My Grammy Predictions Part I

My predictions for the 54th Grammys


By Valerie Arena

Album of the Year: Adele 21

Record of the Year: Katy Perry: Firework

Song of the Year : Bruno Mars, Grenade

Best New Artist: Nciki Minaj

Best Pop Solo Performance: Adele: Someone Like You

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Coldplay Paradise

Best Pop Instrumental Album: Brian Setzer: Setzer Goes Instru-mental

Best Pop Vocal Album: Adele 21

Best Dance Recording: Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Best Dance/Electronica Album: Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Tony Bennett and Various Artists Duets II

Best Rock Performance: Coldplay Every Teardrop is a Waterfall

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: Mastodon Curl of the Burl

Best Rock Song: Coldplay Every Teardrop is A Waterfall

Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters Wasting Light

Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead The King of Limbs

Best R&B Performance: Kelly Price and Stokley Not My Daddy

Best Traditional R&B Performance: R. Kelly Radio message

Best R&B Song: Cee Lo Green Fool for You

Best R&B Album: R Kelly Love Letter

Best Rap Performance: Nicki Minaj and Drake Moment 4 Life

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey I Need A Doctor

Best Rap Song: I Need A Doctor (see above)

Best Rap Album: Jay-Z and Kanye West Watch the Throne

Best Country Solo Performance: Taylor Swift Mean

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson Don’t you Wanna Stay

Best Country Song: Taylor Swift Mean

Best Country Album: Speak Now Taylor Swift

Best New Age Album: Al Conti Northern Seas