49th Grammy winners and nominations

For recordings released during the Eligibility Year Oct. 1, 2005 through Sept. 30, 2007 Note: More or less than 5 nominations in a category is the result of ties.

Winners in bold.

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Record Of The Year
(Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s), if other than the artist.)

  • Be Without You
    Mary J. Blige
    Bryan-Michael Cox, producer; Danny Cheung, Tal Herzberg & Dave "Hard-Drive"
    Pensado, engineers/mixers
    Track from: The Breakthrough
    [Geffen Records]

  • You're Beautiful
    James Blunt
    Tom Rothrock, producer; Tom Rothrock & Mike Tarantino, engineers/mixers
    Track from: Back To Bedlam
    [Custard/Atlantic]

  • Not Ready To Make Nice
    Dixie Chicks
    Rick Rubin, producer; Richard Dodd, Jim Scott & Chris Testa, engineers/mixers
    Track from: Taking The Long Way
    [Open Wide/Columbia]


  • Crazy
    Gnarls Barkley
    Danger Mouse, producer; Ben H. Allen, Danger Mouse & Kennie Takahashi,
    engineers/mixers
    Track from: St. Elsewhere
    [Downtown/Atlantic]

  • Put Your Records On
    Corinne Bailey Rae
    Steve Chrisanthou, producer; Steve Chrisanthou & Jeremy Wheatley,
    engineers/mixers
    Track from: Corinne Bailey Rae
    [Capitol]



    Album Of The Year
    (Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s)/Mixer(s) & Mastering Engineer(s), if other than the artist.)

  • Taking The Long Way
    Dixie Chicks
    Rick Rubin, producer; Richard Dodd, Jim Scott & Chris Testa, engineers/mixers;
    Richard Dodd, mastering engineer
    [Open Wide/Columbia]


  • St. Elsewhere
    Gnarls Barkley
    Danger Mouse, producer; Ben H. Allen, Danger Mouse & Kennie Takahashi,
    engineers/mixers; Mike Lazer, mastering engineer
    [Downtown/Atlantic]

  • Continuum
    John Mayer
    Steve Jordan & John Mayer, producers; John Alagia, Michael Brauer, Joe Ferla,
    Chad Franscoviak, Manny Marroquin & Dave O'Donnell, engineers/mixers; Greg
    Calbi, mastering engineer
    [Aware/Columbia]

  • Stadium Arcadium
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Rick Rubin, producer; Ryan Hewitt, Mark Linette & Andrew Scheps,
    engineers/mixers; Vlado Meller, mastering engineer
    [Warner Bros.]

  • FutureSex/LoveSounds
    Justin Timberlake
    Nate (Danga) 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
    [Jive Records/Zomba Label Group]



    Song Of The Year
    (A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parenthesis.) Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Be Without You
    Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters (Mary
    J. Blige)
    Track from: The Breakthrough
    [Geffen Records; Publishers: Chrysalis Music, Mary J. Blige Music, Naked Under My Clothes Music, Universal Music Corp., Babyboy's Little Publishing, Jason's Lyrics, Noontime South, Reach Global Tunes, WB Music.]

  • Jesus, Take The Wheel
    Brett James, Hillary Lindsey & Gordie Sampson, songwriters (Carrie Underwood)
    Track from: Some Hearts
    [Arista/Arista Nashville/19; Publishers: Dimensional Music of 1091/Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing, Raylene Music/BPJ Administration, No Such Music, Passing Stranger Music/1609 Songs/Music of Windswept.]

  • Not Ready To Make Nice
    Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Robison & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Dixie
    Chicks)
    Track from: Taking The Long Way
    [Open Wide/Columbia; Publishers: Woolly Puddin' Music, Chrysalis Music, Sugar Lake Music.]


  • Put Your Records On
    John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou & Corinne Bailey Rae, songwriters (Corinne Bailey
    Rae)
    Track from: Corinne Bailey Rae
    [Capitol; Publisher: Global Talent Publishing.]

  • You're Beautiful
    James Blunt, Amanda Ghost & Sacha Skarbek, songwriters (James Blunt)
    Track from: Back To Bedlam
    [Custard/Atlantic; Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music, David Platz Music.]



    New Artist
    (For a new artist who releases, during the Eligibility Year, the first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist.)


    Carrie Underwood (WireImage.com photo)
  • James Blunt
  • Chris Brown
  • Imogen Heap
  • Corinne Bailey Rae
  • Carrie Underwood




    Female Pop Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Ain't No Other Man
    Christina Aguilera
    Track from: Back To Basics
    [RCA Records]


  • Unwritten
    Natasha Bedingfield
    Track from: Unwritten
    [Epic/Phonogenic]

  • You Can Close Your Eyes
    Sheryl Crow
    Track from: Sheryl Crow Artist's Choice Deluxe Edition
    [Hear Music/Universal Music]

  • Stupid Girls
    Pink
    Track from: I'm Not Dead
    [LaFace/Zomba Label Group]

  • Black Horse And The Cherry Tree
    KT Tunstall
    [Relentless/Virgin]



    Male Pop Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • You're Beautiful
    James Blunt
    Track from: Back To Bedlam
    [Custard/Atlantic]

  • Save Room
    John Legend
    Track from: Once Again
    [Columbia/GOOD/Sony Urban]

  • Waiting On The World To Change
    John Mayer
    Track from: Continuum
    [Aware/Columbia]


  • Jenny Wren
    Paul McCartney
    Track from: Chaos And Creation In The Backyard
    [Capitol]

  • Bad Day
    Daniel Powter
    Track from: Daniel Powter
    [Warner Bros.]



    Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
    (For established duos or groups. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • My Humps
    The Black Eyed Peas
    Track from: Monkey Business
    [A&M; Records]


  • I Will Follow You Into The Dark
    Death Cab For Cutie
    Track from: Plans
    [Atlantic Records]

  • Over My Head (Cable Car)
    The Fray
    Track from: How To Save A Life
    [Epic]

  • Is It Any Wonder?
    Keane
    Track from: Under The Iron Sea
    [Interscope Records]

  • Stickwitu
    The Pussycat Dolls
    Track from: PCD
    [A&M; Records]


    Pop Collaboration With Vocals
    (For a collaborative performance, with vocals, by artists who do not normally perform together. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • For Once In My Life
    Tony Bennett & Stevie Wonder
    Track from: Duets: An American Classic
    [RPM Records/Columbia]


  • One
    Mary J. Blige & U2
    Track from: The Breakthrough
    [Geffen/Matriarch Records]

  • Always On Your Side
    Sheryl Crow & Sting
    Track from: Wildflower
    [A&M; Records]

  • Promiscuous
    Nelly Furtado & Timbaland
    Track from: Loose
    [Geffen/Mosley Music Group]

  • Hips Don't Lie
    Shakira & Wyclef Jean
    Track from: Oral Fixation Vol. 2
    [Epic]



    Pop Instrumental Performance
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, without vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Mornin'
    George Benson (& Al Jarreau)
    Track from: Givin' It Up
    [Concord Records/Monster Music]


  • Drifting
    Enya
    Track from: Amarantine
    [Reprise]

  • Subterfuge
    B?la Fleck & The Flecktones
    Track from: The Hidden Land
    [Columbia/Legacy]

  • Song H
    Bruce Hornsby
    Track from: Intersections: 1985 - 2005
    [RCA Legacy]

  • My Favorite Things
    The Brian Setzer Orchestra
    Track from: Dig That Crazy Christmas
    [Surfdog Records]



    Pop Instrumental Album
    (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of INSTRUMENTAL tracks.)

  • New Beginnings
    Gerald Albright
    [Peak Records]

  • Fire Wire
    Larry Carlton
    [Bluebird/RCA Victor]

  • X
    Fourplay
    [Bluebird/RCA Victor]

  • Fingerprints
    Peter Frampton
    [A&M; Records/New Door Records]


  • Wrapped In A Dream
    Spyro Gyra
    [Heads Up International]



    Pop Vocal Album
    (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

  • Back To Basics
    Christina Aguilera
    [RCA Records]

  • Back To Bedlam
    James Blunt
    [Custard/Atlantic]

  • The River In Reverse
    Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint
    [Verve Forecast]

  • Continuum
    John Mayer
    [Aware/Columbia]


  • FutureSex/LoveSounds
    Justin Timberlake
    [Jive Records/Zomba Label Group]


    Dance Recording
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)

  • Suffer Well
    Depeche Mode
    Ben Hillier, producer; Steve Fitzmaurice & Ben Hillier, mixers
    Track from: Playing The Angel
    [Sire/Reprise/Mute]

  • Ooh La La
    Goldfrapp
    Goldfrapp, producers; Mark "Spike" Stent, mixer
    Track from: Supernature
    [Mute]

  • Get Together
    Madonna
    Madonna & Stuart Price, producers; Mark "Spike" Stent, mixer
    Track from: Confessions On A Dance Floor
    [Warner Bros.]

  • I'm With Stupid
    Pet Shop Boys
    Trevor Horn, producer; Robert Orton, mixer
    Track from: Fundamental
    [Rhino Entertainment]

  • Sexy Back
    Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
    Danja, Timbaland & Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass, mixer
    [Jive Records/Zomba Label Group]




    Electronic/Dance Album
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)

  • Supernature
    Goldfrapp
    [Mute]

  • Confessions On A Dance Floor
    Madonna
    [Warner Bros.]


  • A Lively Mind
    Oakenfold
    [Maverick]

  • Fundamental
    Pet Shop Boys
    [Rhino Entertainment]

  • The Garden
    Zero 7
    [Atlantic]



    Traditional Pop Vocal Album
    (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

  • Duets: An American Classic
    Tony Bennett
    [RPM Records/Columbia]


  • Caught In The Act
    Michael Bubl?
    [143-Reprise]

  • Wintersong
    Sarah McLachlan
    [Arista Records/Nettwerk]

  • Bette Midler Sings The Peggy Lee Songbook
    Bette Midler
    [Columbia]

  • Timeless Love
    Smokey Robinson
    [New Door Records]



    Solo Rock Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Nausea
    Beck
    [Interscope Records]

  • Someday Baby
    Bob Dylan
    Track from: Modern Times
    [Columbia]


  • Route 66
    John Mayer
    Track from: Cars - Soundtrack (Various Artists)
    [Disney]

  • Saving Grace
    Tom Petty
    Track from: Highway Companion
    [American]

  • Lookin' For A Leader
    Neil Young
    Track from: Living With War
    [Reprise]



    Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
    (For duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Talk
    Coldplay
    Track from: X&Y;
    [Capitol]

  • How To Save A Life
    The Fray
    Track from: How To Save A Life
    [Epic]

  • Steady, As She Goes
    The Raconteurs
    Track from: Broken Boy Soldiers
    [V2/Third Man Records]

  • Dani California
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Track from: Stadium Arcadium
    [Warner Bros.]


  • The Saints Are Coming
    U2 & Green Day
    [Interscope Records/Warner Bros.]



    Hard Rock Performance
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Crazy Bitch
    Buckcherry
    [Eleven Seven Music]

  • Every Day Is Exactly The Same
    Nine Inch Nails
    Track from: With Teeth
    [nothing/Interscope Records]

  • Lonely Day
    System Of A Down
    Track from: Hypnotize
    [American/Columbia]

  • Vicarious
    Tool
    Track from: 10,000 Days
    [Volcano/Zomba Label Group]

  • Woman
    Wolfmother
    Track from: Wolfmother
    [Modular/Interscope Records]




    Metal Performance
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Redneck
    Lamb Of God
    Track from: Sacrament
    [Epic]

  • Colony Of Birchmen
    Mastodon
    Track from: Blood Mountain
    [Reprise/Relapse Records]

  • Lies, Lies, Lies
    Ministry
    Track from: Rio Grande Blood
    [13th Planet Records/Megaforce Records]

  • Eyes Of The Insane
    Slayer
    Track from: Christ Illusion
    [American]


  • 30/30-150
    Stone Sour
    [Roadrunner Records]



    Rock Instrumental Performance
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, without vocals. Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Chun Li's Flying Bird Kick
    Arctic Monkeys
    [Domino Recording]

  • The Wizard Turns On...
    The Flaming Lips
    Track from: At War With The Mystics
    [Warner Bros.]


  • Black Hole Sun
    Peter Frampton
    [A&M; Records/New Door Records]

  • Catsellorizon
    David Gilmour
    Track from: On An Island
    [Columbia]

  • Super Colossal
    Joe Satriani
    Track from: Super Colossal
    [Epic]



    Rock Song
    (A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Rock, Hard Rock & Metal songs. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parenthesis.) Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Chasing Cars
    Nathan Connolly, Gary Lightbody, Jonny Quinn, Tom Simpson & Paul Wilson,
    songwriters (Snow Patrol)
    Track from: Eyes Open
    [A&M; Records; Publisher: Big Life Music.]

  • Dani California
    Flea, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis & Chad Smith, songwriters (Red Hot Chili
    Peppers)
    Track from: Stadium Arcadium
    [Warner Bros.; Publisher: Moebetoblame Music.]


  • Lookin' For A Leader
    Neil Young, songwriter (Neil Young)
    Track from: Living With War
    [Reprise; Publisher: Silver Fiddle Music.]

  • Someday Baby
    Bob Dylan, songwriter (Bob Dylan)
    Track from: Modern Times
    [Columbia; Publisher: Bob Dylan.]

  • When You Were Young
    Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer & Ronnie Vannucci, songwriters (The
    Killers)
    [Island Records; Publisher: Universal-Polygram Int.]

  • Rock Album
    (Vocal or Instrumental. Includes Hard Rock and Metal.)

  • Try!
    John Mayer Trio
    [Aware/Columbia]

  • Highway Companion
    Tom Petty
    [American]

  • Broken Boy Soldiers
    The Raconteurs
    [V2/Third Man Records]

  • Stadium Arcadium
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
    [Warner Bros.]


  • Living With War
    Neil Young
    [Reprise]



    Alternative Music Album
    (Vocal or Instrumental.)

  • Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
    Arctic Monkeys
    [Domino Recording]

  • At War With The Mystics
    The Flaming Lips
    [Warner Bros.]

  • St. Elsewhere
    Gnarls Barkley
    [Downtown/Atlantic]


  • Show Your Bones
    Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    [Interscope Records]

  • The Eraser
    Thom Yorke
    [XL Recordings]



    Female R&B; Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Ring The Alarm
    Beyonce
    Track from: B'Day
    [Sony Urban Music/Columbia]

  • Be Without You
    Mary J. Blige
    Track from: The Breakthrough
    [Geffen Records]


  • Don't Forget About Us
    Mariah Carey
    Track from: The Emancipation Of Mimi (Ultra Platinum Edition)
    [Island Records]

  • Day Dreaming
    Natalie Cole
    Track from: Leavin'
    [Verve Records]

  • I Am Not My Hair
    India.Arie
    Track from: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
    [Motown Records]



    Male R&B; Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Heaven
    John Legend
    Track from: Once Again
    [Columbia/GOOD/Sony Urban Music]


  • So Sick
    Ne-Yo
    Track from: In My Own Words
    [Def Jam Recordings]

  • Black Sweat
    Prince
    Track from: 3121
    [Universal Records]

  • I Call It Love
    Lionel Richie
    Track from: Coming Home
    [Island Def Jam Recordings]

  • Got You Home
    Luther Vandross
    [J Records/Epic/Legacy Recordings]



    R&B; Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
    (For duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Breezin'
    George Benson & Al Jarreau
    Track from: Givin' It Up
    [Concord Records/Monster Music]

  • Love Changes
    Jamie Foxx Featuring Mary J. Blige
    Track from: Unpredictable
    [J Records]

  • Everyday (Family Reunion)
    Chaka Khan, Gerald Levert, Yolanda Adams & Carl Thomas
    Track from: Madea's Family Reunion - Music From The Motion Picture
    [Motown Records]

  • Family Affair
    (Sly & The Family Stone), John Legend, Joss Stone With Van Hunt
    Track from: Different Strokes By Different Folks
    [Epic/Legacy Recordings]


  • Beautiful, Loved And Blessed
    Prince & Tamar
    Track from: 3121
    [Universal Records]



    Traditional R&B; Vocal Performance
    (For duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Christmas Time Is Here
    Anita Baker
    Track from: Christmas Fantasy
    [Blue Note Records]

  • God Bless The Child
    George Benson & Al Jarreau Featuring Jill Scott
    Track from: Givin' It Up
    [Concord Records/Monster Music]


  • I Found My Everything
    Mary J. Blige Featuring Raphael Saadiq
    Track from: The Breakthrough
    [Geffen Records]

  • You Are So Beautiful
    Sam Moore Featuring Billy Preston, Zucchero, Eric Clapton & Robert Randolph
    Track from: Overnight Sensational
    [Rhino Entertainment]

  • How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
    The Temptations
    Track from: Reflections
    [New Door Records]



    Urban/Alternative Performance
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Crazy
    Gnarls Barkley
    Track from: St. Elsewhere
    [Downtown/Atlantic]


  • That Heat
    Segio Mendes Featuring Erykah Badu & Will.i.am
    Track from: Timeless
    [Concord Records/Hear Music]

  • Mas Que Nada
    Sergio Mendes Featuring The Black Eyed Peas
    Track from: Timeless
    [Concord Records/Hear Music/Will.i.am music]

  • Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me)
    Outkast
    Track from: Idlewild
    [La Face Records/Zomba Label Group]

  • 3121
    Prince
    Track from: 3121
    [Universal Records]



    R&B; Song
    (A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parenthesis.) Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Be Without You
    Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters (Mary
    J. Blige)
    Track from: The Breakthrough
    [Geffen Records; Publishers: Chrysalis Music, Mary J. Blige Music, Naked Under My Clothes Music, Universal Music Corp., Babyboy's Little Publishing, Jason's Lyrics, Noontime South, Reach Global Tunes, WB Music.]


  • Black Sweat
    Prince, songwriter (Prince)
    Track from: 3121
    [Universal Records; Publisher: Controversy Music.]

  • Deja Vu
    Shawn Carter, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Beyonc? Knowles, Makeba, Keli Nicole
    Price & Delisha Thomas, songwriters (Beyonc? Featuring Jay-Z)
    [Sony Urban Music/Columbia; Publishers: Beyonc? Publishing, EMI Blackwood Music, 23000 Music Publishing, Makeba Yoga Flames Music/Janice Combs Publishing/EMI Blackwood, Price Tag, EMI April Music/Carter Boys Publishing.]

  • Don't Forget About Us
    Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jermaine Dupri, songwriters
    (Mariah Carey)
    Track from: The Emancipation Of Mimi (Ultra Platinum Edition)
    [Island Records; Publishers: Rye Songs, Shaniah Cymone Music, EMI April Music, Babyboy's Little Publishing Company, Noontime South, Naked Under My Clothes, Chrysalis Music.]

  • I Am Not My Hair
    Drew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders & India Arie Simpson, songwriters (India.Arie)
    Track from: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
    [Motown Records; Publishers: Gold & Iron Music, Wang Out Music Sony, Combustion Windswept, Noka International/Famous Music.]



    R&B; Album
    (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

  • The Breakthrough
    Mary J. Blige
    [Geffen Records]


  • Unpredictable
    Jamie Foxx
    [J Records]

  • Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
    India.Arie
    [Motown Records]

  • 3121
    Prince
    [Universal Republic]

  • Coming Home
    Lionel Richie
    [Island Def Jam Recordings]



    Contemporary R&B; Album
    (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

  • B'Day
    Beyonce
    [Sony Urban Music/Columbia]


  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown
    [Jive Records/Zomba Label Group]

  • 20 Y.O.
    Janet Jackson
    [Virgin Records]

  • Kelis Was Here
    Kelis
    [Jive Records/Zomba Label Group/Dope Entertainment]

  • In My Own Words
    Ne-Yo
    [Def Jam Recordings]



    Rap Solo Performance
    (For a solo Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Touch It
    Busta Rhymes
    Track from: The Big Bang
    [Aftermath/Interscope Records]

  • We Run This
    Missy Elliott
    Track from: The Cookbook
    [Goldmind/Atlantic]

  • Kick, Push
    Lupe Fiasco
    Track from: Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
    [1st & 15th/Atlantic]

  • Undeniable
    Mos Def
    [Geffen Records]

  • What You Know
    T.I.
    Track from: King
    [Grand Hustle/Atlantic]




    Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
    (For duo, group or collaborative performances of Rap only. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Ridin
    Chamillionaire Featuring Krayzie Bone
    [Universal Records]


  • Georgia
    Ludacris & Field Mob (Featuring Jamie Foxx)
    Track from: Ludacris Presents...Disturbing Tha Peace And From Field Mob - Light Poles And Pine Trees
    [DTP/Geffen/Def Jam Recordings]

  • Grillz
    Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp
    Track from: Sweatsuit
    [Universal Records]

  • Mighty "O"
    Outkast
    [La Face/Zomba Label Group]

  • Don't Feel Right
    The Roots
    [Def Jam Recordings]



    Rap/Sung Collaboration
    (For a Rap/Sung collaborative performance by artists who do not normally perform together. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Smack That
    Akon Featuring Eminem
    [SRC/Universal Records]

  • Deja Vu
    Beyonc? Featuring Jay-Z
    [Sony Urban Music/Columbia]

  • Shake That
    Eminem Featuring Nate Dogg
    Track from: Curtain Call - The Hits
    [Aftermath/Shady/Interscope Records]

  • Unpredictable
    Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris
    Track from: Unpredictable
    [J Records]

  • My Love
    Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
    Track from: FutureSex/LoveSounds
    [Jive Records/Zomba Label Group]




    Rap Song
    (A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parenthesis.) Singles or Tracks only.)

  • It's Goin' Down
    Chadron Moore & Jasiel Robinson, songwriters (Yung Joc)
    Track from: New Joc City
    [Bad Boy South; Publishers: Granny Man Publishing, Malik/Mekhi Music, Basement Funk, Regina's Son Music.]

  • Kick, Push
    Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, songwriter (Lupe Fiasco)
    Track from: Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
    [1st & 15th/Atlantic; Publishers: Hey Lu Chill Music/Heavy as Heaven, 1st & 15th Publishing/Mr. Lopez Music.]

  • Money Maker
    Christopher Bridges & Pharrell Williams, songwriters (Ludacris Featuring
    Pharrell)
    Track from: Release Therapy
    [Disturbing The Peace/Def Jam Recordings; Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music, Waters of Nazareth Publishing.]


  • Ridin
    Anthony Henderson, J. Slainas, O. Salinas & Hakeem Seriki, songwriters
    (Chamillionaire Featuring Krayzie Bone)
    [Universal Records; Publishers: Chamilitary Camp Music, Play-N-Skilz Music, EMI Publishing.]

  • What You Know
    A. Davis & Clifford Harris, songwriters; (Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson & Curtis
    Mayfield, songwriters) (T.I.)
    Track from: King
    [Grand Hustle/Atlantic; Publishers: Club Crown Publishing, Toomp Stone Publishing, Careers-BMG Music, WB Music Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing.]



    Rap Album
    (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

  • Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
    Lupe Fiasco
    [1st & 15th/Atlantic]

  • Release Therapy
    Ludacris
    [Disturbing Tha Peace]


  • In My Mind
    Pharrell
    [Star Trak/Interscope Records]

  • Game Theory
    The Roots
    [Def Jam Recordings]

  • King
    T.I.
    [Grand Hustle/Atlantic]



    Female Country Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Kerosene
    Miranda Lambert
    Track from: Kerosene
    [Epic]

  • I Still Miss Someone
    Martina McBride
    [RCA Nashville]

  • Something's Gotta Give
    LeAnn Rimes
    Track from: This Woman
    [Curb Records]

  • Jesus, Take The Wheel
    Carrie Underwood
    Track from: Some Hearts
    [Arista/Arista Nashville/19]


  • I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today
    Gretchen Wilson
    [Epic Nashville]



    Male Country Vocal Performance
    (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)


  • Every Mile A Memory
    Dierks Bentley
    [Capitol Records Nashville]

  • The Reason Why
    Vince Gill
    [MCA Nashville]


  • The Seashores Of Old Mexico
    George Strait
    Track from: Somewhere Down In Texas
    [MCA Nashville]

  • Would You Go With Me
    Josh Turner
    Track from: Your Man
    [MCA Nashville]

  • Once In A Lifetime
    Keith Urban
    [Capitol Records Nashville]



    Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
    (For established duos or groups with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Not Ready To Make Nice
    Dixie Chicks
    Track from: Taking The Long Way
    [Open Wide/Columbia]


  • Heaven's My Home
    The Duhks
    Track from: Migrations
    [Sugar Hill Records]

  • Boondocks
    Little Big Town
    Track from: The Road To Here
    [Equity Music Group]

  • What Hurts The Most
    Rascal Flatts
    Track from: Me And My Gang
    [Lyric Street Records]

  • Leave The Pieces
    The Wreckers
    Track from: Stand Still - Look Pretty
    [Maverick]



    Country Collaboration With Vocals
    (For a collaborative performance, with vocals, by artists who do not normally perform together. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Who Says You Can't Go Home
    Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles
    Track from: Have A Nice Day
    [Island]


  • Tomorrow Is Forever
    Solomon Burke & Dolly Parton
    Track from: Nashville
    [Shout! Factory]

  • Calling Me
    Kenny Rogers & Don Henley
    Track from: Water & Bridges
    [Capitol Records Nashville]

  • Midnight Angel
    Rhonda Vincent & Bobby Osborne
    Track from: All American Bluegrass Girl
    [Rounder]

  • Love Will Always Win
    Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks
    Track from: Jasper County
    [MCA Nashville]



    Country Instrumental Performance
    (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, without vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)

  • Jerusalem Ridge
    Casey Driessen
    Track from: 3D
    [Sugar Hill Records]

  • Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag
    Tommy Emmanuel
    Track from: The Mystery
    [Favored Nations Acoustic]

  • Whiskey Before Breakfast
    Bryan Sutton & Doc Watson
    Track from: Not Too Far From The Tree
    [Sugar Hill Records]


  • The Eleventh Reel
    Chris Thile
    Track from: How To Grow A Woman From The Ground
    [Sugar Hill Records]

  • Nature Of The Beast
    Jim VanCleve
    Track from: No Apologies
    [Rural Rhythm Records]