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Grammy Award for Album of the Year

The Grammy Award
Grammy Award

The Grammy Awards ?or Grammys?are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry....
for Album of the Year is the most prestigious award category at the Grammys. It has been awarded since 1959 and though it was originally presented to the artist alone, the award is now presented to the artist, the producer, the engineer and/or mixer and the mastering engineer. In 1962, the award name was extended to Album of the Year (other than classical) but reverted to the shorter name by 1965.

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Rock music

Rock music is a loosely defined genre of popular music that entered the mainstream in the mid 1950's. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rhythm and blues, country music and other influences....
album, a hip hop

Hip hop music

Hip hop music is a music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rapping which is accompanied with backing beats. Hip hop music is part of hip hop culture, which began in the Bronx, in New York City in the 1970s, predominantly among African Americans and Latino Americans....
album, or a country

Country music

Country music is a blend of popular American music forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It has roots in Traditional music, Celtic music, gospel music, and old-time music and evolved rapidly in the 1920s....
album, respectively.

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers"....
, Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an...
, & Paul Simon

Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel....
are the biggest winners in this category with 3 victories each. Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney Member of the Order of the British Empire is a multiple Grammy Award-winning England singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, Painting, and Animal rights....
leads all performers with 9 nominations: 5 as a member of The Beatles

The Beatles

The Beatles were a rock music and pop music band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr ....
, 3 for solo albums, and 1 as a member of Wings

Wings (band)

Wings was a rock music group formed in August 1971 by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. The group was the only "permanent" group that any of the former members of the Beatles joined after their break-up....
. Frank Sinatra leads solo performers with 8 nominations, 7 for solo albums and 1 for a duet album. Paul McCartney and Paul Simon are the artists with nominations in most decades, 5 - the 1960s, the 1970s, the 1980s, the 1990s and the 2000s, if counting the nominations from the 1960s as part of their respective groups, The Beatles, and Simon & Garfunkel. They've only competed against each other once:1969, when The Beatles were nominated for Magical Mystery Tour and Simon and Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel were an American singer-songwriter duo consisting of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group "Tom and Jerry" in 1957, and had their first taste of success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl"....
were up for Bookends

Bookends

Bookends is the name of an album and its title track, both recorded by Simon and Garfunkel, released April 3, 1968. It was record producer by Paul Simon, Roy Halee and Art Garfunkel....
. They both lost to Glen Campbell.

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were awarded, for music released in the previous year.

Many wonder what the difference is between Record of the Year

Grammy Award for Record of the Year

The Record of the Year is one of the four most prestigious Grammy Awards presented annually. It has been awarded since 1959. The honorees through its history have been:...
and Album of the Year. Record of the Year is awarded for a single or for one track from an album. This award goes to the performing artist, the producer, recording engineer, and/or mixer for that song. Album of the Year is awarded for a whole album, and the award is presented to the artist, producer, recording engineer, and mastering engineer for that album. So, in this context, "record" means one song and "album" means the whole collection of songs on a CD or LP.

2000s

Year	Winner	Nominations
2009 51st Grammy Awards The 51st Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 8, 2009, and was broadcast in HD on CBS in the United States at 8 pm EST/PST. The nominations were announced on a special concert airing on CBS on December 3, 2008, and were then posted on the official website....	Raising Sand Raising Sand *Raising Sand* is a collaboration album by rock music singer Robert Plant and bluegrass music-country singer Alison Krauss. It was released on October 23, 2007 by Rounder Records.... performed by Allison Krauss and Robert Plant Robert Plant Robert Anthony Plant Order of the British Empire , is an England Rock and Roll singer and songwriter, famous for his membership in the former rock band Led Zeppelin as the lead vocalist, as well as for his successful solo career.... ; produced by T-Bone Burnett T-Bone Burnett Joseph Henry "T-Bone" Burnett is an American songwriter, musician and producer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas....	Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends *Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends* is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Coldplay. It was released on 11 June 2008 in Japan, 12 June 2008 in the United Kingdom, and 17 June 2008 in North America.... by Coldplay Coldplay Coldplay are a United Kingdom alternative rock Musical ensemble formed in London, England in 1998. The group comprises vocalist/pianist/guitarist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Will Champion.... Tha Carter III Tha Carter III *Tha Carter III* is the Grammy Award winning sixth studio album by American Rapping Lil Wayne, released June 10, 2008 on Cash Money Records. The first three singles released from the album, , have all achieved top ten success on the Billboard Hot 100, a very rare feat for a rap album.... performed by Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an United States Rapping. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager.... Year of the Gentleman Year of the Gentleman *Year of the Gentleman* is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, released on September 16, 2008 by Def Jam Recordings. The album was met with generally favorable reviews from critics, as well as a considerable amount of commercial success and sales.... performed by Ne-Yo Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop music and contemporary R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and occasional rapping.... In Rainbows In Rainbows *In Rainbows* is the seventh album by the English alternative rock band Radiohead. It was first released on 10 October 2007 as a digital download, followed by a standard CD release in most countries during the last week of 2007.... performed by Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead are an English alternative rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The band is composed of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway ....
2008 50th Grammy Awards The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, California, on February 10, 2008, starting at 8PM Eastern Time Zone ....	River: The Joni Letters River: The Joni Letters *River: The Joni Letters* is the 2008 Grammy-winning studio album by Herbie Hancock. His 47th studio album, it was released on September 25, 2007 by Verve Records.... performed by Herbie Hancock Herbie Hancock Herbert Jeffrey "Herbie" Hancock is a jazz pianist and composer. He embraces elements of rock and roll and soul music while adopting freer stylistic elements from jazz.... ; featuring Leonard Cohen Leonard Cohen Leonard Norman Cohen, Order of Canada, National Order of Quebec is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963.... , Norah Jones Norah Jones Norah Jones is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, and occasional actress of English people-American and People of India-Bengali people descent.... , Joni Mitchell Joni Mitchell Joni Mitchell, Order of Canada is a Canada musician, songwriter, and Painting.Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in her native Western Canada and then busking on the streets of Toronto.... , Corinne Bailey Rae Corinne Bailey Rae Corinne Bailey Rae is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist who released her eponymous debut album Corinne Bailey Rae in February 2006.... , Luciana Souza Luciana Souza Luciana Souza is a Brazilian jazz singer and composer who has crossed over into classical music.Daughter of poet Tereza Souza and singer-composer-guitarist Walter Santos, she grew up in S?o Paulo.... & Tina Turner Tina Turner Tina Turner is an United States singer and actress whose career has spanned over 50 years and who has won numerous awards. Her achievements in the Rock genre have led to her being referred to as "The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".... ; produced by Herbie Hancock Herbie Hancock Herbert Jeffrey "Herbie" Hancock is a jazz pianist and composer. He embraces elements of rock and roll and soul music while adopting freer stylistic elements from jazz.... & Larry Klein Larry Klein Larry Klein is a music producer, songwriter and bass guitar player, commonly known for being the frequent musical collaborator, and ex-husband, of Joni Mitchell.... ; engineered/mixed by Helik Hadar; master engeineered by Bernie Grundman Bernie Grundman Bernie Grundman is an United States audio engineering....	Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace *Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace* is the sixth studio album by the Foo Fighters, released on September 25, 2007.The album debuted at the top of the UK album chart, selling 135,685 albums in its first week.... performed by Foo Fighters Foo Fighters Foo Fighters is an American Rock music band formed by singer/guitarist/drummer Dave Grohl in 1995. Grohl formed the group as a one-man project after the dissolution of his previous band Nirvana in 1994.... These Days These Days (Vince Gill album) *These Days* is a 2006 box set by country music artist Vince Gill. Consisting of 43 original songs spanning four discs, the album displays the range of Gill?s lyrical and musical styles, ranging from traditional country and Bluegrass music to jazz and Rock music.... performed by Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an United States neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in hig... Graduation Graduation (album) *Graduation* is the third studio album by rapper Kanye West, released on September 11, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. The title of the album follows the college theme of Kanye West's previous two studio albums, The College Dropout and Late Registration.... performed by Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer and singer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008.... Back to Black Back to Black *Back to Black* is the second studio album by England soul music/Jazz music singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, released in October 2006 in music on Island Records.... performed by Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse is an England singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including soul music, jazz, rock & roll, ska and rhythm and blues....
2007	Taking the Long Way Taking the Long Way *Taking the Long Way* is the multiple Grammy Award-winning seventh studio album by the United States country music musical ensemble Dixie Chicks.... performed by Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009.... ; engineered/mixed by Chris Testa, Jim Scott & Richard Dodd; master engineered by Richard Dodd; produced by Rick Rubin Rick Rubin Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin is an United States record producer and is currently the co-head of Columbia Records. He is given credit for merging hip hop music and heavy metal music as well as producing the "Johnny Cash discography#American Recordings" albums with Johnny Cash....	St. Elsewhere St. Elsewhere (album) *St. Elsewhere* is the debut album by Gnarls Barkley, a collaboration between Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo. The album was originally titled *Who Cares?* in reference to the low sales Gnarls Barkley prematurely predicted their album would experience.... performed by Gnarls Barkley Gnarls Barkley Gnarls Barkley is a Grammy award winning United States musical collaboration between multi-instrumentalist and record producer Danger Mouse from New York, and rapper/lead singer Cee-Lo Green , from Atlanta.... Continuum Continuum (album) *Continuum* is the third major label studio album from John Mayer and was officially released in the United States on September 12, 2006. It marked a change in Mayer's musical style, and incorporated blues music and rhythm and blues elements more heavily than before.... performed by John Mayer Stadium Arcadium Stadium Arcadium *Stadium Arcadium* is the ninth studio album by the Rock music band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on May 5, 2006 via Warner Bros. Records. It sold 442,000 copies in the U.S.... performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are a Grammy Award-winning American Rock music band formed in Los Angeles, California, California, in 1983. For most of the band's existence, the members are vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Flea , and drummer Chad Smith.... FutureSex/LoveSounds FutureSex/LoveSounds *FutureSex/LoveSounds* is the second solo studio album by American pop music singer Justin Timberlake, released on September 12, 2006 through record labels Jive Records and Zomba Records.... performed by Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake is an United Statesn pop music singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He has won six Grammy Awards as well as an Emmy Award....
2006	How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb *How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb* is the eleventh studio album by Republic of Ireland rock music band U2, released in November 2004. Much like their previous album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb was commercially successful and critically acclaimed and maintains a more traditional rock sound after t... performed by U2 U2 U2 are a rock music band from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The band consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. .The band formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency.... ; engineered/mixed by Carl Glanville, Flood, Greg Collins, Jacknife Lee Jacknife Lee Garret "Jacknife" Lee is an Irish Grammy Award winning music producer and remixer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including U2, R.E.M.... , Nellee Hooper Nellee Hooper Nellee Hooper is a United Kingdom record producer/remixer/composer best-known for his work with Bj?rk, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Madonna , Garbage , U2, Sneaker Pimps, Soul II Soul and Massive Attack.... , Simon Gogerly & Steve Lillywhite Steve Lillywhite Steve Lillywhite is a Grammy Award-winning England Record producer... ; master engineered by Arnie Acosta; produced by Brian Eno Brian Eno Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno , commonly known as Brian Eno , is an England musician, composer, record producer, music theory and singer, who, as a solo artist, is best known as the People known as the father or mother of something of ambient music.... , Chris Thomas Chris Thomas (record producer) Chris Thomas , is a British record producer who has worked extensively with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Badfinger, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Pulp and The Pretenders.... , Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois is a Canada record producer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Parachute Club , U2, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Scott Weiland, Sin?ad O'Connor, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Chris... , Flood, Jacknife Lee Jacknife Lee Garret "Jacknife" Lee is an Irish Grammy Award winning music producer and remixer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including U2, R.E.M.... & Steve Lillywhite Steve Lillywhite Steve Lillywhite is a Grammy Award-winning England Record producer...	The Emancipation of Mimi The Emancipation of Mimi *The Emancipation of Mimi* is the tenth studio album by American pop music/contemporary R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released by Island Records on April 4, 2005, and in North America on April 12, 2005 .... performed by Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an United States singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S.... Chaos and Creation in the Backyard Chaos and Creation in the Backyard *Chaos and Creation in the Backyard* is an album by Paul McCartney released in 2005. A long time in the making, the set was produced by Radiohead and Beck collaborator Nigel Godrich ? at George Martin's suggestion.... performed by Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney Member of the Order of the British Empire is a multiple Grammy Award-winning England singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, Painting, and Animal rights.... Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Love. Angel. Music. Baby. *Love. Angel. Music. Baby.* is the debut studio album of American pop music and rock music singer Gwen Stefani, released November 22, 2004 on Interscope Records.... performed by Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani Gwen Ren?e Stefani is an American recording artist and fashion designer. Stefani serves as lead vocalist for the rock music band No Doubt. Formed with influences ranging from punk rock to new wave music, their third wave ska oriented third studio album Tragic Kingdom propelled them to stardom, selling 16 million copies worldwide.... Late Registration Late Registration *Late Registration* is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Chicago hip hop music artist Kanye West. The album was released on August 30, 2005, and entered the charts at number 1, selling over 860,000 copies in its first week, then the highest first week sales in Def Jam Recordings' history.... performed by Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer and singer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008....
2005	Genius Loves Company Genius Loves Company *Genius Loves Company* is the final studio album by rhythm and blues and Soul music musician Ray Charles, released August 31, 2004 List of works published posthumouslyly on Concord Records.... performed by Ray Charles Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson , known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an United States pianist, singer, and songwriter who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues.... and Various Artists; engineered/mixed by Al Schmitt Al Schmitt Al Schmitt is a recording engineer and record producer. Schmitt grew up in New York City. After serving in the U.S. Navy he began working at Apex Recording Studios at the age of 19.... , Ed Thacker, Joel W. Moss, John Harris, Mark Fleming, Pete Karam, Robert Fernandez, Seth Presant & Terry Howard; master engineered by Doug Sax & Robert Hadley; produced by Don Mizell, Herbert Waltl, John R. Burk, Phil Ramone Phil Ramone Phil Ramone is a violinist, composer, recording engineer, and innovative record producer born in 1941.As a young child in South Africa, Ramone was a musical child prodigy, beginning to play the violin at age three and performing for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom at age ten.... & Terry Howard	American Idiot performed by Green Day Green Day Green Day is an American Rock music trio formed in 1987. The band has consisted of Billie Joe Armstrong , Mike Dirnt , and Tr? Cool for the majority of its existence.... The Diary of Alicia Keys The Diary of Alicia Keys *The Diary of Alicia Keys* is the second studio album by American contemporary R&B-soul music singer and pianist Alicia Keys, released in the United States on December 2, 2003 by J Records.... performed by Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American contemporary R&B and soul music singer-songwriter, pianist, cello and actor.... Confessions Confessions (Usher album) *Confessions* is the fourth studio album by American contemporary R&B and pop music singer-songwriter Usher , released March 23, 2004 on Arista Records.... performed by Usher Usher (entertainer) Usher Raymond IV , known simply as Usher, is an American contemporary R&B-pop music singer-songwriter and actor. He rose to fame in the 1990s, releasing the multi-platinum album My Way and 8701 .... The College Dropout The College Dropout *The College Dropout* is the debut album by rapper and Hip hop production Kanye West, released February 10, 2004. It was, and still is, his longest album, almost daring the capacity of one Compact Disc, which is 80 minutes.... performed by Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer and singer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008....
2004	Speakerboxxx/The Love Below Speakerboxxx/The Love Below *Speakerboxxx/The Love Below* is a double album by the Hip hop music group OutKast, released on September 23, 2003 on LaFace Records. The release includes a solo album from both of the group's members.... performed by OutKast OutKast OutKast is an United States hip hop music duet based out of East Point, Georgia, a city south of Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia . The duo was originally known as The OKB but later changed its name to OutKast.... ; engineered/mixed by Brian Paturalski, Chris Carmouche, Darrell Thorp, Dexter Simmons, John Frye, Kevin Davis, Matt Still, Moka Nagatani, Neal H. Pogue, Padraic Kernin, Pete Novak, Reggie Dozier, Robert Hannon, Terrence Cash & Vincent Alexander; master engineered by Bernie Grundman Bernie Grundman Bernie Grundman is an United States audio engineering.... & Brian Gardner Brian Gardner Brian Gardner is an American mastering engineer. He has worked on over 750 recordings since the mid-1970s, including classic rock, funk, disco, alternative rock, R&B, hip hop, pop punk, and dance pop.... ; produced by André 3000 André 3000 Andr? Lauren Benjamin better known by his stage name Andr? 3000, is an United States rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor, best known for his work in the group OutKast.... , Big Boi Big Boi Antwan Andr? Patton , better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an United States rapper, song-writer, record producer, and one half of the alternative hip hop duo Outkast.... & Carl Mo	Under Construction Under Construction *Under Construction* is the fourth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released by The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records on November 12, 2002 in the United States.... performed by Missy Elliott Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American rapping, singing, songwriter, and record producer. With record sales of over seven million in the United States, she is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, including one double platinum .... Fallen Fallen (album) *Fallen* is the first full-length album by American alternative metal band Evanescence. It was released on the Wind-up Records label, and was their first album to be released worldwide.... performed by Evanescence Evanescence Evanescence is an American rock music band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody.After recording two private Extended play and a demo CD named Origin , with the help of Bigwig Enterprises in 2000, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen , on Wind-up Records in 2003... Justified Justified (album) *Justified* is the debut album by American pop music singer Justin Timberlake. Released during the hiatus of the group 'N Sync, the album signaled Timberlake's desire to craft a more mature image than that of a "boy band member".... performed by Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake is an United Statesn pop music singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He has won six Grammy Awards as well as an Emmy Award.... Elephant Elephant (album) *Elephant* is the fourth album by the American alternative rock band The White Stripes. Released on April 1, 2003 on V2 Records, the album marks the band's major label debut.... performed by The White Stripes The White Stripes The White Stripes is an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consists of songwriter Jack White and Meg White .After releasing several singles and three albums within the Music of Detroit#1990s independent music underground music, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002, as part of the garage rock#Revival...
2003	Come Away with Me Come Away with Me *Come Away with Me* is the debut album of pianist and singer Norah Jones, released February 26, 2002 on Blue Note Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at New York City's Sorcerer Sound Studio and Shokan, New York's Allaire Studios in 2001.... performed by Norah Jones Norah Jones Norah Jones is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, and occasional actress of English people-American and People of India-Bengali people descent.... ; engineered/mixed by Jay Newland & S. Husky Höskulds S. Husky Höskulds S. Husky H?skulds is a Grammy Award winning Audio engineering from Los Angeles, California. He has contributed to such works as Sheryl Crow album Sheryl Crow released in 1996 and Solomon Burke Don't Give Up on Me released in 2002.... ; master engineered by Ted Jensen; produced by Arif Mardin Arif Mardin Arif Mardin was a Turkey-United States music producer, who worked with hundreds of artists across many different styles of music, including jazz, rock music, soul music, disco, and country music.... , Craig Street Craig Street Craig Street, born in Oakland, California, is a noted record producer.Craig moved with his family to Los Angeles at the age of 11, but returned to the Bay Area for his high school years.... , Jay Newland & Norah Jones Norah Jones Norah Jones is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, and occasional actress of English people-American and People of India-Bengali people descent....	Home Home (Dixie Chicks album) *Home* is the Grammy- winning sixth studio album by United States country music band Dixie Chicks, released in 2002 . It is notable for its acoustic bluegrass music sound, which stands in contrast with their previous two country pop albums.... performed by Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009.... The Eminem Show The Eminem Show *The Eminem Show* is the fourth studio album by Eminem, released in 2002 in music.The Eminem Show was the best-selling album of 2002. At the Grammy Awards of 2003 it was nominated for Grammy Award for Album of the Year and became Eminem's third straight LP to win the award for Best Rap Album.... performed by Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter-ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor.... Nellyville Nellyville *Nellyville* is the 2002 second album by rapper Nelly. The singles released from this album were "Hot in Herre", "Dilemma ", "Number One , "Air Force Ones ", "Work It ", "Roc The Mic " and "Pimp Juice".... performed by Nelly Nelly Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapping, singing, actor and entrepreneur. He has performed with the rap group St.... The Rising The Rising (album) *The Rising* is the 12th studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released in 2002. In addition to being Springsteen's first studio album in seven years, it was also his first with the E Street Band in 18 years.... performed by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss", is an American songwriter, singer and musician. He has recorded and toured with the E Street Band....
2002	O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack O Brother, Where Art Thou? (soundtrack) *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* is the soundtrack of music from the 2000 Cinema of the United States comedy film *O Brother, Where Art Thou?, written, directed and produced by the Coen Brothers and starring George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, and John Goodman.... performed by Alison Krauss Alison Krauss Alison Krauss* is an American Bluegrass music-Country music singer and fiddler. She entered the music of the United States at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen.... & Union Station, Chris Sharp, Chris Thomas King Chris Thomas King Chris Thomas King is a New Orleans, Louisiana-based blues musician and actor.... , Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris is an United States Country music singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other highly successful, well-known artists.... , Gillian Welch Gillian Welch Gillian Welch is a singer-songwriter whose musical style combines elements of bluegrass music, neotraditional country, Americana , Old-time music, and folk music into a rustic style that she dubs "American Primitivism".... , Harley Allen Harley Allen Harley Lee Allen is a country singer and songwriter.He is a son of well-known bluegrass performer Red Allen . Married to singer Debbie Nims.... , John Hartford John Hartford John Cowan Hartford was an United States folk music, country music and Bluegrass music composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore.... , Mike Compton, Norman Blake Norman Blake (American musician) Norman Blake is a Grammy Award-nominated instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter. In a career spanning more than 50 years Blake has played in a number of folk music and Country music groups.... , Pat Enright, Peasall Sisters, Ralph Stanley Ralph Stanley Ralph Stanley , also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, is a legendary United States of America Bluegrass music artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing.... , Sam Bush Sam Bush Sam Bush is an United States Bluegrass music mandolin player considered an originator of the Progressive bluegrass style.... , Stuart Duncan Stuart Duncan Stuart Duncan is an award-winning Bluegrass music musician who plays the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo. Born in Quantico, Virginia and raised in Santa Paula, California, where he played in the school band, he has been a member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band since 1985, and is a much-in-demand session musician who has worked with such s... , The Cox Family The Cox Family The Cox Family is an United States Bluegrass music family group from Cotton Valley, Louisiana, United States.... , The Fairfield Four, The Whites The Whites The Whites are an United States country music vocal group consisting of lead singer Sharon White, her sister Cheryl, and their father Buck. In the 1980s they scored hits with songs including "You Put The Blue In Me," "Hangin' Around," "Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling," "Pins and Needles," "If It Ain't Love " "Hometown Gossip" and "When... & Tim Blake Nelson Tim Blake Nelson Tim Blake Nelson is an United States Film director, writer, singer and actor.... ; engineered/mixed by Mike Piersante & Peter Kurland Peter Kurland Peter Franklin Kurland is a production sound mixer .Peter Kurland was born in 1958 and has done Boom operator work along with Audio mixing on many movies, such as Walk the Line, The Ladykillers, Intolerable Cruelty, Men in Black, Wild Wild West, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?.... ; master engineered by Gavin Lurssen; produced by T-Bone Burnett T-Bone Burnett Joseph Henry "T-Bone" Burnett is an American songwriter, musician and producer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas....	Acoustic Soul Acoustic Soul *Acoustic Soul* is the debut album by United States soul music/contemporary R&B singer India.Arie, released in 2001 . It was nominated for seven Grammy Awards in 44th Grammy Awards, including "Grammy Award for Album of the Year" and "Grammy Award for Best R&B Album".... performed by India.Arie India.Arie India.Arie is a Grammy Award winning United States soul music, contemporary R&B, and neo soul singer-songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and flautist.... "Love and Theft" performed by Bob Dylan Stankonia Stankonia *Stankonia* is a Hip hop music album by OutKast, released by La Face on October 31, 2000. The album reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart , selling over 530,000 copies the first week of its release.... performed by OutKast OutKast OutKast is an United States hip hop music duet based out of East Point, Georgia, a city south of Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia . The duo was originally known as The OKB but later changed its name to OutKast.... All That You Can't Leave Behind All That You Can't Leave Behind *All That You Can't Leave Behind* is the tenth studio album by the Republic Ireland Rock music band U2, released in 2000 by Island Records in the United Kingdom and Interscope Records in the United States The album signaled the band's return to a more traditional sound after their experimentation with alternative rock and electronic dance m... performed by U2 U2 U2 are a rock music band from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The band consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. .The band formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency....
2001	Two Against Nature Two Against Nature *Two Against Nature* is an album by Steely Dan, released in 2000 in music. The album won the group four Grammy Awards including Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and marked the first major collaboration between Walter Becker and Donald Fagen since the album Gaucho , released 20 years earlier.... performed by Steely Dan Steely Dan Steely Dan is an United States jazz-Rock music band centered on core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The band reached a peak of popularity in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock and roll, funk, rhythm and blues, and Pop music.... ; engineered/mixed by Dave Russell, Elliot Scheiner Elliot Scheiner Elliot Scheiner is a record producer and record engineer. Scheiner has received 23 Grammy Award nominations, 6 of which he won, and he has been awarded two Emmy nominations and three TEC Awards nominations.... , Phil Burnett & Roger Nichols; produced by Donald Fagen Donald Fagen Donald Jay Fagen is an United States musician and songwriter. He is co-founder, lead singer, and the principal songwriter of the jazz-influenced Rock music musical ensemble Steely Dan.... & Walter Becker Walter Becker Walter Becker is an American musician and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder, guitarist, bass guitar and a co-writing half of the duet which make-up the rock music band Steely Dan....	Midnite Vultures Midnite Vultures *Midnite Vultures* is the fourth major-label studio album by Beck, released in November 1999. Though similar to most of Beck's previous albums in its exploration of widely varying musical styles, Midnite Vultures didn't achieve the same blockbuster success as his breakthrough, Odelay though it was well-received by his fans and crit... performed by Beck Beck Beck Hansen is an United States musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known by the stage name Beck. With a pop art collage of musical styles, oblique and irony lyrics, and postmodern arrangements incorporating sample , drum machines, live instrumentation and sound effects, Beck has been hailed by critics and the public... The Marshall Mathers LP The Marshall Mathers LP *The Marshall Mathers LP* is the third studio album by American rapper Eminem, released in 2000. Widely seen as his magnum opus, the album sold over 1.76 million copies in its first week, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records as the fastest-selling rap album ever.... performed by Eminem Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter-ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor.... Kid A Kid A *Kid A* is the fourth album by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released on in the United Kingdom and on in the United States and Canada.... performed by Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead are an English alternative rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The band is composed of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .... You're the One You're the One (album) *You're the One* is an album released in 2000 by Paul Simon, his first studio album in 10 years. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2001, with Simon becoming the first artist to be nominated in that category in five consecutive decades, the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000?2009.... performed by Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel....
2000	Supernatural performed by Santana Santana (band) Santana is a flexible number of musicians accompanying Carlos Santana since the late 1960s. Just like Santana himself, the band is known for helping make Latin rock famous in the rest of the world.... ; engineered/mixed by Alvaro Villagra, Andy Grassi, Anton Pukshansky, Benny Faccone, Chris Theis, Commissioner Gordon, David Frazer, David Thoener, Glenn Kolotkin, Jeff Poe, Jim Gaines, Jim Scott, John Gamble, John Karpowich, John Seymour, Matty Spindel, Mike Couzzi, Steve Farrone, Steve Fontano, T-Ray, Tom Lord-Alge Tom Lord-Alge Tom Lord-Alge is a three-time Grammy-Award winning record producer and Audio engineering widely known as a leader in music mixing. He is the youngest of Vivian Lord's five children, Mark Alge, Lisa Alge, Chris Lord-Alge, Jeff Lord-Alge and Tom Lord-Alge.... , Tony Prendatt & Warren Riker; produced by Alex Gonzales, Art Hodge, Charles Goodan, Clive Davis Clive Davis Clive Jay Davis is an American record producer, executive and a leading music executive. He has won multiple Grammy awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.... , Dante Ross, Dust Brothers Dust Brothers The 'Dust Brothers' are the Los Angeles, California, California based, Grammy Award winning record producer, E.Z. Mike and King Gizmo , famous for their Sampling -based music in the 1980s & 1990s, and specifically for their work on the albums Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys, Odelay by Beck, and the soundtrack to the film, Fight C... , Fher Olvera, Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, K. C. Porter K. C. Porter K. C. Porter is an United States record producer, songwriter, musician and singing. Porter has worked with such artists, as Selena, Ricky Martin, Santana , and Boyz II Men.... , Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noel Hill is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, rapper, musician, songwriter, record producer, and film actress. Early in her career, she established her reputation in the hip-hop world as the lone female member of The Fugees.... , Matt Serletic Matt Serletic Matt Serletic is a record producer who has worked with several popular bands and artists for Atlantic Records, including Collective Soul, Matchbox Twenty, Blessid Union of Souls, Edwin McCain, Stacie Orrico, Taylor Hicks, and Rob Thomas .... , Stephen M. Harris & Wyclef Jean Wyclef Jean Wyclef Jean born Wyclef Neluset Jean on October 17, 1972) is a multi-platinum Haitian-United States of America musician, actor, record producer and former-member of the hip hop music trio Fugees....	Millennium Millennium (Backstreet Boys album) *Millennium* is an album by American pop music group Backstreet Boys. It broke numerous records, and is their biggest success to date. It was a highly anticipated follow-up to both their Backstreet Boys , and their Backstreet's Back.... performed by Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys are a Grammy Award-nominated United States boy band. They were the first group launched by fallen boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. They have had 13 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and have sold close to 200 million records including over 100 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best selling boy bands of all time;... Fly performed by Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are a country music group, comprising three women; Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily Robison. Together, they have sold over 36 million albums as of March 2009.... When I Look in Your Eyes When I Look in Your Eyes *When I Look in Your Eyes* is the fifth album by Canada jazz pianist and Singing Diana Krall, released in 1999 . It was a nominee for Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 2000 Grammy.... performed by Diana Krall Diana Krall Diana Jean Krall, Order of Canada, Order of British Columbia is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian jazz pianist and singer. She is known for her graceful contralto vocals.... FanMail Fanmail Fanmail may refer to:* FanMail, a 1999 album by American band TLC* Mail from Fan ... performed by TLC TLC (band) TLC was a four-time Grammy Award-winning American contemporary R&B, Hip hop music, and Pop music group, consisting of Tionne Watkins, Lisa Lopes, and Rozonda Thomas....

1990s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1999	The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill *The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill* is the debut solo album studio album by Lauryn Hill. Released August 25, 1998, the album swept the Grammy Awards in 1999, being nominated for 10 and winning five.... performed by Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noel Hill is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, rapper, musician, songwriter, record producer, and film actress. Early in her career, she established her reputation in the hip-hop world as the lone female member of The Fugees.... ; engineered/mixed by Chris Theis, Commissioner Gordon, Johnny Wydrycz, Ken Johnston, Matt Howe, Storm Jefferson, Tony Prendatt & Warren Riker; produced by Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noel Hill is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, rapper, musician, songwriter, record producer, and film actress. Early in her career, she established her reputation in the hip-hop world as the lone female member of The Fugees....	The Globe Sessions The Globe Sessions *The Globe Sessions* is the third studio album by United States singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, released in 1998 . It was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Rock Album and Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the 1999 Grammys, winning the latter two awards.... performed by Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow Sheryl Suzanne Crow is an United States singer-songwriter and musician. Her music blends rock music, country music, pop music and folk music, into one mainstream sound, and she has won nine Grammy Awards.... Version 2.0 Version 2.0 *Version 2.0* is the second album by alternative rock group Garbage . It was released in worldwide in May 1998 and was the follow up to the band's Music recording sales certification debut album Garbage .... performed by Garbage Garbage (band) Garbage is an USA rock music group formed in Madison, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, in 1994. The band consists of Scotland vocalist Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig, and has counted worldwide album sales of over 14 million units.... Ray of Light Ray of Light *Ray of Light* is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna , released on March 3, 1998 by Maverick Records. The RIAA certified it RIAA certification on March 16, 2000, recognizing four million shipments in the United States, making it her fifth best-selling recording there.... performed by Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1977, for a career in modern dance.... Come on Over Come on Over (Shania Twain album) *Come on Over* is the third studio album recorded by country singer Shania Twain. It was released on November 4, 1997. The best-selling Country Music album of all time, it is certified 20? Multi-Platinum in the US, 2× Diamond in Canada, 15? Platinum in Australia, and 10× Platinum in Great Britain.... performed by Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain Order of Canada is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country music and popular music genres. Her third album Come on Over is the List of best-selling albums worldwide of all time by a female musician and the best-selling album in the history of country music....
1998 Grammy Awards of 1998 The 40th Grammy Awards were held on February 25, 1998. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.Unlike many Grammy award ceremonies, which are often criticized for being too boring, the 1998 Grammys had several memorable and shocking moments....	Time out of Mind Time out of Mind *Time Out of Mind* is Bob Dylan's 30th studio album, released in 1997 by Columbia Records. It was his first double album studio album since 1970's Self Portrait .... performed by Bob Dylan, produced by Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois is a Canada record producer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Parachute Club , U2, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Scott Weiland, Sin?ad O'Connor, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Chris...	The Day The Day *The Day* is the fifth album by R&B artist, Babyface. Was produced by the artist himself, and includes a handful of guest artist like Mariah Carey, Jody Watley, Stevie Wonder, Kenny G, LL Cool J, among others.... performed by Babyface This Fire This Fire (album) *This Fire* is Paula Cole second album and was a huge commercial success. Paula Cole wrote and produced the whole album by herself. According to the RIAA, the album has gone double platinum selling over 2 million copies in US and peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 chart .... performed by Paula Cole Paula Cole Paula Cole is an United States singer/songwriter. Her single "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997, and the following year she won a Grammy Award for Grammy Award for Best New Artist.... Flaming Pie Flaming Pie *Flaming Pie* is an album by Paul McCartney, first released in 1997 in music. His first studio album in over four years, it was mostly recorded following McCartney's involvement in the highly successful The Beatles Anthology project.... performed by Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney Member of the Order of the British Empire is a multiple Grammy Award-winning England singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, Painting, and Animal rights.... OK Computer OK Computer *OK Computer* is the third album by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released on 16 June 1997. Radiohead recorded the album in rural Oxfordshire and Bath, Somerset, during 1996 and early 1997, with Record producer Nigel Godrich.... performed by Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead are an English alternative rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The band is composed of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway ....
1997 Grammy Awards of 1997 The 39th Grammy Awards were held on February 26, 1997. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year....	Falling into You Falling into You *Falling into You* is Celine Dion's fourth English album and twenty-first in total, released on March 11, 1996. The album was well received by critics and fans, winning two Grammy Awards for Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1997, and becoming one of only three albums to remain in the top 10 of... performed by Celine Dion Celine Dion C?line Marie Claudette Dion Order of Canada National Order of Quebec is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. Born to a large, impoverished family, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband Ren? Ang?lil mortgaged his home to finance her first record.... ; produced by Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova is a Canada guitarist, keyboardist, singer and record producer, Nova gained fame with his self-titled debut album Aldo Nova in 1981, and its accompanying single "Fantasy ", which climbed to #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.... , Billy Steinberg Billy Steinberg Billy Steinberg is an United States songwriter. He has achieved most of his success as part of a song writing team, most notably with Tom Kelly .... , Dan Hill Dan Hill Daniel Grafton "Dan" Hill IV is a Canada pop music singer and songwriter. He had two major Chart-topper with his songs, "Sometimes When We Touch" and "Can't We Try," a duet with Vonda Shepard.... , David Foster David Foster David Walter Foster, Order of Canada, Order of British Columbia, Doctor of Laws is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer-songwriter and arrangement..... , Humberto Gatica Humberto Gatica Humberto Gatica is a Chile-born United States record producer, music mixer and audio engineer. A long-time collaborator with producer David Foster, Gatica is perhaps best known for his work with singer Celine Dion.... , Jean-Jacques Goldman Jean-Jacques Goldman Jean-Jacques Goldman is a French people singer and songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and in 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French pop singer, after Johnny Hallyday.... , Jeff Bova Jeff Bova Jeff Bova is an American Grammy Award winning keyboardist, composer, arranger and record producer. He has been active in music industry since the mid-1970s, contributing to dozens of recordings by significant mainstream artists like Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Blondie , Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Bill Laswell and Herbie Hancoc... , Jim Steinman Jim Steinman James Richard "Jim" Steinman is an American record producer, composer and lyricist, responsible for several hit songs. He has also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer.... , John Jones John Jones (record producer) John Idris Jones is a musician and record producer who has worked with Duran Duran and many high-profile rock and pop musicians.... , Ric Wake Ric Wake Ric Wake is a record producer recognized as one of the top music producers in the world and is an Academy Award winner and a two time Grammy Award winner.... , Rick Hahn, Rick Nowels Rick Nowels Richard Wright Nowels is a record producer and Grammy Award/Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter who is known for his work with Madonna , Nelly Furtado, Dido , New Radicals, Stevie Nicks, Belinda Carlisle, Darren Hayes, Sonique, Jewel , Ronan Keating, Robert Miles, Tupac Shakur, k.... , Roy Bittan Roy Bittan Roy Bittan is an United States keyboardist, best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, which he joined on August 23, 1974. Bittan, nicknamed "The Professor", plays the piano, organ , accordion and synthesizers.... & Steven Rinkoff Steven Rinkoff Steven Rinkoff is a record producer, mixer, and Audio engineering, known for his work with songwriter-producer Jim Steinman. He has worked with Steinman since 1986 on various projects, in all facets of production , and is Steinman's partner in Ravenous Records, a record label....	Odelay Odelay *Odelay* is the second major-label studio album recorded by alternative rock artist Beck, originally released June 18, 1996. After the mainstream success of "Loser ", Odelay featured several hit Single , including "Where It's At", "Devils Haircut ," and "The New Pollution." The album peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventua... performed by Beck Beck Beck Hansen is an United States musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known by the stage name Beck. With a pop art collage of musical styles, oblique and irony lyrics, and postmodern arrangements incorporating sample , drum machines, live instrumentation and sound effects, Beck has been hailed by critics and the public... The Score The Score (album) *The Score* is the second album by R&B/hip-hop trio The Fugees, released worldwide February 13, 1996, following their 1994 debut Blunted on Reality.... performed by The Fugees The Fugees The Fugees were a critically-acclaimed New Jersey hip hop music group that rose to fame in the mid-1990s, whose repertoire included elements of soul music and Caribbean music, particularly reggae.... Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness *Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness* is the third album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released October 24, 1995, on Virgin Records.... performed by The Smashing Pumpkins The Smashing Pumpkins The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. While the group has gone through several lineup changes, The Smashing Pumpkins consisted of Billy Corgan , James Iha , D'arcy Wretzky , and Jimmy Chamberlin for most of the band's recording career.... Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album performed by Various Artists
1996 Grammy Awards of 1996 The 38th Grammy Awards were held on February 28, 1996. The awards recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The highest number of nominations in this year's awards was six each to Alanis Morissette and Mariah Carey, but although first-time nominee Alanis won four out her six nominations, Mariah, considered by many to be...	Jagged Little Pill Jagged Little Pill *Jagged Little Pill* is the third studio album by Canada singer Alanis Morissette. The album made a sharp turn in genre and style for Morissette from her previous dance pop sound.... performed by Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canada singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She has won eleven Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, and has sold over 60 million albums worldwide.... , produced by Glen Ballard Glen Ballard Glen Ballard is a veteran songwriter and record producer, best known as the producer of Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, which went platinum sixteen times in the U.S....	Daydream performed by Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an United States singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S.... HIStory Past Present & Future HIStory *HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I* is a double album by Michael Jackson, released on June 20, 1995, and is Jackson's ninth. The first disc, named "HIStory Begins" consists of a selection of Jackson's greatest hits from the singer's past fifteen years, while the second, named "HIStory Continues" features new songs, with the... performed by Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group.... Relish Relish (album) *Relish* is the second album by Joan Osborne, released on March 21 1995.... performed by Joan Osborne Joan Osborne Joan Osborne is an United States singer-songwriter. She is best known for her song "One of Us ," and for her work with members of The Grateful Dead.... Vitalogy Vitalogy 'Vitalogy' is the third studio album by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam, released on December 6, 1994 through Epic Records. Pearl Jam wrote and recorded while touring behind its previous album Vs.... performed by Pearl Jam Pearl Jam Pearl Jam is an American rock music band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder , Jeff Ament , Stone Gossard , and Mike McCready ....
1995 Grammy Awards of 1995 The 37th Grammy Awards were presented March 1, 1995. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year....	MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett *MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett* is a live album by Tony Bennett, released in 1995.This album capped Bennett's unlikely commercial comeback story.... performed by Tony Bennett Tony Bennett Tony Bennett is an United States singer of traditional pop music, pop standards and jazz.Raised in New York City, Bennett began singing at an early age.... , produced by David Kahne David Kahne David Kahne is an United States record producer. Kahne is notable for his role as in-house producer and engineer at 415 Records, the first American New Wave music label, and for his subsequent roles as Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records and Warner Bros....	The 3 Tenors In Concert 1994 performed by José Carreras José Carreras Josep Maria Carreras i Coll , better known as Jos? Carreras, is a Spain Catalonia tenor. One of the most prominent opera singers of his generation, and particularly eminent in the operas of Verdi and Puccini, his career has encompassed over 60 roles on stage and in the recording studio.... , Plácido Domingo Plácido Domingo Jos? Pl?cido Domingo Embil Order of the British Empire , better known as Pl?cido Domingo, is a Spanish tenor, known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.... & Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti Italian orders of merit was an Italian opera tenor, who also crossed over into popular music. He was the most commercially successful tenor of all.... with Zubin Mehta Zubin Mehta Zubin Mehta is an Indian conducting of Western classical music.... From the Cradle From the Cradle *From the Cradle* is a Grammy winning blues cover album by Eric Clapton released in 1994 in music. Per the liner notes, "This is a live recording with no overdubs or edits except for dobro overdub on 'How Long Blues' and drum overdub on 'Motherless Child'."... performed by Eric Clapton Eric Clapton Eric Patrick Clapton Order of the British Empire is an English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. He is "probably most famous for his mastery of the Stratocaster guitar." Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Yardbirds, of Cream , and as a solo performer, being the only person to... Longing in Their Hearts Longing in Their Hearts *Longing in Their Hearts* is the twelfth album by Bonnie Raitt, released in 1994 . The album contained the mainstream pop hit, "Love Sneakin' up on You," which reached #19 on the Billboard singles chart.... performed by Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American blues singer-songwriter who was born in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, California. Raitt is best known for her songs "Nick of Time ", "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneaking Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me." Raitt is also an avid political activist and has received nine Gra... Seal Seal (1994 album) *Seal, sometimes referred to as Seal II* to avoid confusion with Seal 's Seal , is his second self-titled album. The album was released in 1994 on ZTT Records/Sire Records.... performed by Seal Seal (musician) Seal Henry Olusegun Kwassi Olumide Adelo Samuel is a British Soul music singer and songwriter. His name Olusegun means "God is victorious"....
1994 Grammy Awards of 1994 The 36th Grammy Awards were held in 1994. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year....	The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album performed by Whitney Houston Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an United States singer, songwriter,actress, record producer, film producer, and former model . Houston rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and her crossover success opened doors for many other African American women to find success in booty shaking & pop music and movies.... ; produced by Babyface, BeBe Winans BeBe Winans Benjamin "BeBe" Winans is a Grammy Award-winning gospel music and Rhythm and blues singer. He is a member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.... , David Cole C+C Music Factory C+C Music Factory was a dance music production group distinguished for having seven #1 Dance/Club Play hits in the early to mid 1990s, as well as several pop music crossover hit record, one of which "Gonna Make You Sweat " reached #1 on Billboard Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs single record chart.... , David Foster David Foster David Walter Foster, Order of Canada, Order of British Columbia, Doctor of Laws is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer-songwriter and arrangement..... , L. A. Reid L. A. Reid Antonio "L.A." Reid is a three-time Grammy Award-winning United States record industry, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the co-founder of LaFace Records.... , Narada Michael Walden Narada Michael Walden Narada Michael Walden is an United States Record producer, drummer, singing, and songwriter. He was given the name Narada by guru Sri Chinmoy in the early 1970s and his musical career spans three decades, in which he was awarded several gold, platinum and music recording sales certification awards.... & Robert Clivillés C+C Music Factory C+C Music Factory was a dance music production group distinguished for having seven #1 Dance/Club Play hits in the early to mid 1990s, as well as several pop music crossover hit record, one of which "Gonna Make You Sweat " reached #1 on Billboard Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs single record chart....	Kamakiriad Kamakiriad *Kamakiriad* is the second solo album by Steely Dan singer Donald Fagen, released in 1993 . It was his first collaboration with Steely Dan partner Walter Becker, who produced the album, since 1980.... performed by Donald Fagen Donald Fagen Donald Jay Fagen is an United States musician and songwriter. He is co-founder, lead singer, and the principal songwriter of the jazz-influenced Rock music musical ensemble Steely Dan.... River of Dreams River of Dreams *River of Dreams* is the twelfth studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1993 in music. This is the last pop album made by Joel, and presented a much more serious tone as a whole, dealing with issues such as trust and long-lasting love; it was rumored that the themes of trust and betrayal, particularly certain lyrics from the songs "All Abo... performed by Billy Joel Billy Joel William Martin "Billy" Joel is an United States rock music musician, singer-songwriter, and Classical music composer. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man ", in 1973.... Automatic for the People Automatic for the People *Automatic for the People* is the eighth album by the United States alternative rock band R.E.M., released in 1992. The album was a critical and commercial success, with three top 40 hits in the United States and UK.... performed by R.E.M. R.E.M. R.E.M. is an American Rock music band formed in Athens, Georgia, Georgia , in 1980 by Michael Stipe , Peter Buck , Mike Mills , and Bill Berry .... Ten Summoner's Tales Ten Summoner's Tales *Ten Summoner's Tales* is the fourth solo studio album by the Rock music musician Sting . The title is a combined pun of his given name, Gordon Sumner, and a character in Geoffrey Chaucer The Canterbury Tales, the summoner.... performed by Sting
1993 Grammy Awards of 1993 The 35th Grammy Awards were held in 1993. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Eric Clapton was the nights big winner winning 6 awards....	Unplugged Unplugged (Eric Clapton album) *Unplugged* is an album by Eric Clapton released in 1992 in music. It was recorded live in England for the MTV Unplugged series. The album includes an acoustic version of the hit single "Tears in Heaven" and a heavily reworked acoustic version of "Layla".... performed by Eric Clapton Eric Clapton Eric Patrick Clapton Order of the British Empire is an English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. He is "probably most famous for his mastery of the Stratocaster guitar." Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Yardbirds, of Cream , and as a solo performer, being the only person to... , produced by Russ Titelman Russ Titelman Russ Titelman is an United States record producer and songwriter. He has to date won three Grammy Awards. He earned his first producing the Steve Winwood song "Higher Love", and his second and third for Eric Clapton's Journeyman and Unplugged albums....	Ingenue Ingenue (album) *Ing?nue* is the second solo album by K.D. Lang, released in 1992 . It has more of a cabaret flavor than Lang's previous work, and was her most successful album on the pop charts both in her native Canada and internationally.... performed by k.d. lang K.D. Lang k.d. lang Order of Canada is a Canada pop music and country music singer-songwriter. The artist gives her name in lowercase letters, with the given names contracted to initials and no space between these initials.... Diva Diva (album) *Diva* is the first solo album by Scottish singer/songwriter Annie Lennox, released in 1992. The album entered the UK album chart at no.1 and has since sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK alone, being certified quadruple platinum.... performed by Annie Lennox Annie Lennox Annie Lennox is a British musician, vocalist and Academy Award-winning songwriter. She is both a solo artist and the lead singer of the musical duo Eurythmics, hailed as "The Greatest White Soul Singer Alive" by members of the rock industry on the VH1 show 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll in 1999.... Achtung Baby Achtung Baby *Achtung Baby* is the seventh studio album by Republic of Ireland rock music band U2. It was released on 19 November 1991, nearly two years after lead vocalist Bono announced the band would have to "go away and dream it all up again", following the mixed response to 1988's Rattle and Hum and their own sense of musical stagnation.... performed by U2 U2 U2 are a rock music band from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The band consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. .The band formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency.... Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Beauty and the Beast (soundtrack) *Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack* is the soundtrack of Disney 1991 Academy Award-winning animated feature Beauty and the Beast .... performed by Various Artists
1992 Grammy Awards of 1992 The 34th Grammy Awards were held on February 26, 1992. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year . This ceremony was unique because something happened that rarely, if ever, does at the Grammies ? a tie....	Unforgettable... with Love Unforgettable... with Love *Unforgettable... with Love* is a 1991 album by Natalie Cole, which focuses on covers of songs originally performed by Cole's father, Nat King Cole.... performed by Natalie Cole Natalie Cole Natalie Maria Cole is an influential United States singer-songwriter and performer who has won ten Grammy Awards. She achieved success in her early career as an R&B star, but smoothly changed her repertoire toward a more jazz orientated musical style in the early 1990s.... ; produced by Andre Fischer, David Foster David Foster David Walter Foster, Order of Canada, Order of British Columbia, Doctor of Laws is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer-songwriter and arrangement..... & Tommy LiPuma Tommy LiPuma Tommy LiPuma is an United States music producer. In his long career, he has worked with many musicians, including Miles Davis, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole, Claudine Longet, Dave Mason, the Yellowjackets, Michael Franks, Diana Krall, and The Story ....	Heart in Motion Heart in Motion *Heart in Motion* is the twelfth album by Contemporary Christian music singer Amy Grant, released in 1991 .In contrast with its predecessor, the natural-sounding Lead Me On , Heart In Motion consisted of songs that were heavy in the style of mainstream music of the time.... performed by Amy Grant Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant is an United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, media personality and occasional actress, best known for her contemporary Christian music.... Luck of the Draw Luck of the Draw (album) *Luck of the Draw* is the eleventh album by Bonnie Raitt, released in 1991 . After being nominated for Grammy awards in four different categories for the album Nick of Time , Raitt went for a creative retreat in Northern California to begin work on Luck of the Draw.... performed by Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American blues singer-songwriter who was born in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, California. Raitt is best known for her songs "Nick of Time ", "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneaking Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me." Raitt is also an avid political activist and has received nine Gra... Out of Time Out of Time (album) *Out of Time* is the seventh album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on Warner Bros. Records in 1991. With Out of Time R.E.M.'s status grew from that of a cult band to a massive international act.... performed by R.E.M. R.E.M. R.E.M. is an American Rock music band formed in Athens, Georgia, Georgia , in 1980 by Michael Stipe , Peter Buck , Mike Mills , and Bill Berry .... The Rhythm of the Saints The Rhythm of the Saints *The Rhythm of the Saints* is an album released in 1990 by Paul Simon.Following the success of 1986's Graceland , on which he worked principally with South African musicians, Simon broadened his interests in diverse forms of world music.... performed by Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel....
1991 Grammy Awards of 1991 The 33rd Grammy Awards were held on February 20, 1991. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.Award winners:...	Back on the Block Back on the Block *Back on the Block* is a 1989 in music Grammy Award-winning studio album produced by the United States music impresario, Conductor , record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter Quincy Jones.... performed by Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. , is an United States music Conductor , record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter. During five decades in the entertainment industry, Jones has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991.... and Various Artists, produced by Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. , is an United States music Conductor , record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter. During five decades in the entertainment industry, Jones has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991....	Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (album) *Mariah Carey* is the self-titled debut album by American singer Mariah Carey, released in the United States on June 12, 1990 by Columbia Records.... performed by Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an United States singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S.... …But Seriously performed by Phil Collins Phil Collins Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, Royal Victorian Order, is an England singer-songwriter, drummer, keyboardist and actor best known as the lead singer and drummer of England progressive rock group Genesis and as a Grammy Award and Academy Award-winning solo artist.... Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em *Please, Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em* is the third album by MC Hammer, released in 1990 by Capitol Records. The album was a #1 smash hit for 21 weeks, due primarily to the runaway single , "U Can't Touch This".... performed by MC Hammer MC Hammer Stanley Kirk Burrell , better known by his stage names MC Hammer and Hammer, is an American multi-platinum selling rapper and dancer most popular during the late 1980s until the mid-1990s, known for his dramatic rise and fall from fame and fortune and his trademark Hammer Pants.... Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips (album) *Wilson Phillips* is the Grammy Award nominated 1990 debut album by Wilson Phillips. The singles, "Hold On ", "Release Me " and "You're in Love ", all hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, while "Impulsive " reached the top five.... performed by Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips is an United States vocal group consisting of Carnie Wilson andWendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips. Their 1990 self-titled debut album scored four Grammy Award nominations, two American Music Award nominations and a Billboard Music Award....
1990 Grammy Awards of 1990 The 32nd Grammy Awards were held in 1990. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year....	Nick of Time Nick of Time (album) *Nick of Time* is a blues rock album by Bonnie Raitt, released on March 21, 1989.Nick of Time topped the Billboard 200 chart, selling five million copies, and won Grammy Awards of 1990, including Grammy Award for Album of the Year.... performed by Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American blues singer-songwriter who was born in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, California. Raitt is best known for her songs "Nick of Time ", "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneaking Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me." Raitt is also an avid political activist and has received nine Gra... , produced by Don Was Don Was Don Was is an American musician, bassist and record producer.Was was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Oak Park High School in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, then attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan but dropped out after the first year.He later trained at the Recording Institute of Detroit for a time in t...	The End of the Innocence The End of the Innocence *The End of the Innocence* is the third album by Don Henley, released in 1989 . It is his best selling album, selling over 6 million copies in the United States, peaking at #8.... performed by Don Henley Don Henley Donald Hugh " Don " Henley is an United States rock music singing, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful Grammy Award-winning solo career.... The Raw and the Cooked The Raw and the Cooked (album) *The Raw & the Cooked* is the second album by Fine Young Cannibals. A remixed version was also released as The Raw and the Remix. Selling over two million copies, The Raw & the Cooked included two US number one songs "She Drives Me Crazy" and "Good Thing ".... performed by Fine Young Cannibals Fine Young Cannibals Fine Young Cannibals were a United Kingdom band formed in Birmingham, England in 1984, by guitarist David Steele and bassist Andy Cox , and singer Roland Gift.... Full Moon Fever Full Moon Fever *Full Moon Fever* is the first solo album by Tom Petty, though it features contributions from several members of his backing band, the Heartbreakers, along with fellow members of the Traveling Wilburys.... performed by Tom Petty Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty is an United Statesn singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and a member of Mudcrutch.... Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 *Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1* is the debut record album by the Supergroup Traveling Wilburys and was recorded and released in 1988 to commercial success and critical acclaim.... performed by Traveling Wilburys Traveling Wilburys Traveling Wilburys were a 1980s Supergroup consisting of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. The band recorded two albums during the two years they were together....

1980s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1989 Grammy Awards of 1989 The 31st Grammy Awards were held in 1989. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year....	Faith Faith (George Michael album) *Faith* is George Michael's first solo album, released in October 1987 via Columbia Records/Epic Records. The album is widely considered one of the greatest albums in pop music history, and won several awards including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.... performed by George Michael George Michael Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou , best known as George Michael, is a two-time Grammy Award winning, England singer-songwriter, who has had a career as frontman of the duo Wham! as well as a soul music-influenced, solo Pop music musician.... , produced by George Michael George Michael Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou , best known as George Michael, is a two-time Grammy Award winning, England singer-songwriter, who has had a career as frontman of the duo Wham! as well as a soul music-influenced, solo Pop music musician....	Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman (album) *Tracy Chapman* is the self-titled debut album by singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1988 in music.... performed by Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman is an United States singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Give Me One Reason", "New Beginning " and "Telling Stories".... Simple Pleasures performed by Bobby McFerrin Bobby McFerrin Robert "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. is a ten-time Grammy Award-winning jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer and conductor. He is best known for his 1988 hit song "Don't Worry, Be Happy".... ...Nothing Like the Sun ...Nothing Like the Sun *?Nothing Like the Sun* is a 1987 double album by Sting . The title comes from Shakespeare's sonnets #130 , which Sting used in the song "Sister Moon".... performed by Sting Roll with It Roll with It (album) *Roll with It* is the fifth solo album by blue-eyed soulster Steve Winwood. It topped the album charts in the United States, and has sold over three million copies.... performed by Steve Winwood Steve Winwood Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood is an England singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of the bands the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic , Blind Faith, and Go ....
1988 Grammy Awards of 1988 The 30th Grammy Awards were held March 2, 1988. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Michael Jackson performed his new hit singles The Way You Make Me Feel & Man in the Mirror at the award ceremony....	The Joshua Tree The Joshua Tree *The Joshua Tree* is the fifth studio album by Republic of Ireland rock music band U2, released 9 March 1987 on Island Records. Recording sessions took place from July to November 1986 at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland.... performed by U2 U2 U2 are a rock music band from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The band consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. .The band formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency.... , produced by Brian Eno Brian Eno Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno , commonly known as Brian Eno , is an England musician, composer, record producer, music theory and singer, who, as a solo artist, is best known as the People known as the father or mother of something of ambient music.... & Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois is a Canada record producer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Parachute Club , U2, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Scott Weiland, Sin?ad O'Connor, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Chris...	Whitney Whitney (album) *Whitney* is the second studio album by United States pop music/contemporary R&B singer Whitney Houston, released on June 29, 1987 by Arista Records.... performed by Whitney Houston Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an United States singer, songwriter,actress, record producer, film producer, and former model . Houston rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and her crossover success opened doors for many other African American women to find success in booty shaking & pop music and movies.... Bad Bad (album) *Bad* is the seventh album by Michael Jackson. It was released on August 31, 1987 by Epic Records. The record was released nearly five years after his last studio album Thriller .... performed by Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group.... Trio Trio (album) *Trio* is a 1987 Grammy award-winning, Platinum collaboration album by American singers/songwriters Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.... performed by Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is a Grammy Award-winning United Statesn singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, known for her prolific work in country music.... , Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Maria Linda Ronstadt , known as Linda Ronstadt, is an United States popular music Singing and entertainer whose vocal styles in a variety of genres have resonated with the general public over the course of her four-decade career.... , & Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris is an United States Country music singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other highly successful, well-known artists.... Sign o' the Times performed by Prince Prince (musician) Prince Rogers Nelson is an United States musician. He performs under the Mononymous person name of Prince, but has also been known by various other names, among them an Love Symbol ...
1987 Grammy Awards of 1987 The 29th Grammy Awards were held in 1987. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.__FORCETOC__...	Graceland Graceland (album) *Graceland* is an album released in 1986 in music by Paul Simon. It was a big hit in the UK topping the charts at #1. It also reached #3 in the US.... performed by Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel.... , produced by Roy Halee Roy Halee Roy Halee is a record producer and Audio engineering. Halee grew up in Long Island, New York. He was named to the TEC Awards#TEC Awards Hall of Fame in 2001.... & Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel....	So So (album) So is the fifth studio album by United Kingdom rock music musician Peter Gabriel, released in 1986. Many of its songs reflect a more conventional pop-writing style and became radio hits, others still retain Gabriel's dark, brooding sense of experimentalism.... performed by Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel Peter Brian Gabriel is a Grammy Award-winning, Academy Award-nominated England musician and songwriter. He first rose to fame as the lead vocals and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis .... Control Control (Janet Jackson album) *Control* is the third studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on March 4, 1986 by A&M Records. The album was produced by first-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, as well as Jackson's newly hired manager and A&M executive, John McClain.... performed by Janet Jackson Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, California, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians.... The Broadway Album The Broadway Album *The Broadway Album* is a 1985 award-winning album by film director, composer, actor and singing Barbra Streisand of classic show tunes. Streisand, who had formerly represented only minor theater composers on her albums, not only chose in this instance to represent more major figures but also to collaborate with one of them.... performed by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is an United states singer and film and theatre actress. She has also achieved note as a composer, political activist, film producer and film director.... Back in the High Life Back in the High Life *Back in the High Life* is the fourth solo album by blue-eyed soul musician Steve Winwood. It was a top ten hit on the album charts in the United States and has sold over five million copies.... performed by Steve Winwood Steve Winwood Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood is an England singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of the bands the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic , Blind Faith, and Go ....
1986 Grammy Awards of 1986 The 28th Grammy Awards were held on February 25, 1986. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year, 1985 in music....	No Jacket Required No Jacket Required *No Jacket Required* is an album by English singer-songwriter Phil Collins, released on 25 January 1985. It was his third solo album and to date remains his most commercially successful.... performed by Phil Collins Phil Collins Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, Royal Victorian Order, is an England singer-songwriter, drummer, keyboardist and actor best known as the lead singer and drummer of England progressive rock group Genesis and as a Grammy Award and Academy Award-winning solo artist.... , produced by Hugh Padgham Hugh Padgham Hugh Padgham is a British record producer. He has won a string of awards, including four Grammys, with Producer of the Year and Engineer of the Year amongst them.... & Phil Collins Phil Collins Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, Royal Victorian Order, is an England singer-songwriter, drummer, keyboardist and actor best known as the lead singer and drummer of England progressive rock group Genesis and as a Grammy Award and Academy Award-winning solo artist....	Brothers in Arms performed by Dire Straits Dire Straits Dire Straits were a United Kingdom Rock music, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler , his younger brother David Knopfler , John Illsley , and Pick Withers , and managed by Ed Bicknell.... Whitney Houston Whitney Houston (album) *Whitney Houston* is the debut album of American contemporary R&B and pop music singer Whitney Houston, released February 14, 1985, on Arista Records.... performed by Whitney Houston Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an United States singer, songwriter,actress, record producer, film producer, and former model . Houston rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and her crossover success opened doors for many other African American women to find success in booty shaking & pop music and movies.... The Dream of the Blue Turtles The Dream of the Blue Turtles *The Dream of the Blue Turtles* is the first solo album released by Sting . It includes ten tracks and was released in 1985, only a year after The Police had unofficially broken up.... performed by Sting We Are the World We Are the World (album) *We Are the World* was a 1985 album that contained USA for Africa's "We Are the World" superstar charity recording for famine relief efforts in Ethiopia.... performed by USA for Africa USA for Africa USA for Africa , was the name under which forty-five predominantly United States artists, led by Harry Belafonte, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Lionel Richie, recorded the hit single "We Are the World" in 1985....
1985 Grammy Awards of 1985 The 27th Grammy Awards were held February 26, 1985, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1984....	Can't Slow Down performed by Lionel Richie Lionel Richie Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. is an Academy Award and Grammy award-winning United States singer, songwriter, record producer who has sold more than 100 million records.... , produced by James Anthony Carmichel & Lionel Richie Lionel Richie Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. is an Academy Award and Grammy award-winning United States singer, songwriter, record producer who has sold more than 100 million records....	She's So Unusual She's So Unusual *She's So Unusual* is the debut studio album by United States pop music singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, released in 1983 by Portrait Records .... performed by Cyndi Lauper Cyndi Lauper Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an Music of the United States Grammy- and Emmy award winning singer-songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual, and became the first artist to have four top-five singles released from one album.... Purple Rain Purple Rain (album) *Purple Rain* is an album by Prince and The Revolution , the soundtrack album to the Purple Rain .Purple Rain regularly is ranked among the best albums in rock music history.... performed by Prince Prince (musician) Prince Rogers Nelson is an United States musician. He performs under the Mononymous person name of Prince, but has also been known by various other names, among them an Love Symbol ... Born in the U.S.A. Born in the U.S.A. *Born in the U.S.A.* is the seventh studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1984 .In contrast to his previous album, the critical favorite Nebraska , Born in the U.S.A. featured anthemic, radio-friendly arrangements and 1980s production incorporating Springsteen's first use of synthesizers.... performed by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss", is an American songwriter, singer and musician. He has recorded and toured with the E Street Band.... Private Dancer Private Dancer *Private Dancer* is the fifth solo album by Tina Turner, released on Capitol Records in 1984, which became her breakthrough solo album. Turner's success with the album came after several challenging years of going solo after a public divorce from husband and performing partner Ike Turner.... performed by Tina Turner Tina Turner Tina Turner is an United States singer and actress whose career has spanned over 50 years and who has won numerous awards. Her achievements in the Rock genre have led to her being referred to as "The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"....
1984 Grammy Awards of 1984 The 26th Grammy Awards were held on February 28 1984, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1983....	Thriller Thriller (album) *Thriller* is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released on November 30, 1982 by Epic Records as the follow-up to Jackson's critically and commercially successful 1979 album Off the Wall .... performed by Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group.... , produced by Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group.... & Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. , is an United States music Conductor , record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter. During five decades in the entertainment industry, Jones has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991....	Let's Dance performed by David Bowie David Bowie David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and Arrangement. Active in five decades of rock music and frequently reinventing his music and image, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s.... An Innocent Man An Innocent Man *An Innocent Man* is the 9th album by United States singer/songwriter Billy Joel, released in 1983 . It became one of his best-charted albums since Glass Houses, going directly to #2 in the UK.... performed by Billy Joel Billy Joel William Martin "Billy" Joel is an United States rock music musician, singer-songwriter, and Classical music composer. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man ", in 1973.... Synchronicity Synchronicity (album) *Synchronicity* is the fifth and final studio album by The Police, released in 1983. Their most popular release together, Synchronicity includes the number one single, "Every Breath You Take."... performed by The Police The Police The Police were an English Power trio Rock music band consisting of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland . The band became globally popular in the late 1970s, playing a style of rock that was influenced by jazz, punk rock and reggae music.... Flashdance Soundtrack Flashdance (soundtrack) *Flashdance* is the soundtrack to the 1983 United States musical film and romance film Flashdance, produced by Don Simpsonand Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri.... performed by Various Artists
1983 Grammy Awards of 1983 The 25th Grammy Awards were held February 23, 1983. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.*Grammy Award for Record of the Year...	Toto IV Toto IV *Toto IV* is the fourth studio album by United States pop rock band Toto . It was released in 1982 .The album was awarded with 6 Grammy Awards, including "Grammy Award for Record of the Year" for "Rosanna", "Grammy Award for Album of the Year" for Toto IV, and "Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical" for the band.... performed by Toto Toto (band) Toto was an United States Rock music Rock band founded in 1977 by some of the most popular and experienced session musicians of the era. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the 1980s, beginning with the band's Toto , released in 1978, which immediately brought the band into the mainstream rock spectrum of the time.... , produced by Toto Toto (band) Toto was an United States Rock music Rock band founded in 1977 by some of the most popular and experienced session musicians of the era. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the 1980s, beginning with the band's Toto , released in 1978, which immediately brought the band into the mainstream rock spectrum of the time....	American Fool American Fool *American Fool* is the sixth album by John Cougar, now known by his real name of John Mellencamp, released in 1982 . This was Mellencamp's last album to be released under the name John Cougar.... performed by John Mellencamp The Nightfly The Nightfly *The Nightfly* is the first solo album by Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen, released in 1982 in music. It was one of the first fully digital recordings of popular music.... performed by Donald Fagen Donald Fagen Donald Jay Fagen is an United States musician and songwriter. He is co-founder, lead singer, and the principal songwriter of the jazz-influenced Rock music musical ensemble Steely Dan.... The Nylon Curtain The Nylon Curtain *The Nylon Curtain* is the eighth studio album by Billy Joel. It was released by Columbia Records on September 23, 1982 in music and record producer by Phil Ramone.... performed by Billy Joel Billy Joel William Martin "Billy" Joel is an United States rock music musician, singer-songwriter, and Classical music composer. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man ", in 1973.... Tug of War Tug of war Tug of war, tug o' war, or tug war, also known as rope pulling, is a sport that directly puts two teams against each other in a test of strength.... performed by Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney Member of the Order of the British Empire is a multiple Grammy Award-winning England singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, Painting, and Animal rights....
1982 Grammy Awards of 1982 The 24th Grammy Awards were held February 24, 1982, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1981....	Double Fantasy Double Fantasy *Double Fantasy* is the comeback album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1980 initially on the newly-formed Geffen Records, and then from 1989 onwards through EMI.... performed by John Lennon John Lennon John Winston Ono Lennon, Order of the British Empire was an English Rock music musician, singer, songwriter, artist, and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles.... & Yoko Ono Yoko Ono , born in Tokyo on February 18, 1933, is a Japanese people artist and musician. She is known for her work as an avant-garde artist and musician, and her marriage and works with musician John Lennon.... ; produced by Jack Douglas Jack Douglas (record producer) Jack Douglas is an influential American record producer. He was born in Bronx, New York. Starting out as folk musician and performer, he worked on Robert Kennedy's senatorial campaign as a song-writer.... , John Lennon John Lennon John Winston Ono Lennon, Order of the British Empire was an English Rock music musician, singer, songwriter, artist, and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles.... & Yoko Ono Yoko Ono , born in Tokyo on February 18, 1933, is a Japanese people artist and musician. She is known for her work as an avant-garde artist and musician, and her marriage and works with musician John Lennon....	Mistaken Identity Mistaken Identity (Kim Carnes album) *Mistaken Identity, released in 1981, is the sixth studio album by Kim Carnes.It spent four weeks as number one on Billboard* magazine's Pop Albums chart, and was subsequently certified platinum album.... performed by Kim Carnes Kim Carnes Kim Carnes is a Grammy Award-winning United States singer-songwriter. She is noted for her distinctive, raspy voice which she attributes to many hours spent singing in smoky bars and nightclub.... Breakin' Away performed by Al Jarreau Al Jarreau Alwyn Lopez "Al" Jarreau is an United States singer. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, he is the only vocalist in history to win in three separate categories: jazz, pop music, and R&B.... The Dude The Dude (Quincy Jones album) *The Dude* is a 1981 album by United States music impresario, Conductor , record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter Quincy Jones.... performed by Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. , is an United States music Conductor , record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter. During five decades in the entertainment industry, Jones has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991.... Gaucho Gaucho (album) *Gaucho* was Steely Dan last album before the band's 10-year breakup from June 1981 to October 1991. The album, originally released in 1980, was also the band's last studio album until the 2000 release of Two Against Nature.... performed by Steely Dan Steely Dan Steely Dan is an United States jazz-Rock music band centered on core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The band reached a peak of popularity in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock and roll, funk, rhythm and blues, and Pop music....
1981 Grammy Awards of 1981 The 23rd Grammy Awards were held February 25, 1981, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1980....	Christopher Cross Christopher Cross (album) *Christopher Cross* is the self-titled debut album by Christopher Cross, released in 1980 . In 1981, it won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.... performed by Christopher Cross Christopher Cross Christopher Cross is an United States singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas, Texas. His debut album earned him all of the "Big Four" Grammy Awards in one year, a feat that is yet to be equalled.... ; produced by Michael Omartian Michael Omartian Michael Omartian is an Armenian-American songwriter, Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, and music producer. He has produced albums for several pop music artists including Christopher Cross, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston, the Jacksons, Rod Stewart, Trisha Yearwood, Clint Black, Donna Summer, Joe Esposito , Peter Cetera, Benny Hester, Steve C...	Glass Houses Glass Houses *Glass Houses* is the seventh album by United States singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released in 1980 . It features Joel's first song to peak at #1 on Billboard magazine's Pop Singles chart, "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me." The album itself topped the Pop Albums chart for six weeks and became the fourth best-selling album in the United State... performed by Billy Joel Billy Joel William Martin "Billy" Joel is an United States rock music musician, singer-songwriter, and Classical music composer. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man ", in 1973.... The Wall The Wall *The Wall* is a rock opera presented as a double album by the England progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in late 1979. It was subsequently performed live, with elaborate theatrical effects, and made into Pink Floyd The Wall .... performed by Pink Floyd Pink Floyd Pink Floyd are an English Rock music band who initially earned recognition for their psychedelic rock and space rock music, and later, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music.... Trilogy: Past Present Future Trilogy: Past Present Future *Trilogy: Past Present Future* is a Grammy nominated 1980 triple album by the American singer Frank Sinatra. This album produced the last of Sinatra's many signature numbers, "Theme from New York, New York."... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... Guilty Guilty (Barbra Streisand album) *Guilty* is an album released by Barbra Streisand in 1980. After the success of the Bee Gees in 1977/1978 there was some time to perform songwriting for other artists and Barbra Streisand asked Barry Gibb to write an album for her.... performed by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is an United states singer and film and theatre actress. She has also achieved note as a composer, political activist, film producer and film director....
1980 Grammy Awards of 1980 The 22nd Grammy Awards were held February 27, 1980, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1979....	52nd Street 52nd Street (album) *52nd Street* is the sixth studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1978. It was also the first of many Joel albums to top the Billboard charts, along with his third and fourth Grammy win.... performed by Billy Joel Billy Joel William Martin "Billy" Joel is an United States rock music musician, singer-songwriter, and Classical music composer. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man ", in 1973.... , produced by Phil Ramone Phil Ramone Phil Ramone is a violinist, composer, recording engineer, and innovative record producer born in 1941.As a young child in South Africa, Ramone was a musical child prodigy, beginning to play the violin at age three and performing for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom at age ten....	Minute by Minute Minute by Minute *Minute by Minute* is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1978. .... performed by The Doobie Brothers The Doobie Brothers The Doobie Brothers is an United States rock and roll musical group. They have sold over 22 million albums in the United States from the 1970s to the present.... The Gambler The Gambler (album) *The Gambler* is one of Kenny Rogers' most popular albums, selling in excess of 35 million copies since it was first released by United Artists in 1978 .... performed by Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers is an United States country music singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor and entrepreneur.He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone.... Bad Girls Bad Girls (album) *Bad Girls* is the eighth album by Donna Summer and her third consecutive double album. It was released in 1979 in music by Casablanca Records, who had had been distributing her work in the U.S.... performed by Donna Summer Donna Summer Donna Summer is an United States singer-songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of music.Summer was trained as a gospel music singer prior to her introduction to the music industry.... Breakfast in America Breakfast in America *Breakfast in America* is the sixth album by the band Supertramp, released in 1979. It was recorded the previous year at the Village Recorder in Los Angeles.... performed by Supertramp Supertramp Supertramp were a United Kingdom progressive rock band that released a series of top-selling albums in the 1970s and early 1980s.Their early music included ambitious concept albums, but they are best known for their later hits including "Bloody Well Right", "Dreamer ", "Goodbye Stranger", "Give a Little Bit" and "The Logical Song"....

1970s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1979 Grammy Awards of 1979 The 21st Grammy Awards were held in 1979, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1978....	Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track Saturday Night Fever (soundtrack) *Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track* is the soundtrack album from the blockbuster film Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta.... performed by Bee Gees Bee Gees The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers ? Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb. They were born on the Isle of Man to England parents, lived in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, United Kingdom and during their childhood years moved to Brisbane, Australia, where they began their musical careers.... , KC and the Sunshine Band KC and the Sunshine Band KC and the Sunshine Band is an United States musical group. Founded in 1973, their style has included funk, rhythm and blues, and disco. Their most well known songs include the disco hits "That's the Way ", " Shake Your Booty", "I'm Your Boogie Man", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Get Down Tonight", "Give It Up", and "Please Don't Go".... , Kool & the Gang Kool & the Gang Kool & the Gang are an American jazz/R&B/soul music/funk/disco group. They originally formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. in 1964 in music. They went through several musical phases in their career, starting out with a purist jazz sound, becoming practitioners of R&B and funk, progressing to a smooth disco ensemble, and ended the successfu... , MFSB MFSB MFSB was a pool of more than thirty resident studio musicians based at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania famed Sigma Sound Studios. They worked closely with record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and Arranger Thom Bell, and backed up such groups as The Bluenotes, The O'Jays, The Stylistics, The Spinners , The Intruders, The Three Degrees, Jerr... , Ralph MacDonald Ralph MacDonald Ralph MacDonald is a Grammy-award winning United States percussionist and song-writer born in Harlem, New York, in 1944. He joined Harry Belafonte's band at age 17.... , Tavares Tavares (band) Tavares is a successful United States R&B, disco, and soul music band , composed of five Cape Verdean-American brothers from New Bedford, Massachusetts.... , The Trammps The Trammps The Trammps, based in Philadelphia, were one of the first disco band . The band's first major success was with 1972's Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart.... , Walter Murphy Walter Murphy Walter Anthony Murphy, Jr. is a pianist, composer, and arranger who had a massive hit with the instrumental, "A Fifth of Beethoven", a disco adaptation of some passages of the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No.... & Yvonne Elliman Yvonne Elliman Yvonne Marianne Elliman is an United States singer and actress. Her father was of Irish-American descent, and her mother shared Japanese-American and Chinese-American ancestries.... ; produced by Albhy Galuten Albhy Galuten Albhy Galuten is a Grammy Award winning United States record producer, composer, musician, orchestrator and technology executive.He produced 18 chart-topper single with songs and albums selling over 100,000,000 copies.... , Arif Mardin Arif Mardin Arif Mardin was a Turkey-United States music producer, who worked with hundreds of artists across many different styles of music, including jazz, rock music, soul music, disco, and country music.... , Bee Gees Bee Gees The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers ? Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb. They were born on the Isle of Man to England parents, lived in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, United Kingdom and during their childhood years moved to Brisbane, Australia, where they began their musical careers.... , Bill Oakes, Bobby Martin, Broadway Eddie, David Shire David Shire David Lee Shire is an United States songwriter and the composer of stage Musical theatre and film and television film score.... , Freddie Perren Freddie Perren Frederick "Freddie" Perren was an United States songwriter, record producer, arranger, and orchestra conductor.He is notable for being a member of The Corporation , a hitmaking production team which included Alphonzo Mizell, Deke Richards and Berry Gordy that wrote and produced The Jackson 5's early hits, including "I Want You Back", "ABC... , Harry Wayne Casey Harry Wayne Casey Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is most famous for his group, KC and the Sunshine Band and as a producer of several hits for other artists.... , K.G. Productions, Karl Richardson, Ralph MacDonald Ralph MacDonald Ralph MacDonald is a Grammy-award winning United States percussionist and song-writer born in Harlem, New York, in 1944. He joined Harry Belafonte's band at age 17.... , Richard Finch, Ron Kersey Ron Kersey Tyrone Garfield "Ron " Kersey was an United States keyboardist, songwriter, record producer and arranger most known for writing the music to "Disco Inferno " by The Trammps.... , Thomas J. Valentino & William Salter	Even Now Even Now *Even Now* is the sixth studio album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. The album was recorded at A&M Records Studios in Hollywood, California, released in 1978.... performed by Barry Manilow Barry Manilow Barry Manilow is an United States singer-songwriter, musician, arrangement, record producer and conducting, best known for such recordings as "I Write the Songs", "Mandy ", "Weekend in New England" and "Copacabana ".... Grease Original Soundtrack Album performed by Various Artists Running on Empty Running on Empty (album) *Running on Empty* is the fifth album by United States singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1977 . In addition to tracks recorded on-stage during concerts, it also contains songs recorded in hotel rooms, on the tour bus, and backstage.... performed by Jackson Browne Jackson Browne Clyde Jackson Browne is an American rock music singer-songwriter and musician. His introspective lyrics made him the poster boy of the Southern California confessional singer-songwriter movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s.... Some Girls Some Girls *Some Girls* is an album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1978. Considered a highlight of their output and the best of their post-Exile on Main St. records, the album revitalized the band's career upon its release and re-established The Rolling Stones as a vital rock and roll band in an era infused with punk rock and disco.... performed by The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English rock music band formed in 1962 in London when multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart were joined by vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards....
1978 Grammy Awards of 1978 The 20th Grammy Awards were held February 23, 1978, and were broadcast live on American television. They were hosted by folk music legend John Denver, and recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1977....	Rumours Rumours *Rumours* is the thirteenth album by Rock music band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1977 in music. It was the second album recorded with this line-up, following the successful self-titled Fleetwood Mac album in 1975.... performed by Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac are a United Kingdom/United States rock music band formed in 1967 which have experienced a high turnover of personnel and varied levels of success.... ; produced by Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac are a United Kingdom/United States rock music band formed in 1967 which have experienced a high turnover of personnel and varied levels of success.... , Ken Caillat Ken Caillat Ken Caillat is a record producer, probably best known for producing the Rumours, Tusk , Mirage , Live, and The Chain Box Set albums of Fleetwood Mac.... & Richard Dashut Richard Dashut Richard Dashut is a record producer who produced several Fleetwood Mac albums including their popular Rumours and Tusk , and later an album by Matthew Sweet, Altered Beast ....	Aja Aja (album) Aja is an album by the rock band Steely Dan. The album was named after the Korean wife of group co-founder Donald Fagen's friend's brother. Originally released in 1977 in music, it became the group's best-selling album.... performed by Steely Dan Steely Dan Steely Dan is an United States jazz-Rock music band centered on core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The band reached a peak of popularity in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock and roll, funk, rhythm and blues, and Pop music.... Hotel California Hotel California *Hotel California* is an album released by the United States rock music band Eagles in late 1976 . It is the first Eagles album without founding member Bernie Leadon and the first album with Joe Walsh.... performed by The Eagles Eagles The Eagles are an American rock music band formed in Los Angeles, California during the early 1970s. The group chose the name Eagles as a nod to The Byrds .... JT JT (album) JT is singer-songwriter James Taylor's ninth album, and his first album for Columbia Records. Released in 1977, it contains hit singles in "Handy Man" and "Your Smiling Face" and was Taylor's highest charting album since Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon.... performed by James Taylor James Taylor James Vernon Taylor is a Grammy Award winning United States singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Carrboro, North Carolina, North Carolina.... Star Wars Soundtrack Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (soundtrack) John Williams' score for Star Wars was recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8?12, 15 and 16, 1977. The score was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra with Williams conducting.... performed by John Williams conducting the London Symphony Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Arts Centre....
1977 Grammy Awards of 1977 The 19th Grammy Awards were held on February 19, 1977, and were broadcast live on American television . They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1976....	Songs in the Key of Life Songs in the Key of Life *Songs in the Key of Life* is an album by American musician Stevie Wonder, released on Motown on September 28, 1976 . It was the last of five consecutive albums widely hailed as his "classic period", along with Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions and Fulfillingness' First Finale.... performed by Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an... , produced by Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an...	Breezin' Breezin' Breezin' is an album by jazz/soul music guitarist George Benson.The album marked the beginning of Benson's most successful period commercially.... performed by George Benson George Benson George Benson is an American musician, whose recording career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist. He is however, better known to the public at large as a Pop music and R&B singer, famous for such hits as "Give Me the Night", "Lady Love Me ", "Turn Your Love Around", "Inside Love", "In Your Eyes", and "This Masquerade", among... Chicago X Chicago X *Chicago X* is the tenth album by United States rock music band Chicago and was released in 1976. The album is notable for its soulfulness, and it ended up being a turning point in the band's career thanks to one song.... performed by Chicago Chicago (band) Chicago is an American pop rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The band began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for producing a number of hit ballads.... Frampton Comes Alive! Frampton Comes Alive! *Frampton Comes Alive!* is a live album by Peter Frampton released in 1976, and one of the best-selling live albums in the United States. Following four solo albums with minimal commercial success, Frampton Comes Alive! was a breakthrough for the artist.... performed by Peter Frampton Peter Frampton Peter Kenneth Frampton is an English musician, singer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was previously associated with the bands Humble Pie and The Herd , among others.... Silk Degrees Silk Degrees *Silk Degrees* is an album released by Boz Scaggs on the Columbia Records label in 1976. The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200.The album marked Scaggs' commercial zenith, mainly spearheaded by the R&B/Soul music hit "Lowdown".... performed by Boz Scaggs Boz Scaggs Boz Scaggs is an United States singer, songwriter and guitarist. He gained fame in the 1970s with several Top 20 Hits in the United States along with the #2 album Silk Degrees....
1976 Grammy Awards of 1976 The 18th Grammy Awards were held February 28, 1976, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1975....	Still Crazy After All These Years Still Crazy After All These Years *Still Crazy After All These Years* is a studio album by Paul Simon.Recorded in 1975, the album produced four US Top 40 hits, "Gone at Last" , "My Little Town" , "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" and the title track .... performed by Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel.... , produced by Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel.... & Phil Ramone Phil Ramone Phil Ramone is a violinist, composer, recording engineer, and innovative record producer born in 1941.As a young child in South Africa, Ramone was a musical child prodigy, beginning to play the violin at age three and performing for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom at age ten....	Between the Lines performed by Janis Ian Janis Ian Janis Ian is a Grammy Award-winning United States songwriter, singer, multi-instrumental musician, columnist, and science fiction science fiction fandom-turned-author.... Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy *Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy* is the ninth studio album by Great Britain singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1975. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, the first ever to do so, and stayed there for seven weeks.... performed by Elton John Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John Order of the British Empire is an England singer-songwriter, composer and pianist.In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s.... Heart Like a Wheel Heart Like a Wheel Heart Like a Wheel is Linda Ronstadt's fifth solo album release and the last-ever of her studio projects for Capitol Records, arriving a year after 1973's Don't Cry Now, by her outgoing contract, Linda Ronstadt owed Capitol Records one more album and, as such, brought in producer Peter Asher, who worked with her on Don't Cry Now, and... performed by Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Maria Linda Ronstadt , known as Linda Ronstadt, is an United States popular music Singing and entertainer whose vocal styles in a variety of genres have resonated with the general public over the course of her four-decade career.... One of These Nights One of These Nights *One of These Nights* is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Eagles, released in 1975 . It included the song "One of These Nights" which became Eagles' second number one single in July 1975 on the Billboard Hot 100.... performed by The Eagles Eagles The Eagles are an American rock music band formed in Los Angeles, California during the early 1970s. The group chose the name Eagles as a nod to The Byrds ....
1975 Grammy Awards of 1975 The 17th Grammy Awards were presented March 1, 1975, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1974....	Fulfillingness' First Finale Fulfillingness' First Finale *Fulfillingness' First Finale* is a landmark album by Stevie Wonder, released on July 22, 1974. It was the fourth of five consecutive albums widely hailed as his "classic period", along with Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life.... performed by Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an... , produced by Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an...	Back Home Again performed by John Denver John Denver John Denver , born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., was an United States Country Music/folk music singer-songwriter and folk rock musician. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s in terms of record sales, recording and releasing around 300 songs, of which about half were composed by him.... Band on the Run Band on the Run *Band on the Run* is an album by Wings , released in 1973. McCartney's fifth album since the breakup of The Beatles , it became Wings' most successful album and remains the most celebrated of McCartney's post-Beatles albums.... performed by Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney Member of the Order of the British Empire is a multiple Grammy Award-winning England singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, Painting, and Animal rights.... & Wings Wings (band) Wings was a rock music group formed in August 1971 by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. The group was the only "permanent" group that any of the former members of the Beatles joined after their break-up.... Caribou Caribou (album) *Caribou* is the 8th studio album by Great Britain singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1974 . It was John's 4th chart-topping album in the U.S.... performed by Elton John Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John Order of the British Empire is an England singer-songwriter, composer and pianist.In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s.... Court and Spark Court and Spark *Court and Spark* is Canadian singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell's 1974 full-length release. Her most commercially successful album, Court and Spark infused her folk-rock style with jazz inflections.... performed by Joni Mitchell Joni Mitchell Joni Mitchell, Order of Canada is a Canada musician, songwriter, and Painting.Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in her native Western Canada and then busking on the streets of Toronto....
1974 Grammy Awards of 1974 The 16th Grammy Awards were held March 2, 1974, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1973....	Innervisions Innervisions *Innervisions* is an album by Stevie Wonder, released on Motown/Motown on August 3 1973 . It was the third of five consecutive albums widely hailed as his "classic period", along with Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life.... performed by Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an... , produced by Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than thirty US top ten hits, won twenty-two Grammy Awards , plus one for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won an Academy Award for Best Song, an...	Behind Closed Doors performed by Charlie Rich Charlie Rich Charlie Rich was an United States. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country music, and gospel music genres.... The Divine Miss M The Divine Miss M (album) The Divine Miss M is the debut album by American female Singing Bette Midler, released in 1972 on the Atlantic Records label. The title of the album refers to Midler's famous stage persona.... performed by Bette Midler Bette Midler Bette Midler is an American singing, actress and comedienne, also known as The Divine Miss M. During her career, she has won four Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a Tony Awards, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards.... Killing Me Softly Killing Me Softly (album) *Killing Me Softly* is an album by Roberta Flack. The song "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won the Grammy Awards of 1974 for best record.... performed by Roberta Flack Roberta Flack Roberta Flack is a Grammy Award-winning United States singer-songwriter and musician who is notable in the areas of jazz, soul music, R&B and folk music.... There Goes Rhymin' Simon There Goes Rhymin' Simon *There Goes Rhymin' Simon* is a studio album by United States musician Paul Simon, released on May 5, 1973. It was his most rushed-released studio album, sixteen months after his debut, sophomore album.... performed by Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel....
1973 Grammy Awards of 1973 The 15th Grammy Awards were held on March 3, 1973, and were the first to be broadcast live on CBS, after the first two ceremonies were on American Broadcasting Company....	The Concert for Bangla Desh performed by George Harrison George Harrison George Harrison Order of the British Empire was an English Rock music guitarist, singer-songwriter and film producer. He achieved international fame as lead guitarist in The Beatles, and is listed number 21 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of "The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time".... , Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar Pandit Ravi Shankar is a Bengali people Indian sitar player and composer. He is a disciple of Allauddin Khan, the founder of the Maihar gharana of Hindustani classical music.... , Bob Dylan, Leon Russell Leon Russell Leon Russell is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. Russell attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.First known mostly as a session musician, Russell has played with artists as varied as Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Spector, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Elton John, BB King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman... , Ringo Starr Ringo Starr Richard Starkey Order of the British Empire , better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an England musician, singer-songwriter and actor, best known as the drummer for The Beatles.... , Billy Preston Billy Preston William Everett "Billy" Preston was an United States soul musician from Houston, Texas, raised mostly in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his successful, Grammy-winning career as a solo artist, Preston collaborated with some of the greatest names in the music industry, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Nat King Cole, Little... , Eric Clapton Eric Clapton Eric Patrick Clapton Order of the British Empire is an English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. He is "probably most famous for his mastery of the Stratocaster guitar." Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Yardbirds, of Cream , and as a solo performer, being the only person to... & Klaus Voormann Klaus Voormann Klaus Voormann is a Germany artist, musician, and record producer known for his long association with the The Beatles, for whom he designed the cover of their album Revolver , as well as for being the bass guitar with the British Invasion group Manfred Mann and later a respected session musician and record producer.... ; produced by George Harrison George Harrison George Harrison Order of the British Empire was an English Rock music guitarist, singer-songwriter and film producer. He achieved international fame as lead guitarist in The Beatles, and is listed number 21 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of "The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time".... & Phil Spector Phil Spector Harvey Philip Spector is an United Statesn record producer and songwriter.The originator of the "Wall of Sound" production technique, Spector was a pioneer of the 1960s' girl group sound and clocked in over twenty-five Top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965....	American Pie American Pie (album) *American Pie* is the title of a 1971 in music music album by Don McLean, best known for its American Pie about The Day the Music Died. The third track, "Vincent ," is a tribute to the famed artist Vincent Van Gogh.... performed by Don McLean Don McLean Don McLean is an United States singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1971 album American Pie , containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent ".... Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Broadway Cast Recording) performed by Various Artists Moods performed by Neil Diamond Neil Diamond Neil Leslie Diamond is an United States of America singer-songwriter.Neil Diamond is one of pop music's most enduring and successful singer-songwriters.... Nilsson Schmilsson Nilsson Schmilsson *Nilsson Schmilsson* is an album by Harry Nilsson. Commercially, this was Nilsson's strongest work, producing three of his better known songs and achieving acclaimed chart success.... performed by Nilsson Harry Nilsson Harry Edward Nilsson III was an American songwriter, singer, pianist, and guitarist who achieved the height of his fame during the 1960s and 1970s....
1972 Grammy Awards of 1972 The 14th Grammy Awards were held March 15, 1972, and were broadcast live on television in the United States by American Broadcasting Company; the following year, they would move the telecasts to CBS, where they remain to this date....	Tapestry Tapestry (album) *Tapestry* is a ground-breaking popular music album by singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1971 in music. It features minimal production by Lou Adler.... performed by Carole King Carole King Carole King is an United States singer, songwriter, and pianist. She was most active as a singer during the first half of the 1970s, though she was a successful songwriter for considerably longer both before and after this period.... , produced by Lou Adler Lou Adler Lou Adler is an United States record producer, manager, and director.Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in East Los Angeles, Adler grew up in a mixed Jewish/Mexico family....	All Things Must Pass All Things Must Pass *All Things Must Pass* is a triple album by George Harrison recorded and released after the break-up of The Beatles. The first triple album by a solo artist, the original vinyl release featured two records of rock songs, while the third, entitled "Apple Jam" was composed of informal jams led by Harrison with musician friends and other famou... performed by George Harrison George Harrison George Harrison Order of the British Empire was an English Rock music guitarist, singer-songwriter and film producer. He achieved international fame as lead guitarist in The Beatles, and is listed number 21 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of "The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time".... The Carpenters performed by The Carpenters The Carpenters The Carpenters were a vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of siblings Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter . Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and press materials is simply "Carpenters", without the Article .... Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar (album) *Jesus Christ Superstar* is a 1970 rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ, beginning with his Palm Sunday and ending with the Passion .... performed by Various Artists Shaft Shaft (album) *Shaft* is a double album by Isaac Hayes, recorded for Stax Records' Enterprise label as the soundtrack album for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft .... performed by Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an United Statesn Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and musician. Hayes was one of the main creative forces behind southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served as both an in-house songwriter and producer with partner David Porter during the mid-1960s....
1971 Grammy Awards of 1971 The 13th Grammy Awards were held on March 16 1971, and was the first time the ceremonies were broadcast on television by American Broadcasting Company....	Bridge over Troubled Water Bridge over Troubled Water *Bridge over Troubled Water* is the fifth and final studio album by Simon & Garfunkel. First released on January 26, 1970, it reached No. 1 on Billboard Music Charts pop albums list.... performed by Simon and Garfunkel Simon and Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel were an American singer-songwriter duo consisting of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group "Tom and Jerry" in 1957, and had their first taste of success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl".... ; produced by Art Garfunkel Art Garfunkel Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel is an United States singer, poet and actor, best known as half of the Grammy Award winning folk music duo Simon & Garfunkel.... , Paul Simon Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon is an United States singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in the duo Simon & Garfunkel.... & Roy Halee Roy Halee Roy Halee is a record producer and Audio engineering. Halee grew up in Long Island, New York. He was named to the TEC Awards#TEC Awards Hall of Fame in 2001....	Chicago Chicago (album) *Chicago II* is the second album by Chicago, Illinois-based rock and roll band Chicago . It was released in 1970 after the band had shortened its name from The Chicago Transit Authority after releasing their same-titled The Chicago Transit Authority album the previous year.... performed by Chicago Chicago (band) Chicago is an American pop rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The band began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for producing a number of hit ballads.... Close to You Close to You (Carpenters album) *Close to You* was the second album by The Carpenters, released in August 1970. In 2003, the album was ranked number 175 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.... performed by The Carpenters The Carpenters The Carpenters were a vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of siblings Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter . Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and press materials is simply "Carpenters", without the Article .... Déjà Vu Déjà Vu (album) *D?j? Vu* is the second album by Rock music band Crosby, Stills & Nash , and their first as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, released on March 11, 1970.... performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young) Crosby, Stills & Nash are a folk rock/rock and roll Supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young when joined by occasional fourth member Neil Young.... Elton John Elton John (album) *Elton John* is the eponymous second album by Great Britain singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1970. It was his first album, however, released in America, thus commonly assumed by many as his debut, as Empty Sky would not be released in the U.S.... performed by Elton John Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John Order of the British Empire is an England singer-songwriter, composer and pianist.In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s.... , Sweet Baby James Sweet Baby James *Sweet Baby James* is singer-songwriter James Taylor's second album, and his first release on Warner Bros. Records. Released in February 1970, it showcased Taylor's talents and showed the direction he would take in the early 1970s with the expansion of his career.... performed by James Taylor James Taylor James Vernon Taylor is a Grammy Award winning United States singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Carrboro, North Carolina, North Carolina....
1970 Grammy Awards of 1970 The 12th Grammy Awards were held in 1970. They recognized accomplishments of musicians for the year 1969....	Blood, Sweat & Tears Blood, Sweat & Tears (album) *Blood, Sweat & Tears* is the 1969 self-titled second album by the band Blood, Sweat & Tears.After the critical success of the first album, bandleader Al Kooper and two other members left the group.... performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears Blood, Sweat & Tears Blood, Sweat & Tears is an United States music group, originally formed in 1967 in New York City. Since its beginnings in 1967, the band has gone through numerous iterations with varying personnel and has encompassed a multitude of musical styles.... , produced by James William Guercio James William Guercio James William Guercio is an United States music producer, musician and songwriter , and is probably best known for his work as the producer of Chicago 's early albums as well as early recordings of The Buckinghams and Blood Sweat & Tears....	Abbey Road Abbey Road (album) *Abbey Road* is the eleventh official U.K. album and seventeenth U.S. album released by The Beatles. Though work on Abbey Road began in April 1969, making it the final album recorded by the band, Let It Be was the last album released before the Beatles' dissolution in 1970.... performed by The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were a rock music and pop music band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr .... The Age of Aquarius The Age of Aquarius (album) *The Age of Aquarius* is the fourth album by United States pop music group The Fifth Dimension, released in 1969 .... performed by The Fifth Dimension The Fifth Dimension The Fifth Dimension, also known as The 5th Dimension, is a multiple Grammy-winning United States popular music vocal group, whose repertoire also includes pop, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, and jazz.... Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash (album) *Crosby, Stills & Nash* is the eponymous first album released by Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969 on the Atlantic Records label. It spawned two Top 40 hits, "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," which peaked respectively at #28 the week of August 23, 1969, and at #21 the week of October 25, 1969, on the Billboard Hot 100 singles ch... performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young) Crosby, Stills & Nash are a folk rock/rock and roll Supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young when joined by occasional fourth member Neil Young.... At San Quentin At San Quentin *At San Quentin* is a recording of a live concert given by Johnny Cash to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison. As well as being released on record the concert was filmed by Granada Television.... performed by Johnny Cash Johnny Cash Johnny Cash was a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Primarily a country music artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll , as well as blues, folk music and Gospel music....

1960s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1969 Grammy Awards of 1969 The 11th Grammy Awards were held in 1969. They recognized accomplishments of musicians for the year 1968....	By the Time I Get to Phoenix By the Time I Get to Phoenix "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is an American pop song written by Jimmy Webb and made famous by Glen Campbell, whose version reached #3 on the U.S.... performed by Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Glen Travis Campbell is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning, and two time nominated Golden Globe Award United States country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor.... , produced by Al De Lory	Bookends Bookends *Bookends* is the name of an album and its title track, both recorded by Simon and Garfunkel, released April 3, 1968. It was record producer by Paul Simon, Roy Halee and Art Garfunkel.... performed by Simon and Garfunkel Simon and Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel were an American singer-songwriter duo consisting of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group "Tom and Jerry" in 1957, and had their first taste of success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl".... Feliciano! performed by José Feliciano José Feliciano Jos? Montserrate Feliciano Garc?a is a Puerto Rico singer and virtuoso guitarist, known for many international hits. He was born permanently blind due to congenital glaucoma.... Magical Mystery Tour Magical Mystery Tour (album) *Magical Mystery Tour* is the name of the 6-song double EP and 11-song album by the England rock music band The Beatles, first released in late 1967 in music.... performed by The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were a rock music and pop music band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr .... A Tramp Shining A Tramp Shining *A Tramp Shining* is an album by Richard Harris, released in 1968. Harris teamed with singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb for this album. Jimmy Webb wrote all the songs, arranged the musicians, and produced the entire album.... performed by Richard Harris Richard Harris Richard St. John Harris was a two-time Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning Ireland actor, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, film director and writer....
1968 Grammy Awards of 1968 The 10th Grammy Awards were held February 29, 1968. They recognized accomplishments of musicians for the year 1967....	Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band *Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band* is the eighth studio album by the United Kingdom rock music band The Beatles. Recorded over a 129-day period beginning on 6 December 1966, the album was released on 1 June 1967 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States.... performed by The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were a rock music and pop music band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr .... , produced by George Martin George Martin Sir George Henry Martin Order of the British Empire is a United Kingdom record producer, arrangement and composer. He is sometimes referred to as "the Fifth Beatle"?a title that he owes to his work as producer or co-producer of all of The Beatles' original records as well as playing piano on some of The Beatles tracks?and is considered one o...	Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim *Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim* is a 1967 album by Frank Sinatra, featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim.The tracks were arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman and his orchestra.... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... & Antonio Carlos Jobim Antônio Carlos Jobim Ant?nio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim , also known as Tom Jobim, was a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.... It Must Be Him performed by Vikki Carr Vikki Carr Vikki Carr is an United States singer who has performed in a variety of music genres, including jazz, pop music and country music, but has enjoyed her greatest success singing in Spanish language.... My Cup Runneth Over performed by Ed Ames Ed Ames Ed Ames is an United States popular music singer and actor. He is best known for his Pop and Adult Contemporary hits of the 1960s like "When the Snow is on the Roses" and the perennial "My Cup Runneth Over." He also was originally part of a popular singing group of 1950s called The Ames Brothers.... Ode to Billie Joe Ode to Billie Joe (album) Ode to Billie Joe is Bobbie Gentry's debut album, released in 1967. It was produced by Kelly Gordon and arranged by Jimmie Haskel and Shorty Rogers.... performed by Bobbie Gentry Bobbie Gentry Roberta Lee Streeter , professionally known as Bobbie Gentry, is an American singer-songwriter. Gentry was one of the first female country music to write and produce her own material....
1967 Grammy Awards of 1967 The 9th Grammy Awards were held March 2, 1967. They recognized accomplishments of musicians for the year 1966. The 9th Grammy Awards is notable for not presenting the Grammy Award for Best New Artist....	A Man and His Music A Man and His Music *A Man and His Music* is a 1965 double album by Frank Sinatra. It provides a brief retrospective of Sinatra's musical career. It won the 1967 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... , produced by Sonny Burke Sonny Burke Sonny Burke was a big band leader. In 1937, he graduated from Duke University.During the 1930s and 1940s he was a big band leader in New York, including Sam Donahue's band, and during the 1940s and 1950s he worked as a band arranger for the Charlie Spivak and Jimmy Dorsey bands, among others....	Color Me Barbra Color Me Barbra *Color Me Barbra* is the title of the seventh studio album by singer Barbra Streisand released on Columbia Records in 1966. It reached #3 in the US albums charts and was certified GOLD by the RIAA.... performed by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is an United states singer and film and theatre actress. She has also achieved note as a composer, political activist, film producer and film director.... Dr. Zhivago Soundtrack performed by Maurice Jarre Maurice Jarre Maurice Jarre is a France composer and Conducting. Although he has composed several concert works, he is best known for his film scores for motion pictures, particularly those of David Lean: Lawrence of Arabia , Doctor Zhivago , and A Passage to India .... Revolver Revolver (album) *Revolver* is the seventh album by The Beatles, released on 5 August 1966. The album showcased a number of new stylistic developments which would become more pronounced on later albums.... performed by The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were a rock music and pop music band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr .... What Now My Love What Now My Love (album) *What Now My Love* is a 1966 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. The album remained at the #1 position on the Billboard Album chart for nine weeks, the longest of any album released by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass.... performed by Herb Alpert Herb Alpert Herbert "Herb" Alpert is an United States musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass or as Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass or just TJB for short.... and the Tijuana Brass
1966 Grammy Awards of 1966 The 8th Grammy Awards were held March 15, 1966. They recognized accomplishments of musicians for the year 1965....	September of My Years performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... , produced by Sonny Burke Sonny Burke Sonny Burke was a big band leader. In 1937, he graduated from Duke University.During the 1930s and 1940s he was a big band leader in New York, including Sam Donahue's band, and during the 1940s and 1950s he worked as a band arranger for the Charlie Spivak and Jimmy Dorsey bands, among others....	Help! Help! (album) *Help!* is the fifth U.K. album and tenth U.S. album by The Beatles, and the soundtrack album from their Help! . Produced by George Martin for EMI's Parlophone Records, the album contains seven songs that appeared in the film Help! , and seven that did not, including the singles "Help! " and "Ticket to Ride".... performed by The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were a rock music and pop music band from Liverpool, England that formed in 1960. During their career, the group primarily consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr .... My Name Is Barbra performed by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is an United states singer and film and theatre actress. She has also achieved note as a composer, political activist, film producer and film director.... My World performed by Eddy Arnold Eddy Arnold Richard Edward Arnold was among the most popular country music singers in United States history and helped to create the Nashville sound.... The Sound of Music Soundtrack performed by Various Artists
1965 Grammy Awards of 1965 The 7th Grammy Awards were held in 1965. They recognized accomplishments of musicians for the year 1964....	Getz/Gilberto Getz/Gilberto *Getz/Gilberto, is a jazz bossa nova album released in 1964 by the United States Saxophone Stan Getz and the Brazilian guitarist Jo?o Gilberto, and featuring composer and musician Antonio Carlos Jobim.... performed by Stan Getz Stan Getz Stanley Gayetzky* or Stanley Gayetsky , usually known by his stage name Stan Getz, was an American jazz saxophone player. Known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, Getz's prime influence was the wispy, mellow tone of his idol, Lester Young.... & João Gilberto João Gilberto Jo?o Gilberto is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer and guitarist. He is credited with having created the bossa nova beat and is known as the "Father of Bossa Nova." His seminal recordings, including many songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, established the new musical genre in the late 1950s....	Cotton Candy Cotton candy Cotton candy , candy floss , or fairy floss is a form of spun sugar. Since it consists of mostly air, servings are large. Many people consider eating cotton candy part of the quintessential experience of a visit to a fairground or circus.... performed by Al Hirt Al Hirt Alois Maxwell Hirt was an United States trumpeter and bandleader.Hirt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of a police officer, and was known as "Al" or "Jumbo." At the age of six, he was given his first trumpet, which had been purchased at a local pawnshop.... Funny Girl: Original Broadway Cast performed by Various Artists People performed by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is an United states singer and film and theatre actress. She has also achieved note as a composer, political activist, film producer and film director.... The Pink Panther The Pink Panther (album) *The Pink Panther* is a 1964 album by Henry Mancini. It is a soundtrack from the film The Pink Panther. The retro cover art uses the image of the cartoon Pink Panther and incorporates mod elements such as the star above the I; this sets the tone for the music on the album.... performed by Henry Mancini Henry Mancini Henry Mancini was an Academy Award winning American composer, Conducting and arranger. He is remembered particularly for being a composer of film and television scores....
1964 Grammy Awards of 1964 The 6th Grammy Awards were held in 1964. They recognized accomplishments by musicians for the year 1963....	The Barbra Streisand Album The Barbra Streisand Album *The Barbra Streisand Album* is the title of Barbra Streisand debut solo studio album. Released on February 25, 1963 in the United States, it contained her Musical interpretation of eleven pop standards.... performed by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is an United states singer and film and theatre actress. She has also achieved note as a composer, political activist, film producer and film director....	Bach's Greatest Hits performed by The Swingle Singers The Swingle Singers The Swingle Singers are a a cappella formed in 1962 in Paris, France with Ward Swingle, Anne Germain, Jeanette Baucomont and Jean Cussac. Christiane Legrand, the sister of composer Michel Legrand, was the lead soprano in the group.... The Days of Wine and Roses Soundtrack performed by Henry Mancini Henry Mancini Henry Mancini was an Academy Award winning American composer, Conducting and arranger. He is remembered particularly for being a composer of film and television scores.... Honey in the Horn performed by Al Hirt Al Hirt Alois Maxwell Hirt was an United States trumpeter and bandleader.Hirt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of a police officer, and was known as "Al" or "Jumbo." At the age of six, he was given his first trumpet, which had been purchased at a local pawnshop.... The Singing Nun performed by The Singing Nun The Singing Nun Jeanine Deckers , better known in English as The Singing Nun, was a Belgium nun, and a member of the Dominican Order Fichermont Convent in Belgium....
1963 Grammy Awards of 1963 The 5th Grammy Awards were held in 1963. They recognized accomplishments by musicians for the year 1962....	The First Family The First Family (album) *The First Family* is a comedy album recorded on October 22, 1962, as a good-natured parody of President John F. Kennedy, both as Commander-in-Chief and as a member of a large, Celebrity politics family.... performed by Vaughn Meader Vaughn Meader Abbott Vaughn Meader was an United States comedian and impersonator whose achievement of fame with The First Family album spoofing President John F....	I Left My Heart in San Francisco I Left My Heart in San Francisco (album) *I Left My Heart in San Francisco* is a 1962 album by Tony Bennett.At the Grammy Awards of 1963 Bennett won two Grammies for the title song, Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male.... performed by Tony Bennett Tony Bennett Tony Bennett is an United States singer of traditional pop music, pop standards and jazz.Raised in New York City, Bennett began singing at an early age.... Jazz Samba Jazz Samba *Jazz Samba* is a bossa nova LP by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd, released on the Verve Records label on February 13, 1962.Jazz Samba was the first major bossa-nova album on the United States jazz scene, and is often called the best-selling jazz album of all time.... performed by Stan Getz Stan Getz Stanley Gayetzky or Stanley Gayetsky , usually known by his stage name Stan Getz, was an American jazz saxophone player. Known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, Getz's prime influence was the wispy, mellow tone of his idol, Lester Young.... & Charlie Byrd Charlie Byrd Charlie Lee Byrd was a famous American jazz and classical guitarist born in Suffolk, Virginia. Byrd collaborated on the famous 1962 album Jazz Samba with Stan Getz, a recording which pushed bossa nova into the mainstream of American music.... Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music *Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music* is a studio album by United States rhythm and blues and Soul music musician Ray Charles, released April 1962 on ABC Records, in both Monaural and Stereophonic format.... performed by Ray Charles Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson , known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an United States pianist, singer, and songwriter who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues.... My Son, the Folk Singer My Son, the Folk Singer *My Son, the Folk Singer* is a monophonic album by Allan Sherman, released by Warner Bros. Records in 1962. On the album sleeve, the title appears directly below the words "Allan Sherman's mother presents."... performed by Allan Sherman Allan Sherman Allan Sherman was a Jewish United States musician, parody, satire and television producer....
1962 Grammy Awards of 1962 The 4th Grammy Awards were held in 1962. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1961....	Judy at Carnegie Hall Judy at Carnegie Hall *Judy at Carnegie Hall* is a legendary two-record live recording of a concert by Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall in New York City.This concert appearance, on the night of April 23, 1961, has been called "the greatest night in show business history".... performed by Judy Garland Judy Garland Judy Garland was an American actress and alto singer. Through a career that spanned 45 of her 47 years, Garland attained international stardom as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage....	Breakfast at Tiffany's Soundtrack performed by Henry Mancini Henry Mancini Henry Mancini was an Academy Award winning American composer, Conducting and arranger. He is remembered particularly for being a composer of film and television scores.... Genius+Soul=Jazz performed by Ray Charles Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson , known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an United States pianist, singer, and songwriter who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues.... Great Band with Great Voices performed by Si Zentner & the Johnny Mann Johnny Mann Johnny Mann is an United States arrangement, composer, Conducting, entertainer, and musician.... Singers The Nat King Cole Story performed by Nat King Cole Nat King Cole Nathaniel Adams Coles , known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an United States musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.... West Side Story Soundtrack West Side Story (soundtrack) *West Side Story* is the soundtrack to the 1961 film West Side Story . Released in 1961, the soundtrack spent 54 weeks at #1 on Billboard 's album charts, giving it the longest run at #1 of any album in history, although some lists instead credit Michael Jackson's Thriller , on the grounds that West Side Story was listed on a ch... performed by Various Artists
1961 Grammy Awards of 1961 The third Grammy Awards were held in 1961. They recognized musical accomplishments by the performers for the year 1960. Bob Newhart and Henry Mancini each won three awards....	The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart *The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart* is a 1960 live album by comedian Bob Newhart. The debut album by Newhart, the album was No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Album chart, topping an album by Elvis Presley and the cast album of The Sound of Music.... performed by Bob Newhart Bob Newhart George Robert "Bob" Newhart is an United States Stand-up comedy and actor who is best known for playing psychologist Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley on the popular 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the popular 1980s sitcom Newhart....	Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall performed by Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte Harold George Belafonte, Jr. is a Jamaican American musician, actor and social activist. One of the most successful popular singers in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso music" a title which he was very reluctant to accept for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s.... Brahams: Concert No. 2 in B-Flat Piano Concerto No. 2 (Brahms) The Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Opus number 83 by Johannes Brahms is a composition for solo piano with orchestral accompaniment. It is separated by a gap of 22 years from the composer's Piano Concerto No.... performed by Sviatoslav Richter Sviatoslav Richter Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter was a Soviet pianist and widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was well known for the depth of his interpretations, virtuoso technique and vast repertoire.... Nice 'n' Easy Nice 'n' Easy *Nice 'n' Easy* is a 1960 album by Frank Sinatra .All the songs, with the notable exception of the title song, are sung as ballads and were arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle.... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... Puccini: Turandot Turandot *Turandot* is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini, set to a libretto in Italian by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. Though Puccini's first interest in the subject was based on his reading of Friedrich Schiller's adaptation of the play, his work is most nearly based on the earlier text Turandot by Carlo Gozzi.... performed by Erich Leinsdorf Erich Leinsdorf Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conducting. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality.... Wild is Love performed by Nat King Cole Nat King Cole Nathaniel Adams Coles , known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an United States musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist....
1960 Grammy Awards of 1960 The second Grammy Awards were held on November 29, 1959. They recognized musical accomplishments by performers for that particular year. Duke Ellington won three awards....	Come Dance with Me! Come Dance with Me! *Come Dance with Me!* is an album by the United States singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1959 .It was the most successful album of Frank Sinatra's career, spending two and a half years on the Billboard charts.... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers"....	Belafonte at Carnegie Hall Belafonte at Carnegie Hall *Belafonte at Carnegie Hall* is a live album by Harry Belafonte. It is the first of two Belafonte Carnegie Hall albums, and was recorded on April 19 and April 20, 1959.... performed by Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte Harold George Belafonte, Jr. is a Jamaican American musician, actor and social activist. One of the most successful popular singers in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso music" a title which he was very reluctant to accept for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s.... More Music From Peter Gunn performed by Henry Mancini Henry Mancini Henry Mancini was an Academy Award winning American composer, Conducting and arranger. He is remembered particularly for being a composer of film and television scores.... Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Piano Concerto No. 3 (Rachmaninoff) The Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 by Sergei Rachmaninoff is famous for its technical and musical demands on the performer. It has the reputation of being one of the most difficult concertos in the standard piano repertoire.... performed by Van Cliburn Van Cliburn Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. , is an United States pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958, when at age 23, he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, at the height of the Cold War.... Victory at Sea, Vol. 1 performed by Robert Russell Bennett Robert Russell Bennett Robert Russell Bennett was an United States composer and arranger, best known for his orchestration of many well-known Broadway theatre musicals by other composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers....

1950s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1959 Grammy Awards of 1959 The inaugural Grammy Awards were held on May 4, 1959. They recognized musical accomplishments by performers for the year 1958. Domenico Modugno, Henry Mancini, Ella Fitzgerald and Ross Bagdasarian each won 2 awards....	The Music from Peter Gunn The Music from Peter Gunn *The Music from Peter Gunn* is a 1959 album by Henry Mancini. It was the first album ever to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1959.... performed by Henry Mancini Henry Mancini Henry Mancini was an Academy Award winning American composer, Conducting and arranger. He is remembered particularly for being a composer of film and television scores....	Come Fly with Me Come Fly with Me (album) *Come Fly with Me* is an album by United States singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1958 in music.Sinatra's first collaboration with arranger/conductor Billy May, Come Fly With Me was designed as a musical trip around the world.... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook *Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook* is a 1958 album by the American Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with a studio orchestra conducted and arranged by Paul Weston, focusing on the songs of Irving Berlin.... performed by Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as "Jazz royalty" and the "First Lady of Song", is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century.... Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely *Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely* is an album by the United States singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1958. The album consists of a haunting collection of melancholic Ballad about sadness and loss .... performed by Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an United States singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".... Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op. 23 Piano Concerto No. 1 (Tchaikovsky) The Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Opus number 23 was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky between November 1874 and February 1875. It was revised in the summer of 1879 and again in December 1888.... performed by Van Cliburn Van Cliburn Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. , is an United States pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958, when at age 23, he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, at the height of the Cold War....

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