Bob Dylan taking the stage, it looks like the story of Popular Music might be a focal point. Still there are those current acts to face forwards to, Lady GaGa who is set to do her newest single live for the first time. Rihanna and Drake are set to do together, as good as Eminem and Dr. Dre and of course Justin Bieber will be there for the small girls watching. And get your ears ready for the Over-Sing-Fest of Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera doing an Aretha Franklin tribute. We can probably expect minimal mentions of the late Teena Marie, and a lot of overrated artists performing their overrated songs. As I do every year, I'm gonna get a shot at predicting these quite odd Grammy's. (I'm late! Record of the Year. B.o.B. & Bruno Mars, Nothin' on YouEminem & Rihanna, Love the Way You LieCee-Lo Green, F**k YouJay-Z & Alicia Keys, Empire State of MindLady Antebellum, Need You Now Looks like the domestic abuse anthem is the favorite, so that's one for Eminem. He will probably clean up alot of awards Grammy night, and this strain was very popular.However in a race dominated by Hip Hop acts, Lady Antebellum also has a very great shot at picking this one up, and their call was likewise a fairly big hit for a Country group. It's a toss up, but I mean Lady Antebellum might only get out on top here. Will Win: Lady Antebellum. Should Win: Jay-Z. Empire State of Mind instantly captured the hearts of mass in every city and became Jay's biggest hit and first #1 single. He won't stimulate many chances to win for this song, but this future classic deserves to get a Top 4 Honor.Album of the Year.Arcade Fire, The SuburbsEminem, RecoveryLady Antebellum, Need You NowLady GaGa, The Fame MonsterKaty Perry, Teenage Dream A slightly better speed than last year, save for the GaGa EP being nominated. The ones I believe should be taken off the number are likely the ones that make the biggest shot. Lady GaGa and Eminem. Still, Arcade Fire and Lady Antebellum have an equally good chance. The only drawback with Arcade Fire is that Indie acts hardly ever win this award. Country acts rarely do either, but Taylor Swift pulled the surprise win last year. It's really between Eminem and Lady Antebellum, and Eminem is the one who's been in the industry the longest so he might get the "legend" win here. Will Win: Eminem Should Win: Arcade Fire. It would be nice if the Grammy's showed they could be forward of the trend for once, awarding an Indie act would do that. Arcade Fire have continued to be one of the most critically acclaimed act of the Indie scene, which is quickly start to rise on the mainstream. Song of the Year.Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs, Beg Steal or BorrowCee-Lo Green, F**k YouMiranda Lambert, The Family That Built MeEminem & Rihanna, Love the Way You LieLady Antebellum, Need You Now This is a race between the country songs, with both Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum coming out in front. Both of their nominated songs are lyrically deserving of the title, however Lady Antebellum probably has the border because the content in "Ask You Now" is more universal, and the call is likewise a little more Pop-leaning. If the two country acts cancel each other out, Eminem might get yet another win. Will Win: Lady Antebellum. Should: Lady Antebellum. It's actually a great, simple, catchy and relatable song. It would deserve any value it got.New Artist.Justin BieberDrakeFlorence and the MachineMumford and SonsEsperanza Spalding Drake might look like the favorite here, but this run will likely result in a big surprise. And I look like Mumford & Sons will have the trophy. It was a surprise this 4 piece band was even nominated, but along with a critically hailed album and the hum from their live shows, they might just have the crown. Drake and Bieber are fall backs if not enough voters know who Mumford & Sons are. Still I find they might force the upset here. Will Win: Mumford & Sons. Should Win: Drake.Female Pop Vocal Performance.Sara Bareilles, King of AnythingBeyonce, Halo (live)Norah Jones, Chasing PiratesLady GaGa, Bad RomanceKaty Perry, Teenage Dream The Grammy voters are evidently in bed with Lady GaGa so she'll probably read it, and why not, her vocals on "Bad Romance" were roughly of the high points of the song. This could be an interesting race though because Norah Jones is another Grammy favorite, and Katy Perry has a serious fortune of existence the winning underdog.GaGa and her song were staples of last year though so she should probably get it. Will Win: Lady GaGa. Should Win: Lady GaGa.Male Pop Vocal Performance.Michael Buble, Haven't Met You YetMichael Jackson, This Is ItAdam Lambert, Whataya Want From MeBruno Mars, Just the Way You AreJohn Mayer, Half of My Heart With 6 nominations already, it seems the Grammy voters are falling for Bruno Mars fast, so he'll probably get this one. Even though Adam Lambert is the one that rightfully deserves it. Michael Jackson might get the sympathy votes however, but who knew "This is It" was even a song. John Mayer has likewise been a Grammy favorite in the past, but that was earlier the serial-celeb dating and questionable public comments. Michael Buble had a hit with "Haven't Met You Yet", and since he's up against Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow in the former category he's nominated for, he might get this one. This is actually a strong race to predict. Will: Bruno Mars. Should: Adam Lambert.Group Pop Vocal Performance.Glee Cast, Don't Stop Believin'Maroon 5, MiseryParamore, The Only ExceptionSade, BabyfatherTrain, Hey, Soul Sister (live) Will the passion for the TV show "Glee" translate over to the Grammy's? It looks like highly possible. The biggest competition comes from School with their huge hit single "Hey, Soul Sister", and maybe since it's actual music insiders voting they'll go with the well respected band as opposed to the manufactured television show cast. Will: Glee Cast. Should: Maroon 5.Pop Vocal Collaboration.B.o.B. Hayley Williams & Eminem, Airplanes Part IIHerbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare, ImagineElton John & Leon Russell, If It Wasn't for BadLady GaGa & Beyonce, TelephoneKaty Perry & Snoop Dogg, California Gurls Seems like Crazy and Beyonce are the favorites in this race, there is a question mark though. You have Elton John there with Leon Russell, and since Katy might not grab too many of the awards she's up for she might need this one. Also the Eminem connection might help B.o.B. Still, Lady GaGa and Beyonce are obvious Grammy favorites so I believe this win is a bit of a certain thing. Will: Lady GaGa & Beyonce. Should: Lady GaGa & Beyonce.Pop Vocal Album.Justin Bieber, My World 2.0Susan Boyle, I Dreamed a DreamLady GaGa, The Fame MonsterJohn Mayer, Battle StudiesKaty Perry, Teenage Dream Even though it's only 8 tracks it's up for Lady GaGa is up frikkin ALBUM OF THE YEAR! It's gotta win this one if they thought highly enough to make it for the top prize. Slight competition may derive from John Mayer and Katy Perry, but Lady GaGa is on fuel and I don't consider either of them have enough power to ask her down here. Will Win. Lady GaGa. Should Win: Katy Perry.Solo Rock Performance.Eric Clapton, Run Back to Your SideJohn Mayer, CrossroadsPaul McCartney, Helter SkelterRobert Plant, Silver RiderNeil Young, Angry World This is the combat of the old fogeys versus John Mayer. All the four guys are legends, so Mayer can basically kiss his chances goodbye. The two favorites being Neil Young and Paul McCartney. With Beatle mania happening again this year, and this performance coming from the nationally televised concert special, McCartney has a good chance of winning it. Still Neil Young is the only nominee here (besides Mayer) nominated for his entire album this year. If he doesn't win this one, he'll take Rock Album. Which will than allow it open for Paul. Will: Paul McCartney. Should: Paul McCartney.Group Rock Performance.Arcade Fire, Ready To StartJeff Beck & Joss Stone, I Put a Spell on YouThe Black Keys, Tighten UpKings of Leon, RadioactiveMuse, Resistance Kings of Leon had the best song of the nominated song, and they should win. Doing so great last year might distress them this year. Which would lead the race subject to the Black Keys, Arcade Fire and Muse. Muse had the biggest hit 1 with their nominated single, The Black Keys' song was an underground and commercial favorite, and Arcade Fire seems to be the Grammy favorite of the three. I think Muse's hit-factor might have them this win. Will Win: Muse. Should Win: Kings of Leon.Alternative Album.Arcade Fire, The SuburbsBand of Horses, Infinite ArmsThe Black Keys, BrothersBroken Bells, Broken BellsVampire Weekend, Contra This one obviously goes to Arcade Fire, who have won this honour with every previous album. Now that they are also up for the big Album prize, it's a no-brainer they will admit this one again. Will Win: Arcade Fire. Should Win: Broken Bells.R&B Album.Raheem DeVaughn, The Love & War MasterpieceFantasia, Back to MeJaheim, Another RoundJohn Legend & The Roots, Wake Up!Monica, Still Standing Another very slow race, John Legend & The Roots pulled together an organic and instantly classic album by paying court to the songs and album of R&B's greatest era. Slight competition comes from the sympathy vote which might go to Fantasia. However individually John Legend and The Roots have won a few Grammys already, teaming up looks like a winning idea. Will Win: John Legend & The Roots. Should Win: John Legend & The Roots.Solo Rap Performance.Drake, OverEminem, Not AfraidLudacris, How LowT.I. I'm BackKanye West, Power Eminem may just sweep all the Rap categories, but I don't mean after such a critically acclaimed album on their mind that the Grammy voters will cut a fortune to give Kanye an honour this year. Drake also has a chance here, but I reckon it's definitely between Em and Kanye. And since Eminem has so many chances to win this year, Kanye will likely get it. Will Win: Kanye West. Should Win: Kanye West.Duo or Group Rap Performance.Big Boi, Bosko, Cutty & Mouche, ShutterbugDrake, T.I. & Swizz Beatz, FancyJay-Z & Swizz Beatz, On To the Next OneLudacris & Nicki Minaj, My Chick BadYoung Jeezy & Plies, Lose My Mind Ludacris has the scoop shot because voters are leaving to wish to give Nicki Minaj her first Grammy this year, this is the only category she's up for tonight and the contention here isn't that hard to beat. Will Win: Ludcaris & Nicki Minaj. Should Win: Ludacris & Nicki Minaj. Rap/Sung Collaboration.B.o.B. & Bruno Mars, Nothin' On YouChris Brown, Tyga & Kevin McCall, DeucesEminem & Rihanna, Love the Way You LieJay-Z & Alicia Keys, Empire State of MindJohn Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona & Common, Wake Up Everybody Empire State of Mind and Enjoy the Way You Lie looking like the favorites here, both big hit singles from very popular Hip Hop acts. Don't look out the John Legend & Roots collaboration here who might just pull the upset. These Rap categories are difficult to call, because with so many top names nominated who knows if the voters will go Eminem for everything or if they need to broaden their picks. Will Win: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys. Ultimately I believe this may be the one award they give Jay. Should Win: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys. It deserves every award it's nominated for.Rap Album.B.o.B. The Adventures of Bobby RayDrake, Thank Me LaterEminem, RecoveryJay-Z, The Blueprint 3The Roots, How I Got Over Eminem definitely, even though his was the lesser album of them all, with his track record there's no way he could miss this one this year. Will Win: Eminem. Should Win: Jay-Z. His best album in years, which helped him get the biggest hit singles of his career. It's just sad to believe he might walk home empty handed.Producer of the Year.Rob CavalloDanger MouseDr. LukeRedOneThe Smeezingtons RedOne or Dr. Luke might sadly take this award only for their book of exercise this year, and it won't be about quality at all. (And why haven't Stargate been nominated here?). Danger Mouse deserves it, but his albums weren't as high-profile as those of the aforementioned producers. The Smeezingtons, relatively new, produced some of the top nominated songs this year, so they are the underdogs, and I'd much rather see them win. But it's gonna be either Dr. Luke or RedOne, with the latter being the favourite for their GaGa connection. Will Win: RedOne. Should Win: Danger Mouse. Okay there you receive it, I'm so sorry I'm so late. I reckon as I'm about to send this nominees are being announced. Forgive any sloppiness and the want of visuals, I was racing to stop this. Enjoy!
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