Eminem leads 2011 Grammys with 10 nominations

The Recording Academy announced 2011 Grammy Awards nominees last night during “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! – Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night”, a one-hour special broadcast live from Club Nokia at L.A. Live.

According to the Academy, Eminem tops the 2011 Grammys nominees list with 10 nominations, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, among others.

This year’s nominations are a true reflection of an exceptional and talented community of music makers that embody some of the highest levels of excellence and artistry in their respective fields,” The Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said in his statement.

Following in Eminem’s steps, Bruno Mars has seven noms; Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum, and Lady GaGa each earned six nods, while Katy Perry and Rihanna have four nominations. Teens’ favorite Justin Bieber has also scored two nominations in the Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album categories. Congrats Justin!

The 53rd annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 13, 2011 at Staples Center in La and broadcast live on CBS.

FULL LIST OF 2011 GRAMMY AWARDS NOMINEES

Record Of The Year

‘Nothin’ On You’, B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
‘Love The Way You Lie’, Eminem Featuring Rihanna
‘F*** You’, Cee Lo Green
‘Empire State Of Mind’, Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
‘Need You Now’, Lady Antebellum

Album Of The Year

The Suburbs, Arcade Fire
Recovery, Eminem
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream, Katy Perry

Song Of The Year

‘Beg Steal Or Borrow’, Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs
‘F*** You’, Cee Lo Green
‘The House That Built Me’, Miranda Lambert
‘Love The Way You Lie’, Eminem Featuring Rihanna
‘Need You Now’, Lady Antebellum

Best New Artist

Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence & The Machine
Mumford & Sons
Esperanza Spalding

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

‘King Of Anything’, Sara Bareilles
‘Halo’ (Live), Beyonce
‘Chasing Pirates’, Norah Jones
‘Bad Romance’, Lady Gaga
‘Teenage Dream’, Katy Perry

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

‘Haven’t Met You Yet’, Michael Buble
‘This Is It’, Michael Jackson
‘Whataya Want From Me’, Adam Lambert
‘Just The Way You Are’, Bruno Mars
‘Half Of My Heart’, John Mayer

Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

‘Don’t Stop Believin” (Regionals Version), Glee Cast
‘Misery’, Maroon 5
‘The Only Exception’, Paramore
‘Babyfather’, Sade
‘Hey, Soul Sister’ (Live), Train

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals

‘irplanes, Part II’ B.o.B, Eminem & Hayley Williams
‘Imagine’, Herbie Hancock, P!nk, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare
‘If It Wasn’t For Bad’, Elton John & Leon Russell
‘Telephone’, Lady Gaga & Beyonce
‘California Gurls’, Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg

Best Pop Vocal Album

My World 2.0, Justin Bieber
I Dreamed A Dream, Susan Boyle
The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga
Battle Studies, John Mayer
Teenage Dream, Katy Perry

Best Dance Recording

‘Rocket’, Goldfrapp
‘In For The Kill’, La Roux
‘Dance In The Dark’, Lady Gaga
‘Only Girl (In The World)’, Rihanna
‘Dancing On My Own’, Robyn

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

‘Gone Already’, Faith Evans
‘Bittersweet’, Fantasia
‘Everything To Me’, Monica
‘Tired’, Kelly Price
‘Holding You Down (Going In Circles)’, Jazmine Sullivan

Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

‘Love’, Chuck Brown, Jill Scott & Marcus Miller
‘Take My Time’, Chris Brown & Tank
‘You’ve Got A Friend’, Ronald Isley & Aretha Franklin
‘Shine’, John Legend & The Roots
‘Soldier Of Love’, Sade

Best Contemporary R&B Album

Graffiti, Chris Brown
Untitled, R. Kelly
Transition, Ryan Leslie
The ArchAndroid, Janelle Monae
Raymond V Raymond, Usher

Best Rap Solo Performance

‘Over’, Drake
‘Not Afraid’, Eminem
‘How Low’, Ludacris
‘I’m Back’, T.I.
‘Power’, Kanye West

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

‘Nothin’ On You’, B.o.B & Bruno Mars
‘Deuces’, Chris Brown, Tyga & Kevin McCall
‘Love The Way You Lie’, Eminem & Rihanna
‘Empire State Of Mind’, Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
‘Wake Up! Everybody’, John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona & Common

Best Rap Song

‘Empire State Of Mind’, Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
‘Not Afraid’, Eminem
‘Nothin’ On You’, B.o.B & Bruno Mars
‘On To The Next One’, Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz

Best Rap Album

The Adventures Of Bobby Ray.,B.o.B
Thank Me Later, Drake
Recovery, Eminem
The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z
How I Got Over, The Roots

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

Crazy Heart
Glee: The Music, Volume 1
Treme
True Blood – Volume 2
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

Alice In Wonderland
Avatar
Inception
Sherlock Holmes
Toy Story 3

Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

‘Down In New Orleans’ (From The Princess And The Frog), Dr. John
‘I See You’ (From Avatar), Leona Lewis
‘Kiss Like Your Kiss’ (From True Blood), Lucinda Williams & Elvis Costello
‘This City’ (From Treme), Steve Earle
‘The Weary Kind’ (From Crazy Heart), Ryan Bingham

More 2011 Grammy nominees @ TheGrammy.com

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