With the end of the year 2011 creeping up, it also means that we’re getting closer to the Grammy Awards once again. Last night (November 30th), the nominees for the 2012 Grammy Awards were announced after a live concert showcase, which included performances from Usher, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and more. There was no doubt that British vocalist Adele would get nominated for the Grammys for her latest effort ’21,’ as she received six nods including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Rolling in the Deep.” Rihanna also received six nods for her ‘LOUD’ album, as well as for her collaborative effort with Kanye West on “All of the Lights,” while Bruno Mars was right behind her with five nominations.
Many received three nods, including Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Cee-Lo Green, Kelly Price, and Ledisi. Meanwhile, Beyonce, R. Kelly, Melanie Fiona, Marsha Ambrosius, and Charlie Wilson pulled in two nods, while Kelly Rowland as received a nomination for her single “Motivation.”
It was, however, Kanye West’s night, who led the pack as he managed to pull in seven nominations.
The big music event will air live from Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Sunday, February 12 at 8PM on CBS.
Check out the list of nominations below. Who do you think should win?
It’s the news that music fans everywhere have been waiting for—the Grammy nomination list is out! This year, Rihanna and Adele lead the pack with a whopping six nods each. Chris Brown and Company follows close behind with five nominations between them. It looks like this is going to be an unforgettable night of amazing performances when the awards show airs on February 15th!
Rihanna has taken home eight Grammys in her career thus far, but she could add several more to her collection after tonight. Her latest album, “Anti,” was released last January to critical acclaim from all corners of the industry. With such hits as “Work” and “Love On The Brain,” it’s no surprise that she racked up so many nominations this year.
Adele already holds 10 Grammys under her belt, but she won’t let that slow down her momentum any time soon. She received three major nods for her latest single, “Hello.” She also scored two other songwriting noms for singles off of 25 — one for “All I Ask” and another for “When We Were Young” — making hers a total of six!
Overview Of Nominations
The 2021 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced and it has become clear that Rihanna and Adele are the frontrunners with six nods each. Chris Brown and his group, The Jackson Five, follow close behind with five nominations apiece. This is an exciting year for music fans as these artists represent a wide range of genres from hip-hop to soulful R&B to classic rock.
Rihanna’s success can be attributed to her latest album ‘Anti’ which received two nods in the Album Of The Year category, while Adele was nominated for her comeback single ‘Hello’. Both singers earned recognition across multiple categories including Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. Meanwhile, Chris Brown’s critically acclaimed album ‘Indigo’ saw him walk away with four nominations – three of them being solo efforts.
This year also marks the first time that the Jackson 5 have made an appearance on the list of nominees since their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1997. With five nominations in total, they will be looking to make history by becoming some of the youngest ever winners at this prestigious ceremony. All in all, this year’s Grammys promises to be one of the most exciting yet!
Breakdown Of Artist Recognition
As the nominations have demonstrated, 2021 is set to be a huge year for music. Rihanna and Adele lead the way with six each, while Chris Brown and The Jackson Five follow close behind with five apiece. This impressive showing from both established names and newer entrants shows just how diverse this year’s awards ceremony could be.
Rihanna has earned her success thanks to her latest album ‘Anti’ which was nominated in two categories – Album Of The Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album. Her single ‘Work’ also made it onto the list of nominees for Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year. Meanwhile, Adele’s highly anticipated comeback single ‘Hello’ saw her earn four nods across multiple categories including Song Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
The Jackson 5 are making their first appearance on the Grammys since they were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame back in 1997. They’ve been recognized with five nominations including one for Best Traditional R&B Performance alongside Chris Brown’s hit song ‘No Guidance’. All things considered, this is sure to be an exciting night as these artists battle it out to take home some of the most coveted awards in music!
Conclusion
In conclusion, the 2021 Grammy Award nominations have been announced and they are truly remarkable. Rihanna and Adele lead the pack with six nominations each, while Chris Brown and company follow closely behind them with five nods each. It’s clear that these artists have had an incredible year in 2020, despite all of the hardships faced due to the pandemic.
Their success is proof that hard work pays off, even during turbulent times. This recognition will no doubt help to further propel their music careers moving forward. I’m excited to see who takes home awards from this talented group of nominees on January 31st!
My congratulations go out to all of the deserving nominees for showing us what can be accomplished when you remain focused on your goals. We look forward to seeing everyone take home some hardware at this year’s ceremony!
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