Eminem, Bruno Mars Lead Grammy Nominees
by Karen
Before you know it, the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will be here, which air on February 13, 2011, at 8 PM EST on CBS. Tonight, however, the nominees were announced with triple platinum selling Eminem leading the pack with 10 nominations and Bruno Mars coming in second with seven. Hip-Hop’s chances to bring home “Record of the Year” also look good with four of the possible five selections.
To see some of the night’s biggest categories, hit the jump.
Album of the Year
The Suburbs, Arcade Fire
Recovery, Eminem
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream, Katy PerryRecord of the Year
B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars, “Nothin’ on Youâ€
Eminem feat. Rihanna, “Love the Way You Lieâ€
Cee Lo Green, “F— Youâ€/â€Forget Youâ€
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, “Empire State of Mindâ€
Lady Antebellum, “Need You Nowâ€Song of the Year
“Beg Steal or Borrow,†written by Ray LaMontagne (performed by Ray LaMontagne)
“F— Youâ€/â€Forget You,†written by Cee Lo Green, Philip Lawrence, and Bruno Mars (performed by Cee Lo Green)
“The House that Built Me,†written by Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin (performed by Miranda Lambert)
“Love the Way You Lie,†written by Alexander Grant, Skylar Grey, and Marshall Mathers (performed by Eminem feat. Rihanna)
“Need You Now,†written by Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley, and Hillary Scott (performed by Lady Antebellum)Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Jewel, “Satisfiedâ€
Miranda Lambert, “The House That Built Meâ€
LeAnn Rimes, “Swingin’â€
Carrie Underwood, “Temporary Homeâ€
Gretchen Wilson, “I’d Love To Be Your Lastâ€Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence and the Machine
Mumford and Sons
Esperanza Spalding
The full list of categories can be found on the Grammys website.