Was it no surprise that Eminem leads the list of nominees? Not at all but numerous artists in select categories was. His chances at Grammy gold include Song and Record of the Year (for “Love the Way You Lie”) and Album of the Year (for Recovery, which is also up for Rap Album of the Year). He’s not finished there also getting nods for Best Rap Solo Performance (for “Not Afraid”), Pop Collaboration With Vocals (B.o.B’s “Airplanes Part II”) and Best Rap Song (for “Love The Way You Lie”). Bruno Mars received seven nominations, with Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum and Lady Gaga, all grabbing six nominations.
While the category of “Best New Artist,” was announced fans found it hard to believe B.o.B and Nicki Minaj’s names hadn’t surfaced. Cee-Lo’s track “Forget F*ck You” made a big splash this year just in time to get a few nominations. While The Roots work did not go unnoticed gaining a total of 6 nominations 5 for WakeUp! with John Legend and another for How I Got Over. Check out some of the major nominations below and after the jump an click here for the rest of the nominees. The 2011 Grammys airs Feb. 13.
Album of the Year
Recovery – Eminem
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
The Fame Monster – Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream – Katy Perry
The Suburbs – Arcade Fire
Record of the Year
“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem & Rihanna
“Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B & Bruno Mars
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum
“F**k You” – Cee Lo Green
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Tags: 2011 Grammys, B.O.B, Bruno Mars, Eminem, Grammy Nominations, Jay-Z, John Legend, Lady Antebellum, Lady GaGa, The Roots
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