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Grammy Award
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Grammy Award, Becker, Walter; Fagen, Donald; Steely Dan [Credit: Vince Bucci—AFP/Getty Images] Becker, Walter; Fagen, Donald; Steely Dan [Credit: Vince Bucci—AFP/Getty Images] any of a series of awards presented annually in the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS; commonly called the Recording Academy) or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS; commonly called the Latin Recording Academy) to recognize achievement in the music industry. Winners are selected from more than 25 fields, which cover such genres as pop, rock, rap, R&B, country, reggae, classical, gospel, and jazz, as well as production and postproduction work, including packaging and album notes. Four general awards are also given for record, album, song of the year, and best new artist; in total more than 75 awards are presented. The honorees receive a golden statuette of a gramophone.
To be eligible for a Grammy from NARAS, the recording or music video must be released in the United States between October 1 of the previous year and midnight September 30 of the given Grammy year. Entries are submitted by record companies as well as members of the academy and are reviewed to determine eligibility and category placement. The voting members of NARAS, through a series of ballots, select five nominees for each award and ultimately the winner; the voters cast ballots only in their areas of expertise. The winners are announced during a televised ceremony.
The Grammy Awards were first presented by NARAS in Los Angeles in 1959, when 28 prizes were given. Winners included Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and the Kingston Trio. The number of awards has increased as musical genres have emerged. Rock was first recognized as a genre by the academy at the 1980 ceremony and rap at the 1989 presentation. An award for best music video was first handed out in 1982 to acknowledge the growing influence of the medium. In 2011 NARAS radically restructured the Grammy category system and reduced the total number of awards from 109 to 78. Gender-based categories were eliminated, as were those that distinguished between solo and group efforts. Awards recognizing genres such as Hawaiian music, Native American music, and zydeco were folded into a single category, dubbed “regional roots music,” and instrumental categories were drastically scaled back.
Cruz, Celia [Credit: Lucy Nicholson—AFP/Getty Images] Cruz, Celia [Credit: Lucy Nicholson—AFP/Getty Images] With the rise of Latin music, NARAS created LARAS in 1997. To be eligible for a Latin Grammy, a recording may be released anywhere in the world, but it must be recorded in the Spanish or Portuguese language between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the award year. The first Latin Grammy Awards ceremony was staged in Los Angeles in 2000, with Carlos Santana and Shakira among the winners.
Receipt of a Grammy of any sort usually results in greater record sales, as well as increased recognition to the artists. Among those who have received the most Grammys are Sir Georg Solti (32 awards), Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Chet Atkins.
Grammy Award winners
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Select Grammy Award winners are provided in the table.
1958 "Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volaré)," Domenico Modugno "Nel blu dipinto di blu ("Volaré)," Domenico Modugno The Music from Peter Gunn, Henry Mancini not awarded
1959 "Mack the Knife," Bobby Darin "The Battle of New Orleans," Jimmy Driftwood Come Dance with Me, Frank Sinatra Bobby Darin
1960 "The Theme from ’A Summer Place,’ " Percy Faith "Theme from Exodus," Ernest Gold The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, Bob Newhart
1961 "Moon River," Henry Mancini "Moon River," Henry Mancini Judy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland Peter Nero
1962 "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," Tony Bennett "What Kind of Fool Am I?"*** The First Family, Vaughn Meader Robert Goulet
1963 "Days of Wine and Roses," Henry Mancini "Days of Wine and Roses," Henry Mancini The Barbra Streisand Album, Barbra Streisand Ward Swingle (the Swingle Singers)
1964 "The Girl from Ipanema," Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto "Hello, Dolly!," Louis Armstrong Getz/Gilberto, Stan Getz and João Gilberto the Beatles
1965 "A Taste of Honey," Herb Alpert "The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme from ’The Sandpiper’)," Tony Bennett September of My Years, Frank Sinatra Tom Jones
1966 "Strangers in the Night," Frank Sinatra "Michelle," the Beatles A Man and His Music, Frank Sinatra not awarded
1967 "Up, Up, and Away," the 5th Dimension "Up, Up, and Away," the 5th Dimension Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the Beatles Bobbie Gentry
1968 "Mrs. Robinson," Simon and Garfunkel "Little Green Apples"*** By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Glen Campbell José Feliciano
1969 "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," the 5th Dimension "Games People Play," Joe South Blood, Sweat and Tears, Blood, Sweat and Tears Crosby, Stills and Nash
1970 "Bridge over Troubled Water," Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge over Troubled Water," Simon and Garfunkel Bridge over Troubled Water, Simon and Garfunkel the Carpenters
1971 "It’s Too Late," Carole King You’ve Got a Friend," Carole King Tapestry, Carole King Carly Simon
1972 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," Roberta Flack "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," Roberta Flack The Concert for Bangla Desh, George Harrison and Friends America
1973 "Killing Me Softly with His Song," Roberta Flack "Killing Me Softly with His Song," Roberta Flack Innervisions, Stevie Wonder Bette Midler
1974 "I Honestly Love You," Olivia Newton-John "The Way We Were," Barbra Streisand Fulfillingness’ First Finale, Stevie Wonder Marvin Hamlisch
1975 "Love Will Keep Us Together," Captain and Tennille "Send in the Clowns," Judy Collins Still Crazy After All These Years, Paul Simon Natalie Cole
1976 "This Masquerade," George Benson "I Write the Songs," Barry Manilow Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder Starland Vocal Band
1977 "Hotel California," the Eagles "Love Theme from ’A Star Is Born’ (Evergreen)," Barbra Streisand;
"You Light Up My Life," Debby Boone (tied) Rumours, Fleetwood Mac Debby Boone
1978 "Just the Way You Are," Billy Joel "Just the Way You Are," Billy Joel Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees A Taste of Honey
1979 "What a Fool Believes," the Doobie Brothers "What a Fool Believes," the Doobie Brothers 52nd Street, Billy Joel Rickie Lee Jones
1980 "Sailing," Christopher Cross "Sailing," Christopher Cross Christopher Cross, Christopher Cross Christopher Cross
1981 "Bette Davis Eyes," Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes," Kim Carnes Double Fantasy, John Lennon and Yoko Ono Sheena Easton
1982 "Rosanna," Toto "Always on My Mind," Willie Nelson Toto IV, Toto Men at Work
1983 "Beat It," Michael Jackson "Every Breath You Take," the Police Thriller, Michael Jackson Culture Club
1984 "What’s Love Got to Do with It," Tina Turner "What’s Love Got to Do with It," Tina Turner Can’t Slow Down, Lionel Richie Cyndi Lauper
1985 "We Are the World," USA for Africa "We Are the World," USA for Africa No Jacket Required, Phil Collins Sade
1986 "Higher Love," Steve Winwood "That’s What Friends Are for," Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder Graceland, Paul Simon Bruce Hornsby and the Range
1987 "Graceland," Paul Simon "Somewhere Out There," Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram The Joshua Tree, U2 Jody Watley
1988 "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin Faith, George Michael Tracy Chapman
1989 "Wind Beneath My Wings," Bette Midler "Wind Beneath My Wings," Bette Midler Nick of Time, Bonnie Raitt Milli Vanilli (revoked)
1990 "Another Day in Paradise," Phil Collins "From a Distance," Bette Midler Back on the Block, Quincy Jones Mariah Carey
1991 "Unforgettable," Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole "Unforgettable," Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole Unforgettable: With Love, Natalie Cole Marc Cohn
1992 "Tears in Heaven," Eric Clapton "Tears in Heaven," Eric Clapton Unplugged, Eric Clapton Arrested Development
1993 "I Will Always Love You," Whitney Houston "A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)," Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston Toni Braxton
1994 "All I Wanna Do," Sheryl Crow "Streets of Philadelphia," Bruce Springsteen MTV Unplugged, Tony Bennett Sheryl Crow
1995 "Kiss from a Rose," Seal "Kiss from a Rose," Seal Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette Hootie and the Blowfish
1996 "Change the World," Eric Clapton "Change the World"*** Falling into You, Celine Dion LeAnn Rimes
1997 "Sunny Came Home," Shawn Colvin "Sunny Came Home," Shawn Colvin Time Out of Mind, Bob Dylan Paula Cole
1998 "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from ’Titanic’)," Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from ’Titanic’)," Celine Dion The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill
1999 "Smooth," Santana featuring Rob Thomas "Smooth," Santana featuring Rob Thomas Supernatural, Santana Christina Aguilera
2000 "Beautiful Day," U2 "Beautiful Day," U2 Two Against Nature, Steely Dan Shelby Lynne
2001 "Walk On," U2 "Fallin’," Alicia Keys O Brother, Where Art Thou?, various artists Alicia Keys
2002 "Don’t Know Why," Norah Jones "Don’t Know Why," Norah Jones Come Away with Me, Norah Jones
2003 "Clocks," Coldplay "Dance with My Father," Luther Vandross Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, OutKast Evanescence
2004 "Here We Go Again," Ray Charles and Norah Jones "Daughters," John Mayer Genius Loves Company, Ray Charles and various artists Maroon 5
2005 "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," Green Day "Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own," U2 How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, U2 John Legend
2006 "Not Ready to Make Nice," Dixie Chicks "Not Ready to Make Nice," Dixie Chicks Taking the Long Way, Dixie Chicks Carrie Underwood
2007 "Rehab," Amy Winehouse "Rehab," Amy Winehouse River: The Joni Letters, Herbie Hancock Amy Winehouse
2008 "Please Read the Letter," Robert Plant and Alison Krauss "Viva la Vida," Coldplay Raising Sand, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Adele
2009 "Use Somebody," Kings of Leon "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Beyoncé Fearless, Taylor Swift Zac Brown Band
2010 "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum The Suburbs, Arcade Fire Esperanza Spalding
2011 "Rolling in the Deep," Adele "Rolling in the Deep," Adele 21, Adele Bon Iver
*Record of the year recognizes the performance and production of a song. From 1958 to 1964 it was awarded to the recording artist, from 1965 to 1997 to the artist and producer(s), and since 1998 to the artist, producer(s), and recording engineer(s)/mixer(s). Recording artist is listed above.
**Song of the year recognizes the writing of a song and is awarded to the songwriter only. Recording artist is listed above.
***Song was recorded by more than one artist during the eligibility period.
Latin Grammy Award winners
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Select Latin Grammy Award winners are provided in the table.
2000 "Corazón espinado,"
Santana featuring Maná "Dímelo (I Need to Know)," Marc Anthony Amarte es un placer,
Luis Miguel Ibrahim Ferrer
2001 "El alma al aire,"
Alejandro Sanz "El alma al aire,"
Alejandro Sanz El alma al aire,
Alejandro Sanz Juanes
2002 "Y solo se me ocurre amarte," Alejandro Sanz "Y solo se me ocurre amarte,"
Alejandro Sanz MTV Unplugged,
Alejandro Sanz Jorge Moreno
2003 "Es por ti,"
Juanes "Es por ti,"
Juanes Un día normal,
Juanes David Bisbal
2004 "No es el mismo,"
Alejandro Sanz "No es el mismo,"
Alejandro Sanz No es lo mismo,
Alejandro Sanz Maria Rita
2005 "Tú no tienes alma,"
Alejandro Sanz "Tú no tienes alma,"
Alejandro Sanz Cantando histórias,
Ivan Lins Bebe
2006 "La tortura,"
Shakira "La tortura,"
Shakira Fijación oral, Vol. 1,
Shakira Calle 13
2007 "La llave de mi corazón,"
Juan Luis Guerra 440 "La llave de mi corazón,"
Juan Luis Guerra 440 La llave de mi corazón,
Juan Luis Guerra 440 Jesse & Joy
2008 "Me enamora,"
Juanes "Me enamora,"
Juanes La vida . . . es un ratico,
Juanes Kany García
2009 "No hay nadie como tú,"
Calle 13 "Palabras del silencio,"
Luis Fonsi Los de atrás vienen conmigo, Calle 13 Alexander Acha
2010 "Mientes,"
Camila "Mientes,"
Camila A son de Guerra, Juan Luis Guerra Alex Cuba
2011 "Latinoamérica,"
Calle 13 "Latinoamérica,"
Calle 13 Entren los que quieran, Calle 13 Sie7e
*Record of the year recognizes the performance and production of a song and is awarded to the recording artist, producer(s), and engineer(s)/mixer(s). Recording artist is listed above.
**Song of the year recognizes the writing of a song and is awarded to the songwriter only. Recording artist is listed above.
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- Grammy AwardsOfficial coverage of the annual Grammy Awards. Provides a listing of nominees in all award categories, press releases, a chat room, and links to audio samples of the recordings of nominated artists. This site also houses year-round resources for the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, including membership information, trade news, articles and transcripts from Academy events, and a forum hosting online programming and discussion of issues relevant to the recording industry.
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