The Grammys relationship with R&B has been shaky as of the last couple of years, but the upcoming 55th Annual Awards, look to be a step in the right direction. While, the lack of categories still exists, some of R&B’s emerging mainstream acts are receiving the respect they deserve.
Frank Ocean and Miguel are leading the pack, as expected, each with multiple nominations, newcomers Luke James and Elle Varner both received noms, artists who recently made their return to music this past year Tyrese and Tamia will compete for “Best R&B Album” along with R. Kelly and Anthony Hamilton.
See the list of nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards below. The live show takes places Sunday, February 10, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Record Of The Year
Lonely Boy – The Black Keys
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson
We Are Young – Fun. Featuring Janelle Monáe
Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye Featuring Kimbra
Thinkin Bout You – Frank Ocean
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift
Album Of The Year
El Camino – The Black Keys
Some Nights – Fun.
Babel – Mumford & Sons
Channel Orange – Frank Ocean
Blunderbuss – Jack White
Song Of The Year
The A Team – Ed Sheeran
Adorn – Miguel
Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson
We Are Young – Fun.
Best New Artist
Alabama Shakes
Fun.
Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean
Best R&B Performance
Thank You – Estelle
Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.) – Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Ledisi
I Want You – Luke James
Adorn – Miguel
Climax – Usher
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Lately – Anita Baker
Love On Top – Beyoncé
Wrong Side Of A Love Song – Melanie Fiona
Real Good Hands – Gregory Porter
If Only You Knew – SWV
Best R&B Song
Adorn – Miguel
Beautiful Surprise – Tamia
Heart Attack – Trey Songz
Pray For Me – Anthony Hamilton
Refill – Elle Varner
Best Urban Contemporary Album
Fortune – Chris Brown
Kaleidoscope Dream – Miguel
Channel Orange – Frank Ocean
Best R&B Album
Black Radio – Robert Glasper Experiment
Back To Love – Anthony Hamilton
Write Me Back – R. Kelly
Beautiful Surprise – Tamia
Open Invitation – Tyrese
Who do you think should win??
Happy for Frank & Miguel! Glad Melanie got a nom too! Would’ve loved to see her & Elle Varner up for Best Contemporary R&B album also
I’m pleased with this list. I love Miguel and Frank Ocean. I’m glad they’re getting recognition. I love Melanie Fiona as well. She is so underrated though!