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Grammy Predictions: Best Male Country Vocal Performance

By Gold Derby News Desk

Feb 05 2011 13:13 pm

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Gold Derby's music experts David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch agree on who will win and should win this award as well as the spoiler. First up in this field was Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

BEST MALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE
“Macon,” Jamey Johnson
“Cryin’ for Me,” Toby Keith
“Turning Home,” David Nail
“Til Summer Comes Around,” Keith Urban
“Getting’ You Home,” Chris Young

David's take: Keith Urban is the frontrunner to win. If Urban wins, this would be his fourth win this decade in the category, making him equal to John Mayer and Alicia Keys (who both have four wins in their gender genre categories). Jamey Johnson could possibly win. His album "The Guitar Song" ranked number five on Rolling Stone Magazine's "30 Best Albums of 2010." Toby Keith, David Nail, and Chris Young are not likely to upset.

Will win: Keith Urban, "Til Summer Comes Around"
Should win: Keith Urban, "Til Summer Comes Around"
Spoiler: Jamey Johnson, "Macon"

Darrin's take: Urban is a favorite here and should have little trouble winning his fourth Grammy since his track will be freshest in voters’ minds. Urban’s latest album, which was released after the eligibility cutoff, will likely garner multiple nominations next year. Watch out for Johnson, though, since he’s nominated for Best Country Album.

Will win: Keith Urban, "Til Summer Comes Around"
Should win: Keith Urban, "Til Summer Comes Around"
Spoiler: Jamey Johnson, "Macon"

PREDICTIONS IN OTHER FIELDS

ALTERNATIVE: Best Alternative Music Album

ROCK: Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Rock Solo Performance with Vocals

R&B: Best R&B Song, Best Urban/Alternative Performance, Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

POP: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, Best Pop Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

DANCE:  Best Electronic/Dance Album and Best Dance Recording

RAP:  Best Rap Song, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Duo or Group, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Solo Performance

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