Grammys 2012: Nominations Announced

It's that time of the year again: the nominations for the Grammys 2012 have just been announced in a live ceremony. The prestigious awards show will air live on February 12, 2012 on CBS but, first, make sure you know who you're rooting for.

British singer Adele and Kanye West are clearly the favorites of the night, even though Adele is the one to have nabbed noms in the biggest categories.

Her album “21” is not only the best selling release of the year, but also a very strong contender for Album of the Year, a category in which she goes up against the Foo Fighters, Katy Perry and Rihanna.

“21” has also been nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Adele is also in the running for Record of the Year, with the heartbreaking ballad “Rolling in the Deep.” Other contenders to the prize are Bruno Mars with “Grenade,” Katy Perry with “Firework” and Mumford & Sons with “The Cave.”

Kanye West, regardless of how controversial and, at times, universally hated he might be, is still the king when it comes to good rap, as his latest album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” has already attested.

It's in the running for Best Rap Album, neck and neck with Nicki Minaj's “Pink Friday,” Lupe Fiasco's “Lasers” and Lil Wayne's “Tha Carter IV.”

Another strong competitor for Kanye in the same category is Kanye himself: his album with Jay-Z, “Watch the Throne,” also scored a nod.

Taylor Swift landed a nomination in Best Country Album with “Speak Now,” going up against Jason Aldean (“My Kinda Party”), Lady Antebellum (“Own the Night”), Eric Church (“Chief”), Blake Shelton (“Red River Blue”) and George Strait (“Here for a Good Time”).

The complete list of nominations for the Grammy Awards 2012 is here. You can also check out the list below, and remember to check back on February 12 to see if your favorite took home the much coveted award.

Record Of The Year

“Rolling In The Deep,” Adele
“Holocene,” Bon Iver
“Grenade,” Bruno Mars
“The Cave,” Mumford & Sons
“Firework,” Katy Perry

Album Of The Year

“21,” Adele
“Wasting Light,” Foo Fighters
“Born This Way”, Lady Gaga
“Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” Bruno Mars
“Loud,” Rihanna

Song Of The Year

“All Of The Lights,” Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
“The Cave,” Mumford & Sons
“Grenade,” Bruno Mars
“Holocene,” Bon Iver
“Rolling In The Deep,” Adele

Best New Artist

The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex

Best Pop Solo Performance

“Someone Like You,” Adele
“Yoü And I,” Lady Gaga
“Grenade,” Bruno Mars
“Firework,” Katy Perry
“[Expletive]-in’ Perfect,” Pink

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

“Body And Soul,”Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
“Dearest,” The Black Keys
“Paradise,” Coldplay
“Pumped Up Kicks,” Foster The People
“Moves Like Jagger,” Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera

Best Pop Instrumental Album

“Wish Upon A Star,” Jenny Oaks Baker
“E Kahe Malie,” Daniel Ho
“The Road From Memphis,” Booker T. Jones
“Hello Tomorrow,” Dave Koz
“Setzer Goes Instru-Mental!,” Brian Setzer

Best Pop Vocal Album

“21,” Adele
“The Lady Killer,” Cee Lo Green
“Born This Way,” Lady Gaga
“Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” Bruno Mars
“Loud,” Rihanna

Best Dance Recording

“Raise Your Weapon,” Deadmau5 & Greta Svabo Bech
“Barbra Streisand,” Duck Sauce
“Sunshine,” David Guetta & Avicii
“Call Your Girlfriend,” Robyn
“Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites,” Skrillex
“Save The World,” Swedish House Mafia

Best Dance/Electronica Album

“Zonoscope,” Cut/Copy
“4×4=12,” Deadmau5
“Nothing But The Beat,” David Guetta
“Body Talk, Pt. 3,” Robyn
“Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites,” Skrillex

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“Duets II,” Tony Bennett & Various Artists
“The Gift,” Susan Boyle
“In Concert On Broadway,” Harry Connick Jr.
“Music Is Better Than Words,” Seth MacFarlane
“What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings The Lyrics Of Alan And Marilyn Bergman,” Barbra Streisand

Best Rock Performance

“Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” Coldplay
“Down By The Water,” The Decemberists
“Walk,” Foo Fighters
“The Cave,” Mumford & Sons
“Lotus Flower,” Radiohead

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance

“On The Backs of Angels,” Dream Theater
“White Limo,” Foo Fighters
“Curl of The Burl,” Mastodon
“Public Enemy No. 1,” Megadeth
“Blood In My Eyes,” Sum 41

Best Rock Song

“The Cave,” Mumford & Sons
“Down By The Water,” The Decemberists
“Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall,” Coldplay
“Lotus Flower,” Radiohead
“Walk,” Foo Fighters

Best Rock Album

“Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul,” Jeff Beck
“Wasting Light,” Foo Fighters
“Come Around Sundown,” Kings Of Leon
“I’m With You,” Red Hot Chili Peppers
“The Whole Love,” Wilco

Best R&B Song

“Far Away,” Marsha Ambrosius
“Fool For You,” Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
“Not My Daddy,” Kelly Price & Stokley
“Pieces Of Me,” Ledisi
“You Are,” Charlie Wilson

Best R&B Album

“F.A.M.E.,” Chris Brown
“Second Chance,” El DeBarge
“Love Letter,” R. Kelly
“Pieces Of Me,” Ledisi
“Kelly,” Kelly Price

Best Rap Performance

“Look at Me Now,” Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
“Otis,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
“The Show Goes On,” Lupe Fiasco
“Moment 4 Life,” Nicki Minaj & Drake
“Black And Yellow,” Wiz Khalifa

Best Rap Song

“All Of The Lights,” Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
“Black And Yellow,” Wiz Khalifa
“I Need A Doctor,” Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
“Look At Me Now,” Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
“Otis,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
“The Show Goes On,” Lupe Fiasco

Best Rap Album

“Watch the Throne,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
“Tha Carter IV,” Lil Wayne
“Lasers,” Lupe Fiasco
“Pink Friday,” Nicki Minaj
“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kanye West