Chicago’s Grammy nominees
By Jim DeRogatisChicago’s Grammy nominees
By Jim DeRogatisAs promised last night, here is the list of nominees from Chicago and the surrounding area, according to the Midwest office of the Recording Academy.
Aaron Sledge: Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Buddy Guy: Best Contemporary Blues Album
Chicago Symphony Chorus: Best Classical Album; Best Choral Performance
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Best Classical Album; Best Orchestral Performance; Best Choral Performance
Common: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Freddy Cole: Best Jazz Vocal Album
Gretchen Wilson (Pocahontas, IL): Best Female Country Vocal Performance; Best Country Song
Justin Roberts: Best Musical Album For Children
Kanye West: Best Rap Solo Performance
Ken Shipley (Numero Group): Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
Lalah Hathaway: Best Gospel Performance; Best Gospel Song
Mavis Staples: Best Americana Album
Pinetop Perkins: Best Traditional Blues Album
Riccardo Muti: Best Classical Album; Best Choral Performance
R. Kelly: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance; Best Contemporary R&B Album
Rob Sevier: Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
Tom Lunt: Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
VaShawn Mitchell: Best Gospel Performance; Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Willie “Big Eyes” Smith: Best Traditional Blues Album; Best Contemporary Blues Album