Grammy Nominations 2012

Grammy Nominations 2012: For the second year in an exceedingly row, a hip-hop artist is leading the pack in Grammy nominations.

Although his name was solely concerned one class throughout Wednesday's (November 30) "Grammy Nominations Concert Live" Kanye West walked away with a number one seven nods, following the hip-hop trend set by last year's leading nominee, Eminem. he is nominated for his Watch the Throne joint album with Jay-Z and conjointly picked up a couple of nominations — as well as Song of the Year — for his powerhouse collaborative track "All of the Lights," that options Rihanna, Fergie and child Cudi. he is even nominated against himself, with Watch the Throne and his own My stunning Dark Twisted Fantasy nabbing Rap Album of the Year nods.

Kanye West

West was followed by this year's crucial darling, Adele, who is tied with the Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars for 6 nods every. Lil Wayne and dance-music breakout Skrillex every garnered 5 nods.

While the Grammys have a name for catering to an older demographic (Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for 2009 Album of the Year, anyone?), this year's nominees are notably young, with 34-year-old West wanting downright geriatric next to fellow nominees Adele (23), Rihanna (23), girl Gaga (25) and Bruno Mars (26).

The 54th annual Grammys air Sunday, February 12, on CBS. Here are the rest of the nominations:

Grammy Nominations 2012 Album of the Year

» Adele - 21

» Foo Fighters - Wasting Light

» Lady Gaga - Born This Way

» Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans

» Rihanna - Loud

Grammy Nominations 2012 Record of the Year

» Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"

» Bon Iver - "Holocene"

» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"

» Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"

» Katy Perry - "Firework"

Best New Artist

» The Band Perry

» Bon Iver

» J. Cole

» Nicki Minaj

» Skrillex

Grammy Nominations 2012 Song of the Year

» Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - "All of the Lights" » Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"

» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"

» Bon Iver - "Holocene"

» Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Pop Solo Performance

» Adele - "Someone Like You"

» Lady Gaga - "Yoü and I"

» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"

» Katy Perry - "Firework"

» Pink - "F***in' Perfect"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

» Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse - "Body and Soul"

» The Black Keys - "Dearest"

» Coldplay - "Paradise"

» Foster The People - "Pumped Up Kicks"

» Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera - "Moves Like Jagger"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Dance Recording

» deadmau5 and Greta Svabo Bech - "Raise Your Weapon"

» Duck Sauce - "Barbra Streisand"

» David Guetta and Avicii - "Sunshine"

» Robyn - "Call Your Girlfriend"

» Skrillex - "Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites"

» Swedish House Mafia - "Save The World"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Rock Performance

» Coldplay - "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"

» The Decemberists - "Down By the Water"

» Foo Fighters - "Walk"

» Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"

» Radiohead - "Lotus Flower"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance

» Dream Theater - "On The Backs of Angels"

» Foo Fighters - "White Limo"

» Mastodon - "Curl of the Burl"

» Megadeth - "Public Enemy No. 1"

» Sum 41 - "Blood In My Eyes"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Rock Album

» Jeff Beck - Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul

» Foo Fighters - Wasting Light

» Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown

» Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You

» Wilco - The Whole Love

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Alternative Music Album

» Bon Iver - Bon Iver

» Death Cab for Cutie - Codes and Keys

» Foster the People - Torches

» My Morning Jacket - Circuital

» Radiohead - The King Of Limbs

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Traditional R&B Performance

» Eric Benet - "Sometimes I Cry"

» Cee Lo Green and Melanie Fiona - "Fool for You"

» R. Kelly - "Radio Message"

» Raphael Saadiq - "Good Man"

» Betty Wright and the Roots - "Surrender"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best R&B Album

» Chris Brown - F.A.M.E.

» El DeBarge - Second Chance

» R. Kelly - Love Letter

» Ledisi - Pieces of Me

» Kelly Price - Kelly

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Rap Album

» Jay-Z and Kanye West - Watch the Throne

» Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV

» Lupe Fiasco - Lasers

» Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday

» Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

» Beyoncé and Andre 3000 - "Party"

» DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne - "I'm On One"

» Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey - "I Need a Doctor"

» Rihanna and Drake - "What's My Name?"

» Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne - "Motivation"

» Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - "All Of The Lights"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Rap Performance

» Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"

» Jay-Z and Kanye West - "Otis"

» Lupe Fiasco - "The Show Goes On"

» Nicki Minaj and Drake - "Moment 4 Life"

» Wiz Khalifa - "Black And Yellow"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Country Solo Performance

» Jason Aldean - "Dirt Road Anthem"

» Martina McBride - "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"

» Blake Shelton - "Honey Bee"

» Taylor Swift - "Mean"

» Carrie Underwood - "Mama's Song"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Country Song

» Thompson Square - "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"

» Blake Shelton - "God Gave Me You"

» Trace Adkins - "Just Fishin' "

» Taylor Swift - "Mean"

» Vince Gill - "Threaten Me With Heaven"

» Kenny Chesney (featuring Grace Potter) - "You and Tequila"

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Americana Album

» Linda Chorney - Emotional Jukebox

» Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down

» Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain

» Levon Helm - Ramble At The Ryman

» Lucinda Williams - Blessed

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Blues Album

» Gregg Allman - Low Country Blues

» Marcia Ball - Roadside Attractions

» Warren Haynes - Man In Motion

» Keb' Mo' - The Reflection

» Tedeschi Trucks Band - Revelator

Grammy Nominations 2012 Best Folk Album

» The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

» Steve Earle - I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive

» Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

» Eddie Vedder - Ukulele Songs

» Gillian Welch - The Harrow & The Harvest

Grammy Nominations 2012  posted by World Magazine.

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