
Track from: Road Tested
[Capitol Records]
Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.
The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You
Bryan Adams
Track from: 18 Til I Die
[A&M Records]
Where It's At
Beck
Track from: Odelay
[DGC Records]
Ain't Gone 'N Give Up On Your Love
Eric Clapton
Track from: A Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughan (Various Artists)
[Epic Records]
Cry Love
John Hiatt
Track from: Walk On
[Capitol Records]
Dead Man Walkin'
Bruce Springsteen
Track from: Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture Dead Man Walking (Various Artists)
[Columbia Records]
Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
For duos or groups with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.
Stupid Girl
Garbage
Track from: Garbage
[Almo Sounds]
So Much To Say
Dave Matthews Band
Track from: Crash
[RCA Records]
Wonderwall
Oasis
Track from: (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
[Epic Records]
1979
The Smashing Pumpkins
Track from: Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
[Virgin Records]
6th Avenue Heartache
The Wallflowers
Track from: Bringing Down The Horse
[Interscope Records]
Best Hard Rock Performance
For Solo Vocals, Duos & Groups with vocal(s). Singles or Tracks only.
Again
Alice In Chains
Track from: Alice In Chains
[Columbia Records]
Bulls On Parade
Rage Against The Machine
Track from: Evil Empire
[Epic Records]
Bullet With Butterfly Wings
The Smashing Pumpkins
Track from: Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
[Virgin Records]
Pretty Noose
Soundgarden
Track from: Down On The Upside
[A&M Records]
Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart
Stone Temple Pilots
Track from: Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop
[Atlantic Records]
Best Metal Performance
For Solo Vocals, Duos & Groups with vocal(s). Singles or Tracks only.
Shoots And Ladders
Korn
Track from: Korn
[Immortal/Epic Records]
Suicide Note Pt. 1
Pantera
Track from: The Great Southern Trendkill
[EastWest Records/EEG]
Tire Me
Rage Against The Machine
Track from: Evil Empire
[Epic Records]
I'm Your Boogie Man
White Zombie
Track from: The Crow: City Of Angels - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Miramax/Hollywood Records]
Hands Of Death (Burn Baby Burn)
Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper
Track from: Songs In The Key Of X (Various Artists)
[Warner Bros. Records]
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal Instrumentals. Pure instrumental recordings or instrumental
recordings with vocal coloring are eligible here. Singles or Tracks only.
Green Onions
Booker T & The MG's
Track from: The Concert For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (Various Artists)
[Columbia Records]
Pavilion
Eric Johnson
Track from: Venus Isle
[Capitol Records]
You're) My World
Joe Satriani
Track from: Joe Satriani
[Relativity Records]
Respect The Wind
Edward & Alex Van Halen
Track from: Twister - Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Warner Sunset/Warner Bros. Records]
SRV Shuffle
Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Dr. John & Art
Neville
Track from: A Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughan (Various Artists)
[Epic Records]
Best Rock Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Rock, Hard Rock & Metal songs. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see
Category #3. (Artists' names appear in parenthesis.) Singles or Tracks only.
Cry Love
John Hiatt, songwriter (John Hiatt)
Track from: Walk On
[Capitol Records]
Give Me One Reason
Tracy Chapman, songwriter (Tracy Chapman)
Track from: New Beginning
[Elektra Records]
6th Avenue Heartache
Jakob Dylan, songwriter (The Wallflowers)
Track from: Bringing Down The Horse
[Interscope Records]
Stupid Girl
Garbage, songwriters (Garbage)
Track from: Garbage
[Almo Sounds]
Too Much
Dave Matthews Band, songwriters (Dave Matthews Band)
Track from: Crash
[RCA Records]
Wonderwall
Noel Gallagher, songwriter (Oasis)
Track from: (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
[Epic Records]
Best Rock Album
This category is for solos, duos or groups, vocal or instrumental, and includes Hard Rock and Metal.
Award to Artist and to the Producer(s) of 51% or more playing time of album.
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow, producer
[A&M Records]
Crash
Dave Matthews Band
Steve Lillywhite, producer
[RCA Records]
Tragic Kingdom
No Doubt
Matthew Wilder, producer
[Trauma/Interscope Records]
Road Tested
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt & Don Was, producers
[Capitol Records]
Broken Arrow
Neil Young With Crazy Horse
Neil Young, producer
[Reprise Records]
Best Alternative Music Performance
Solos, Duos or Groups. Either vocal or instrumental recordings are eligible. For Albums only.
Boys For Pele
Tori Amos
[Atlantic Records]
Odelay
Beck
[DGC Records]
The Burdens Of Being Upright
Tracy Bonham
[Island Records]
New Adventures In Hi-Fi
R.E.M.
[Warner Bros. Records]
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
[Virgin Records]
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.
Not Gon' Cry
Mary J. Blige
Track from: Waiting To Exhale - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Arista Records]
Sittin' Up In My Room
Brandy
Track from: Waiting To Exhale - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Arista Records]
You're Makin' Me High
Toni Braxton
Track from: Secrets
[LaFace Records]
Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
Whitney Houston
Track from: Waiting To Exhale - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
[Arista Records]
You Put A Move On My Heart
Tamia
Track from: Quincy Jones - Q's Jook Joint
[Qwest/Warner Bros. Records]
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