The 49th Annual Grammy Awards was a ceremony honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006 in the United States. The awards were handed out on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the Staples Center in

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Dixie Chicks The Chicks (previously known as Dixie Chicks) are an American country music band from Dallas, Texas. Since 1995, the band has consisted of Natalie Maines (lead vocals, guitar) and sisters Martie Maguire (vocals, fiddle, mandolin, guitar) an ...

were the night's biggest winners winning a total of five awards. Mary J. Blige received the most nominations, with eight. Don Henley was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year two nights prior to the show on February 9, 2007. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Lighting Direction (electronic, multicamera) for VMC Programming.

Main ceremony

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to open the show promoted the start of their reunion tour.

Presenters

Main ceremony * Jaime Foxx – presented Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals *

Joan Baez Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest and social justice. Baez has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more ...

– introduced Dixie Chicks *

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– introduced Beyoncé * The Black Eyed Peas – presented Best R&B Album * P!nk & T.I. – presented Best Female R&B Vocal Performance *

Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris ( Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, pop, s ...

– introduced Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend & John Mayer *

Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado (; ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired de ...

Natasha Bedingfield Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November 1981) is a British singer and songwriter. Bedingfield released her debut album, '' Unwritten'', in 2004, which contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music. It enjoyed intern ...

Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger (; born Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente, June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She is best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, one of the best-selling g ...

– presented Best Pop Vocal Album * Burt Bacharach & Seal – presented Song of the Year * Alyson Hannigan &

Cobie Smulders Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders (born April 3, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her starring role as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS sitcom ''How I Met Your Mother'' (2005–2014) and as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Ma ...

– introduced Gnarls Barkley * Common &

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

– presented Best Rap Album * Terrence Howard – introduced Mary J. Blige *

Mandy Moore Amanda Leigh Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame with her debut single, "Candy", which peaked at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her debut studio album, '' So Real'' (1999), recei ...

, LeAnn Rimes & Luke Wilson – presented Best Country Album * Reba McEntire – introduced Carrie Underwood & Rascal Flatts * Natalie Cole & Ornette Coleman – presented Best New Artist * Samuel L. Jackson &

Christina Ricci Christina Ricci ( ; born February 12, 1980) is an American actress. Known for playing unusual characters with a dark edge, Ricci predominantly works in independent productions, but has also appeared in numerous box office hits. She has receive ...

– introduced Lionel Richie, Chris Brown & Smokey Robinson *

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& David Spade – introduced Ludacris, Mary J. Blige & Earth, Wind & Fire * Jennifer Hudson – introduced My Grammy Moment Winner Robyn Troup * Tony Bennett &

Quentin Tarantino Quentin Jerome Tarantino (; born March 27, 1963) is an American film director, writer, producer, and actor. His films are characterized by stylized violence, extended dialogue, profanity, dark humor, non-linear storylines, cameos, ensembl ...

– presented Record of the Year * Chris Rock – introduced Red Hot Chili Peppers *

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Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album ''All Hail the Que ...

– presented Best Rock Album * Don Henley & Scarlett Johansson – presented Album of the Year

Winners and nominees

Multiple nominees and wins (award nominations/wins) * Mary J. Blige (8/3) * Dixie Chicks (5/5) * John Mayer (5/2) * James Blunt (5/0) * Red Hot Chili Peppers (4/3) * Gnarls Barkley (4/2) * Justin Timberlake (4/2) * Carrie Underwood (3/2) Bold type indicates the winner out of the list of nominees.

General

; Record of the Year *"

Not Ready to Make Nice "Not Ready to Make Nice" is a song co-written and performed by American country music trio Dixie Chicks. It was released in March 2006 as the first single from the band's seventh studio album, '' Taking the Long Way''. The Dixie Chicks wrote the ...

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** Rick Rubin, producer;

Richard Dodd Richard Dodd (born April 25, 1965) is an English cellist, recording artist and musician. He has appeared on numerous records beginning from The Three O'Clock's Album Sixteen Tambourines, and spanning different musical genres in Pop, with acts l ...

, Jim Scott & Chris Testa, engineers/mixers *"

Be Without You "Be Without You" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by Johnta Austin, Bryan Michael Cox, Jason Perry, and Blige for her seventh studio album, ''The Breakthrough'' (2005). Production was helmed by Cox and Young S ...

" – Mary J. Blige ** Bryan-Michael Cox & Ron Fair producers; Danny Cheung, Tal Herzberg, Dave "Hard-Drive" Pensado & Allen Sides, engineers/mixers *" You're Beautiful" –

James Blunt James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. After ...

** Tom Rothrock, producer; Tom Rothrock & Mike Tarantino, engineers/mixers *"

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" – Gnarls Barkley ** Danger Mouse, producer; Ben H. Allen, Danger Mouse & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers *"

Put Your Records On "Put Your Records On" is a song by English singer Corinne Bailey Rae from her self-titled debut studio album (2006). Written by Bailey Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou, it was released as the album's second single in February and early Ma ...

" – Corinne Bailey Rae **Steve Chrisanthou, producer; Steve Chrisanthou & Jeremy Wheatley, engineers/mixers ;

Album of the Year Album of the Year, often abbreviated to AOTY, may refer to: Awards * ARIA Award for Album of the Year, Australia * Brit Award for British Album of the Year, UK * Grammy Award for Album of the Year, US * Juno Award for Album of the Year, CA * Lati ...

*'' Taking the Long Way'' –

** Rick Rubin, producer;

, Jim Scott & Chris Testa, engineers/mixers; Richard Dodd, mastering engineer *''

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'' – Gnarls Barkley ** Danger Mouse, producer; Ben H. Allen, Danger Mouse & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers; Mike Lazer, mastering engineer *'' Continuum'' – John Mayer **

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& John Mayer, producers; John Alagía,

Michael Brauer Michael Brauer is a New York-based mix engineer. He received a Grammy for "Best Pop Vocal Album" for his work on John Mayer's '' Continuum'', "Best Alternative Album" for Coldplay's ''Parachutes'', and also "Best Rock Album" for Coldplay's ''Viva l ...

, Joe Ferla,

Chad Franscoviak Chad Franscoviak is a sound engineer and producer based out of Los Angeles, California. He is most well known for his work on John Mayer albums. The two were also roommates. In 2003, Franscoviak helped friend David LaBruyere by engineering his ...

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& Dave O'Donnell, engineers/mixers; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer *''

Stadium Arcadium ''Stadium Arcadium'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was a double-album released on May 5, 2006, on Warner Bros. Records. It produced five singles: "Dani California", " Tell Me Baby", " Snow (Hey Oh)", " ...

'' – Red Hot Chili Peppers ** Rick Rubin, producer; Ryan Hewitt, Mark Linett & Andrew Scheps, engineers/mixers; Vlado Meller, mastering engineer *'' FutureSex/LoveSounds'' – Justin Timberlake ** Nate (Danja) Hills, Jawbreakers, Rick Rubin, Timbaland & Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass, Serban Ghenea, Padraic Kerin, Jason Lader, Andrew Scheps, Timbaland & Ethan Willoughby, engineers/mixers; Herb Powers, Jr., mastering engineer ; Song of the Year *"

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Martie Maguire Martha Elenor Maguire (née Erwin, previously Seidel; October 12, 1969) is an American musician who is a founding member of both the all-female alternative country band The Chicks and country bluegrass duo Court Yard Hounds. She won awards in ...

, Natalie Maines,

Emily Robison Emily Burns Strayer ( Erwin, previously Robison; born August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the country band The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. Strayer plays banjo, dobro ...

& Dan Wilson, songwriters *"

" – Mary J. Blige ** Johntá Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters *" Jesus, Take The Wheel" –

Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005. Her single " Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the ''Bil ...

Brett James Brett James Cornelius (born June 5, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Nashville. James' compositions have been credited on 494 recordings by a wide variety of artists. Signed to Career Records ( ...

, Hillary Lindsey &

Gordie Sampson Gordon Francis Sampson (born July 30, 1971) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer from Big Pond, Nova Scotia. Beginning his career as a performer on his hometown island of Cape Breton, both in bands and on his own, Sampson has gone on t ...

, songwriters *"

" – Corinne Bailey Rae ** John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou & Corinne Bailey Rae, songwriters *" You're Beautiful" –

**James Blunt,

Amanda Ghost Amanda Louisa Gosein-Cameron (born 10 July 1974), known professionally as Amanda Ghost, is a British music executive, songwriter, singer, and former president of Epic Records (2009–10). Career Born in North London to a Gibraltarian mother a ...

Sacha Skarbek Sacha Skarbek is a British songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing James Blunt's hit singles " You're Beautiful" and " Goodbye My Lover" as well as Miley Cyrus' hit song "Wrecking Ball". Skarbek has worked with artists such ...

, songwriters ; Best New Artist *

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* Corinne Bailey Rae * Imogen Heap *

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Grammy Award for Best Recording Package The Grammy Award for Best Recording Package is one of a series of Grammy Awards presented for the visual look of an album. It is presented to the art director of the winning album, not to the performer(s), unless the performer is also the art dir ...

*'' 10,000 Days'' -

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by Adam Jones *'' The Best Worst-Case Scenario'' -

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by Ryan Clark *'' Personal File'' -

Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his c ...

by Randall Martin *'' Reprieve'' - Ani DiFranco by Ani DiFranco and Brian Grunert * ''

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Alternative

; Best Alternative Music Album *''

'' – Gnarls Barkley *'' Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'' – Arctic Monkeys *'' At War with the Mystics'' – The Flaming Lips *'' Show Your Bones'' – Yeah Yeah Yeahs *'' The Eraser'' – Thom Yorke

Blues

; Best Traditional Blues Album *'' Risin' with the Blues'' – Ike Turner *'' Brother To The Blues'' – Tab Benoit & Louisiana's Leroux *'' Bronx In Blue'' – Dion *'' People Gonna Talk'' – James Hunter *'' Guitar Groove-A-Rama'' – Duke Robillard ; Best Contemporary Blues Album *'' After the Rain'' – Irma Thomas *''

Live from Across the Pond ''Live from Across the Pond'' is a live blues album by Robert Cray. It was released on September 12, 2006, through Vanguard Records. It is his first live album release. Disc one #"Phone Booth" (Dennis Walker, Mike Vannice, Richard Cousins, C ...

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Robert Cray Band Robert William Cray (born August 1, 1953) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards. Early life Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia, while his father was statione ...

*'' Sippiand Hericana'' –

Dr. John Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music encompassed New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B. Active as a session musician from ...

& The Lower 911 *'' Suitcase'' – Keb' Mo' *'' Hope and Desire'' – Susan Tedeschi

Country

; Best Female Country Vocal Performance *" Jesus, Take the Wheel" –

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Martina McBride Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material. McBride was born in Sharon, Kansas, and rel ...

*" Something's Gotta Give" – LeAnn Rimes *"

I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today "I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today" is a song recorded by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. It was released in October 2005 as the second single from the album ''All Jacked Up''. The song reached #22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Count ...

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Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She made her debut in March 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single " Redneck Woman", a number-one hit on the '' Billboard'' country charts. The ...

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*" The Reason Why" –

Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman of the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s and as a solo artist ...

Every Mile a Memory "Every Mile a Memory" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in July 2006 as the first single from his 2006 album ''Long Trip Alone''. It became Bentley's fourth number one hit on the US ' ...

" – Dierks Bentley *"

The Seashores of Old Mexico "The Seashores of Old Mexico" is a country music song written by Merle Haggard. It was recorded by Hank Snow in 1971, Freddy Weller in 1972, Haggard himself in 1974, and in 1987 Haggard and Willie Nelson recut the song as a duet. Snow's version ...

" – George Strait *" Would You Go with Me" – Josh Turner *" Once in a Lifetime" – Keith Urban ;

Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded from 1970 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes: * In 1970 the award was known as Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group * From 1971 to 19 ...

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*" Heaven's My Home" – The Duhks *" Boondocks" – Little Big Town *" What Hurts the Most" –

Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country music band founded in 1999. The band members were Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, background vocals), and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, background vocals). DeMarcus is LeVox's second cou ...

*" Leave The Pieces" – The Wreckers ;

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Who Says You Can't Go Home "Who Says You Can't Go Home" is a song that was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora for American rock band Bon Jovi's ninth album, '' Have a Nice Day'' (2005). The song was produced by John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. A duet ...

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& Jennifer Nettles * "Tomorrow Is Forever" – Solomon Burke &

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album ...

* "Calling Me" –

Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers was particularly popular with country audiences but also charted mo ...

& Don Henley * "Midnight Angel" – Rhonda Vincent &

Bobby Osborne Bobby Osborne (born December 7, 1931) is an American bluegrass musician. He is the co-founder (with his brother Sonny Osborne) of the Osborne Brothers and a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. He also ...

* "Love Will Always Win" – Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks ; Best Country Instrumental Performance * "Whiskey Before Breakfast" – Bryan Sutton & Doc Watson * "Jerusalem Ridge" – Casey Driessen * "Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag" – Tommy Emmanuel * "The Eleventh Reel" – Chris Thile * "Nature of the Beast" – Jim VanCleve ; Best Country Song * " Jesus, Take The Wheel" **

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Brett Beavers Brett Beavers (born in Waco, Texas), is an American country music songwriter and producer and the co-author of the book ''Something Worth Leaving Behind''. Education and early career Beavers attended Baylor University, where he earned a bachel ...

, Dierks Bentley & Steve Bogard, songwriters (Dierks Bentley) * "

" ** Matraca Berg & Jim Collins, songwriters (

) * "

Like Red on a Rose ''Like Red on a Rose'' is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on September 26, 2006. The album produced two singles, the title track and "A Woman's Love", which respectively reached numbers ...

" ** Melanie Castleman &

Robert Lee Castleman Robert Lee Castleman (born July 14, 1952) is a Nashville singer and songwriter. He released his debut album, ''Crazy as Me,'' on Rounder Records in 2000. At the Grammy Award in 2002, he won Best Country Song category as the writer of the song ...

, songwriters (Alan Jackson) * " What Hurts the Most" ** Steve Robson & Jeffrey Steele, songwriters (

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Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for blending traditional honky-tonk and mainstream country pop sounds (for a style widely regarded as "neotraditional country"), as well as penning many ...

* '' The Road to Here'' – Little Big Town * '' You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker'' –

Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album ''Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of ''Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and ''Stardust'' (1978 ...

* '' Your Man'' – Josh Turner ;

Best Bluegrass Album The Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality works (songs or albums) in the bluegrass mu ...

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" – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Dance

;Best Dance Recording *" SexyBack" ** Nate "Danja" Hills, Timbaland & Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass, mixer (Justin Timberlake) *"

Suffer Well "Suffer Well" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their eleventh studio album, '' Playing the Angel'' (2005). It was released in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2006 as the album's third single. Background "Suffer Well" ...

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Ben Hillier Ben Hillier is an English songwriter and pop-rock record producer who is part of the creative team 140 dB. He produced the notable albums ''Playing the Angel'', ''Sounds of the Universe'' and ''Delta Machine'' by Depeche Mode, ''Think Tank' ...

, producer;

Steve Fitzmaurice Stephen Fitzmaurice is an Irish mixer and producer based in London, England. His credits include albums for Depeche Mode, Seal, Sam Smith, Ian Brown, Kylie Minogue, Sting, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, The Kooks, Alicia Keys, U2, Hikaru Utada, a ...

& Ben Hillier, mixers (

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) *" Ooh La La" ** Goldfrapp, producers;

Mark "Spike" Stent Mark "Spike" Stent (born 3 August 1965) is an English record producer and mixing engineer who has worked with many international artists including Madonna, Marshmello, U2, Beyoncé, Björk, Depeche Mode, Echo & The Bunnymen, Grimes, Ed Sheeran ...

, mixer (Goldfrapp) *" Get Together" ** Madonna & Stuart Price, producers;

, mixer (Madonna) *" I'm With Stupid" ** Trevor Horn, producer; Robert Orton, mixer ( Pet Shop Boys) ;Best Electronic/Dance Album *'' Confessions On A Dance Floor'' – Madonna *'' Supernature'' – Goldfrapp *''

A Lively Mind ''A Lively Mind'' is the second studio album from the English electronic music producer Paul Oakenfold, released under the name Oakenfold. The album is the follow-up to Oakenfold's 2002 debut '' Bunkka''. The single " Faster Kill Pussycat" featu ...

'' – Paul Oakenfold *'' Fundamental'' – Pet Shop Boys *'' The Garden'' – Zero 7

Folk

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Best Traditional Folk Album The Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by ...

*'' We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions'' –

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originato ...

*'' I Stand Alone'' – Ramblin' Jack Elliot *'' Gonna Let It Shine'' – Odetta *''

Adieu False Heart ''Adieu False Heart'' is a collaborative album by American singer, songwriter, and producer Linda Ronstadt featuring Cajun music singer Ann Savoy. It peaked at #146 on the ''Billboard'' album chart and nominated at the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best ...

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Linda Ronstadt Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, the Great American Songbook, and Latin. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American ...

Ann Savoy Ann Savoy (; born Ann Allen on January 20, 1952) is a musician, author, and record producer. Biography Savoy was raised in Richmond, Virginia. She resides with her husband Marc Savoy and family in Eunice, Southern Louisiana. As a musician, sh ...

*'' A Distant Land to Roam: Songs of The Carter Family'' – Ralph Stanley ; Best Contemporary Folk/American Album *'' Modern Times'' –

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career sp ...

*'' Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1'' – Jackson Browne *'' Black Cadillac'' – Rosanne Cash *''

Workbench Songs ''Workbench Songs'' is an album by American singer-songwriter Guy Clark, released on July 10, 2006. It was nominated for "Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album" at the Grammy Awards. Track listing # "Walking Man" (Guy Clark, Steve Nelson) – ...

'' – Guy Clark *'' All the Roadrunning'' – Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris ; Best Native American Music Album *''

Dance with the Wind ''Dance with the Wind'' ( ko, 바람의 전설; ''Baramui jeonseol'') is a 2004 South Korean film starring Lee Sung-jae and Park Sol-mi, and is the directorial debut of Park Jung-woo. The story is adapted from a 1999 book by novelist Ji Seong-sa ...

'' - Mary Youngblood ; Best Hawaiian Music Album *''Huana Ke Aloha'' –

Tia Carrere Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo (born January 2, 1967), known professionally as Tia Carrere (), is an American actress, singer and former model who got her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera '' General Hospital''. Carrere played C ...

, Daniel Ho & Amy Ku'uleialoha

Gospel

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Best Gospel Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. According to the 54th Grammy Awards descri ...

*"Victory" – Yolanda Adams *"Not Forgotten" –

Israel and New Breed Israel Houghton (; born May 19, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He is usually credited as Israel & New Breed. Musical career Houghton produced an album by Michael Gungor, '' B ...

*"The Blessing Of Abraham" – Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers *"Made To Worship" –

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences an ...

*"Victory" –

Tye Tribbett Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He is choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for 'Greater ...

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Best Gospel Song The Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality songs in the gospel music genre. Honors in seve ...

*"Imagine Me" – Kirk Franklin *"The Blessing Of Abraham" – Donald Lawrence *"Mountain Of God" –

Brown Bannister Elliott Brown Bannister III (born August 15, 1951) is an contemporary Christian music (CCM) producer and songwriter. Bannister released one album of his own, ''Talk to One Another'', in 1981 on NewPax Records. It was reissued on the Reunion Records ...

& Mac Powell *"Not Forgotten" – Israel Houghton & Aaron Lindsey *"Victory" – Tye Tribbett ; Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album *'' Glory Train'' – Randy Travis *''Kenny Bishop'' –

Kenny Bishop Kenny Bishop (born April 8, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, Christian speaker and minister. He is known for performing as part of the Bishops. Early life Kenny Bishop was born in Irvine, Kentucky in 1966 to Kenneth and Shirly Bishop. ...

*''Give It Away'' – Gaither Vocal Band *''Precious Memories'' –

*''The Promised Land'' –

The Del McCoury Band The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy award-winning American bluegrass band. History Originally the band was called Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass. The band went through a number of changes in personn ...

; Best Traditional Gospel Album *'' Alive In South Africa'' –

*''An Invitation To Worship'' – Byron Cage *''Paved The Way'' – The Caravans *''Still Keeping It Real'' – The Dixie Hummingbirds *''Finalé Act One'' – Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers ; Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album *''

Hero A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength. Like other formerly gender-specific terms (like ''actor''), ''her ...

'' – Kirk Franklin *''Set Me Free'' – Myron Butler & Levi *''A Timeless Christmas'' –

*''This Is Me'' – Kierra Sheard *''Victory Live!'' –

& G.A. ; Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album *'' Turn Around'' – Jonny Lang *''

Bone-A-Fide ''Bone-A-Fide'' is an album released by Christian rapper T-Bone The T-bone and porterhouse are steaks of beef cut from the short loin (called the sirloin in Commonwealth countries and Ireland). Both steaks include a "T"-shaped lumbar vert ...

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T-Bone The T-bone and porterhouse are steaks of beef cut from the short loin (called the sirloin in Commonwealth countries and Ireland). Both steaks include a "T"-shaped lumbar vertebra with sections of abdominal internal oblique muscle on each side ...

*'' End of Silence – Red'' *''

DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...

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'' *''Where the Past Meets Today'' – Sarah Kelly

Jazz

; Best Contemporary Jazz Album *'' The Hidden Land'' –

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Béla may refer to: * Béla (crater), an elongated lunar crater * Béla (given name), a common Hungarian male given name See also * Bela (disambiguation) * Belá (disambiguation) * Bělá (disambiguation) Bělá, derived from ''bílá'' (''wh ...

*''People People Music Music'' –

Groove Collective Groove Collective is an American band. In 2007 they were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year for the release ''People People Music Music'' on the Savoy Jazz label. Style Groove Collective was formed in 1990 ...

*'' Rewind That'' –

Christian Scott Christian Scott (born March 31, 1983), known professionally as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah), is an American jazz trumpeter, multi instrumentalist, composer, and producer. He has been nominated for six Gramm ...

*''Sexotica'' – '' Sex Mob'' *'' Who Let the Cats Out?'' – Mike Stern ; Best Jazz Vocal Album *'' Turned To Blue'' – Nancy Wilson *''Footprints'' – Karrin Allyson *''Easy To Love'' –

Roberta Gambarini Roberta Gambarini is a jazz singer from Italy. Early life Gambarini was born in Turin, Italy, where she attended jazz concerts, clubs, and festivals with her parents. Her father played the saxophone, and she grew up hearing jazz in the house, an ...

*''Live At Jazz Standard With Fred Hersch'' – Nancy King *'' From This Moment On'' – Diana Krall ; Best Jazz Instrumental Solo *"Some Skunk Funk" – Michael Brecker *"Paq Man" – Paquito D'Rivera *"Freedom Jazz Dance" – Taylor Eigsti *"Hippidy Hop" (Drum Solo) – Roy Haynes *"Hope" – Branford Marsalis ;Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group *'' The Ultimate Adventure'' – Chick Corea *'' Sound Grammar'' – Ornette Coleman *'' Saudades'' –

Trio Beyond Trio Beyond is an avant-jazz fusion organ trio, formed in 2003. The trio was formed in 2003 by drummer Jack DeJohnette as a way of paying tribute to the importance of fellow drummer Tony Williams. Guitarist John Scofield and Larry Goldings, on ele ...

*'' Beyond the Wall'' – Kenny Garrett *''

Sonny, Please ''Sonny, Please'' is a 2006 album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. It was released on the Doxy label, and features performances by Rollins, trombonist Clifton Anderson, guitarist Bobby Broom, bassist Bob Cranshaw, drummers Steve Jordan and Joe ...

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Sonny Rollins Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins (born September 7, 1930) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. In a seven-decade career, he has recorded over sixty albums as a ...

; Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album *'' Some Skunk Funk'' – Randy Brecker with Michael Brecker, Jim Beard,

Will Lee William Lee (born William Lubovsky; August 6, 1908 – December 7, 1982) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film roles, but was best known for playing Mr. Hooper, the original store proprietor of the eponymous Hoope ...

, Peter Erskine, Marcio Doctor and Vince Mendoza conducting The WDR Big Band Köln *''Spirit Music'' – Bob Brookmeyer and the New Art Orchestra *''

Streams of Expression ''Streams of Expression'' is the 20th studio album by American jazz musician Joe Lovano to be released on the Blue Note label. It was released in 2006 and features a five-part "Streams of Expression Suite," three-part "Birth of the Cool Suite," ...

'' – the Joe Lovano Ensemble *''Live In Tokyo At The Blue Note'' – Mingus Big Band *''Up From The Skies, Music of Jim McNeely'' –

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra was a jazz big band formed by trumpeter Thad Jones and drummer Mel Lewis in New York in 1965.Lisik/Allen. 50 Years at the Village Vanguard:Thad Jone, Mel Lewis and the Village Vanguard Orchestra. Sky Deck ...

; Best Latin Jazz Album *'' Simpático'' – The Brian Lynch/ Eddie Palmieri Project *''Codes'' –

Ignacio Berroa Ignacio Berroa (born July 8, 1953 in Havana, Cuba) is a jazz drummer. In 1980 Ignacio left his country during the Mariel Boatlift, moved to New York and joined Dizzy Gillespie’s quartet in 1981, becoming the drummer of all the important band ...

*''Cubist Music'' – Edsel Gomez *''Absolute Quintet'' –

Dafnis Prieto Dafnis Prieto (born July 31, 1974) is a Cuban-American drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator. Career In his home town of Santa Clara, Cuba, Prieto studied percussion and guitar. During his teens, he moved to Havana to study at the Nati ...

*''Viva'' – Diego Urcola, Edward Simon, Avishai Cohen, Antonio Sánchez and Pernell Saturnino

Latin

Best Latin Pop Album: * ''

Adentro ''Adentro'' ( en, Inside) is the tenth studio album by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona, released on December 6, 2005, by Sony Music Entertainment. Recorded in the United States and Mexico, the album was produced by Arjona himself, as w ...

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Ricardo Arjona Edgar Ricardo Arjona Algadeoro (born 19 January 1964), known as Ricardo Arjona (), is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter. Arjona is one of the most successful and best-selling Latin American artists of all time, with more than 80 million records so ...

* ''Limón y sal'' – Julieta Venegas * ''Lo que trajo el barco'' –

Obie Bermúdez Obie Bermúdez (born January 10, 1981) is a Puerto Rican Latin pop, salsa singer and composer. Early years Bermúdez was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico into a family who loved music. His father and grandfather were both musicians. He received ...

* ''Individual'' – Fulano * ''Trozos de mi alma 2'' –

Marco Antonio Solis Marco may refer to: People * Marco (given name), people with the given name Marco * Marco (actor) (born 1977), South Korean model and actor * Georg Marco (1863–1923), Romanian chess player of German origin * Tomás Marco (born 1942), Spanish co ...

Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album: * ''Amar es combatir'' – Maná * ''Lo demás es plástico'' – Black Guayaba * ''The Underdog / El subestimado'' – Tego Calderón * ''Calle 13'' – Calle 13 * ''Superpop Venezuela'' de Amigos Invisibles Best Tropical Latin Album: * ''Directo al corazón'' – Gilberto Santa Rosa * ''Fuzionando'' –

Oscar D'Leon Oscar, OSCAR, or The Oscar may refer to: People * Oscar (given name), an Irish- and English-language name also used in other languages; the article includes the names Oskar, Oskari, Oszkár, Óscar, and other forms. * Oscar (Irish mythology), ...

* ''Salsatón: Salsa con reggaetón'' – Andy Montañez * ''Hoy, mañana y siempre'' – Tito Nieves * ''What You've Been Waiting For – Lo que esperabas'' –

Tiempo Libre Tiempo may refer to: Music * ''Tiempo'' (album), a 2003 album by Erreway * "Tiempo" (Cetu Javu song) (1994) * "Tiempo" (Erreway song) (2003) Other uses * ''Tiempo'' (magazine), a Spanish-language weekly * Tiempo (programme), a programme rela ...

Best Mexican / Mexican-American Album: * ''Historias de mi tierra'' – Pepe Aguilar * ''No es brujería'' – Ana Bárbara * ''25 Aniversario'' – Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernández * ''A toda ley'' –

Pablo Montero Pablo Montero (born Óscar Daniel Hernández Rodríguez August 23, 1974) is a Mexican singer and actor. Montero's primary profession is singing, but he also acts regularly in telenovelas produced by Televisa productions in supporting roles. Mont ...

* ''Orgullo de mujer'' – Alicia Villarreal Best Tejano Album: * ''Sigue el Taconazo'' – Chente Barrera y Taconazo * Also nominated were: * ''Live In Session'' – Bob Gallarza * ''All Of Me'' – Jay Perez * ''Rebecca Valadez'' –

Rebecca Valadez Rebecca Valadez is a Latina singer, actress, and former member of the Tejano group, Mazz. She performed on the group's 2002 Latin Grammy award-winning album, ''Siempre Humilde''. Her solo album, ''Rebecca Valadez'', under AMI Records Latin was n ...

Best Norteño Album: * ''Historias que contar'' – Tigres del Norte * ''Algo de mí'' – Conjunto Primavera * ''Puro pa' arriba'' – Huracanes del Norte * ''Piénsame un momento'' – Pesado * ''Prefiero la soledad'' – Retoño Best Banda Album: * ''Más allá del sol'' – Joan Sebastian * ''20 vil heridas'' –

Banda Machos Banda Machos is a Regional Mexican band originally from Villa Corona, in the state of Jalisco. The band specializes in the Technobanda genre. They are best known for popularizing the Quebradita dancing style that became popular in the 1990s in ...

* ''Mas fuerte que nunca'' – Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga * ''Amor gitano'' – Cuisillos * ''A mucha honra'' – Ezequiel Peña

New Age

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Best New Age Album The Grammy Award for Best New Age Album is presented to recording artists for quality albums in the new-age music genre at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. Honors in several c ...

*'' Amaratine'' –

Enya Enya Patricia Brennan (; ga, Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin; born 17 May 1961), known professionally by the mononym Enya, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician known for modern Celtic music. She is the best-selling Irish solo arti ...

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A posteriori ("from the earlier") and ("from the later") are Latin phrases used in philosophy to distinguish types of knowledge, justification, or argument by their reliance on empirical evidence or experience. knowledge is independent from current ex ...

'' – Enigma *''Beyond Words'' – Gentle Thunder, Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney *''Elements Series: Fire'' – Peter Kater *''The Magical Journeys of Andreas Vollenweider'' –

Andreas Vollenweider Andreas Vollenweider (born 4 October 1953) is a Swiss harpist. He is generally categorised as a new-age musician and uses a modified electroacoustic harp of his own design. He has worked with Bobby McFerrin, Carly Simon, Luciano Pavarotti and in ...

Pop

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Best Female Pop Vocal Performance The Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance was a Grammy Award recognizing superior vocal performance by a female in the pop category, the first of which was presented in 1959. It was discontinued after the 2011 Grammy season. The awar ...

*" Ain't No Other Man" – Christina Aguilera *" Unwritten" –

*"You Can Close Your Eyes" – Sheryl Crow *" Stupid Girls" – P!nk *"

Black Horse and the Cherry Tree "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall from her 2004 debut album, '' Eye to the Telescope''. It is one of many songs that reuses the famous Bo Diddley beat from the influential 1955 song of his ow ...

" – KT Tunstall ;

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance The Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance was a Grammy Award recognizing superior vocal performance by a male in the pop category, the first of which was presented in 1959. It was discontinued after the 2011 Grammy season. The award wen ...

*" Waiting On The World To Change" – John Mayer *" You're Beautiful" –

*" Save Room" – John Legend *" Jenny Wren" –

Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One ...

*" Bad Day" – Daniel Powter ; Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals *" My Humps" – The Black Eyed Peas *" I Will Follow You Into The Dark" –

Death Cab For Cutie Death Cab for Cutie is an American rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997. The band is currently composed of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nick Harmer (bass), Dave Depper (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Zac Rae (ke ...

Over My Head (Cable Car) "Over My Head (Cable Car)" (originally performed simply as "Cable Car") is a song by American rock band the Fray. It was released in October 2005 as the lead single from their debut album ''How to Save a Life'' (2005) and hit the top 10 on the ' ...

" – The Fray *" Is It Any Wonder?" – Keane *" Stickwitu" – The Pussycat Dolls ;

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals The Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals was an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality pop songs on which singers c ...

*" For Once in My Life" – Tony Bennett &

One 1 (one, unit, unity) is a number representing a single or the only entity. 1 is also a numerical digit and represents a single unit of counting or measurement. For example, a line segment of ''unit length'' is a line segment of length 1. I ...

" – Mary J. Blige & U2 *" Always On Your Side" – Sheryl Crow &

Sting Sting may refer to: * Stinger or sting, a structure of an animal to inject venom, or the injury produced by a stinger * Irritating hairs or prickles of a stinging plant, or the plant itself Fictional characters and entities * Sting (Middle-earth ...

*" Promiscuous" –

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Hips Don't Lie "Hips Don't Lie" is a Latin pop and reggaeton song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released by Epic Records in 2006 as the second single from the reissue of Shakira's seventh studio album, ''Oral Fixa ...

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Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular ...

Wyclef Jean Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, ...

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Mornin' "Mornin'" is a 1983 hit song by Al Jarreau, billed simply as 'Jarreau'. It was the first of three single releases from his sixth studio album, '' Jarreau''. The song's music video was mostly animated, with Jarreau himself starring in a live-acti ...

" – George Benson & Al Jarreau *"Drifting" –

*" Subterfuge" – Béla Fleck & The Flecktones *"Song H" – Bruce Hornsby *" My Favorite Things" – The Brian Setzer Orchestra ; Best Pop Instrumental Album *'' Fingerprints'' –

Peter Frampton Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English musician and songwriter who was a member of the rock bands Humble Pie and the Herd. As a solo artist, he has released several albums, including his major breakthrough album, the live ...

*'' New Beginnings'' –

Gerald Albright Gerald Albright is an American jazz saxophonist. He earned Grammys for 24/7 in 2012 and Slam Dunk in 2014 and has been nominated for New Beginnings in 2008 and for Sax for Stax in 2009. Biography Born in Los Angeles, Albright grew up in its ...

*'' Fire Wire'' –

Larry Carlton Larry Eugene Carlton (born March 2, 1948) is an American guitarist who built his career as a studio musician in the 1970s and 1980s for acts such as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. He has participated in thousands of recording sessions, recorded ...

*'' X'' – Fourplay *''

Wrapped in a Dream ''Wrapped in a Dream'' is the twenty-eighth album by Spyro Gyra, recorded and released in 2006. The album peaked at No. 11 on the jazz album chart at ''Billboard'' magazine. Track listing Track listing and personnel credits from AllMusic Pe ...

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Spyro Gyra Spyro Gyra is an American jazz fusion band that was formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1974. The band's music combines jazz, R&B, funk, and pop music. The band's name comes from '' Spirogyra'', a genus of green algae which founder Jay Beckenstei ...

; Best Pop Vocal Album *'' Continuum'' – John Mayer *'' Back to Basics'' – Christina Aguilera *'' Back to Bedlam'' –

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The River in Reverse ''The River in Reverse'' is a 2006 collaboration between Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. Track listing All songs written by Allen Toussaint unless otherwise indicated. #"On Your Way ...

'' – Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint *'' FutureSex/LoveSounds'' – Justin Timberlake

R&B

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" – Mary J. Blige *" Don't Forget About Us" –

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the w ...

*" Ring the Alarm" – Beyoncé *"Day Dreaming" – Natalie Cole *"

I Am Not My Hair "I Am Not My Hair" is a song by American soul and R&B singer–songwriter India.Arie from her third studio album, '' Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship'' (2006). Written by Arie, Shannon Sanders, and Drew Ramsey, it was released as the album ...

" – India.Arie ;

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance The Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance was awarded between 1968 and 2011. The award has had several minor name changes: *In 1968 it was awarded as Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Male *From 1969 to 1994 it was awarded as Best R&B ...

Heaven Heaven or the heavens, is a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place where beings such as deities, angels, souls, saints, or venerated ancestors are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside. According to the belie ...

" – John Legend *"

Black Sweat "Black Sweat" is a song by Prince that was released as the second single from his 2006 album '' 3121''. The music video to accompany the single was released on February 2, 2006. At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best R&B Song ...

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*"Got You Home" – Luther Vandross *" So Sick" – Ne-Yo *"

I Call It Love "I Call It Love" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was written by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, and Phillip "Taj" Jackson for Richie's eighth studio album '' Coming Home'' (2006), while production was helmed by Eriksen and ...

" – Lionel Richie ; Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals *"

Family Affair ''Family Affair'' is an American sitcom starring Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966, to March 4, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do engineer and bachelor Bill Davis (Keith) as he attemp ...

" – Sly & The Family Stone, John Legend, Joss Stone & Van Hunt *"Breezin'" – George Benson & Al Jarreau *"Love Changes" – Jamie Foxx & Mary J. Blige *"Everyday (Family Reunion)" – Chaka Khan,

Gerald Levert Gerald Edward Levert (July 13, 1966 – November 10, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and producer. Levert was best known for singing with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon of the vocal group LeVert. Levert was also a ...

, Yolanda Adams & Carl Thomas *"Beautiful, Loved And Blessed" –

& Támar ; Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance *" God Bless the Child" – George Benson, Al Jarreau & Jill Scott *" Christmas Time Is Here" – Anita Baker *" I Found My Everything" – Mary J. Blige & Raphael Saadiq *"

You Are So Beautiful "You Are So Beautiful" is a song written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher that was first released in 1974 on Preston's ninth studio album, ''The Kids & Me''. It was also the B-side of his single "Struttin'". Later that same year, English singer J ...

" – Sam Moore Featuring Billy Preston, Zucchero, Eric Clapton & Robert Randolph *" How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" – The Temptations ; Best Urban/Alternative Performance *"

" – Gnarls Barkley *"3121" –

*" Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me)" – Outkast *"That Heat" – Sérgio Mendes, Erykah Badu & will.i.am *" Mas Que Nada" – Sérgio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas ; Best R&B Song *"

" – Mary J. Blige ** Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry songwriters *"

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**Prince songwriter *"

Deja Vu Deja or Dejah may refer to: * Deja News, an archive of messages posted to Usenet discussion groups and its successor ''deja.com'' * Andreas Deja (born 1957), German animator * Dejah Mulipola (born 1998), American softball player * Dejah Thoris, a ...

" – Beyoncé & Jay-Z **

Shawn Carter Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...

, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Beyoncé, Makeba Riddick, Keli Nicole Price, Delisha Thomas & John Webb songwriters *" Don't Forget About Us" –

**Johnta Austin,

, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jermaine Dupri songwriters *"

" – India.Arie **Drew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders & India Arie Simpson songwriters ; Best R&B Album *'' The Breakthrough'' – Mary J. Blige *'' Unpredictable'' – Jamie Foxx *'' Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship'' – India.Arie *''

3121 ''3121'' (pronounced "thirty-one twenty-one") is the thirty-first studio album by American musician Prince. It was released on March 21, 2006 (or, on 3/21). ''3121'' was released by NPG Records and distributed, under a "one-album deal", by U ...

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*'' Coming Home'' – Lionel Richie Best Contemporary R&B Album *'' B'Day'' – Beyoncé *''

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20 Y.O. ''20 Y.O.'' is the ninth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. It was released on September 20, 2006, by Virgin Records. Its title makes reference to her third studio album '' Control'' (1986), and is a commemoration to its twentieth ann ...

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Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...

*'' Kelis Was Here'' – Kelis *'' In My Own Words'' – Ne-Yo

Rap

Best Rap Solo Performance *" What You Know" – T.I. *" Touch It" – Busta Rhymes *"

We Run This "We Run This" is a song by American recording artist Missy Elliott. It was written by Rhemario "Rio Beats" Webber and Elliott for her fifth studio album '' The Cookbook'' (2005), while production was handled by the former. Released as both the al ...

" – Missy Elliott *" Kick, Push" – Lupe Fiasco *"Undeniable" – Mos Def ; Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group *" Ridin" –

Chamillionaire Hakeem Temidayo Seriki (born November 28, 1979), better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (), is an American rapper. He was the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click from 2001 until the group split in 2005. He began his ...

featuring Krayzie Bone *" Georgia" – Ludacris & Field Mob featuring Jamie Foxx *"

Grillz "Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams (of the group Blaque). The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, A ...

" – Nelly featuring Paul Wall,

Ali & Gipp Ali & Gipp was an American hip hop duo which consisted of St. Louis-based recording artist Ali Jones of St. Lunatics and Atlanta-based recording artist Big Gipp (real name Cameron Gipp) of Goodie Mob. They first appeared together on the single " ...

*" Mighty "O"" – Outkast *"Don't Feel Right" – The Roots Best Rap/Sung Collaboration *" My Love" – Justin Timberlake featuring T.I. *" Smack That" – Akon featuring Eminem *"

" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z *" Shake That" – Eminem featuring Nate Dogg *" Unpredictable" – Jamie Foxx featuring Ludacris Best Rap Song *" Money Maker" ** Christopher Bridges & Pharrell Williams, songwriters (Ludacris featuring Pharrell) *" It's Goin' Down" ** Chadron Moore & Jasiel Robinson, songwriters ( Yung Joc) *" Kick, Push" ** Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, songwriter ( Lupe Fiasco) *" Ridin" ** Anthony Henderson, J. Salinas, O. Salinas &

Hakeem Seriki Hakeem Temidayo Seriki (born November 28, 1979), better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (), is an American rapper. He was the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click from 2001 until the group split in 2005. He began his ...

, songwriters (Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone) *" What You Know" – T.I. ** A. Davis & Clifford Harris, songwriters; (

Donny Hathaway Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul singer, keyboardist, songwriter, and arranger whom ''Rolling Stone'' described as a "soul legend". His most popular songs include " The Ghetto", "This Christmas ...

, Leroy Hutson & Curtis Mayfield, songwriters) (T.I.) Best Rap Album *''

Release Therapy ''Release Therapy'' is the fifth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris. It was released on September 26, 2006, under Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. Production for the album was done by The Neptunes, The Trak Starz ...

'' – Ludacris *'' Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor'' – Lupe Fiasco *'' In My Mind'' – Pharrell *''

Game Theory Game theory is the study of mathematical models of strategic interactions among rational agents. Myerson, Roger B. (1991). ''Game Theory: Analysis of Conflict,'' Harvard University Press, p.&nbs1 Chapter-preview links, ppvii–xi It has appli ...

'' – The Roots *''

King King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen regnant, queen, which title is also given to the queen consort, consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contempora ...

'' – T.I.

Reggae

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Love Is My Religion ''Love Is My Religion'' is Ziggy Marley's second solo album, the first being ''Dragonfly'', after the 2000 end of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers. The album was released on July 2, 2006 by father Bob Marley's label Tuff Gong Worldwide, and carrie ...

'' – Ziggy Marley *''

Too Bad "Too Bad" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback, released on November 27, 2001, as the second single from their third studio album, ''Silver Side Up'' (2001). The song reached number 42 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Chart, number one o ...

'' – Buju Banton *''

Youth Youth is the time of life when one is young. The word, youth, can also mean the time between childhood and adulthood ( maturity), but it can also refer to one's peak, in terms of health or the period of life known as being a young adult. Yo ...

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Matisyahu Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979), known by his stage name Matisyahu (; ), is an American reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician. Known for blending spiritual themes with reggae, rock and hip hop beatboxing so ...

*'' Rhythm Doubles'' – Sly and Robbie *'' Who You Fighting For?'' – UB40

Rock

; Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance *" Someday Baby" –

Nausea Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit. While not painful, it can be a debilitating symptom if prolonged and has been described as placing discomfort on the chest, abdomen, or back of th ...

" – Beck *" Route 66" – John Mayer *" Saving Grace" – Tom Petty *" Lookin' for a Leader" –

Neil Young Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Fu ...

Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal The Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded between 1980 and 2011. The award was discontinued after the 2011 award season in a major overhaul of Grammy categories. Beginning in 2012, all solo or duo/group ...

*" Dani California" – Red Hot Chili Peppers *" Talk" – Coldplay *" How to Save a Life" – The Fray *" Steady, As She Goes" – The Raconteurs *" The Saints Are Coming" – U2 &

Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a ...

; Best Hard Rock Performance *" Woman" – Wolfmother *" Crazy Bitch" –

Buckcherry Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, '' Buckcherry'' (1999) and '' Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks first ...

*" Every Day Is Exactly the Same" –

Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails, commonly abbreviated as NIN and stylized as NIИ, is an American industrial rock band formed in Cleveland in 1988. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Trent Reznor was the only permanent member of the band ...

Lonely Day "Lonely Day" is a song by Armenian American heavy metal band System of a Down. It was released in 2006 as the second single from their fifth album '' Hypnotize'' (2005), and written by guitarist Daron Malakian, who also provides lead vocals on t ...

" – System of a Down *" Vicarious" –

; Best Metal Performance *"

Eyes of the Insane "Eyes of the Insane" is a 2006 song by the American thrash metal band Slayer, taken from their 2006 album ''Christ Illusion''. The lyrics explore an American soldier's mental anguish following his return home from the second Gulf War, and are ba ...

" – Slayer *" Redneck" –

Lamb of God Lamb of God ( el, Ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ, Amnòs toû Theoû; la, Agnus Dei, ) is a title for Jesus that appears in the Gospel of John. It appears at John 1:29, where John the Baptist sees Jesus and exclaims, "Behold the Lamb of God wh ...

*" Colony of Birchmen" –

Mastodon A mastodon ( 'breast' + 'tooth') is any proboscidean belonging to the extinct genus ''Mammut'' (family Mammutidae). Mastodons inhabited North and Central America during the late Miocene or late Pliocene up to their extinction at the end of the ...

*" LiesLiesLies" – Ministry *" 30/30-150" – Stone Sour ;

Best Rock Instrumental Performance The Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance was an honor presented to recording artists for quality instrumental rock performances at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Award ...

*"The Wizard Turns On..." – The Flaming Lips *"Chun Li's Spinning Bird Kick" – Arctic Monkeys *" Black Hole Sun" –

Castellorizon "Castellorizon" is the opening track on David Gilmour's third solo album, ''On an Island''. It is an instrumental guitar solo, which starts off with an overture of various sounds from other tracks of the album before the guitar is introduced. The ...

" – David Gilmour *" Super Colossal" – Joe Satriani ; Best Rock Song *" Dani California" – Red Hot Chili Peppers **

Flea Flea, the common name for the order Siphonaptera, includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects that live as external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts. Adult fleas grow to about long, ...

, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis &

Chad Smith Chad Gaylord Smith (born October 25, 1961) is an American musician who has been the drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith is also the drummer of the ...

songwriters *" Chasing Cars" – Snow Patrol ** Nathan Connolly, Gary Lightbody, Jonny Quinn,

Tom Simpson Thomas Simpson (30 November 1937 – 13 July 1967) was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists. He was born in Haswell, County Durham, and later moved to Harworth, Nottinghamshire. Simpson began road cycling as a teenager ...

& Paul Wilson songwriters *" Lookin' for a Leader" –

songwriter *" Someday Baby" –

songwriter *" When You Were Young" –

The Killers The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). After going through a number of short-term bass players and drummers in t ...

** Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer & Ronnie Vannucci songwriters ; Best Rock Album *''

'' – Red Hot Chili Peppers *'' Try!'' – John Mayer Trio *''

Highway Companion ''Highway Companion'' is the third and final solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Tom Petty. It was released on July 25, 2006, and charted at No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart. The album was produced by former Traveling Wilbury ...

'' – Tom Petty *''

Broken Boy Soldiers ''Broken Boy Soldiers'' is the debut studio album by American rock band the Raconteurs, released on May 15, 2006 in the United Kingdom and May 16, 2006 in the United States. The album was generally favored among critics and spawned the hit sing ...

'' – The Raconteurs *'' Living with War'' –

Traditional Pop

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Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album is an award presented to recording artists at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. Honors in several categories are presented ...

*'' Duets: An American Classic'' – Tony Bennett *'' Caught In The Act'' – Michael Bublé *''

Wintersong ''Wintersong'' is the sixth album and first Christmas album by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, released in October 2006. It was produced by longtime collaborator Pierre Marchand and includes contributions from Jim Creeggan of Baren ...

'' – Sarah McLachlan *''

Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook ''Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook'' is a studio album by American singer Bette Midler. Produced by Barry Manilow, it serves as a follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated '' Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook'' (2003). Rele ...

'' – Bette Midler *'' Timeless Love'' – Smokey Robinson

Children's

Best Musical Album for Children *''Catch That Train!'' -

Dan Zanes and Friends Daniel Edgerly Zanes (born November 8, 1961) is an American former member of the popular 1980s band the Del Fuegos and is now the front man of the Grammy-winning group Dan Zanes and Friends. History Zanes's father was a teacher, as well as a po ...

Best Spoken Word Album for Children The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children was an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for works containing quality "spoken ...

*''Blah Blah Blah: Stories About Clams, Swamp Monsters, Pirates & Dogs'' –

Bill Harley Bill Harley (born William Harley, July 1, 1954 in Greenville, Ohio) is an American children's entertainer, musician, and author who has been called "the Mark Twain of contemporary children's music" by ''Entertainment Weekly''. He uses a range o ...

*''Christmas In The Trenches'' – John McCutcheon *''Disney's Little Einsteins Musical Missions (Various Artists)'' – Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell, producers *''Peter Pan'' – Jim Dale *'' The Witches'' – Lynn Redgrave

Spoken Word

Best Spoken Word Album The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album has been awarded since 1959. The award has had several minor name changes: * In 1959 the award was known as Best Performance, Documentary or Spoken Word * From 1960 to 1961 it was awarded as Best Perform ...

(Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) *'' Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis'' –

Jimmy Carter James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he previously served as th ...

*''With Ossie And Ruby: In This Life Together'' – Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee (tie) *''I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!'' – Bob Newhart *'' New Rules — Polite Musings From A Timid Observer'' – Bill Maher *'' The Truth (with jokes)'' – Al Franken

Comedy

; Best Comedy Album (For comedy recordings, spoken or musical) *''

The Carnegie Hall Performance ''The Carnegie Hall Performance'' (2006) is Lewis Black's fifth album, and winner of the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Several pieces are derived from material that was published in his 2005 autobiography, ' ...

'' –

Lewis Black Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. His comedy routines often escalate into angry rants about history, politics, religion, or any other cultural trends. He hosted the Comedy Central series '' Lewi ...

*''Blue Collar Comedy Tour – One For The Road'' – Bill Engvall, Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy & Larry The Cable Guy *''Life Is Worth Losing'' –

George Carlin George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of countercul ...

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Straight Outta Lynwood ''Straight Outta Lynwood'' is the twelfth studio album by "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on September 26, 2006, the title drawing inspiration from hip hop group N.W.A's ''Straight Outta Compton''. It was the sixth studio album self-produced by ...

'' – "Weird Al" Yankovic *'' You Can't Fix Stupid'' – Ron White

Classical

;Best Classical Album *''Mahler: Symphony No. 7'' ** Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Andreas Neubronner, producer ;Best Orchestra Performance *''Mahler: Symphony No. 7'' ** Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Andreas Neubronner, producer; Peter Laenger, engineer ( San Francisco Symphony) ;Best Opera Recording *''"Golijov: Ainadamar: Fountain Of Tears"'' ** Robert Spano, conductor; Valerie Gross & Sid McLauchlan, producers; Kelley O'Connor, Jessica Rivera & Dawn Upshaw, soloists; Stephan Flock & Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, engineers (Women Of The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus;

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is an American orchestra based in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, USA. The ASO's main concert venue is Atlanta Symphony Hall in the Woodruff Arts Center. History Though earlier organizations bearing ...

) ;Best Choral Performance *''"Pärt: Da Pacem"'' ** Paul Hillier, conductor; Brad Michel & Robina G. Young, producers; Brad Michel, engineer/mixer (Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir) ;Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra) *''Messiaen: Oiseaux exotiques (Exotic Birds)'' ** Angelin Chang (

Cleveland Chamber Symphony The Cleveland Chamber Symphony is an American chamber orchestra based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music, and has presented over 200 performance premieres. History The Cleveland Chamber Symp ...

) ;Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra) *''Chopin: Nocturnes'' **

Maurizio Pollini Maurizio Pollini (born 5 January 1942) is an Italian pianist. He is known for performances of compositions by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy, among others. He has also championed and performed works by contemporary composers such as Pierre Boulez ...

, soloist; Christopher Alder, producer; Klaus Hiemann & Oliver Rogalla Von Heyden, engineers ;Best Chamber Music Performance *''"Intimate Voices"'' ** Emerson String Quartet (Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton, David Finckel & Philip Setzer), ensembles; Da-Hong Seetoo, producer ;Best Small Ensemble Performance *''"Padilla: Sun Of Justice"'' ** Fred Vogler, producer; Peter Rutenberg, conductor; Los Angeles Chamber Singers' Capella (Corey Carleton), ensembles; Fred Vogler, engineer ;Best Classical Vocal Performance *''"Rilke Songs"'' ** Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, soloist ;Best Classical Contemporary Composition *''"Golijov: Ainadamar: Fountain Of Tears"'' ** Osvaldo Golijov, composer ;Best Classical Crossover Album *''"Simple Gifts"'' ** Bryn Terfel, soloist; Sid McLauchlan, producer; Stephan Flock & Piotr Furmanczyk, engineers

Music Video

; Best Short Form Music Video *"

Here It Goes Again "Here It Goes Again" is a song by American rock band OK Go, the fifth single released from their second studio album, ''Oh No'' (2005). It was the band's only single to chart on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 until " I Won't Let You Down" in Nove ...

" – Ok Go ;

Best Long Form Music Video The Grammy Award for Best Music Film is an accolade presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally named the Gramophone Awards, to performers, directors, and producers of quality videos or musical programs. ...

*'' Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run'' –

References

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49th Annual Grammy Awards
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