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And The 2012 Grammy Nominees Are…

Posted on December 01, 2011 at 8:30 AM

It’s that time of year again! The time where music superstars across the globe are honored for their contributions to the always entertaining industry. That’s right,the Grammy Awards are upon us, and this year, Adele is just one of the stars who is “rolling in the deep,”with nominations, that is!

Kanye West led the nominees with seven nods, including Best Rap Song for “All of the Lights.” However, he isn’t the only superstar dreaming of Grammy gold! The Foo Fighters and Adele scored six nominations a piece, while Lady Gaga and country cutie Taylor Swift earned only three. Check out more of the year’s major nominations below!

Record of the Year

- “Rolling in the Deep,”Adele

– “Holocene,” Bob Iver

-”Grenade,” Bruno Mars

- “The Cave,”Mumford & Sons

- “Firework,” Katy Perry

Album of the Year

- 21, Adele

- Wasting Light, Foo Fighters

- Born This Way, Lady Gaga

- Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Bruno Mars

- Loud, Rihanna

Song of the Year

- “All of the Lights,” Kanye West

– “The Cave,” Mumford & Sons

– “Grenade,” Bruno Mars

– “Holocene,” Bob Iver

– “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele

Best New Artist

- The Band Perry

Bob Iver

J. Cole

Nicki Minaj

Skrillex

Best Pop Solo Performance

- “Someone Like You,” Adele

– “You and I,” Lady Gaga

– “Grenade,” Bruno Mars

– “Firework,” Katy Perry

– “F***in’ Perfect,” Pink

Best Rock Performance

- “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,” Coldplay

- “Down by the Water,” The Decemberists

- “Walk,” Foo Fighters

- “The Cave,” Mumford & Sons

- “Lotus Flower, Radio Head

Best Rock Album
Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul, Jeff Beck

- Wasting Light, Foo Fighters

- Come Around Sundown, Kings of Leon

- I’m With You, Red Hot Chili Peppers

- The Whole Love, Wilco

Best R&B Album

- F.A.M.E., Chris Brown

- Second Chance, El DeBarge

- Love Letter, R. Kelly

- Pieces of Me, Ledisi

- Kelly, Kelly Price

Best Rap Performance

- “Look At Me Now,” Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes

- “Otis,” Jay-Z & Kanye West

- “The Show Goes On,” Lupe Fiasco

- “Moment 4 Life, “Nicki Minaj & Drake

- “Black and Yellow,” Wiz Khalifa

Best Rap Album

Watch the Throne, Jay-Z & Kanye West

- Tha Carter IV, Lil Wayne

- Lasers, Lupe Fiasco

- Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj

- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West

Best Country Solo Performance

- “Dirt Road Anthem,” Jason Aldean

- “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” Martina McBride

- “Honey Bee,” Blake Shleton

- “Mean,” Taylor Swift

- “Mama’s Song,” Carrie Underwood

Best Country Song

- “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” Thompson Square

– “God Gave Me You,” Blake Shelton

– “Just Fishin’,” Taylor Swift

– “Threaten Me With Heaven,” Vince Gill

– “You and Tequila,” Kenny Chesney feat. Grace Potter

Best Country Album

- My Kind of Party, Jason Aldean

- Chief, Eric Church

- Own the Night, Lady Antebellum

- Red River Blue, Blake Shelton

- Here For A Good Time, George Strait

- Speak Now, Taylor Swift


To see if your favorite artist scored a nod, be sure to log onto Grammy.com, AND make sure you tune into the big show on Feb. 12!

Photos by Adriana M. Barraza/C. Smith/FayesVision/WENN/

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