Yesterday evening (November 30), the 2011 Grammy nominations were announced live on the TV special, The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night, hosted by LL Cool J, reports the Telegraph.
Already the winner of 14 Grammys, American rapper Kanye West leads the nominations with a total of seven, including song of the year for All of the Lights, and rap album of the year for Watch the Throne in collaboration with Jay-Z.
British pop singer Adele has tied with Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters, who each have six nominations.
Adele’s six nominations including record of the year, song of the year, best pop solo performance, and best music video for her massive hit Rolling in the Deep, along with album of the year and best pop vocal album for her multi-platinum-selling album 21.
The album 21 is in competition against Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, Rihanna’s Loud, Foo Fighters’ Wasting Light, and Bruno Mars’s Doo-Wops & Hooligans.
Late pop singer Amy Winehouse has been honored with a nomination for best pop duo/group performance for her Body and Soul duet with Tony Bennett.
The Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.