{"id":13278,"date":"2015-12-07T09:23:41","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T17:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=13278"},"modified":"2015-12-07T09:23:41","modified_gmt":"2015-12-07T17:23:41","slug":"kendrick-lamar-taylor-swift-the-weeknd-top-58th-grammy-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=13278","title":{"rendered":"Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd Top 58th GRAMMY Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles, CA…The Recording Academy\u00ae<\/sup> announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMYAwards\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><\/a> in all 83 categories this morning. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented music makers, this year’s nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered. As the only peer-based music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Academy’s membership body of creators across all disciplines of music, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers. Final-round GRAMMY\u00ae<\/sup> ballots will be mailed Dec. 16 and the preeminent award for excellence in music will be presented Monday, Feb. 15, 2016<\/b>, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network<\/a> from 8 \u2013 11:30 p.m. (ET\/PT)<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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This year, Kendrick Lamar<\/b> leads nominations with 11, followed by Taylor Swift<\/b> and The Weeknd<\/b>, who each earn seven. Additionally, music producer\/songwriter Max Martin<\/b> receives six nominations and mastering engineer Tom Coyne<\/b>, rapper Drake<\/b>, and engineers\/mixers Serban Ghenea<\/b> and John Hanes<\/b> each earn five nominations. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

“The diversity in the creative community is what makes music a universal language, and it’s gratifying to see the vibrancy of today’s artistic landscape reflected in this year’s nominations \u2014 a testament to The Academy’s voting members,” said Neil Portnow, President\/CEO of The Recording Academy. “Artists are pushing boundaries in exciting ways, making it an exceptionally strong year for music.”<\/p>\n

The eclectic nature of this year’s nominations is perhaps best exemplified in the Album Of The Year category, where nominees range from the alternative and soulful rock of Alabama Shakes<\/b> to <\/b>Lamar’s thought-provoking jazz-infused rap, the classic country sounds of Chris Stapleton<\/b>, the pop emergence of Swift, and the genre-bending R&B style of The Weeknd.<\/p>\n

Following is a sampling of nominations from the GRAMMY Awards’ 30 Fields and 83 categories. For a complete nominations list, visit www.grammy.com<\/i><\/b><\/a>. Congratulate nominees and catch exclusive videos and content on Facebook<\/a>. Join @theGRAMMYs Twitter<\/a> Moments conversation using #GRAMMYs.<\/p>\n


\nGENERAL FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Album Of The Year<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Sound & Color<\/i> \u2014 Alabama Shakes<\/p>\n

To Pimp A Butterfly<\/i> \u2014 Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n

Traveller<\/i> \u2014 Chris Stapleton<\/p>\n

1989 <\/i>\u2014 Taylor Swift<\/p>\n

Beauty Behind The Madness <\/i>\u2014 The Weeknd<\/p>\n

Watch and share<\/a> the Album Of The Year category roundup video<\/p>\n

Record Of The Year<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

“Really Love” \u2014 D’Angelo And The Vanguard<\/p>\n

“Uptown Funk” \u2014 Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars<\/p>\n

“Thinking Out Loud” \u2014 Ed Sheeran<\/p>\n

“Blank Space” \u2014 Taylor Swift<\/p>\n

“Can’t Feel My Face” \u2014 The Weeknd<\/p>\n

Watch and share<\/a> the Record Of The Year category roundup video<\/p>\n

Song Of The Year<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

“Alright” \u2014 Kendrick Duckworth, Mark Anthony Spears & Pharrell Williams, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)<\/p>\n

“Blank Space” \u2014 Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)<\/p>\n

“Girl Crush” \u2014 Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz Rose, songwriters (Little Big Town)<\/p>\n

“See You Again” \u2014 Andrew Cedar, Justin Franks, Charles Puth & Cameron Thomaz, songwriters (Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth)<\/p>\n

“Thinking Out Loud” \u2014 Ed Sheeran & Amy Wadge, songwriters (Ed Sheeran)<\/p>\n

Watch and share<\/a> the Song Of The Year category roundup video<\/p>\n

Best New Artist<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Courtney Barnett<\/p>\n

James Bay<\/p>\n

Sam Hunt<\/p>\n

Tori Kelly<\/p>\n

Meghan Trainor<\/p>\n

Watch and share<\/a> the Best New Artist category roundup video<\/p>\n

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POP FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Pop Duo\/Group Performance<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

“Ship To Wreck” \u2014 Florence + The Machine<\/p>\n

“Sugar” \u2014 Maroon 5<\/p>\n

“Uptown Funk” \u2014 Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars<\/p>\n

“Bad Blood” \u2014 Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n

“See You Again” \u2014 Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth<\/p>\n

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DANCE\/ELECTRONIC MUSIC FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Dance Recording<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

“We’re All We Need” \u2014 Above & Beyond Featuring Zo\u00eb Johnston<\/p>\n

“Go” \u2014 The Chemical Brothers<\/p>\n

“Never Catch Me” \u2014 Flying Lotus Featuring Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n

“Runaway (U & I)” \u2014 Galantis<\/p>\n

“Where Are \u00dc Now” \u2014 Skrillex And Diplo With Justin Bieber<\/p>\n


\nROCK FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Rock Performance<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

“Don’t Wanna Fight” <\/i>\u2014 Alabama Shakes<\/p>\n

“What Kind Of Man” \u2014 Florence + The Machine<\/p>\n

“Something From Nothing” \u2014 Foo Fighters<\/p>\n

“Ex’s & Oh’s” \u2014 Elle King<\/p>\n

“Moaning Lisa Smile” \u2014 Wolf Alice<\/p>\n


\nALTERNATIVE FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Alternative Music Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Sound & Color<\/i> \u2014 Alabama Shakes<\/p>\n

Vulnicura <\/i>\u2014 Bj\u00f6rk<\/p>\n

The Waterfall <\/i>\u2014 My Morning Jacket<\/p>\n

Currents<\/i> \u2014 Tame Impala<\/p>\n

Star Wars <\/i>\u2014 Wilco<\/p>\n


\nR&B FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Urban Contemporary Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Ego Death<\/i> \u2014 The Internet<\/p>\n

You Should Be Here <\/i>\u2014 Kehlani<\/p>\n

Blood<\/i> \u2014 Lianne La Havas<\/p>\n

Wildheart<\/i> <\/i>\u2014 Miguel<\/p>\n

Beauty Behind The Madness <\/i>\u2014 The Weeknd<\/p>\n


\nRAP FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Rap Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

2014 Forest Hills Drive<\/i> \u2014 J. Cole<\/p>\n

Compton<\/i> \u2014 Dr. Dre<\/p>\n

If Youre Reading This Its Too Late<\/i> \u2014 Drake<\/p>\n

To Pimp A Butterfly<\/i> \u2014 Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n

The Pinkprint<\/i> \u2014 Nicki Minaj<\/p>\n

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COUNTRY FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Country Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Montevallo<\/i> \u2014 Sam Hunt<\/p>\n

Pain Killer<\/i> \u2014 Little Big Town<\/p>\n

The Blade<\/i> \u2014 Ashley Monroe<\/p>\n

Pageant Material<\/i> \u2014 Kacey Musgraves<\/p>\n

Traveller<\/i> \u2014 Chris Stapleton<\/p>\n

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JAZZ FIELD<\/u><\/b> <\/b><\/p>\n

Best Jazz Instrumental Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

My Favorite Things<\/i> \u2014 Joey Alexander<\/p>\n

Breathless<\/i> \u2014 Terence Blanchard Featuring The E-Collective<\/p>\n

Covered: Recorded Live At Capitol Studios<\/i> \u2014 Robert Glasper & The Robert Glasper Trio<\/p>\n

Beautiful Life <\/i>\u2014 Jimmy Greene<\/p>\n

Past Present<\/i> \u2014 John Scofield<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

GOSPEL\/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC FIELD<\/u><\/b> <\/b><\/p>\n

Best Gospel Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Destined To Win <\/i>(Live) <\/i>\u2014 Karen Clark Sheard<\/p>\n

Living It<\/i> \u2014 Dorinda Clark-Cole<\/p>\n

One Place Live<\/i> \u2014 Tasha Cobbs<\/p>\n

Covered: Alive Is Asia <\/i>[Live] (Deluxe) <\/i>\u2014 Israel & Newbreed<\/p>\n

Life Music: Stage Two <\/i>\u2014 Jonathan McReynolds<\/p>\n

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Whatever The Road<\/i> \u2014 Jason Crabb<\/p>\n

How Can It Be <\/i>\u2014 Lauren Daigle<\/p>\n

Saints And Sinners<\/i> \u2014 Matt Maher<\/p>\n

This Is Not A Test<\/i> \u2014 Tobymac<\/p>\n

Love Ran Red<\/i> \u2014 Chris Tomlin<\/p>\n

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LATIN FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Latin Pop Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Terral<\/i> \u2014 Pablo Albor\u00e1n<\/p>\n

Healer<\/i> \u2014 Alex Cuba<\/p>\n

A Quien Quiera Escuchar <\/i>(Deluxe Edition) <\/i>\u2014 Ricky Martin<\/p>\n

Sirope<\/i> \u2014 Alejandro Sanz<\/p>\n

Algo Sucede<\/i> \u2014 Julieta Venegas<\/p>\n

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AMERICAN ROOTS FIELD<\/u><\/b> <\/b><\/p>\n

Best Americana Album<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

The Firewatcher’s Daughter<\/i> \u2014 Brandi Carlile<\/p>\n

The Traveling Kind<\/i> \u2014 Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell<\/p>\n

Something More Than Free<\/i> \u2014 Jason Isbell<\/p>\n

Mono<\/i> \u2014 The Mavericks<\/p>\n

The Phosphorescent Blues<\/i> \u2014 Punch Brothers<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SPOKEN WORD FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling)<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Blood On Snow <\/i>(Jo Nesb\u00f8) \u2014 Patti Smith<\/p>\n

Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments, And Assorted Hijinks<\/i> \u2014 Dick Cavett<\/p>\n

A Full Life: Reflections At Ninety<\/i> \u2014 Jimmy Carter<\/p>\n

Patience And Sarah (Isabel Miller)<\/i> \u2014 Janis Ian & Jean Smart<\/p>\n

Yes Please<\/i> \u2014 Amy Poehler (& Various Artists)<\/p>\n


\nPRODUCTION, NON-CLASSICAL FIELD<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Producer Of The Year<\/u><\/b>, Non-Classical<\/b><\/u>:<\/p>\n

Jeff Bhasker<\/p>\n

Dave Cobb<\/p>\n

Diplo<\/p>\n

Larry Klein<\/p>\n

Blake Mills<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MUSIC VIDEO\/FILM<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Best Music Film<\/u><\/b>:<\/p>\n

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown <\/i>\u2014 James Brown<\/p>\n

Sonic Highways<\/i> \u2014 Foo Fighters<\/p>\n

What Happened, Miss Simone?<\/i> \u2014 Nina Simone<\/p>\n

The Wall <\/i>\u2014 Roger Waters<\/p>\n

Amy<\/i> \u2014 Amy Winehouse<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

About The Recording Academy:<\/b><\/p>\n

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards \u2014 the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music \u2014 The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com<\/a>. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter<\/a>, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook<\/a>, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on Google+<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Tumblr<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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