Grammy nominations were announced last night at a star-studded concert at the Nokia theater in downtown Los Angeles. L.L. Cool J handled the hosting duties with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Sugarland and The Band Perry performing.
The big story of the night: Adele. The British songstress nabbed six nominations, including the most prestigious: record, song and album of the year. But a recent throat surgery, which cut short her American tour, may also sideline Adele on the big night, set for February 12, 2012.
In the ever-controversial Best New Artist category, Bon Iver, The Band Perry and Nicki Minaj are in the running.
Also on the Grammy shortlist, Kanye West, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, whose duet with the late Amy Winehouse may result in a posthumous award for her. We’ll talk with L.A. Times music writer Gerrick Kennedy, who was at the big night and can answer the most important question of the night – what did Lady Gaga wear?
Guest:
Gerrick Kennedy, music writer for the Los Angeles Times