Here comes my favorite time of year…AWARD SEASON! And since the deadline for the Grammy’s already passed (September 30th), I think it’s only appropriate to start slowly announcing my own predictions for the Grammy nominations this year. And as a disclaimer, this prediction list is not only based on my love for music and what I listen to the most, but also on common themes the Grammy’s seem to stick with. So don’t judge, but let me know what you think! We’ll start off with the major awards of the night.
Record of the Year
ADELE – “Rolling In The Deep”
Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – “Body and Soul”
Foster The People – “Pumped Up Kicks”
Lady GaGa – “The Edge of Glory”
Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera – “Moves Like Jagger”
It’s going to be a big night for ADELE either way you look at it, so we’ll have to start off with her big hit of the year! Tony Bennett’s bittersweet duet with the late Amy Winehouse could be giving ADELE a run for her money. Let’s not forget about Foster The People’s big push on the radio recently which could be stuck in the voters’ minds. Lady GaGa may not have been AS successful like her debut with The Fame (or even The Fame Monster), but “The Edge Of Glory” was played enough times and heavily promoted all summer. And finally, we get to the breakout hit of the summer, creeping its way into fall: “Moves Like Jagger”. It’s catchy, fun, and has spent a long time on the charts since its debut early this summer.
And other possibilities:
ADELE – “Someone Like You”
Katy Perry – “Firework”
Katy Perry & Kanye West – “E.T.”
Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
Album of the Year
ADELE – 21
Tony Bennett – Duets II
Beyoncé – 4
Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Lady GaGa – Born This Way
ADELE’s 21 is an obvious shoe in. Tony Bennett had great success as well. Let’s not forget how much the Grammy’s love Beyoncé. It’s a shame that fans didn’t appreciate the growth and amazing-ness of 4, but I’m hoping it won’t be forgotten. Right along with that is the amazing contribution from Kanye West and his creative genius that is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. And of course, Lady GaGa’s much-hyped Born This Way.
And other possibilities:
Bruno Mars – Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Foo Fighters – Wasting Light
Foster The People – Torches
Jay-Z & Kanye West – Watch The Throne
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday
Red Hot Chilli Peppers – I’m With You
Song of the Year
ADELE – “Someone Like You”
Foster The People – “Pumped Up Kicks”
Kanye West & Rihanna – “All of the Lights”
Lady GaGa – “Born This Way”
Red Hot Chilli Peppers – “The Adventures of Rain Dance McGee”
“Someone Like You” has the sheer vulnerability worthy of this songwriting award. “Pumped Up Kicks” is catchy enough. “All of the Lights” is just different from anything else out there. “Born This Way” is a wonderful anthem that speaks out to individuality. And “The Adventures of Rain Dance McGee” is genius just for the perfect use of the cowbell.
And other possibilities:
ADELE – “Rolling In The Deep”
Beyoncé – “Run The World (Girls)”
Katy Perry – “Firework”
Lady GaGa – “The Edge of Glory”
Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera – “Moves Like Jagger”
Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
Best New Artist
Christina Perri
J Cole
Jessie J
Marsha Ambrosius
Nicki Minaj
Christina Perri is wonderfully talented with a tone so mature. J Cole is making a big splash (much like Drake a year before). Jessie J is just my personal favorite and with the voice and her creativity, she just deserves to be nominated. Marsha Ambrosius is just a wonderful R&B addition to add variety. And having released her debut album in November 2010, Nicki Minaj better have a Best New Artist nomination!
And other possibilities:
Big Sean
Foster The People
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