Grammy nominations announced
Kanye West received eight nominations for the 50th annual Grammy Awards on Thursday, leading a varied and surprise-filled pack.
Female singers were the talk of 2007, and Amy Winehouse received six nominations, four of which are in the top general categories. Winehouse is the only performer represented in album, record, song and best new artist.
Winehouse’s “Back to Black” will compete with the Foo Fighters “Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace”, Vince Gills’ “These Days,” Herbie Hancock’s “River: The Joni Letters,” and West’s “Graduation” for album of the year.
The Foo Fighters are also up for record of the year; Rihanna’s “Umbrella” is up for record and song, and a year after Corinne Bailey Rae walked away empty handed after receiving three noms last year, she receives a song nomination from the album that was eligible last year.
The Grammy nominations were announced Thursday at the Music Box Theater in Hollywood. Awards will be handed out Feb. 10 in ceremonies at Staples Center.
Kanye West received eight nominations for the 50th annual Grammy Awards on Thursday, leading a varied and surprise-filled pack.Female singers were the talk of 2007, and Amy Winehouse received six nominations, four of which are in the top general categories. Winehouse is the only performer represented in album, record, song and best new artist.
Winehouse’s “Back to Black” will compete with the Foo Fighters “Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace”, Vince Gills’ “These Days,” Herbie Hancock’s “River: The Joni Letters,” and West’s “Graduation” for album of the year.
The Foo Fighters are also up for record of the year; Rihanna’s “Umbrella” is up for record and song, and a year after Corinne Bailey Rae walked away empty handed after receiving three noms last year, she receives a song nomination from the album that was eligible last year.
The Grammy nominations were announced Thursday at the Music Box Theater in Hollywood. Awards will be handed out Feb. 10 in ceremonies at Staples Center.
