I was just listening to “Don’t Mess With My Man” by Nivea featuring the Jagged Edge brothers and realized that it was nominated for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group Grammy for 2002.

I thought that was a random nomination and also found it interesting that the song peaked higher on the pop charts where it reached the top 10. Whereas on…[Read more]

I would say Lalah Hathaway’s first win for R&B Performance when there were several people predicting the remix to How Many Drinks by Miguel and Kendrick Lamar to win. Then, there were other people who thought Love and War by Tamar Braxton had a good chance of winning that year.

Thank you for answering my question, Emmyfan. I find it interesting that the biggest hits of All 4 One’s career were also nominated in the country field performed by a different artist of course.

Also, I agree about saving Maria Maria for the following year. If saved, it could have competed in Pop Collaboration and won along with being a strong…[Read more]

The Nine Inch Nails nomination for “Into the Void” for Male Rock Vocal Performance is interesting considering that Reznor is the center, maybe they just counted him solo that year?

Also, the year “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk won in Pop Duo/Group Performance instead of being nominated for Dance Recording. Was there a rule change where it couldn’t…[Read more]

One that stands out to me is “Extraordinary Machine” by Fiona Apple nominated for Pop Vocal Album instead of Alternative Music Album where she could of had a good chance of winning that year.

“How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes, kind of torn about the placement of this one because she was a country artist who had a huge crossover pop hit with that…[Read more]

Does anyone know if “Something Keeps Calling” by Raphael Saadiq is eligible? If it is, it would make a nice contender for Traditional R&B Performance might give it a win.

Other ones:

1987: “Addicted to Love” for Record of the Year

1987: “Sledgehammer” for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance

1988: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” or “Luka” for Record of the Year

1991: “Blaze of Glory” for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance

1992: Seal or George Michael for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

1993: “Save the…[Read more]

Interesting topic, here are my choices

1995: “Stay (I Missed You)” over “I Swear” for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal

1996: “One Sweet Day” for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and “Daydream” for Best Pop Album

1996: “Waterfalls” over “Let Her Cry” for Best Pop Performance with a Duo or Group with Vocal

1996: “One of Us”,…[Read more]

A few years ago, a country music DJ made a comment about female country singers being tomatoes of the salad to justify not playing women on radio. He said something similar last year, here’s the article.

Also, it was nice to see a hip hop song finally breakthrough for ROTY and SOTY. While, “This is America” is not my favorite song, hopefully, the Grammys are more open to awarding hip hop in these top categories.

Additionally, predicting St. Vincent for Rock Song and it was great to see her perform on the main stage. Also, nice to see some new…[Read more]

Now to the rest of the Grammys, it was underwhelming and I have said that for the past few years, however, this year felt off. Here are some of my thoughts.

Highlights:
-Janelle Monae’s performance, she gave high energy and love her outside of the box approach to music. I would love for her to win a Grammy someday.
-Dolly Parton tribute, it was a…[Read more]

When it comes to that Motown tribute, a legendary label that is turning 60 this year and responsible for allowing black artists to breakthrough to the mainstream, this was the best they could come up with? There are a lot of Motown artists who are still active that could have come through to this tribute, in addition to countless black artists who…[Read more]

I have a question, how do ties work at the Grammys?

Also, I am glad for H.E.R. and that she ends up winning R&B Album and Best New Artist.

Also, the tie in Traditional R&B Performance. I was hoping that Charlie Wilson would finally win. Congrats to Leon Bridges, PJ Morton and Yebba for their wins.

I figured that with the support Morton has gotten in the R&B field that he would be the spoiler, additionally he covered a well known song that also won a Grammy over 40 years ago.

Wow at some of these winners. All the Stars in Rap/Sung should have been an easy win for Kendrick and to finally reward SZA with a Grammy.

I’m glad that I predicted St. Vincent for Best Rock Song for my left field choice. This is how I predicted her a few years ago in Alternative Music Album.

The ties in Rap Performance, I would of thought in…[Read more]

Repost of Final Predictions
Album of the Year: Golden Hour-Kacey Musgraves
Record of the Year: Shallow-Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Song of the Year: Shallow-Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Best New Artist: H.E.R.
Best Pop Solo Performance: Havana (Live)-Camila Cabello
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Shallow-Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Best Pop Vocal…[Read more]

Final Predictions

Album of the Year: Golden Hour-Kacey Musgraves
Record of the Year: Shallow-Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Song of the Year: Shallow-Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Best New Artist: H.E.R.
Best Pop Solo Performance: Havana (Live)-Camila Cabello
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Shallow-Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Best Pop Vocal Album:…[Read more]

Yeah, H.E.R. has the most buzz in addition to the GF nominations, I can’t see losing. I also hope that she wins best new artist.

Though I see Cornell prevailing here due to being the vet and only solo artist nominated here, I see this category is open for a potential surprise winner as well.

For Greta Van Fleet, I only have them winning Rock Album and even I’m not 100% sure since they are newer and they often like to award vets in this category. Rock album seems like an…[Read more]