In last night’s Grammys, The Black Keys and Arcade Fire were among many of the big winners, along with many other surprises that included Esperanza Spalding knocking Justin Bieber out as Best New Artist. Here is a list of all the winners of interest for the 2011 Grammys…..
Album of the Year
Arcade Fire- The Suburbs
Best Alternative Music Album
The Black Keys- Brothers
Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
The Black Keys- Tighten Up
Best Recording Package
Michael Carney, art director (The Black Keys) – Brothers
Best New Artist
Esperanza Spalding
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Jeff Beck – Nessun Dorma
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Jeff Beck – Hammerhead
Best Rock Album
Muse- The Resistance
Best Hard Rock Performance
Them Crooked Vultures- New Fang
Best Rock Song
Neil Young- Angry World
Best Electronic/Dance Album
La Roux – La Roux
Best Solo Rock Vocal Peformance
Paul McCartney – Helter Skelter (Good Evening From New York City)
Best Americana Album
Mavis Staples- You Are Not Alone
Best Metal Performance
Iron Maiden – El Dorado
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Cee Lo Green – F*** You
Best R & B Song
John Stephens, songwriter (John Legend & The Roots) – Shine
Best R & B Album
John Legend & The Roots – Wake Up!
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Buddy Guy – Living Proof
Best Tradional Folk Album
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig
Best Contemporary Folk Album
Ray Lamontagne and The Pariah Dogs – God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise
Best Reggae Album
Buju Banton – Before The Dawn
Best Contemporary World Music Album
Bela Fleck – Throw Down Your Heart , Africa Sessions Part 2: Unreleased Tracks
Best Comedy Album
Lewis Black -Stark Raving Black
Best Song Written For Motion Picture
Ryan Bingham & T Bone Burnett – The Weary Kind
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Herbie Hancock – A Change Is Gonna Come
Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
Rob Jones & Jack White III, art directors (The White Stripes) – Under Great White Northern Lights
Producer of The Year, Non-Classical
Danger Mouse
Broken Bells (Broken Bells)
Dark Night Of The Soul (Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse)
Tighten Up (The Black Keys)
Best Long Form Music Video
The Doors – When You’re Strange
