The Grammys are a sham, you say? The Buzz music writers have compiled their picks for the most deserving, and the most likely, artists to win Grammys in several major categories this year. As is often the case, we’re predicting a strong posthumous showing for Ray Charles. But watch as newcomer Kanye West runs up against an out-going Jay-Z, and Scotland takes on Ireland for the Best Video award. You can see how well we did this February 13th.
Album Of The Year
Genius Loves Company – Ray Charles & Various Artists
American Idiot – Green Day
The Diary Of Alicia Keys – Alicia Keys
Confessions – Usher
The College Dropout – Kanye West
Who should win: Ray Charles & Various Artists
Who will win: Ray Charles & Various Artists
Song Of The Year
Daughters – John Mayer
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Jesus Walks – Kanye West
Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
The Reason – Hoobastank
Who should win: Kanye West
Who will win: John Mayer
Best New Artist
Los Lonely Boys
Maroon5
Joss Stone
Kanye West
Gretchen Wilson
Who should win: Kanye West
Who will win: Kanye West
Best Rock Album
The Delivery Man – Elvis Costello & The Imposters
American Idiot – Green Day
The Reason – Hoobastank
The Killers – Hot Fuss
Contraband – Velvet Revolver
Who should win: Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Who will win: Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Best Alternative Music Album
Medulla – Bjork
Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand
Uh Huh Her – PJ Harvey
Good News For People Who Love Bad News – Modest Mouse
A Ghost Is Born – Wilco
Who should win: Bjork
Who will win: Modest Mouse
Best Rap Album
To The 5 Boroughs – Beastie Boys
The Black Album – Jay-Z
The Definition – LL Cool J
Suit – Nelly
The College Dropout – Kanye West
Who should win: Jay-Z
Who will win: Jay-Z
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album
Cold Mountain
De-Lovely
Garden State
Kill Bill Vol. 2
Shrek 2
Who should win: Kill Bill Vol. 2
Who will win: Garden State
Best Short Form Music Video
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
American Idiot – Green Day
Flawless – George Michael
Walkie Talkie Man – Steriogram
Vertigo – U2
Who should win: Franz Ferdinand
Who will win: U2
