The 50th Annual Grammy Awards this year celebrated it 50th year by having many performances by artists such as Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, James Harris the Third, Rihanna,Kanye West, Fergie, John Legend, Beyonce, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse and many more…
Amy Winehouse could not make it, but she performed two songs in London, which was shown via satellite. The nominees and winners of each categories are shown below…
*Try guessing who won…if you haven’t watch the show… or searched it up somewhere else… 
1. Record Of The Year:
- Irreplaceable by Beyonce
- The Pretender by Foo Fighters
- Umbrella by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
- What Goes Around…Comes Around by Justin Timberlake
- Rehab by Amy Winehouse
Winner: Rehab by Amy Winehouse
2. Album Of The Year
- Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by Foo Fighters
- These Days by Vince Gill
- River: The Joni Letters by Herbie Hancock
- Graduation by Kanye West
- Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Winner: River: The Joni Letters by Herbie Hancock
3. Song Of The Year (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Before He Cheats by Josh Kear & Christ Tomkins, performed by Carrie Underwood
- Hey There Delilah by Tom Higgenson, performed by Plain White T’s
- Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae, performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
- Rehab by Amy Winehouse, performed by Amy Winehouse
- Umbrella by Shawn Carter, Kuk Harrell, Terius “Dream” Nash & Christopher Stewart, performed by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
Winner: Rehab by Amy Winehouse, performed by Amy Winehouse
4. New Artist
- Feist
- Ledisi
- Paramore
- Taylor Swift
- Amy Winehouse
Winner: Amy Winehouse
5. Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Candyman by Christina Aguilera
- 1234 by Feist
- Big Girls Don’t Cry by Fergie
- Say It Right by Nelly Furtado
- Rehab by Amy Winehouse
Winner: Rehab by Amy Winehouse
6. Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
- Everything by Michael Buble
- Belief by John Mayer
- Dance Tonight by Paul McCartney
- Amazing by Seal
- What Goes Around…Comes Around by Justin Timberlake
Winner: What Goes Around…Comes Around by Justin Timberlake
7. Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- (You Want To) Make A Memory by Bon Jovi
- Home by Daughtry
- Makes Me Wonder by Maroon 5
- Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s
- Window In The Skies by U2
Winner: Makes Me Wonder by Maroon 5
8. Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
- Steppin’ Out by Tony Bennet & Christina Aguilera
- Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira
- Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
- The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani & Akon
- Give It To Me by Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
Winner: Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
9. Best Pop Instrumental Performance
- Off The Grid by Beastie Boys
- Paris Sunrise #7 by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
- Over The Rainbow by Dave Koz
- One Week Last Summer by Joni Mitchell
- Simple Pleasures by Spyro Gyra
Winner: One Week Last Summer by Joni Mitchell
10. Best Pop Instrumental Album
- The Mix-Up by Beastie Boys
- At The Movies by Dave Koz
- Good To Go-Go by Spyro Gyra
- Italia by Chris Botti
- Roundtrip by Kirk Whalum
Winner: The Mix-Up by Beastie Boys
11. Best Pop Vocal Album
- Lost Highway by Bon Jovi
- The Reminder by Feist
- It Won’t Be Soon Before Long by Maroon 5
- Memory Almost Full by Paul McCartney
- Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Winner: Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
12. Best Dance Recording
- Do It Again by The Chemical Brothers
- D.A.N.C.E. by Justice
- Love Today by Mika
- Don’t Stop The Music by Rihanna
- LoveStoned/I Think She Knows by Justin Timberlake
Winner: LoveStoned/I Think She Knows by Justin Timberlake
13. Best Electronic / Dance Album
- We Are The Night by The Chemical Brothers
- t by Justice
- Sound Of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
- We Are Pilots by Shiny Toy Guns
- Elements Of Life by Tiesto
14. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
- Call Me Irresponsible by Michael Buble
- Cool Yule by Bette Midler
- Trav’lin Light by Queen Latifah
- Live In Concert 2006 by Barbra Streisand
- James Taylor At Christmas by James Taylor
Winner: Call Me Irresponsible by Micheal Buble
15. Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
- Timebomb by Beck
- Only Mama Knows by Paul McCartney
- Our Country by John Mellencamp
- Radio Nowhere by Bruce Springsteen
- Come On by Lucinda Williams
Winner: Radio Nowhere by Bruce Springsteen
16. Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- It’s Not Over by Daughtry
- Working Class Hero by Green Day
- If Everyone Cared by Nickelback
- Instant karma by U2
- Icky Thump by The White Stripes
Winner: Icky Thump by The White Stripes
17. Best Hard Rock Performance
- Sweet Sacrifice by Evanescence
- The Pretender by Foo Fighters
- I Don’t Wanna Stop by Ozzy Osbourne
- Sick, Sick, Sick by Queens Of The Stone Age
- The Pot by Tool
Winner: The Pretender by Foo Fighters
18. Best Metal Performance
- Nothing Left by As I Lay Dying
- Never Ending Hill by King Diamond
- Aesthetics Of Hate by Machine Head
- Redemption by Shadows Fall
- Final Six by Slayer
Winner: Final Six by Slayer
19. Best Rock Instrumental Performance
- The Ecstasy Of Gold by Metallica
- Malignant Narcissism by Rush
- Always With Me, Always With You by Joe Satriani
- Once Upon A Time In The West by Bruce Springsteen
- The Attitude Song by Steve Vai
Winner: Once Upon A Time In The West by Bruce Springsteen
20. Best Rock Song (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Come On by Lucinda Williams, performed by Lucinda Williams
- Icky Thump by Jack Whit, performed by The White Stripes
- It’s Not Over by Chris Daughtr, Gregg Wattenberg, Mark Wilkerson & Brett Young, performed by Daughtry
- The Pretender by Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel & Chris Shiflett, performed by Foo Fighters
- Radio Nowhere by Bruce Springsteen, performed by Bruce Springsteen
Winne: Radio Nowhere by Bruce Springsteen, performed by Bruce Springsteen
21. Best Rock Album
- Daughtry by Daughtry
- Revival by John Fogerty
- Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by Foo Fighters
- Magic by Bruce Springsteen
- Sky Blue Sky by Wilco
Winner: Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by Foo Fighters
22. Best Alternative Music Album
- Icky Thump by The White Stripes
- Alright, Still… by Lily Allen
- Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
- Volta by Bjork
- Wincing The Night Away by The Shins
Winner: Icky Thump by The White Stripes
23. Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- Just Fine by Mary J. Blige
- When I See You by Fantasia
- No One by Alicia Keys
- If I Have My Way by Chrisette Michele
- Hate On Me by Jill Scott
Winner: No One by Alicia Keys
24. Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
- Woman by Raheem DeVaughn
- B.U.D.D.Y. by Musiq Soulchild
- Because Of You by Ne-Yo
- Future Baby Mama by Prince
- Please Don’t Go by Tank
Winner: Future Baby Mama by Prince
25. Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- Same Girl by R. Kelly feat. Usher
- Disrespectful by Chaka Khan feat. Mary J. Blige
- Hate That I Love You by Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo
- Baby by AngieStone feat. Betty Wright
- Bartender by T-Pain feat Akon
Winner: Disrespectful by Chaka Khan feat. Mary J. Blige
26. Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
- Walk A Mile In My Shoes by Otis Clay
- All Night Long by Randy Crawford & Joe Sample
- In My Songs by Gerald Levert
- I Apologize by Ann Nesby
- I Am Your Man by Ryan Shaw
Winner: In My Songs by Gerald Levert
27. Best Urban / Alternative Performance
- Make A Baby by Vikter Duplaix
- That’s The Way Of The World by Dwele
- Daydreamin’ by Lupe Fiasco feat. Jill Scott
- Fantasy by Meshell Ndegeocello
- Dream by Alice Smith
Winner: Daydreamin’ by Lupe Fiasco feat. Jill Scott
28. Best R&B Song (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Beautiful Flower by India.Arie & Joyce Simpson, performed by
- Hate That I Love You by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen & Shaffer Smith,performed by Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo
- No One by Dirty Harry, Kerry Brothers & Alicia Key, performed by Alicia Keys
- Teachme by Ivan Barias, Adam W. Blackstone, Randall C. Bowland, Carvin Haggins, Johnnie Smith II & Corey Latif Williams, performed by Musiq Soulchild
- When I See U by Louis Biancaniello, Waynne Nugent, Erika Nuri, Kevin Risto, Janet Sewel & Sam Watters, performed by Fantasia
Winner: No One by Dirty Harry, Kerry Brothers & Alicia Key, performed by Alicia Keys
29. Best R&B Album
- Funk This by Chaka Khan
- Lost & Found by Ledisi
- Luvanmusiq by Musiq Soulchild
- The Real Thing by Jill Scott
- Six, Love & Pain by Tank
Winner: Funk This by Chaka Khan
30. Best Contemporary R&B Album
- Konvicted by Akon
- Just Like You by Keyshia Cole
- Fantasia by Fantasia
- East Side Story by Emily King
- Because Of You by Ne-Yo
Winner: Because Of You by Ne-Yo
31. Best Rap Solo Performance
- The People by Common
- I Get Money by 50 Cent
- Show Me What You Got by Jay-Z
- Big Thing Poppin’ (Do It) by T.I.
- Stronger by Kanye West
Winner: Stronger by Kanye West
32. Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
- Southside by Common feat. Kanye West
- Make It Rain by Fat Joe feat. Lil Wayne
- Party Like A Rockstar by Shop Boyz
- Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) by UGK feat. OutKast
- Better Than I’ve Ever Been by Kanye West, Nas & KRS-One
Winner: Southside by Common feat. Kanye West
33. Best Rap / Sung Callaboration
- I Wanna Love You by Akon feat. Snoop Dogg
- Kiss, Kiss by Chris Brown & T-Pain
- Let It Go by Keyshia Cole feat. Missy Elliott & Lil’ Kim
- Umbrella by Rihanna & Jay-Z
- Good Life by Kanye West feat. T-Pain
Winner: Umbrella by Rihanna & Jay-Z
34. Best Rap Song (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Ayo Technology by Nate (Danja) Hills, Curtis Jackson, Timothy Mosley & Justin Timberlake, performed by 50 Cent feat. Justin Timberlake & Timberland
- Big Things Poppon’ (Do It) by Clifford Harris & Byron Thomas, performed by T.I.
- Can’t Tell Me Nothing by Aldrin Davis & Kanye West, performed by Kanye West
- Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell’Em by Soulja Boy Tell’Em
- Good Life by Aldrin Davis, Mike Dean, Faheem Najm, & Kanye West, J. Ingram & Q. Jones, performed by Kanye West feat. T-Pain
Winner: Good Life by Aldrin Davis, Mike Dean, Faheem Najm, & Kanye West, J. Ingram & Q. Jones, performed by Kanye West feat. T-Pain
35. Best Rap Album
- Finding Forever by Common
- Kingdom Come by Jay-Z
- Hip Hop Is Dead by Nas
- T.I. vs T.I.P. by T.I.
- Graduation by Kanye West
Winner: Graduation by Kanye West
36. Best Female Country Vocal Performance
- Simple Love by Alison Krauss
- Famous In A Small Town by Miranda Lambert
- Nothin’ Better To Do by LeAnn Rimes
- Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
- Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love by Trisha Yearwood
Winner: Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
37. Best Male Country Vocal Performance
- Long Trip Alone by Dierks Bentley
- A Woman’s Love by Alan Jackson
- If You’re Reading This by Tim McGraw
- Give It Away by George Strait
- Stupid Boy by Keith Urban
Winner: Stupid Boy by Keith Urban
38. Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group
- Proud Of The House We Built by Brooks & Dunn
- How Long by Eagles
- Moments by Emerson Drive
- Lucky Man by Montgomery Gentry
- Sweet Memories by The Time Jumpers
Winner: How Long by Eagles
39. Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
- Days Aren’t Long Enough by Steve Earle & Allison Moorer
- Because Of You by Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson
- I Need You by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
- Lost Highway by Willie Nelson & Ray Price
- Oh Love by Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood
Winner: Lost Highway by Willie Nelson & Ray Price
40. Best Country Instrumental Performance
- Little Monk by Russ Barenberg
- Mucky The Duck by The Greencards
- Throttleneck by Brad Paisley
- Rawhide! by Andy Statman
- Fidoodlin’ by The Time Jumpers
Winner: Throttleneck by Brad Paisley
41. Best Country Song (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Before He Cheats by Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, performed by Carrie Underwood
- Give It Away by Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon & Jamey Johnson, performed by Strait
- I Need You by Tony Lane & David Lee, performed by Tim McGraw & Faith Hills
- If You’re Reading This by Tim McGraw, Brad Warren & Brett Warren, performed by Tim McGraw
- Long Trip Alone by Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley & Steve Bogard, performed by Dierks Bentley
Winner: Before He Cheats by Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, performed by Carrie Underwood
42. Best Country Album
- Long Trip Alone by Dierks Bentley
- These Days by Vince Gill
- Let It Go by Tim McGraw
- 5th Gear by Brad Paisley
- It Just Comes Natural by George Strait
Winner: These Days by Vince Gill
43. Best Bluegrass Album
- Cherryholmes II Black And White by Cherryholmes
- Lefty’s Old Guitar by J. D. Crowe & The New South
- The Bluegrass Diaries by Jim Lauderdale
- Scenechronized by Seldom Scene
- Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular by Tony Trischka
Winner: The Bluegrass Diaries by Jim Lauderdale
44. Best New Age Album
- Faces Of The Sun by Peter Kater
- Sacred Journey Of Ku -Kai, Volumn 3 by Kitaro
- One Guitar by Ottmar Liebert
- Southwest by Eric Tingstad
- Crestone by Paul Winter Consort
Winner: Crestone by Paul Winter Consort
45. Best Contemporary Jazz Album
- Party Hats by Will Bernard
- Downright Upright by Brian Bromberg
- Re-imagination by Eldar
- River: The Joni Letters by Herbie Hancock
- He Had A Hat by Jeff Lorber
Winner: River: The Joni Letters by Herbie Hancock
46. Best Jazz Vocal Album
- Avant Gershwin by Patti Austin
- Red Earth – A Malian Journey by Dee Dee Bridgewater
- Music Maestro Please by Freddy Cole
- Nightmoves by Kurt Elling
- On The Other Side by Tierney Sutton (Band)
Winner: Avant Gershwin by Patti Austin
47. Best Jazz Instrumental Solo
- Levees by Terence Blanchard
- Anagram by Michael Brecker
- Both Sides Now by Herbie Hancock
- Lullaby by Hank Jones
- 1000 Kilometers by Paul McCandless
Winner: Anagram by Michael Brecker
48. Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
- Pilgrimage by Michael Brecker
- Live At The Village Vanguard by The Bill Charlap Trio
- Kids: Live At Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola by Joe Lovano And Hank Jones
- Line By Line by John Patitucci
- Back East by Joshua Redman
Winner: Pilgrimage by Michael Brecker
49. Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
- A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina) by Terence Blanchard
- Eternal Licks & Grooves by The Bob Florence Limited Edition
- Hommage by The Bill Holman Band
- Sky Blue by Maria Schneider Orchestra
- With Love by Charles Tolliver Big Band
Winner: A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina)
50. Best Latin Jazz Album
- Funk Tango by Paquito D’Rivera Quintet?
- The Magician by Sammy Figueroa And His Latin Jazz Explosion
- Borrowed Time (TIEMPO PRESTADO) by Steve Khan
- Refugee by Hector Martignon
- Big Band Urban Folktales by Bobby Sanabria Big Band
Winner: Funk Tango by Paquito D’Rivera Quintet?
51. Best Gospel Performance
- East To West by Casting Crowns
- Blessed & Highly Flavored by The Clark Sisters
- Never Gonna Break My Faith by Aretha Franklin & Mary J. Blige (feat. The Harlem Boys Choir)
- With Long Life by Israel And New Breed feat. T-Bone
- He Set My Life To Music by CeCe Winans
Winners: Blessed & Highly Flavored by The Clark Sisters and Never Gonna Break My Faith by Aretha Franklin & Mary J. Blige (feat. The Harlem Boys Choir)
52. Best Gospel Song (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Blessed & Highly Favoured by Karen Clark-Sheard, performed by The Clark Sisters
- East To West by Mark Hall & Bernie Herms, performed by Casting Crowns
- Encourage Yourself by Donald Lawrence, performed by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers
- Made To Love by Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeeHan, Jamie Moore & Aaron Rice, performed by TobyMac
- Praise On The Inside by James L. Moss, performed by J. Moss
Winner: Blessed & Highly Favored by Karen Clark-Sheard, performed by The Clark Sisters
53. Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album
- Before The Daylight’s Shot by Ashley Cleveland
- HIStory: Our Place In His Story by The Cross Movement
- Open Book by Da’ T.R.U.T.H.
- The Reckoning by Pillar
- Comatose by Skillet
Winner: Before The Daylight’s Shot by Ashley Cleveland
54. Best Pop / Contemporary Gospel Album
- The Altar And The Door by Casting Crowns
- A Deeper Level by Israel And New Breed
- True Beauty by Mandisa
- Stand by Michael W. Smith
- Portable Sounds by TobyMac
Winner: A Deeper Level by Israel And New Breed
55. Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album
- Amazing Grace by Bill & Gloria Gaither And The Homecoming Friends
- Journey Of Joy by Karen Peck And New River
- Everybody’s Brother by Billy Joe Shaver
- Salt Of The Earth by Ricky Skaggs & The Whites
- Tell Someone by Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
- I’ll Fly Away: Country Hymns & Songs Of Faith by Various Artists, produced by Ed Cash
Winner: Salt Of The Earth by Ricky Skaggs & The Whites
56. Best Traditional Gospel Album
- Live – One Last Time by The Clark Sisters
- The Grand Finale’: Encourage Yourself by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers
- Life Changing by Smokie Norful
- Thristy by Marvin Sapp
- Cherch by Bebe Winans
Winner: Live – One Last Time by The Clark Sisters
57. Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
- Grateful by Coko
- Free To Worship by Fred Hammond
- V2… by J. Moss
- T57 by Trin-I-Tee 5:7
- Alone But Not Alone by Marvin Winans
Winner: Free To Worship by Fres Hammond
58. Best Latin Pop Album
- Papito by Miguel Bose & Varios Artistas
- 12 Segundos De Oscuridad by Jorge Drexler
- Navidades Luis Miguel by Luis Miguel
- Dicen Que El Tiempo by Jennifer Pena
- El Tren De Los Momentos by Alejandro Sanz
Winner: El Tren De Los Momentos by Alejandro Sanz
59. Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
- No Hay Espacio by Black:Guayaba
- Adelantando by Jarade De Palo
- Amantes Sunt Amentes by Panda
- Kamikaze by Rabanes
- Memo Rex CommanderY El Corazon Atomico De La Via Lactea by Zoe
Winner: No Hay Espacio by Black:Guayaba
60. Best Latin Urban Album
- E.S.L. by Akwid
- El Abayarde Contra-Ataca by Tego Calderon
- Residente O Visintante by Calle 13
- El Cartel: The Big Boss by Daddy Yankee
- Vacaneria! by Fulanito
Winner: Residente O Visitante by Calle 13
61. Best Tropical Latin Album
- Greetings From Havana by Cubanismo
- En Primera Plana by Issac Delgado
- Arroz Con Habizhuela by El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
- La Llaave De Mi Corazon by Juan Luis Guerra
- United We Swing by Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Winner: La Llave De Mi Corazon by Juan Luis Guerra
62. Best Mexican / Mexican-American Album
- 100% Mexicano by Pepe Aguilar
- El Indomable by Cristian Castro
- Para Siempre by Vicente Fernandez
- Puro Dolor by Paquita La Del Barrio
- Esta Tierre Es Tuya (This Land Is Your Land) by Sones De Mexico Ensemble
Winner: 100% Mexicano by Pepe Aguilar
63. Best Tejano Album
- Ram Herrera And The Outlaw Band 2007 by Ram Herrera And The Outlaw Band
- Before The Next Teardrop Falls by Little Joe & La Familia
- Corazon De Oro by David Marez
- 35th Anniversary by Ruben Ramos
- Vagar Libremente by Sunny Sauceda
Winner: Before The Next Teardrop Falls by Little Joe & La Familia
64. Best Norteno Album
- El Amor Que Nunca Fue by Conjunto Primavera
- Crossroads by Intocable
- Ven Y Dime by Los Rieleros Del Norte
- Detalles Y Emociones by Los Tigres Del Norte
- Gracias Por Tu Amor by Pesado
Winner: Detalles Y Emociones by Los Tigres Del Norte
65. Best Banda Album
- Te Va A Gustar by El Chapo
- Los Mejores Corridos by El Potro De Sinaloa
- Lobo domesticado by Valentin Elizalde
- Conquistando Corazones by K-PAZ De La Sierra
- Entre Copas Y Botellas by Lupilo Rivera
Winner: Te Va A Gustar by El Chapo
66. Best Traditional Blues Album
- Pinetop Perkins On The 88’s – Live In Chicago by Pinetop Perkins
- 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads by Kenny Wayne Shepherd feat. Various Artists
- Old School by Koko Taylor
- Last Of The Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live In Dallas by Henry James Townsend, Joe Willie “Pinetop” Perkins, Robert Lockwood, Jr. & David “Honeyboy” Edwards
Winner: Last Of The Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live In Dallas by Henry James Townsend, Joe Willie “Pinetop” Perkins, Robert Lockwood, Jr. & David “Honeyboy” Edwards67. Best Contemporary Blues Album
- Into The Blues by Joan Armatrading
- Is It News by Doyle Bramhall
- The Road To Escondido by JJ Cale & Eric Clapton
- Truth by Robben Ford
- The Scene Of The Crime by Bettye LaVette
Winner: The Road To Escondido by JJ Cale & Eric Clapton
68. Best Traditional Folk Album
- Try Me One More Time by David Bromberg
- Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John by Peter Case
- Banjo Talkin’ by Cathy Fink
- Dirt Farmer by Levon Helm
- Charlie Louvin by Charlie Louvin
Winner: Dirt Farmer by Levon Helm
69. Best Contemporary Folk / Americana Album
- The Calling by Mary Chapin Carpenter
- My Name Is Buddy by Ry Cooder
- Washington Square Serenade by Steve Earle
- Children Running Through by Patty Griffin
- Orphans by Tom Waits
Winner: Washington Square Serenade by Steve Earle
70. Best Native American Music Album
- Oklahoma Style by Walter Ahhaitty & Friends
- Watch This Dancer! by Black Lodge
- The Ballad Of Old Times by Davis Mitchell
- Reconnections by R. Carlos Nakai, cliff Sarde & William Eaton
- Totemic Flute Chants by Johnny Whitehorse
Winner: Totemic Flute Chants by Johnny Whitehorse
71. Best Hawaiian Music Album
- Ka Hikina O Ka Hau (The Coming Of The Snow) by Keola Beamer
- Hawaiiana by Tia Carrere
- He’eia by Cyril Pahinui
- Hawaiian Blossom by Raiatea
- Treasures Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar by Various Artists, produced by Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr., Paul Konwiser & Wayne Wong
Winner: Treasures Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar by Various Artists, produced by Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr., Paul Konwiser & Wayne Wong
72. Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album
- Le Cowboy Creole by Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
- King Cake by Lisa Haley
- Live: A La Blue Moon by Lost Bayou Ramblers
- Blues De Musicien by Pine Leaf Boys
- Racines by Racines
- The La Louisianne Sessions by Roddie Romera And The Hub City All-Stars
- Live! Worldwide by Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Winner: Live! Worldwide by Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
73. Best Reggae Album
- The Burning Spear Experience by Burning Spear
- Mind Control by Stephen Marley
- The End Of An American Dream by Lee “Scratch” Perry
- Anniversary by Sly & Robbie And The Taxi Gang
- Light Your Light by Toots & The Maytals
Winner: Mind Control by Stephen Marley
74. Best Traditional World Music Album
- When The Soul Is Settled: Music Of Iraq by Rahim Al Haj With Souhail Kaspar
- From Mali To America by Cheick Hamala Diabate & Bob Carlin
- Live At Couleur Cafe by Konono N01
- African Spirit by Soweto Gospel Choir
- Singing For Life: Songs Of Hope, Healing And HIV / AIDS In Uganda by Various Artist, produced by Gregory Barz
Winner: African Spirit by Soweto Gospel Choir
75. Best Contemporary World Music Album
- Ceu by Ceu
- Gil Luminoso by Gilberto Gil
- Momento by Bebel Gilberto
- Djin Djin by Angelique Kidjo
- An Ancient Muse by Loreena McKennitt
Winner: Djin Djin by Angelique Kidjo
76. Best Polka Album
- Polka’s Revenge by Brave Combo
- Bulletproof Polkas by John Gora & Gorale
- Polka Freak Out by Bubba Hernandez & Alex Meixner
- Dueling Polkas by Walter Ostanek And His Band & Brian Sklar And The Western Senators
- Come Share The Wine by Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra
Winner: Come Share The Wine by Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra
77. Best Musical Album For Children
- Chickens by Buck Howdy With BB
- Experience…101 by Sweet Honey In The Rock
- A Green And Red Christmas by The Muppet, produced by Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell
- I Wanna Play by Bill Harley
- My Green Kite by Peter Himmelman
- The Velveteen Rabbit – Love Can Make You Real by Various Artists, produced by Don Sebesky & Janina Serden
Winner: A Green And Red Christmas by The Muppets, produced by Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell
78. Best Spoken Word Album For Children
- Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by Jim Dale
- Making The Heart Whole Again: Stories For A Wounded World by Milbre Burch
- The One And Only Shrek by Meryl Streep & Stanley Tucci
- Who’s Got Game? The Ant Or The Grasshopper? The Lion Or The Grassh Mouse? Poppy Or The Snake? by Toni Morrison
- Wickety Whack – Brer Rabbit Is Back by Diane Ferlatte
Winner: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by Jim Dale
79. Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry
- The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream by Barack Obama
- Celebrations by Maya Angelou
- Giving: How Each Of Us Can Change The World by Bill Clinton
- Sunday Mornings In Plains: Bringing Peace To A Changing World by Jimmy Carter
- Things I Overheard While Talking To by Myself by Alan Alda
Winner: The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream by Barack Obama
80. Best Comedy Album
- America’s Mexican by George Lopez
- Dirty Girl by Lisa Lampanelli
- The Distant Future by Flight Of The Conchords
- I Still Have A Pony. by Steven Wright
- Songs Pointed & Pointless by Harry Shearer
Winner: The Distant Future by Flight Of The Conchords
81. Best Musical Show Album
- A Chorus Line, produced by David Caddick, composed by marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleba, performed by 2006 New Cast Recording With Various Artists)
- Company, produced by Tommy Krasker, composed and lyrics by Stephen Soudheim, performed by 2006 Cast Recording With Raul Esparza & Others
- Grey Garden, produced by Steven Epstein, composed by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie, performed by Original Broadway Cast With Christine Ebersole, Mary Louise Wilson & Others
- Spring Awakening, produced by Duncan Sheik, composed by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Steven Sater, performed by Original Broadway Cast With Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele & Others
- West Side Story, produced by Nick Patrick, commposed by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Soudheim, performed by Vittorio Grigolo, Hayley Westenra, Connie Fisher & Others
Winner: Spring Awakening, produced by Duncan Sheik, composed by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Steven Sater, performed by Original Broadway Cast With Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele & Others
82. Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
- Across The Universe by Various Artists, produced by T-Bone Burnett, Elliot Goldenthal & Teese Gohl
- Dreamgirls by Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson & Anika Noni Rose, produced by Harvey Mason, Jr., Randy Spendlove, Matt Sullivan & Damon Thomas
- Hairspray by Various Artist, produced by Marc Shaiman
- Love by The Beatles, produced by George Martin & Giles Martin
- Once by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, produced by Glen Hansard
Winner: Love by The Beatles, produced by George Martin & Giles martin
83. Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture Television or Other Visual Media (Composer(s) Award)
- Babel by Gustavo Santaolalla
- Blood Diamond by James Newton Howard
- The Departed by Howard Shore
- Happy Feet by John Powell
- Pan’s Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete
- Ratatouille by Michael Giacchino
Winner: Ratatouille by Michael Giacchino
84. Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (Songwriter(s) Award)
- Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova for Once, performed by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
- Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder for Into The Wild, performed by Eddie Vedder
- Love You I Do by Siedah Garrett & Henry Krieger for Dreamgirl, performed by Jennifer Hudson
- The Song Of The Heart by Prince Rogers Nelson for Happy Fee, performed by Prince
- You Know My Name by David Arnold & Chris Cornell for Casino Royal, performed Chris Cornell
Winner: Love You I Do by Siedah Garrett & Henry Krieger for Dreamgirl, performed by Jennifer Hudson
85. Best Instrumental Composition (Composer(s) Award)
- Ash Wednesday by Harry Connick Jr., performed by Harry Connick Jr.
- Cerulean Skies by Maria Schneider, performed by Maria Schneider
- Deep Six by Mark Walker, performed by Oregon
- I Knew Her by Philip Glass for Notes On A Scandal, performed by Philip Glass
- Spectacle by Bela Fleck, performed by Chick Corea & Bela Fleck
Winner: Cerulean Skies by Maria Schneider, performed by Maria Schneider
86. Best Instrumental Arrangement (Arranger’s Award)
- Ash Wednesday by Harry Connick Jr., performed by Harry Connick Jr.
- Besame Mucho by Steve Wiest, performed by Maynard Ferguson
- Black Is The Color Of My True Love’s Hair by Frank Macchia, performed by Frank Macchia & The Prague Orchestra
- In A Silent Way by Vince Mendoza, performed by Joe Zawinul
- Yo Tannenbaum by Gordon Goodwin for Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas, performed by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
Winner: In A Silent Way by Vince Mendoza, performed by Joe Zawinul
87. Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) (Arranger’s Award)
- Cry Me A River by Jorge Calandrelli, performed by Ella Fitzgerald & Jorge Calandrelli
- I’m Gonna Live Till I Die by John Clayton, performed by Queen Latifah
- In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning by Jay Ashby, Darmon Meader & Kim Nazarian, performed by New York Voices
- Overture / Gershwin Medley by Michael Abene, performed by Patti Austin
- Smile by Pete McGuinness, performed by The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra
Winner: I’m Gonna Live Till I Die by John Clayton, performed by Queen Latifah
88. Best Recording Package (Art Director’s Award)
- Cassadaga by Zachary Nipper, artist Bright Eyes
- The Dio Years by Masaki Koik, artist Black Sabbath
- Friend & Foe by Craig Thompso, artist Menomena
- Secrets Keep You Sick by Don Clark, artist The Fold
- White Horse by Qing-Yang Xiao, artist GTS
Winner: Cassadaga by Zachary nipper, artist Bright Eyes
89. Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package (Art Director’s Award)
- The Black Parade – Special Edition by Matt Taylor, Ellen Wakayama & Gerard Way, artist My Chemical Romance
- A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out – Limited Edition by Alex Kirzhner, performed by Panic! At The Disco
- Icky Thump – Limited Edition USB Flash Drive by Robin Bechtel, Taylor Brigode, Bill Mooney & Jack White, artist The White Stripes
- Venus Doom by Matt Taylor & Valo, artist Him
- What It Is!: Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977) by Masaki Koike, performed by Various Artists
Winner: What It Is!: Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977) by Masaki Koike, performed by Various Artists
90. Best Album Notes (Album Noted Writer’s Award)
- Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonography Recordings From The 1890s by Patrick Feaster & David Giovannoni, artists Various Artists
- Classic Chu Berry Columbis And Victor Sessions by Loren Schoenberg, artist Chu Berry
- John Wor, III: recording Black Culture by Bruce Nemero, artists Various Artists
- Off The Rocord: The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings by David Sager, artist King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band
- Ricky Jay Plays Poker by Ricky Ja, artists Various Artists
Winner: John Wor, III: recording Black Culture by Bruce Nemero, artists Various Artists
91. Best Historical Album
- Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings From The 1890s, compilation producer David Giovannoni, Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, mastering engineer Richard Martin, artist Various Artists
- Forever Changing: The Golden Age Of Elektra Records 1963-1973 (Deluxe Edition), compilation producer Stuart Batsford, Mick Houghton & Phil Smee, mastering engineers Dan Hersch & Bill Inglot, artist Various Artists
- The Live Wire – Woody Guthrie In Performance 1949, compilation producer, Nora Guthrie & Jorge Arevalo Mateus, mastering engineers, Jamie Howarth, Steve Rosenthal, Warren Russell-Smith & Dr. Kevin Short, artist Woody Guthrie
- Love Is The Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970, compilation producer Alec Palao, mastering engineers Dan Hersch, Bill Inglot & Dave Schultz, artists Various Artists
- People Take Warning! Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs 1913-1938, compilation producer Christopher King & Henry “Hank” Sapoznik, mastering engineers Christopher King & Robert Vosgien, artists Various Artists
Winner: The Live Wire – Woody Guthrie In Performance 1949, compilation producer, Nora Guthrie & Jorge Arevalo Mateus, mastering engineers, Jamie Howarth, Steve Rosenthal, Warren Russell-Smith & Dr. Kevin Short, artist Woody Guthrie
92. Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (Engineer’s Award)
- Beauty & Crime by Tchad Blake, Cameron Craig, Emery Dobyns & Jimmy Hogarth, artist Suzanne Vega
- Destination Moon by Dave O’Donnell & Elliot Scheiner, artist Deborah Cox
- Don’t Mess With The Dragon by Robert Carranza, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes & KC Porter, artist Ozomatli
- Floratone by Tucker Martine, artist Floratone
- II by Jason Lehning, artist Viktor Krauss
Winner: Beauty & Crime by Tchad Blake, Cameron Craig, Emery Dobyns & Jimmy Hogarth, artist Suzanne Vega
93. Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (Producer’s Award)
- Daughtry by Daughtry
- Devils & Angels by Melee
- Direction by The Starting Line
- Five Score And Seven Years Ago by Relient K
- Stay Inside by Sound The Alarm
- Mercy by Burden Brothers
- the Narcotic Story by Oxbow
- Nightmovers by Kurt Elling
- Wincing The Night Away by The Shins
- It Won’t Be Soon Before Long by Maroon 5
- Under The Blacklight by Rilo Kiley
- Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
- Littlest Things by Lily Allen
- Rehab by Amy Winehouse
- Version by Mark Ronson
- You Know I’m No Good by Amy Winehouse
- Come Around by M.I.A. feat. Timberland
- Give It To Me by Timberland feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
- Make Me Better by Fabolous feat. Ne-Yo
- Timberland Presents: Shock Value by Timberland
- The Way I Are by Timberland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.
Winner: Mark Ronson
- Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
- Littlest Things by Lily Allen
- Rehab by Amy Winehouse
- Version by Mark Ronson
- You Know I’m No Good by Amy Winehouse
94. Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (Remixer’s Award)
- Angelicus (Andy Moor Full Length Mix) by Andy Moor, artists Delerium feat. Isabel Bayrakdarian
- Bring The Noise (Benny Benassi Sfaction Remix) by Benny Benassi, artist Public Enemy
- Like A Child (Carl Craig Remix) by Carl Craig, artist Junior Boys
- Proper Education (Club Mix – Radio Edit) by Eric Prydz, artist Eric Prydz Vs. Pink Floyd
- Sorry (Dirty South Mix) by Dirty South, artist Kaskade
Winner: Bring The Noise (Benny Benassi Sfaction Remix) by Benny Benassi, artist Public Enemy
95. Best Surround Sound Album
- At War With The Mystics 5.1, surround mix engineers, surround mastering and surround producers The Flaming Lips & Dave Fridmann, artist The Flaming Lips
- Fear Of A Blank Planet, surround mix engineer Steve Wilson, surround mastering engineer, Darcy Proper, surround producer Porcupine Tree, artist Porcupine Tree
- Grechaninov: Passion Week, surround mix engineer John Newton, surround mastering engineer Jonathan Cooper, surround producer Blanton Alspaugh, artist Charles Bruffy, Kansas City Chorale & Pheonix Bach Choir
- Love, surround mix engineer Paul Hicks, surround mastering engineer Tim Young, surround producer George martin & Giles Martin, artist The Beatles
- Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5; Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Talli’ Serenade To Music, surround mix engineer and surround mastering engineer Michael Bishop, surround producer Elaine Martone, astists Robert Spano And Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Chorus
Winner: Love, surround mix engineer Paul Hicks, surround mastering engineer Tim Young, surround producer George martin & Giles Martin, artist The Beatles
96. Best Engineered Album, Classical (Engineer’s Award)
- Garden Of Dreams by Keith O. Johnson, artist Jerry Junkin & Dallas Wind Symphony
- Grechaninov: Passion Week by John Newton, performed by Charles Bruffy, Pheonix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale
- Nielsen: Clarinet & Flute Concertos by Arne Akselberg & Tobias Lehmann, performed by Sabine Mayer, Emmanuel Pahud & Simon Rattle
- Spirit Of The Season by Bruce Leek, Fred Vogler & Trent Walker, performed by Craig Jessop, Mack Wilberg & Mornon Tabernacle Choir
- Strauss: Don Juan, Death And Transfigur by Lawrence Rock, performed by Lorin Maazel
Winner: Grechaninov: Passion Week by John Newton, performed by Charles Bruffy, Pheonix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale
97. Producer Of The Year, Classical (Producer’s Award)
- Eternal Rest: Mantyjarvi, Ticheli, Martin, Clausen by Charles Bruffy, Pheonix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale by Kansas City Chorale
- Grechaninov: Passion Week by Charles
- The Harrington String Quartet: Daniel McCarthy by The Harrington String Quartet
- Hartke: The Greater Good by Steward Robertson & Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra
- Rider On The Plains: Cello Concertos By Virgil Thompson And Charles Fussell by Emmanuel Feldman
- Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2, Scherzos by Simon Trpceski
- Great Handel by Ian Bostridge
- Kate Royal by Kate Royal
- Krommer / Sphor: Clarinet Concertos by Julian Bliss, Sabine Mayer & Kenneth Sillito
- Schubert: Piano Sonata D958, Lieder, Fragments by Leif Ove Andsnes & Ian Bostridge
- Marina A. Ledin, Victor Ledin
- Balakirev And Russian Folksong by Joseph Banowetz
- Louisiana – A Pianist’s Journey by Kenneth Boulton
- Piano Impromptus by Jungran Kim Khwarg
- 20th Centenry Piano Sonatas by Allison Brewster Franzetti
- American Virtuosa: Tribute To Maud Powell by Rachel Barton Pine & Matthew Hagle
- From Barrelhouse To Broadway: The Musical Odyssey Of Joe Jordon by Rick Benjamin & The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
- Gorecki: String Quartet No. 3 ‘…Songs Are Sung’ by Kronos Quartet
- Strange Imaginary Animals by Eighth Blackbird
- Tchaikovsky: Three String Quartet, Souvenir De Florence by Ying Quartet
- As Steals The Morn…Handel Arias & Scenes For Tenor by Mark Padmore, Andrew Manze & The English Concert
- Bach, CPE: Symphonies 1-4, Cello Concerto by Andrew Manze & The English Concert
- Brahm: Variations by Olga Kern
- Music For Compline by Stile Antico
- Stockhausen: Stimmung by Paul Hillier & Theatre Of Voices
Winner: Judith Sherman
- American Virtuosa: Tribute To Maud Powell by Rachel Barton Pine & Matthew Hagle
- From Barrelhouse To Broadway: The Musical Odyssey Of Joe Jordon by Rick Benjamin & The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
- Gorecki: String Quartet No. 3 ‘…Songs Are Sung’ by Kronos Quartet
- Strange Imaginary Animals by Eighth Blackbird
- Tchaikovsky: Three String Quartet, Souvenir De Florence by Ying Quartet
98. Best Classical Album
- Cherubini: Missa Solemnis In E, conductor Riccardo Muti, producer Wilhelm Meister, engineer / mixer Klemens Kamp, performed by Ildar Abdrazakov, Herbert Lippert, Marianna Pizzolato & Ruth Ziesak; Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Grechaninov: Passion Week, conductor Charles Bruffy, producer Blanton Alspaugh, engineer / mixer John Newton, mastering engineer Jonathan Cooper, performed by Kansas City Chorale & Phoenix Bach Choir
- Homage: The Age Of The Diva, producer Renée Fleming; David Frost, engineer / mixer Mike Hatch, Wolf-Dieter Karwatky & Richard King, performed by Valery Gergiev; Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Sings Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs, producer Lorraine Hunt Lieberson; Dirk Sobotka, engineer / mixer Mark Donahue & John Newton, mastering engineer Mark Donahue, performed by James Levine; Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Tower: Made In America, conductor Leonard Slatkin, producer and engineer / mixer Tim Handley, performed by Nashville Symphony
Winner: Tower: Made In America, conductor Leonard Slatkin, producer and engineer / mixer Tim Handley, performed by Nashville Symphony
99. Best Orchestral Performance (Conductor’s Award)
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 by Osmo Vanska, performed by Minnesota Orchestra
- Shostakovich: The Golden Age by Jose Serebrier, performed by Royal Scottish National Orchestra
- Stravinsky: Le Sacre Du Printemps by EsaPekka Salonen, performed by Los Angelas Philharmonic
- Tower: Made In america by Leonard Slatkin, performed by Nashville Symphony
- Vaghan Williams: Symphony No. 5, Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis, Serenade To Music by Robert Spano, performed by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Winner: Tower: Made In america by Leonard Slatkin, performed by Nashville Symphony
100. Best Opera Recording
- Albéniz: Pepita Jiménez, conductor José De Eusebio, producers Enrique Baquerizo, Carlos Chausson, Plácido Domingo, Jane Henschel & Carol Vaness Michael Haas, performed by Orquesta Y Coro De La Comunidad De Madrid
- Donizetti: Dom Sébastien, Roi De Portugal, conductor Mark Elder, producers Carmelo Corrado Caruso, Giuseppe Filianoti, Vesselina Kasarova, Simon Keenlyside & Alastair Miles, Patric Schmid, performed by The Royal Opera Chorus; The Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
- Humperdinck: Hansel & Gretel, conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, producers Rebecca Evans, Jane Henschel & Jennifer Larmore, Brian Couzens, performed by Sarah Coppen, Diana Montague & Sarah Tynan; New London Children’s Choir; Philharmonia Orchestra
- Lully: Thésée, conductor Paul O´Dette & Stephen Stubbs, producers Howard Crook, Ellen Hargis, Laura Pudwell & Harry Van Der Kamp, Renate Wolter-Seevers, performed by Boston Early Music Festival Chorus; Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra
- Verdi: La Traviata, conductor Zubin Mehta, producers Piotr Beczala, Paolo Gavanelli & Anja Harteros, Andreas Caemmerer & Felix Gargerle, performed by Choir Of The Bavarian State Opera; Bavarian State Orchestra
Winner: Humperdinck: Hansel & Gretel, conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, producers Rebecca Evans, Jane Henschel & Jennifer Larmore, Brian Couzens, performed by Sarah Coppen, Diana Montague & Sarah Tynan; New London Children’s Choir; Philharmonia Orchestra
101. Best Choral Performance
- Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem, conductor Simon Rattle, chorus master Simon Halsey, performed by Thomas Quasthoff & Dorothea Roschmann; Rundfunkchor Berlin; Berliner Philharmoniker
- Cherubini: Missa Solemnis In E, conductor Riccardo Muti, chorus master Peter Dijkstra, performed by Ildar Abdrazakov, Herbert Lippert, Marianna Pizzolato & Ruth Ziesak; Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks; Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Grechaninov: Passion Week, conductor Charles Bruffy, performed by Kansas City Chorale & Phoenix Bach Choir
- Penderecki: Symphony No. 7 ‘Seven Gates Of Jerusalem’, conductor Antoni Wit, chorus master Henryk Wojnarowski, performed by Boris Carmeli, Ewa Marciniec, Aga Mikolaj, Wieslaw Ochman, Olga Pasichnyk & Romuald Tesarowicz; Warsaw National Philharmonic Choir; Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Schönberg: Gurrelieder, conductor Michael Gielen, choir directors Howard Arman & Michael Gläser, performed by Melanie Diener, Ralf Lukas, Yvonne Naef, Andreas Schmidt, Gerhard Siegel & Robert Dean Smith; Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks & MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig; SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden Und Freiburg
Winner: Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem, conductor Simon Rattle, chorus master Simon Halsey, performed by Thomas Quasthoff & Dorothea Roschmann; Rundfunkchor Berlin; Berliner Philharmoniker
102. Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra)
- Barber/Korngold/Walton: Violin Concertos, conductor Bramwell Tovey, by James Ehnes & Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
- Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4, conductor Christoph Eschenbach, by Lang Lang & Orchestre De Paris
- Nielsen: Clarinet & Flute Concertos, conductor Simon Rattle, by Sabine Meyer, Emmanuel Pahud & Berliner Philharmoniker
- Rózsa: Violin Concerto, Op. 24, conductor Dmitry Yablonsky, by Anastasia Khitruk & Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
- Tchaikovsky/Saint-Saëns/Ginastera, conductor Ari Rasilainen, by Sol Gabetta & Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Winner: Barber/Korngold/Walton: Violin Concertos, conductor Bramwell Tovey, by James Ehnes & Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
103. Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra)
- Beethoven Sonatas, Vol. 3 by Garrick Ohlsson
- Haydn: Piano Sonatas by Marc-Andre Hamelin
- Louisiana – A Pianist’s Journey by Kenneth Boulton
- Solo Piazzolla by Manuel Barrueco
- 20th Century Piano Sonatas by Allison Brewster Franzetti
Winner: Beethoven Sonatas, Vol. 3 by Garrick Ohlsson
104. Best Chamber Music Performance
- On The Threshold Of Hope by Artists Of The Royal Conservatory Ensemble (Richard Margison, Joaquin Valdepenas & Diane Werner)
- Saint-Saens/Poulenc/Devienne/Milhaud by Oleg Maisenberg & Sabine Mayer
- Strange Imaginary Animals by Eighth Blackbird
- Tchaikovsky: Three String Quartets, Souvenir De Florence by Ying Quartet (James Dunham & Paul Katz)
- 30 Songs Of The Russian People by Joseph Banowetz & Alton Chung Ming Chan
Winner: Strange Imaginary Animals by Eighth Blackbird
105. Best Small Ensemble Performance
- Bach: Brandenburg Concertos by Swiss Baroque Soloists
- Bridges – Eddie Daniels Plays The Music Of Frank Proto, conductor Frank Proto, by Eddie Daniels & Ensemble Sans Frontière
- Mahler: Das Lied Von Der Erde, conductor Kenneth Slowik, by The Smithsonian Chamber Players & Santa Fe Pro Musica
- Music For Compline by Stile Antico
- Stravinsky: Apollo, Concerto In D; Prokofiev: 20 Visions Fugitives, conductor Yuri Bashmet, by Moscow Soloists
Winner: Stravinsky: Apollo, Concerto In D; Prokofiev: 20 Visions Fugitives, conductor Yuri Bashmet, by Moscow Soloists
106. Best Classical Vocal Performance
- Gitano – Zarzuela Arias by Rolando Villazón (Plácido Domingo; Orquesta De La Comunidad De Madrid)
- Homage: The Age Of The Diva by Renée Fleming (Valery Gergiev; Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
- Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Sings Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs by Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (James Levine; Boston Symphony Orchestra)
- Russian Album by Anna Netrebko (Valery Gergiev; Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
- Sea Pictures, Op. 37 by Sarah Connolly (Simon Wright; Bournemouth Symphony Chorus; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Winner: Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Sings Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs by Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (James Levine; Boston Symphony Orchestra)
107. Best Classical Comtemporary (Composer’s Award)
- Amargós: Northern Concerto by Joan Albert Amargós (Lan Shui, conductor; Danish National Symphony Orchestra/DR)
- Chesky: Concerto For Bassoon And Orchestra by David Chesky (Rossen Gergov, conductor; Symphony Orchestra Of Norrlands Opera)
- Higdon: Zaka by Jennifer Higdon (Eighth Blackbird)
- Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Sings Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs by Peter Lieberson (James Levine, conductor; Boston Symphony Orchestra)
- Made In America by Joan Tower (Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Nashville Symphony Orchestra)
Winner: Made In America by Joan Tower (Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Nashville Symphony Orchestra)
108. Best Classical Crossover Album
- The Jazz Album – Watch What Happens by Thomas Quasthoff
- A Love Supreme: The Legacy Of John Coltrane by Turtle Island Quartet
- Spirit Of The Season conducted by Craig Jessop & Mack Wilberg, performed by Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Orchestra At Temple Square
- Whirled Chamber Music by Quartet San Francisco
- Wolfgang’s Big Night Out by Brian Setzer (The Brian Setzer Orchestra)
Winner: A Love Supreme: The Legacy Of John Coltrane by Turtle Island Quartet
109. Best Short Form Music Video
- God’s Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash, video directed by Tony Kaye, video produced by Rachel Curl
- 1234 by Feist, video directed by Patrick Daughters, video produced by Geoff McLean
- Gone Daddy Gone by Gnarls Barkley, video directed by Chris Milk, video produced by Barbara Benson
- D.A.N.C.E. by Justice, video directed by Jonas & Francois & So-Me, video produced by Jonas & Francois & So-Me
- Typical by Mute Math, video directed by Israel Anthem, video produced by Brandon Arolfo
Winner: God’s Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash, video directed by Tony Kaye, video produced by Rachel Curl
110. Best Long Form Music
- Live & Loud At The Fillmore by Dierks Bently, video directed by Russell Thomas, video produced by James Whetherly
- Trapped In The Closet Chapters 13-22 by R. Kelly video directed by R. Kelly, Victor Mignatti & Jim Swaffield, video produced by Ann Carli
- The Confessions Tour by Madonna, video directed by Jonas Akerlund, video produced by sara Martin & David May
- 10 Days Out – Blues From The Backroads by Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Various Artists, video directed by Noble Jones, video produced by Phillipa Davis, Kelly Norris Sarno & Kenny Wayne Shepherd
- Liberacion – The Songs Of The New Cuban Underground by Various Artists, video directed by Reuben Fields, video produced by Dean Bates & CM Murphy
Winner: The Confessions Tour by Madonna, video directed by Jonas Akerlund, video produced by sara Martin & David May
