Beyonce Knowles a castigat aseara la cea de-a 52 - a editie a Galelor Grammy 6 trofee, din 10 nominalizari. Suirpriza a constituit-o cantareata de muzica country, Taylor Swift, care la numai 20 de ani, a reusit sa obtina 4 trofee, intre care si Albumul Anului.

Toti artistii prezenti la gala din acest a premiilor Grammy au impresionat prin vestimentatie, in top fiind cea mai in voga cantareata a momentului, Lady Gaga. Controversata artista a si deschis Gala din acesat an a premiilor Grammy, care a avut loc la Staples Center din Los Angeles.

Evenimentul a fost cu adevarat gandit pentru vedete, acestea au cantat impreuna asa ca ceremonia fost mai mult un spectacol de amploare unde vedetele au cantat in "combitanatii" care mai de care mai "exotice":Slash cu Jamie Foxx, Eminem alaturi de Drake si Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige alaturi de Andrea Bocelli, iar la final a Pink i-a dedicat un cantec lui Michael Jackson, in semn de respect si recunostinta.

Marea castigatoare a premiilor a fost Beyonce, care a obtinut 6 statuete din 10 nominalizari: cea mai buna melodie a anului, cu Single Ladies, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance si inca alte 4 trofee.

La 20 de ani, Taylor Swift, a fost nominalizata la 8 categorii si a obtinut 4 premii, dar si cel mai important: Cel mai bun album al anului cu ?Fearless"

Ordinea castigatorilor:


Fearless, Taylor Swift - Album Of The Year

Nominalizatii:

- I Am... Sasha Fierce, Beyonc

- The E.N.D., The Black Eyed Peas

- The Fame, Lady Gaga

- Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King, Dave Matthews Band

- Fearless, Taylor Swift

Single Ladies, Beyonc - Song Of The Year

Nominalizatii:

- Poker Face, Lady Gaga & RedOne

- Pretty Wings, Hod David & Musze

- Single Ladies, Beyonc

- Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon

- You Belong With Me, Liz Rose & Taylor Swift

Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon - Record Of The Year

Nominalizatii:

- Halo, Beyonc

- I Gotta Feeling, The Black Eyed Peas

- Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon

- Poker Face, Lady Gaga

- You Belong With Me, Taylor Swift

Zac Brown Band - Best New Artist

Nominalizatii:

-Zac Brown Band

-Keri Hilson

-MGMT

-Silversun Pickups

-The Ting Tings

Halo, Beyonc - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Nominalizatii:

- Hometown Glory, Adele

- Halo, Beyonc

- Hot N Cold, Katy Perry

- Sober, Pink

- You Belong With Me, Taylor Swift

21st Century Breakdown, Green Day - Best Rock Album

Nominalizatii:

- Black Ice, AC/DC

- Live From Madison Square Garden, Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood

- 21st Century Breakdown, Green Day

- Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King, Dave Matthews Band

- No Line On The Horizon, U2

Make It Mine, Jason Mraz - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Nominalizatii:

- This Time, John Legend

- Love you, Maxwell

- Make It Mine, Jason Mraz

- If You Don't Know Me By Now, Seal

- All About The Love Again, Stevie Wonder

I Gotta Feeling, The Black Eyed Peas - Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

Nominalizatii:

- I Gotta Feeling, The Black Eyed Peas

- We Weren't Born To Follow, Bon Jovi

- Never Say Never, The Fray

- Sara Smile, Daryl Hall & John Oates

- Kids, MGMT

Lucky, Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat - Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals

Nominalizatii:

- Sea Of Heartbreak, Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen

- Love Sex Magic, Ciara & Justin Timberlake

- Lucky, Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

- Baby, It's Cold Outside, Willie Nelson & Norah Jones

- Breathe, Taylor Swift & Colbie Caillat

Throw Down Your Heart, Bla Fleck - Best Pop Instrumental Performance

Nominalizatii:

- Besame Mucho, Herb Alpert

- Throw Down Your Heart, Bla Fleck

- The Fire, Imogen Heap

- Phoenix Rise, Maxwell

- Funk Joint, Marcus Miller

Potato Hole, Booker T. Jones - Best Pop Instrumental Album

Nominalizatii:

- In Boston, Chris Botti

- Legacy, Hiroshima

- Potato Hole, Booker T. Jones

- Modern Art, The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman

- Down The Wire, Spyro Gyra

The E.N.D., The Black Eyed Peas - Best Pop Vocal Album

Nominalizatii:

- The E.N.D., The Black Eyed Peas

- Breakthrough, Colbie Caillat

- All I Ever Wanted, Kelly Clarkson

- The Fray, The Fray

- Funhouse, Pink

Poker Face, Lady Gaga - Best Dance Recording

Nominalizatii:

- Boom Boom Pow, The Black Eyed Peas

- When Love Takes Over, David Guetta & Kelly Rowland

- Poker Face, Lady Gaga

- Celebration, Madonna

- Womanizer, Britney Spears

The Fame, Lady Gaga - Best Electronic/Dance Album

Nominalizatii:

- Divided By Night, The Crystal Method

- One Love, David Guetta

- The Fame, Lady Gaga

- Party Rock, LMFAO

- Yes, Pet Shop Boys

Michael Bubl Meets Madison Square Garden, Michael Bubl - Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Nominalizatii:

- A Swingin' Christmas, Tony Bennett

- Michael Bubl Meets Madison Square Garden, Michael Bubl

- Your Songs, Harry Connick, Jr.

- Liza's At The Palace, Liza Minnelli

- American Classic, Willie Nelson

Working On A Dream, Bruce Springsteen - Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance

Nominalizatii:

- Beyond Here Lies Nothin', Bob Dylan

- Change In The Weather, John Fogerty

- Dreamer, Prince

- Working On A Dream, Bruce Springsteen

- Fork In The Road, Neil Young

Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon - Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

Nominalizatii:

- Can't Find My Way Home, Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood

- Life In Technicolor II, Coldplay

- 21 Guns, Green Day

- Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon

- I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight, U2

War Machine, AC/DC - Best Hard Rock Performance

Nominalizatii:

- War Machine, AC/DC

- Check My Brain, Alice In Chains

- What I've Done, Linkin Park

- The Unforgiven III, Metallica

- Burn It To The Ground, Nickelback

Dissident Aggressor, Judas Priest - Best Metal Performance

Nominalizatii:

- Dissident Aggressor, Judas Priest

- Set To Fail, Lamb Of God

- Head Crusher, Megadeth

- Se?or Peligro, Ministry

- Hate Worldwide, Slayer

A Day In The Life, Jeff Beck - Best Rock Instrumental Performance

Nominalizatii:

- A Day In The Life, Jeff Beck

- Warped Sister, Booker T. Jones

- Playing With Fire, Brad Paisley

- Mr. Surfer Goes Jazzin', Brian Setzer Orchestra

- Now We Run, Steve Vai

Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon - Best Rock Song

Nominalizatii:

- The Fixer, Pearl Jam

- I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight, U2

- 21 Guns, Green Day

- Use Somebody, Kings Of Leon

- Working On A Dream, Bruce Springsteen

Run This Town, Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

Nominalizatii:

Ego, Beyonc & Kanye West

Knock You Down, Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne-Yo

Run This Town, Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West

I'm On A Boat, The Lonely Island & T-Pain

Dead And Gone, T.I. & Justin Timberlake