Other likely nominees:Beyoncé ft. Jack White, “Don’t Hurt Yourself”; Rihanna ft. Drake “Work”; Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo, “Close”
If Lukas Graham are recognized for “7 Years,” this category seems the most likely one they’d win.
Best Pop Vocal Album:
Adele, 25
Other likely nominees:Ariana Grande, Dangerous Woman
Don’t kid yourself – it’s Adele.
Best Rock Album:
Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway
Sign, seal, and deliver this one…unless a bigger rock album comes out or one that’s more out of the box. It’s been a quiet year for rock.
Best Alternative Music Album:
Radiohead, A Moon Shaped Pool
This is always a tough, tight category, but the return of Radiohead usually is “kind of a big deal.” In Rainbows happened to be nominated for album of the year when it arrived…
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Best Pop Solo Performance:
Adele, “Hello” (25)
Still the one to beat here – no question!
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
Lukas Graham, “7 Years” (Lukas Graham)
Other likely nominees: Beyoncé ft. Jack White, “Don’t Hurt Yourself”; Rihanna ft. Drake “Work”; Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo, “Close”
If Lukas Graham are recognized for “7 Years,” this category seems the most likely one they’d win.
Best Pop Vocal Album:
Adele, 25
Other likely nominees: Ariana Grande, Dangerous Woman
Don’t kid yourself – it’s Adele.
Best Rock Album:
Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway
Sign, seal, and deliver this one…unless a bigger rock album comes out or one that’s more out of the box. It’s been a quiet year for rock.
Best Alternative Music Album:
Radiohead, A Moon Shaped Pool
This is always a tough, tight category, but the return of Radiohead usually is “kind of a big deal.” In Rainbows happened to be nominated for album of the year when it arrived…
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