A Babbler's Notes

How To Watch Salt Online?

2010-07-23T03:41:00.000-07:00

Didn't you wonder how you can watch Salt online free? I also do! It's a tough question to answer. I've tried googling the web to watch free movies online. Good place for free videos with no surveys are youtube, and megavideo. But can one find full movies via these sites? Perhaps. But it's going to be a tiring painful search to watch Salt full movie free or Salt streaming!

What I hate the most is actually arriving at sites or blogs with nothing but advertisements on or those containing tons and tons of surveys or pop ups. I hate those. But understandably, these sites make a living from those adverts. But perhaps they can make it minimal.

I won't be watching Salt movie streaming on the premiere day so I'll just rely on web reviews of the movie. I expect the movie to be really good, no less. But we shall see.

Watch Twilight Saga Eclipse Online

2010-06-24T23:48:00.000-07:00

This blog is so out of the rankings with the keywords "Watch Twilight Saga Eclipse online". This blog used to rank fast and high for keywords. But with the recent Google update, things have changed and the worst fear I have is knowing this blog is kicked out of the results. I hope not.

How about you?Noticed any changes in your Page Rank and SERP position lately?

Watch Twilight Saga Eclipse: Trailer Video

2010-05-21T01:07:00.000-07:00

Got this video from you tube on Twilight Eclipse. This is going to be another blockbuster with the previous success of the first two movies: Twilight and New Moon. Watch Twilight Saga Eclipse online for free? That's not quite possible. Better watch it in theaters on June 30, 2010

Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili Accident/ Crash (VIDEO)

2010-02-12T16:33:00.000-08:00

Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili is dead.

Nodar Kumaritashvili died after losing control of his sled and crashing on the second of his two training runs in British Columbia. He struck the inside wall of the track before hitting a steel pillar. He was unconscious as a result.Despite CPR, mouth to mouth resucitation he left unconscious. Airlifted to a trauma Center in Whistler, doctors were not able to revive him and he died in the Hospital. He was only 21.

See Nodar Kumaritashvili Crash Video| Luger Crash Video| Luger Accident Video| Luger Video

UAH Shooting

2010-02-12T16:30:00.000-08:00

Bad news!

3 people just died in the UAH College Shooting and leaving two other people injured in a critical condition. The shooting transpired in the University of Alabama in Huntsville specifically in the Shelby Center science building sometime at 4 pm. The victims names and the suspect are not yet identified or are yet to be revealed. This is one of the saddest news before Valentines Day.May Justice be served the soonest.

My condolences to the victims of the UAH Shooting.

Watch Super Bowl 44 Online Free

2010-02-07T16:57:00.000-08:00

I checked on the Google Trends today for keyword searches and as expected I see Super Bowl 44 related keywords being highly searched in the net. On top for today is "Watching Super Bowl 44 Online free", with other variations like "Super bowl 44 live stream", super bowl 44 streaming, super bowl 44 ads and many others. It only proves how popular and how anticipated Super bowl 44 is.

Tune in to this link for updates on Super Bowl---> Super Bowl 44 Live Updates and Streaming

UFC 109 Start Time

2010-02-03T05:43:00.000-08:00

What time will UFC 109 start? What is the kick off time for UFC 109? UFC 109 starts at 4:15 PM PT. The first bout will be aired on TV at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET. Don't miss UFC 109 live stream on Pay Per View february 6, 2010.

UFC 109 Live Stream

2010-02-03T05:37:00.000-08:00

February is indeed a big month for all sports enthusiasts. There are so many events to watch out for this month of hearts. We have Super Bowl 44 and UFC 109. UFC 109 is dubbed as "Relentless", another mixed martial arts events by UFC that will take place this February 6, 2010.

UFC 109 features Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman as the main event. Want to watch UFC 109 live streaming online for free? Guys, be careful with this free live streaming thing, a lot of spams gets to the search engine results for this keyword. So be careful. I'm making the title as "UFC 109 Live Stream" so that you will all be warned. You can watch UFC 109 Live Streaming Online via Spike TV for certain fight cards. As for the main events and preliminary cards, that's not possible. So just be careful when visiting any website offering UFC 109 live videos, or even the ufc 109 replay videos and ufc 109 play by play videos. I repeat there are a lot of spams.

UFC 109 MAIN FIGHT CARD

• Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman
• Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen
• Mike Swick vs. Paulo Thiago
• Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller
• Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg

UFC 109 – Spike TV Card

• Mac Danzig vs. Justin Buchholz
• Melvin Guillard vs. Ronnys Torres

UFC 109 – Preliminary Card

• Phillipe Nover vs. Rob Emerson
• Brian Stann vs. Phil Davis
• Tim Hague vs. Chris Tuchscherer
• Mostapha Al-turk vs. Rolles Gracie

UFC 109 Results, UFC 109 winners will be posted here. Please come back for the Babbler's Updates on UFC 109.

Lamb with Human Face (PHOTO)

2010-01-15T19:30:00.000-08:00

I am way late with this news because of my rather busy life. But I couldn't surpass talking about his rare, unbelievable phenomenon. A sheep gave birth to a dead lamb with human life features- face, eyes, nose, mouth. The lamb was born in Turkey. See photo of this lamb with human face. Unbelievable isn't it? Could this be real? Could this just photoshopped? What comes to mind upon seeing this, is nothing but man to animal c-o-i-t-u-s. Best-i-a-li-ty??, or could this be some product of science, an experiment perhaps, an experiment gone mad.

According to reports, a 29 year old veterinarian conducted a CS operation on the sheep to help it give birth:

“I’ve seen mutations with cows and sheep before. I’ve seen a one-eyed calf, a two-headed calf, a five-legged calf. But when I saw this youngster I could not believe my eyes. His mother could not deliver him so I had to help the animal.”

Do you believe this? Do you believe this is real? Me, am still surprised...

Jay Reatard Death Could be Homicide

2010-01-14T19:57:00.000-08:00

Jay Reatard's death could be homicide. Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr, aka Jay Reatard died yesterday. Jay Reatard is an indie garage rocker. Police were called to his house at 3:30 am wednesday. Today's news tell us that his death could be a homicide. Investigators are looking for the possible suspect. There is already a reward set for those who can offer information leading to the suspect. Reward is set at $1000.

My condolences goes to the family of Jay Reatard. It is my hope that justice will be served the soonest time possible.

Rachel Glandorf Pics/Photos

2010-01-12T15:49:00.000-08:00

Rachel Glandorf is perhaps the happiest woman in the world this point in time following the sweet, bold and public proposal by Colt McCoy. Here you can see some videos on Colt McCoy's sexy, romantic proposal for marriage to Rachel Glandorf - McCoy Engaged!

This is so far the only Rachel Glandorf Pics/ Rachel Glandorf Photos available online that I secured. I will continue to update so we'll have some more photos of the apple of the eye of Colt McCoy. More photos of Rachel Glandorf coming up.

Colt McCoy is Engaged to Rachel Glanddorf, Proposed on Football Field! How Sweet! (Photo + Video)

2010-01-12T15:39:00.000-08:00

Colt McCoy is engaged! This man is awesome, he proposed his love to Rachel Glanddort on the Football Field. How cool and sweet is that! Girls love sweet and vulgar moves like this.

Anyway, this is what Colt McCoy did. McCoy brought his girlfriend to Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium and flashed a big "Will You Marry Me" on the giant scoreboard! Wheew! That just wants me to marry Colt McCoy..Lol..

Colt McCoy Proposed to Rachel Glanddort Videos

Taylor Lautner Dead (2010)?

2010-01-10T19:01:00.000-08:00

Here comes another bull$hiit rumor! Taylor Lautner is rumored dead. So people go to google.com and then start using the search engine to ask "Is Taylor Lautner dead?, did Taylor Lautner die?". There is no truth to this rumor! Taylor Lautner is not dead!

I just hope no one is crying right now over something that's not true. H%ck! The net is full of lies!

Highest Scoring NFL Playoff game

2010-01-10T18:12:00.000-08:00

What's the Highest Scoring NFL Playoff Game? The highest scoring NFL Playoff Game has been set. It's at 96, one point higher than the previous record that was set in 1995 when Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 58-37. Today, a new record is set as the highest scoring NFL Playoff game in history- Arizona beat Green Bay packers at 51-45. Cool!

Derek Jeter Getting Married to Minka Kelly

2010-01-10T17:58:00.000-08:00

How nice! Derek Jeter Getting Married to Minka Kelly! According to reports these two are getting married soon. Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly will tie the knot this November after the World Series ends.

My advance congratulations to the soon to be weds! The Babbler is happy for both of you!

Any wedding invites for me? lol..

Amir Vahedi Dead

2010-01-09T23:35:00.000-08:00

Amir Vahedi is dead. The poker pro Amir Vahedi died due to complications from diabetes. Amir Vahedi's death was made public via a twitter feed. There is also a blog post from another Poker Pro Mark Seif. I have quoted the blog post below:

“I’ve just been told by close friends of Amir Vahedi, that Vahedi passed away in Las Vegas on January 8, 2010, due to complications involving blood sugar levels. Waiting for for more details. Devastating news. Very very sad.”

Some achievements and awards of Amir Vahedi:

Named Texas Hold'em Player of the year (2001)
6th in the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event
7th place in World Poker Tour Championship (2008)

I'm extending my condolences to the family of Amir Vahedi.

A Babbler's Notes Gets Declined by Blogcatalog

2010-01-08T06:36:00.000-08:00

Oh boy, I was hoping for a positive response from Blogcatalog when I submitted "A Babbler's Notes". But to my surprise and disappointment it gets declined. The reason is simply because my blog is new and that it does not have enough posts to make it really valuable. Okay, well, I did think Blogcatalog will accept blogs even if they are new. I was wrong. I shouldn't have submitted the blog immediately in the first place. I will resubmit the blog next week and let's see what happens.

SuperBowl 2010 Start Time (Super Bowl 44)

2010-01-07T05:09:00.001-08:00

What time will Superbowl 2010 start? What is the kick off time for Superbowl 44? What is the Super Bowl 2010 start time? To those who don't know yet, Superbowl 44 will start at 6:30pm PST. Superbowl will be held in Miami. You better bookmark your calendars now, set your phone alarms so you won't miss Super Bowl 44.

SuperBowl XLIV (44): SuperBowl 2010 Venue

2010-01-07T05:07:00.000-08:00

Superbowl 44 or Superbowl XLIV will be held in Miami on the 7th of February 2010. That's a few more weeks to go. Miami is holding the event once again. So watch out for Superbowl 44. It won't be long before we will be witnessing this great event.

Super Bowl 2010 Live Stream: Super Bowl 44

2010-01-07T05:01:00.000-08:00

Super Bowl 2010 or Super Bowl 44 is fast approaching. I know I will be watching this one. It's one of the most anticipated sports events online and offline. Super Bowl 2010 live streaming online will definitely be a hit, searches will soar high as fans look for Super Bowl 2010 live streaming free online. Questions like where can I watch Super Bowl 44 or Super Bowl 2010 online, what are the sites offering Super Bowl 2010 live streaming free. These are already anticipated. I anticipate these already.

Here are a few sites that I'd be checking then

JustinTV
SopCast
USStream

I will update this post for any live streaming links. But I don't give guarantees. If there free live feeds, then we will all be happy if none, there's nothing we can do about it.

Update: Please check ---> SUPER BOWL 44 Live Stream

Jyoti Basu Dead? Is he?

2010-01-06T05:36:00.000-08:00

Is Jyoti Basu dead? Honestly, i'm so tired of all fake deaths. But this one could be real. There are reports online about Jyoti Basu's death. According to some blogs, oh yes, unconfirmed rumors, Basus was at the AMRI hospital since last friday due to breathing problems. He is 95 by the way, so we are aware how weak our bodies get when we reach such an age. However, like what I said, this is unconfirmed. So we are still waiting for further details on this one.

For Your Information: Jyoti Basu was the Chief Minister of West Bengal in India since 1977 to 2000.

Justin Bieber Dead

2010-01-05T03:01:00.000-08:00

Is Justin Bieber Dead? I heard of this rumor before. A complete hoax! Now I wonder why it's back, resurrected again and people have started searching about Justin Bieber dead asking the stupid question "Is Justin Bieber dead?". I'm sick of how "fake celebrity deaths" have become nonsense news or rumors.. whatever! Justin Bieber is not dead, period! Let's get over it.

Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson found dead

2010-01-04T18:51:00.001-08:00

Whaaat??? I can't belive it. Casey Johnson is found dead as reported on TMZ. Ugly cow! But why??!

Casey Johnson last tweeted in December 29, 2009. The cause of her death is not yet determined. Whether there is foul play or not is a big question here considering she is the daughter of Woody Johnson. Casey Johnson died at age 30.

Via TMZ:

Johnson was reportedly engaged to Tila Tequila. We spoke with Tila a few minutes ago. She says they were fighting last week and that Casey stayed at Tila's house on the 28th. Tila tried contacting Casey on the 29th because Casey had left her dogs behind. Tila says Casey's phone has been shut off since the 29th and she was not able to make contact.

My condolences to Casey Johnson's family.

Tiger Woods in Vanity Fair Magazine (February Issue)

2010-01-04T18:07:00.000-08:00

Tiger Woods Vanity Fair Magazine photo (February 2010 Issue)

Tiger Woods is appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine February 2010 issue. Is it good or not good? I am not so much of a fan of Tiger Woods. And I dislike him for all the scandals he was involved in. On one hand, I do pity Tiger Woods for all the ugly consequences of his own actions like losing some fans, getting dropped by some of his endorsers and all. Oh well, we live in a world where our actions have consequences that will haunt us at the end.

Cafe World Tips, Cheats, Tricks

2010-01-04T17:37:00.000-08:00

Youtube has good collection of Cafe World Tips and Cheats. You just need to visit youtube once in a while and do some searching and you will never regret finding some very good Cafe World tips, cheats and tricks. So anyway, here are a few Cafe World Tips, cheats and tricks:

Cafe World Trick How to serve dishes quickly in Cafe World:

Cafe world trick on how to unlock dishes

Cafe World Trick 600 XP Per Hour

Cafe world money and level cheat

CJ by Cookie Johnson's Jeans: Oprah's Favorite Jeans!

2010-01-04T17:20:00.000-08:00

What??? Oprah has a favorite Jeans too..lol.. Oh yeah, we all know that when Oprah tells something good about this or that, be it a celebrity, a gadget, a book or anything at all, it will we surely be a hit. Oprah's words just have the power to make you or something famous instantly and rich too.

Just like how Oprah recommends jeans- the CJ by Cookie Johnson. Now you will find CJ Jeans on top of the searches. People heard Oprah recommend CJ on her show back in October and then wore a CJ Jean on her most recent photo shoot for the "O" magazine. Now people are surfing the net to check out CJ Jeans. Isn't that something you already expected. Oprah! Oprah! Your words are like magic.

Anyway CJ stands for Cookie Johnson, the wife of the former L.A Laker star Magic Johnson.

This is what Oprah said about CJ:

“(CJ jeans are) the perfect jeans for real women with real booties,”
“For three days straight, I had on the jeans.”

Watch Grammy Awards 2010 Live Stream

2010-01-04T16:56:00.000-08:00

Grammy Awards 2010 will be held in Staples Center in Las Vegas this January 31, 2009. It will be the 52nd Grammy Awards. There are lots of awards to be given and expect various performances from different stars and on top of the list would be Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and more. Grammy Awards 2010 Live Streaming will be possible via CBS. However, as long as there are free embedding links for Grammy Awards 2010 Live Stream, I will be posting the live feed here so we could all enjoy Grammy Awards 2010 Live Stream online.

Here are the Grammy Awards 2010 Nominees List!

Incarcerated Bob Dead!

2010-01-04T16:48:00.000-08:00

Is Incarcerated Bob dead? Oh no! I hate talking about deaths.

So anyway, this is the latest report I got. Incarcerated Bob known for his regular calls to sports radio has been reported dead. Accordingly, Incarcerated Bob died when a drunk driver smashed into his car while he was coming home from a New Year's party. The report was based on twits on Twitter. Some bloggers say, the report is unconfirmed. Could be a hoax.. It's hard to tell nowadays. But the twitter account was purportedly that of Incarcerated Bob and that it was his sister who updated it.

Incarcerated Bob funeral arrangement will accordingly be updated via his twitter page. So let's wait for that and further details on his alleged death..

Grammy Awards 2010 Nominees

2010-01-04T03:26:00.000-08:00

Grammy Awards 2010 Nominees Complete List:

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2010 Grammy Awards:

Best New Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings

Best Female Vocal Pop Performance:
'Hometown Glory,' Adele
'Halo,' Beyonce
'Hot N Cold,' Katy Perry
'Sober,' Pink
'You Belong With Me,' Taylor Swift

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance:
'This Time,' John Legend'
'Love You,' Maxwell
'Make It Mine,' Jason Mraz
'If You Don't Know Me By Now,' Seal
'All About the Love Again,' Stevie Wonder

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals:
'Sea of Heartbreak,' Rosanne Cash and Bruce Springsteen
'Love Sex Magic,' Ciara and Justin Timberlake
'Lucky,' Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
'Baby, It's Cold Outside,' Willie Nelson and Norah Jones
'Breathe,' Taylor Swift and Colbie Caillat

Best Pop Instrumental Performance
'Besame Mucho,' Herb Alpert
'Throw Down Your Heart,' Béla Fleck
'The Fire,' Imogen Heap
'Phoenix Rise,' Maxwell
'Funk Joint,' Marcus Miller

Best Pop Instrumental Album
'In Boston,' Chris Botti
'Legacy,' Hiroshima
'Potato Hole,' Booker T. Jones
'Modern Art,' The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman
'Down The Wire,' Spyro Gyra

Best Pop Vocal Album
'The E.N.D.' the Black Eyed Peas
'Breakthrough,' Colbie Caillat
'All I Ever Wanted,'Kelly Clarkson
'The Fray,' The Fray
'Funhouse,' Pink

Best Dance Recording
'Boom Boom Pow,' The Black Eyed Peas
'When Love Takes Over,' David Guetta & Kelly Rowland'
'Poker Face,' Lady Gaga
'Celebration,' Madonna
'Womanizer,' Britney Spears

Best Electronic/Dance Album
'Divided By Night,' The Crystal Method
'One Love,' David Guetta
'The Fame,' Lady Gaga
'Party Rock,' LMFAO
'Yes,' Pet Shop Boys

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
'A Swingin' Christmas,' Tony Bennett
'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden,' Michael Bublé
'Your Songs,' Harry Connick, Jr.'
'Liza's at the Palace,' Liza Minnelli
'American Classic,' Willie Nelson

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
'Beyond Here Lies Nothin',' Bob Dylan
'Change in the Weather,' John Fogerty
'Dreamer,' Prince
'Working on a Dream,' Bruce Springsteen
'Fork in the Road,' Neil Young

Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
'Can't Find My Way Home,' Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
'Life In Technicolor II,' Coldplay'
'21 Guns,' Green Day
'Use Somebody,' Kings of Leon
'I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight,' U2

Best Hard Rock Performance
'War Machine,' AC/DC'
'Check My Brain,' Alice in Chains
'What I've Done,' Linkin Park'
'The Unforgiven III,' Metallica
'Burn It to the Ground,' Nickelback

Best Metal Performance
'Dissident Aggressor,' Judas Priest
'Set to Fail,' Lamb of God
'Head Crusher,' Megadeth
'Señor Peligro,' Ministry
'Hate Worldwide,' Slayer

Best Rock Instrumental Performance
'A Day in the Life,' Jeff Beck
'Warped Sister,' Booker T. Jones
'Playing With Fire,' Brad Paisley
'Mr. Surfer Goes Jazzin',' Brian Setzer Orchestra
'Now We Run,' Steve Vai

Best Rock Song
'The Fixer,' Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready & Eddie Vedder, songwriters (Pearl Jam)
'I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight,' Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge & Larry Mullen Jr., songwriters (U2)
'21 Guns,' Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt & Tré Cool, songwriters (Green Day)
'Use Somebody,' Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill & Nathan Followill, songwriters (Kings Of Leon)
'Working on a Dream,' Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Rock Album
'Black Ice,' AC/DC
'Live From Madison Square Garden,' Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
'21st Century Breakdown,' Green Day
[Reprise]
'Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King,' Dave Matthews Band
'No Line on the Horizon,' U2

Best Alternative Music Album
'Everything That Happens Will Happen Today,' David Byrne & Brian Eno
'The Open Door,' Death Cab For Cutie
'Sounds of the Universe,' Depeche Mode
'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix,' Phoenix
'It's Blitz!' Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' Beyoncé
'It Kills Me,' Melanie Fiona
'That Was Then,' Lalah Hathaway
'Goin' Thru Changes,' Ledisi
'Lions, Tigers & Bears,' Jazmine Sullivan

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
'The Point Of It All,' Anthony Hamilton
'Pretty Wings,' Maxwell
'Sobeautiful,' Musiq Soulchild
'Under,' Pleasure P
'There Goes My Baby,' Charlie Wilson

Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
'Blame It,' Jamie Foxx & T-Pain
'Chocolate High,' India.Arie & Musiq Soulchild
'Ifuleave,' Musiq Soulchild & Mary J. Blige
'Higher Ground,' Robert Randolph & The Clark Sisters
'Love Has Finally Come At Last,' Calvin Richardson & Ann Nesby

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
'At Last,' Beyoncé
'Soul Music,' Anthony Hamilton
'Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight,' Boney James & Quinn
'Sow Love,' Ann Nesby
'Woman Gotta Have It,' Calvin Richardson

Best Urban/Alternative Performance
'Daykeeper,' The Foreign Exchange
'All Matter,' Robert Glasper & Bilal
'Pearls,' India.Arie & Dobet Gnahore
'A Tale Of Two,' Eric Roberson, Ben O'Neill & Michelle Thompson
'Blend,' Tonex

Best R&B Song
'Blame It,' James T. Brown, John Conte, Jr., Jamie Foxx, Christopher Henderson, Brandon R. Melanchon, Breyon Prescott, T-Pain & Nathan L. Walker, songwriters (Jamie Foxx & T-Pain)
'Lions, Tigers & Bears' Salaam Remi & Jazmine Sullivan, songwriters (Jazmine Sullivan)
'Pretty Wings,' Hod David & Musze, songwriters (Maxwell)
'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)'
Thaddis Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart, songwriters (Beyoncé)
'Under,' D. Babbs, L. Bereal, M. Cooper, A. Dixon, J. Franklin, T. Jones, R. New & K. Stephens, songwriters (Pleasure P)

Best R&B Album
'The Point Of It All,' Anthony Hamilton
'Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics,' India.Arie
'Turn Me Loose,' Ledisi
'Blacksummers' Night,' Maxwell
'Uncle Charlie,' Charlie Wilson

Best Contemporary R&B Album
'I Am... Sasha Fierce,' Beyoncé
'Intuition,' Jamie Foxx
'The Introduction Of Marcus Cooper,' Pleasure P
'Ready,' Trey Songz
'Thr33 Ringz,' T-Pain

Best Rap Solo Performance
'Best I Ever Had,' Drake
'Beautiful,' Eminem
'D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune),' Jay-Z
'Day 'N' Nite,' Kid Cudi
'Casa Bey,' Mos Def

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group
'Too Many Rappers,' Beastie Boys & Nas
'Crack A Bottle,' Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
'Money Goes, Honey Stay,' Fabolous & Jay-Z
'Make Her Say,' Kid Cudi, Kanye West & Common
'Amazing,' Kanye West & Young Jeezy

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
'Ego,' Beyoncé & Kanye West
'Knock You Down,' Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne-Yo
'Run This Town,' Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West
'I'm On A Boat,' The Lonely Island & T-Pain
'Dead And Gone,' T.I. & Justin Timberlake

Best Rap Song
'Best I Ever Had,' Aubrey Drake Graham, D. Hamilton & M. Samuels, songwriters (Drake)
'Day 'N' Nite,' S. Mescudi & O. Omishore, songwriters (Kid Cudi)
'Dead And Gone,' C. Harris, R. Tadross & J. Timberlake, songwriters (T.I. & Justin Timberlake)
'D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune),' Shawn Carter & Ernest Wilson, songwriters (Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, Paul Leka, Janko Nilovic & Dave Sucky, songwriters) (Jay-Z)
'Run This Town,' Shawn Carter, R. Fenty, M. Riddick, Kanye West & E. Wilson, songwriters (Athanasios Alatas, songwriter) (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West)

Best Rap Album
'Universal Mind Control,' Common
'Relapse,' Eminem
'R.O.O.T.S.' Flo Rida
'The Ecstatic,' Mos Def
'The Renaissance,' Q-Tip

Best Female Country Vocal Performance
'Dead Flowers,' Miranda Lambert
'I Just Call You Mine,' Martina McBride
'White Horse,' Taylor Swift
'Just A Dream,' Carrie Underwood
'Solitary Thinkin',' Lee Ann Womack

Best Male Country Vocal Performance
'All I Ask For Anymore,' Trace Adkins
'People Are Crazy,' Billy Currington
'High Cost Of Living,' Jamey Johnson
'Living For The Night,' George Strait
'Sweet Thing,' Keith Urban

Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
'Cowgirls Don't Cry,' Brooks & Dunn
'Chicken Fried,' Zac Brown Band
'I Run To You,' Lady Antebellum
'Here Comes Goodbye,' Rascal Flatts
'It Happens,' Sugarland

Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
'Beautiful World,' Dierks Bentley & Patty Griffin
'Down The Road,' Kenny Chesney & Mac McAnally
'Start A Band,' Brad Paisley & Keith Urban
'I Told You So,' Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis
'Everything But Quits,' Lee Ann Womack & George Strait

Best Country Instrumental Performance
'Under The (Five) Wire,' Alison Brown
'The Crystal Merchant,' The Greencards
'Mansinneedof,' Sarah Jarosz
'Producer's Medley,' Steve Wariner

Best Country Song
'All I Ask For Anymore,' Casey Beathard & Tim James, songwriters (Trace Adkins)
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'High Cost Of Living,' Jamey Johnson & James Slater, songwriters (Jamey Johnson)
'I Run To You,' Tom Douglas, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)
'People Are Crazy,' Bobby Braddock & Troy Jones, songwriters (Billy Currington)
'White Horse,' Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

Best Country Album
'The Foundation,' Zac Brown Band
'Twang,' George Strait
'Fearless,' Taylor Swift
'Defying Gravity,' Keith Urban
'Call Me Crazy,' Lee Ann Womack

Best New Age Album
'Faith,' Jim Brickman
'Prayer For Compassion,' David Darling
'Laserium For The Soul,' Henta
'In A Dream,' Peter Kater, Dominic Miller, Kenny Loggins & Jaques Morelenbaum
'Impressions Of The West Lake,' Kitaro

Best Contemporary Jazz Album
'Urbanus,' Stefon Harris & Blackout
'Sounding Point,' Julian Lage
'At World's Edge,' Philippe Saisse
'Big Neighborhood,' Mike Stern
'75,' Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate

Best Jazz Vocal Album
'No Regrets,' Randy Crawford (& Joe Sample)
'Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music Of Coltrane And Hartman,' Kurt Elling
'So In Love,' Roberta Gambarini
'Tide,' Luciana Souza
'Desire,' Tierney Sutton (Band)

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
'Dancin' 4 Chicken,' Terence Blanchard, soloist
'All Of You,' Gerald Clayton, soloist
'Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey,' Roy Hargrove, soloist
'On Green Dolphin Street,' Martial Solal, soloist
'Villa Palmeras,' Miguel Zenón, soloist

Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
'Quartet Live,' Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow & Antonio Sanchez
'Brother To Brother,' Clayton Brothers
'Five Peace Band - Live,' Chick Corea & John McLaughlin Five Peace Band
'Remembrance,' John Patitucci Trio
'The Bright Mississippi,' Allen Toussaint

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
'Legendary,' Bob Florence Limited Edition
'Eternal Interlude,' John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble
'Fun Time,' Sammy Nestico And The SWR Big Band
'Book One,' New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
'Lab 2009,' University Of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band

Best Latin Jazz Album
'Things I Wanted To Do,' Chembo Corniel
'Áurea,' Geoffrey Keezer
'Brazilliance X 4,' Claudio Roditi
'Juntos Para Siempre,' Bebo Valdés And Chucho Valdés
'Esta Plena,' Miguel Zenón

Best Gospel Performance
'Free To Be Me,' Francesca Battistelli
'Jesus Is Love,' Heather Headley Featuring Smokie Norful
'I Believe,' Jonny Lang With Fisk Jubilee Singers
'Wait On The Lord,' Donnie McClurkin Featuring Karen Clark Sheard
'Born Again,' Third Day

Best Gospel Song
'Born Again,' Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee & Mac Powell, songwriters (Third Day)
'City On Our Knees,' Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeehan & Jaime Moore, songwriters (TobyMac)
'Every Prayer,' Dayna Caddell, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey & Ricardo Sanchez, songwriters (Israel Houghton & Mary Mary)
'God In Me,' Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard)
'The Motions,' Jason Houser, Sam Mizell & Matthew West, songwriters (Matthew West)

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album
'The Big Picture,' Da' T.R.U.T.H.
'Crash,' Decyfer Down
'Innocence & Instinct,' Red
'Live Revelations,' Third Day
'The Dash,' John Wells-The Tonic

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
'Speaking Louder Than Before,' Jeremy Camp
'The Power Of One,' Israel Houghton
'The Long Fall Back To Earth,' Jars Of Clay
'Love Is On The Move,' Leeland
'Freedom,' Mandisa

Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album
'Jason Crabb,' Jason Crabb
'Dream On,' Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
'The Rock,' Tracy Lawrence
'In God's Time,' Barry Scott & Second Wind
'Everyday,' Triumphant Quartet

Best Traditional Gospel Album
'God Don't Never Change,' Ashley Cleveland
'The Law Of Confession, Part I,' Donald Lawrence & Co.
'Oh Happy Day,' (Various Artists)
'The Journey Continues,' The Williams Brothers
'How I Got Over,' Vickie Winans

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
'Audience Of One,' Heather Headley
'Renewed,' Sheri Jones-Moffett
'Just James,' J Moss
'Smokie Norful: Live,' Smokie Norful
'Bold Right Life,' Kierra Sheard

Best Latin Pop Album
'5to Piso,' Ricardo Arjona
'Te Acuerdas...' Francisco Céspedes
'Sin Frenos,' La Quinta Estación
'Hu Hu Hu,' Natalia Lafourcade
'Gran City Pop,' Paulina Rubio

Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album
'Rio,' Aterciopelados
'Y.' Bebe
'Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo,' Calle 13
'La Luz Del Ritmo,' Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
'La Revolucion,' Wisin Y Yandel
Best Tropical Latin Album
'Asi Soy,' Isaac Delgado
'Ciclos,' Luis Enrique
'Guasábara,' José Lugo Orchestra
'Gracias,' Omara Portuondo
'Bach In Havana,' Tiempo Libre

Best Regional Mexican Album
'Corazón Ranchero,' Shaila Dúrcal
'Necesito De Ti,' Vicente Fernández
'Compañeras,' Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles
'10 Aniversario,' Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea
'Pegadito Al Corazón,' Joan Sebastian

Best Tejano Album
'Borders Y Bailes,' Los Texmaniacs
'Divina,' Stefani Montiel
'All The Way Live,' Jay Perez
'Point Of View,' Joe Posada
'Radiación Musical,' Sunny Sauceda Y Todo Eso

Best Norteño Album
'Dejame Soñar,' Cumbre Norteña
'El Niño De Oro,' El Compa Chuy
'Pese A Quien Le Pese,' Los Rieleros Del Norte
'Tu Noche Con...Los Tigres Del Norte,' Los Tigres Del Norte
'Soy Todo Tuyo,' Los Tucanes De Tijuana

Best Banda Album
'Se Nos Murio El Amor,' El Güero Y Su Banda Centenario
'Mas Adelante,' La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De Rene Camacho
'Derecho De Antiguedad,' La Original Banda El Limón De Salvador Lizárraga
'Tu Esclavo Y Amo,' Lupillo Rivera

Best Americana Album
'Together Through Life,' Bob Dylan
'Electric Dirt,' Levon Helm
'Willie And The Wheel,' Willie Nelson & Asleep At The Wheel
'Wilco (The Album),' Wilco
'Little Honey,' Lucinda Williams

Best Bluegrass Album
'Could We Get Any Closer?' Jim Lauderdale
'The Crow / New Songs For The Five-String Banjo,' Steve Martin
'Buckaroo Blue Grass,' Michael Martin Murphey
'Almost Live,' Bryan Sutton And Friends
'Destination Life,' Rhonda Vincent

Best Traditional Blues Album
'A Stranger Here,' Ramblin' Jack Elliott
'Blue Again,' The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band Featuring Rick Vito
'Rough & Tough,' John Hammond
'Stomp! The Blues Tonight,' Duke Robillard
'Chicago Blues: A Living History,' (Various Artists)

Best Contemporary Blues Album
'This Time,' The Robert Cray Band
'The Truth According To Ruthie Foster,' Ruthie Foster
'Live: Hope At The Hideout,' Mavis Staples
'Back To The River,' Susan Tedeschi
'Already Free,' The Derek Trucks Band

Best Traditional Folk Album
'Cutting Loose,' David Holt And Josh Goforth
'Naked With Friends,' Maura O'Connell
'Polka Cola: Music That Refreshes,' Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra
'Singing Through The Hard Times: A Tribute To Utah Phillips,' (Various Artists)
'High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project,' Loudon Wainwright III

Best Contemporary Folk Album
'Middle Cyclone,' Neko Case
'Our Bright Future,' Tracy Chapman
'Live,' Shawn Colvin
'Secret, Profane & Sugarcane,' Elvis Costello
'Townes,' Steve Earle

Best Hawaiian Music Album
'He Nani,' Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho
'Friends & Family Of Hawai`i,' Amy Hanaiali`i
'Nani Mau Loa: Everlasting Beauty,' Ho`okena
'Masters Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Volume 2,' (Various Artists)

Best Native American Music Album
'Siyotanka,' Michael Brant DeMaria
'Spirit Wind North,' Bill Miller
'True Blue,' Northern Cree
'Wind Songs -- Native American Flute Solos,' John Two-Hawks
'Riders Of The Healing Road,' Johnny Whitehorse

Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album
'Alligator Purse,' Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet
'Lay Your Burden Down,' Buckwheat Zydeco
'Stripped Down,' The Magnolia Sisters
'Live At 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival,' Pine Leaf Boys
'L'Ésprit Créole,' Cedric Watson et Bijou Créole

Best Reggae Album
'Rasta Got Soul,' Buju Banton
'Brand New Me,' Gregory Isaacs
'Awake,' Julian Marley
'Mind Control -- Acoustic,' Stephen Marley
'Imperial Blaze,' Sean Paul

Best Traditional World Music Album
'Ancient Sounds,' Rahim Alhaj And Amjad Ali Khan
'Double Play,' Liz Carroll & John Doyle
'Douga Mansa,' Mamadou Diabate
'La Guerra No,' John Santos Y El Coro Folklórico Kindembo
'Drum Music Land,' Ten Drum Art Percussion Group

Best Contemporary World Music Album
'Welcome To Mali,' Amadou & Mariam
'Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 - Africa Sessions,' Béla Fleck
'Day By Day,' Femi Kuti
'Seya,' Oumou Sangare
'Across The Divide: A Tale Of Rhythm & Ancestry,' Omar Sosa

Best Musical Album For Children
'American Heroes #3,' Jonathan Sprout
'Banjo To Beatbox,' Cathy & Marcy With Special Guest Christylez Bacon
'Family Time,' Ziggy Marley
'Great Day,' Milkshake
'Jumpin' & Jammin',' Greg & Steve
'Pete Seeger Tribute - Ageless Kids' Songs,' Buck Howdy

Best Spoken Word Album For Children
'Aaaaah! Spooky, Scary Stories & Songs,' Buck Howdy
'Captain Nobody,' Dean Pitchford
'Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales,' (Various Artists)
'The Phantom Tollbooth,' David Hyde Pierce
'Scat,' Ed Asner
'Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There,' Harlan Ellison

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling)
'Always Looking Up,' Michael J. Fox
'Jonathan Winters -- A Very Special Time,' Jonathan Winters (Music By Verne Langdon & Skip Edwards)
'The Lincoln-Douglas Debates,' Richard Dreyfuss & David Strathairn
'The Maltese Falcon,' (Dashiell Hammett) Various Artists Including Michael Madsen, Sandra Oh, Edward Herrmann & Others
'We Can Have Peace In The Holy Land,' Jimmy Carter
'Wishful Drinking,' Carrie Fisher

Best Comedy Album
'Back From The Dead,' Spinal Tap
'A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift Of All!' Stephen Colbert
'Internet Leaks,' "Weird Al" Yankovic
'My Weakness Is Strong,' Patton Oswalt
'Suckin' It For The Holidays,' Kathy Griffin
'Tall, Dark & Chicano,' George Lopez

Best Musical Show Album
'Ain't Misbehavin',' Robert Sher, producer (Various, composer; Various, lyricist) (30th Anniversary Cast Recording With Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis & Others)
'Hair,'' Noah Cornman, Kurt Deutsch, Joel Moss & Steve Norman, producers (Galt MacDermot, composer; James Rado & Gerome Ragni, lyricists) (New Broadway Cast With Sasha Allen, Gavin Creel & Others)
'9 To 5 The Musical,' Frank Filipetti, producer; Dolly Parton, composer; Dolly Parton, lyricist (Original Broadway Cast With Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty & Others)
'Shrek The Musical,' Peter Hylenski & Jeanine Tesori, producers; Jeanine Tesori, composer; David Lindsay-Abaire, lyricist (Original Broadway Cast With Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster & Others)
'West Side Story,' David Caddick & David Lai, producers (Leonard Bernstein, composer; Stephen Sondheim, lyricist) (New Broadway Cast with Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione & Others)

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
'Cadillac Records,' (Various Artists)
'Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds,' (Various Artists)
'Slumdog Millionaire,' (Various Artists)
'True Blood,' (Various Artists)
'Twilight,' (Various Artists)

Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
'The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (Disc 1),' Alexandre Desplat, composer
'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince,' Nicholas Hooper, composer
'Milk,' Danny Elfman, composer
'Star Trek,' Michael Giacchino, composer
'Up,' Michael Giacchino, composer

Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
'The Climb' (From Hannah Montana: The Movie), Jessi Alexander & Jon Mabe, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)
'Decode' (From Twilight), Josh Farro, Hayley Williams & Taylor York, songwriters (Paramore)
'Jai Ho' (From Slumdog Millionaire), Gulzar, A.R. Rahman & Tanvi Shah, songwriters (A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer & Vijay Prakash)
'Once In A Lifetime,' (From Cadillac Records), Ian Dench, James Dring, Amanda Ghost, Beyoncé Knowles, Scott McFarnon & Jody Street, songwriters (Beyoncé)
'The Wrestler' (From The Wrestler), Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Instrumental Composition
'Borat In Syracuse,' Paquito D'Rivera, composer (Paquito D'Rivera Quintet)
'Counting To Infinity,' Tim Davies, composer (Tim Davies Big Band)
'Fluffy,' Bob Florence, composer (Bob Florence Limited Edition)
'Ice-Nine,' Steve Wiest, composer (University Of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band)
'Married Life' (From Up), Michael Giacchino, composer (Michael Giacchino)

Best Instrumental Arrangement
'Emmanuel,' Jeremy Lubbock, arranger (Chris Botti & Lucia Micarelli)
'Hope,' Vince Mendoza, arranger (Jim Beard With Vince Mendoza & The Metropole Orchestra)
'Slings And Arrows,' Vince Mendoza, arranger (Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge)
'Up With End Credits,' (From Up) Michael Giacchino, arranger (Michael Giacchino)
'West Side Story Medley,' Bill Cunliffe, arranger (Resonance Big Band)

Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
'A Change Is Gonna Come,' David Foster & Jerry Hey, arrangers (Seal)
'Dedicated To You,' Laurence Hobgood, arranger (Kurt Elling)
'In The Still Of The Night,' Thomas Zink, arranger (Anne Walsh)
'My One And Only Thrill,' Vince Mendoza, arranger (Melody Gardot)
'Quiet Nights,' Claus Ogerman, arranger (Diana Krall)

Best Recording Package
'Back From The Dead,' Brian Porizek, art director (Spinal Tap)
'Everything That Happens Will Happen Today,' Stefan Sagmeister, art director (David Byrne & Brian Eno)
'Middle Cyclone,' Neko Case & Judge, art directors (Neko Case)
'Splitting Adam,' Jeff Harrison, art director (Splitting Adam)
'Tathagata,' Szu Wei Cheng & Hui Chen Huang, art directors (Various Artists)

Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
'A Cabinet Of Curiosities,' Mathieu Bitton & Scott Webber, art directors (Jane's Addiction)
'The Clifford Ball,' Masaki Koike, art director (Phish)
'Everything That Happens Will Happen Today,' Stefan Sagmeister, art director (David Byrne & Brian Eno)
'Lost In The Sound Of Separation (Deluxe Edition),' Jordan Butcher, art director (Underoath)
'Neil Young Archives Vol. I (1963–1972),' Gary Burden, Jenice Heo & Neil Young, art directors (Neil Young)

Best Album Notes
'The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935–1946),' Dan Morgenstern, album notes writer (Louis Armstrong)
'Dance-O-Mania: Harry Yerkes And The Dawn Of The Jazz Age, 1919–1923,' Mark Berresford, album notes writer (The Happy Six)
'Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson - Music From The Film,' Douglas Brinkley & Johnny Depp, album notes writers (Various Artists)
'My Dusty Road,' Ed Cray & Bill Nowlin, album notes writers (Woody Guthrie)
'Origins Of The Red Hot Mama, 1910–1922,' Lloyd Ecker & Susan Ecker, album notes writers (Sophie Tucker)

Best Historical Album
'The Complete Chess Masters (1950–1967),' Andy McKaie, compilation producer; Erick Labson, mastering engineer (Little Walter)
'My Dusty Road,' Scott Billington, Michael Creamer & Bill Nowlin, compilation producers; Doug Pomeroy, mastering engineer (Woody Guthrie)
'Origins Of The Red Hot Mama, 1910–1922,' Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (Sophie Tucker)
'Take Me To The Water: Immersion Baptism In Vintage Music And Photography 1890–1950,' Steven Lance Ledbetter & Jim Linderman, compilation producers; Robert Vosgien, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
'Woodstock - 40 Years On: Back To Yasgur's Farm,' Cheryl Pawelski, Mason Williams & Andy Zax, compilation producers; Dave Schultz, mastering engineer (Various Artists)

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
'Ellipse,' Imogen Heap, engineer (Imogen Heap)
'Gossip In The Grain,' Ethan Johns & Dominic Monks, engineers (Ray LaMontagne)
'My One And Only Thrill,' Helik Hadar & Al Schmitt, engineers (Melody Gardot)
'Safe Trip Home,' Jon Brion, Grippa, Greg Koller & Jim Scott, engineers (Dido)
'Swan Feathers,' Richard Alderson, Chris Allen, Roman Klun, Lawrence Manchester, Rob Mounsey, Jay Newland & Gordie Sampson, engineers (Leslie Mendelson)

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
T Bone Burnett, 'Moonalice' (Moonalice), 'Secret, Profane & Sugarcane' (Elvis Costello)
Ethan Johns, 'Gossip In The Grain (Ray LaMontagne)
Larry Klein, 'Acadian Driftwood' (Zachary Richard), 'Bare Bones' (Madeleine Peyroux), 'My One And Only Thrill' (Melody Gardot), 'Our Bright Future' (Tracy Chapman), 'Tide' (Luciana Souza)
Greg Kurstin, 'It's Not Me, It's You' (Lily Allen), 'Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future' (The Bird And The Bee)
Brendan O'Brien, 'Black Ice' (AC/DC), 'Crack The Skye, (Mastodon), 'The Fixer' (Pearl Jam), 'Killswitch Engage' (Killswitch Engage), 'Working On A Dream' (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
'Don't Believe In Love (Dennis Ferrer Objektivity Mix),' Dennis Ferrer, remixer (Dido)
'The Girl And The Robot (Jean Elan Remix),' Jean Elan, remixer (Röyksopp)
'I Want You (Dave Aude Remix),' Dave Aude, remixer (Dean Coleman Featuring DCLA)
'No You Girls (Trentemøller Remix),' Anders Trentemøller, remixer (Franz Ferdinand)
'When Love Takes Over (Electro Extended Remix),' David Guetta, remixer (David Guetta Featuring Kelly Rowland)

Best Surround Sound Album
'Colabs,' David Miles Huber, surround mix engineer; David Miles Huber, surround mastering engineer; David Miles Huber, surround producer (David Miles Huber, Allen Hart, DJ Muad'Deep, Seren Wen, Musetta, Henta, Marcell Marias & Gail Pettis)
'Flute Mystery,' Morten Lindberg & Hans Peter L'Orange, surround mix engineers; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Emily Beynon, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Fred Johnny Berg, Catherine Beynon & Philharmonia Orchestra)
'Kleiberg: Treble & Bass,' Morten Lindberg & Hans Peter L'Orange, surround mix engineers; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Daniel Reuss, Trondheim Symfoniorkester, Marianne Thorsen & Göran Sjölin)
'1970 – 1975,' Nick Davis, surround mix engineer; Tony Cousins, surround mastering engineer; Nick Davis, surround producer (Genesis)
'Transmigration,' Michael Bishop, surround mix engineer; Michael Bishop, surround mastering engineer; Elaine Martone, surround producer (Robert Spano, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Choruses)

Best Engineered Album, Classical
'Britten: Billy Budd,' Neil Hutchinson & Jonathan Stokes, engineers (Daniel Harding, Nathan Gunn, Ian Bostridge, Gidon Saks, Neal Davies, Jonathan Lemalu, Matthew Rose, London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony Orchestra)
'Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio From Symphony No. 10,' Peter Laenger, engineer (Michael Tilson Thomas & San Francisco Symphony)
'QSF Plays Brubeck,' Judy Kirschner, engineer (Quartet San Francisco)
'Ravel: Daphnis Et Chloé,' Jesse Lewis & John Newton, engineers (James Levine, Tanglewood Festival Chorus & Boston Symphony Orchestra)
'Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 15,' John Newton & Dirk Sobotka, engineers (Valery Gergiev & Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)

Producer Of The Year, Classical
Blanton Alspaugh, 'Carlson, David: Anna Karenina (Stewart Robertson, Christine Abraham, Sarah Colburn, Robert Gierlach, Christian Van Horn, Kelly Kaduce, Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra), 'Menotti: Amahl And The Night Visitors; My Christmas' (Alastair Willis, Ike Hawkersmith, Kirsten Gunlogson, Dean Anthony, Todd Thomas, Kevin Short, Bart LeFan, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Nashville Symphony Chorus & Nashville Symphony Orchestra), 'Ravel: L'Enfant Et Les Sortilèges' (Alastair Willis, Julie Boulianne, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chattanooga Boys Choir, Nashville Symphony Chorus & Nashville Symphony Orchestra), 'Schubert: Death And The Maiden' (JoAnn Falletta & Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra), 'Sierra, Roberto: Missa Latina 'Pro Pace'' (Andreas Delfs, Nathaniel Webster, Heidi Grant Murphy, Milwaukee Symphony Chorus & Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra)
Steven Epstein, 'Adams: Doctor Atomic Symphony' (David Robertson & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra), 'Bernstein: Mass' (Marin Alsop, Jubilant Sykes, Asher Edward Wulfman, Morgan State University Choir, Peabody Children's Chorus & Baltimore Symphony Orchestra), 'Corigliano: A Dylan Thomas Trilogy' (Leonard Slatkin, George Mabry, Sir Thomas Allen, Nashville Symphony Chorus & Nashville Symphony Orchestra) 'Fauré: Piano Quintets' (Fine Arts Quartet & Cristina Oritz), 'Yo-Yo Ma & Friends: Songs Of Joy And Peace' (Yo-Yo Ma & Various Artists)
John Fraser, 'Britten: Billy Budd' (Daniel Harding, Nathan Gunn, Ian Bostridge, Gidon Saks, Neal Davies, Jonathan Lemalu, Matthew Rose, London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony Orchestra), 'Midsummer Night' (Kate Royal, Edward Gardner, Crouch End Festival Chorus & Orchestra Of English National Opera), 'Schubert: Schwanengesang' (Ian Bostridge & Antonio Pappano), 'Shadows Of Silence' (Leif Ove Andsnes, Franz Welzer-Möst & Sinfonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks)
David Frost, 'An American Journey' (Eroica Trio), 'Journey To The New World' (Sharon Isbin, Mark O'Connor & Joan Baez), 'Korngold: Violin Concerto; Schauspiel Overture; Much Ado About Nothing' (Philippe Quint, Carlos Miguel Prieto & Orquesta Sinfonica de Mineria), 'Mozart: Piano Concertos 21 & 22' (Jonathan Biss & Orpheus Chamber Orchestra), 'O'Connor, Mark: String Quartets Nos. 2 & 3' (Ida Kavafian, Mark O'Connor, Paul Neubauer & Matt Haimovitz)
James Mallinson, 'MacMillan, James: St. John Passion' (Sir Colin Davis, Christopher Maltman, London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony Orchestra), 'Mahler: Symphony No. 8' (Valery Gergiev, Choir Of Eltham College, Choral Arts Society Of Washington, London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony Orchestra), 'Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 15' (Valery Gergiev & Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre), 'Shostakovich: The Nose (Valery Gergiev, Andrei Popov, Sergei Semishkur, Vladislav Sulimsky, Chorus Of The Mariinsky Theatre & Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)

Best Classical Album
'Bernstein: Mass,' Marin Alsop, conductor; Jubilant Sykes; Steven Epstein, producer; Richard King, engineer/mixer (Asher Edward Wulfman; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Morgan State University Choir & Peabody Children's Chorus)
'Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio From Symphony No. 10,' Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Ragnar Bohlin, Kevin Fox & Susan McMane, choir directors; Andreas Neubronner, producer; Peter Laenger, engineer/mixer; Andreas Neubronner, mastering engineer (Laura Claycomb, Anthony Dean Griffey, Katarina Karnéus, Quinn Kelsey, James Morris, Yvonne Naef, Elza van den Heever & Erin Wall; San Francisco Symphony; Pacific Boychoir, San Francisco Girls Chorus & San Francisco Symphony Chorus)
'Ravel: Daphnis Et Chloé,' James Levine, conductor; Elizabeth Ostrow, producer; Jesse Lewis & John Newton, engineers/mixers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Boston Symphony Orchestra; Tanglewood Festival Chorus)
'Ravel: L'Enfant Et Les Sortilèges,' Alastair Willis, conductor; Julie Boulianne; Blanton Alspaugh, producer; Mark Donahue & John Hill, engineers/mixers (Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Chattanooga Boys Choir, Chicago Symphony Chorus & Nashville Symphony Chorus)
'Shostakovich: The Nose,' Valery Gergiev, conductor; Andrei Popov, Sergei Semishkur & Vladislav Sulimsky; James Mallinson, producer; John Newton & Dirk Sobotka, engineers/mixers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre; Chorus Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
Best Orchestral Performance
'Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique,' Simon Rattle, conductor (Susan Graham; Berliner Philharmoniker)
'Bruckner: Symphony No. 5,' Benjamin Zander, conductor (Philharmonia Orchestra)
'Ravel: Daphnis Et Chloé,' James Levine, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra; Tanglewood Festival Chorus)
'Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 15,' Valery Gergiev, conductor (Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
'Szymanowski: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4,' Antoni Wit, conductor (Jan Krzysztof Broja, Ewa Marczyk & Marek Marczyk; Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra)

Best Opera Recording
'Britten: Billy Budd,' Daniel Harding, conductor; Ian Bostridge, Neal Davies, Nathan Gunn, Jonathan Lemalu, Matthew Rose & Gidon Saks; John Fraser, producer (London Symphony Orchestra; Gentlemen Of The London Symphony Chorus)
'Messiaen: Saint François D'Assise,' Ingo Metzmacher, conductor; Armand Arapian, Hubert Delamboye, Rod Gilfry, Henk Neven, Tom Randle & Camilla Tilling; Karin Elzendoorn, producer (The Hague Philharmonic; Chorus Of De Nederlandse Opera)
'Musto, John: Volpone,' Sara Jobin, conductor; Lisa Hopkins, Joshua Jeremiah, Museop Kim, Jeremy Little, Rodell Rosel & Faith Sherman; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Wolf Trap Opera Company)
'Shostakovich: The Nose,'
Valery Gergiev, conductor; Andrei Popov, Sergei Semishkur & Vladislav Sulimsky; James Mallinson, producer (Orchestra Of The Mariinsky Theatre; Chorus Of The Mariinsky Theatre)
'Tan Dun: Marco Polo,' Tan Dun, conductor; Stephen Bryant, Sarah Castle, Zhang Jun, Nancy Allen Lundy, Stephen Richardson & Charles Workman; Ferenc van Damme, producer (Netherlands Chamber Orchestra; Cappella Amsterdam)

Best Choral Performance
'Handel: Coronation Anthems,' Harry Christophers, conductor (Alastair Ross; The Sixteen Orchestra; The Sixteen)
'Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio From Symphony No. 10,' Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Ragnar Bohlin, Kevin Fox & Susan McMane, choir directors (Laura Claycomb, Anthony Dean Griffey, Elza van den Heever, Katarina Karnéus, Quinn Kelsey, James Morris, Yvonne Naef & Erin Wall; San Francisco Symphony; Pacific Boychoir, San Francisco Symphony Chorus & San Francisco Girls Chorus)
'Penderecki: Utrenja,' Antoni Wit, conductor (Gennady Bezzubenkov, Iwona Hossa, Piotr Kusiewicz, Piotr Nowacki & Agnieszka Rehlis; Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra; Warsaw Boys' Choir & Warsaw Philharmonic Choir)
'Song Of The Stars: Granados, Casals & Blancafort,' Dennis Keene, conductor (Erica Kiesewetter; Mark Kruczek & Douglas Riva; Voices Of Ascension)
'A Spotless Rose,' Paul McCreesh, conductor (The Gabrieli Consort)

Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra)
'Bartók: 3 Concertos,' Pierre Boulez, conductor (Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Yuri Bashmet, Gidon Kremer, Neil Percy, Tamara Stefanovich & Nigel Thomas; Berliner Philharmoniker & London Symphony Orchestra)
'Bermel, Derek: Voices For Solo Clarinet And Orchestra,' Gil Rose, conductor; Derek Bermel (Boston Modern Orchestra Project)
'Korngold: Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 35,' Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor; Philippe Quint (Orquesta Sinfónica de Mineria)
'Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3,' Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor; Evgeny Kissin (Philharmonia Orchestra)
'Salonen, Esa-Pekka: Piano Concerto,' Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Yefim Bronfman (Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra)
'Caroline Goulding,' Caroline Goulding (Christopher O'Riley & Janine Randall)
'Chopin,' Maria João Pires
'Journey To The New World,' Sharon Isbin (Joan Baez & Mark O'Connor)
'Oppens Plays Carter,' Ursula Oppens
'Sonatas & Etudes,' Yuja Wang

Best Chamber Music Performance
'Ginastera: String Quartets (Complete),' Enso Quartet (Lucy Shelton)
'The Hungarian Album,' Guarneri Quartet
'Intimate Letters,' Emerson String Quartet
'Schumann/Bartók: The Berlin Recital,' Martha Argerich & Gidon Kremer
'Takemitsu, Toru: And Then I Knew 'Twas Wind,' Yolanda Kondonassis, Cynthia Phelps & Joshua Smith

Best Small Ensemble Performance
'Bach: Orchestral Suites For A Young Prince,' Monica Huggett, conductor; Gonzalo X. Ruiz; Ensemble Sonnerie

'Josquin: Missa Malheur Me Bat,' Peter Phillips, conductor; Tallis Scholars
'Lang, David: The Little Match Girl Passion,' Paul Hillier, conductor; Ars Nova Copenhagen & Theatre Of Voices
'Song Of Songs,' Stile Antico (Alison Hill & Benedict Hymas)
'Vivaldi: Concertos,' Daniel Hope & Anne Sofie von Otter; Chamber Orchestra Of Europe (Kristian Bezuidenhout)

Best Classical Vocal Performance
'Bach,' Anne Sofie von Otter (Lars Ulrik Mortensen; Anders J. Dahlin, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Tomas Medici & Karin Roman; Concerto Copenhagen)
'Bel Canto Spectacular,' Juan Diego Flórez (Daniel Oren; Daniella Barcellona, Patrizia Ciofi, Plácido Domingo, Mariusz Kwiecien, Anna Netrebko & Fernando Piqueras; Orquestra De La Comunitat Valenciana; Cor De La Generalitat Valenciana)
'Recital At Ravinia,' Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (Drew Minter; Peter Serkin)
'Un Frisson Français,' Susan Graham (Malcom Martineau)
'Verismo Arias,' Renée Fleming (Marco Armiliato; Jonas Kaufmann; Orchestra Sinfonica Di Milano Giuseppi Verdi; Coro Sinfonica Di Milano Giuseppi Verdi)

Best Classical Contemporary Composition
'Crumb, George: The Winds Of Destiny,' George Crumb (James Freeman)
'Higdon, Jennifer: Percussion Concerto,' Jennifer Higdon (Marin Alsop)
'Pärt, Arvo: In Principio,' Arvo Pärt (Tõnu Kaljuste)
'Sierra, Roberto: Missa Latina 'Pro Pace',' Roberto Sierra (Andreas Delfs)
'Wyner, Yehudi: Piano Concerto "Chiavi In Mano",' Yehudi Wyner (Robert Spano)

Best Classical Crossover Album
'A Company Of Voices: Conspirare In Concert,' Craig Hella Johnson, conductor; Conspirare (Tom Burritt, Ian Davidson & Bion Tsang)
'Jazz-Clazz,' Paquito D'Rivera Quintet (Trio Clarone)
'The Melody Of Rhythm,' Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer (Detroit Symphony Orchestra)
'QSF Plays Brubeck,' Quartet San Francisco
'Twelve Songs By Charles Ives,' Theo Bleckmann; Kneebody
'Yo-Yo Ma & Friends: Songs Of Joy And Peace,' Yo-Yo Ma (Odair Assad, Sergio Assad, Chris Botti, Dave Brubeck, Matt Brubeck, John Clayton, Paquito d'Rivera, Renée Fleming, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Natalie McMaster, Edgar Meyer, Cristina Pato, Joshua Redman, Jake Shimabukuro, Silk Road Ensemble, James Taylor, Chris Thile, Wu Tong, Alon Yavnai & Amelia Zirin-Brown)

Best Short Form Music Video
'Mr. Hurricane,' Beast, Ben Steiger Levine, video director; Sach Baylin-Stern, video producer
'Boom Boom Pow,' The Black Eyed Peas, Mat Cullen & Mark Kudsi, video directors; Anna Joseph & Patrick Nugent, video producers
'Life In Technicolor II,' Coldplay, Dougal Wilson, video director; Matthew Fone, video producer
'Wrong,' Depeche Mode, Patrick Daughters, video director; Jonathan Lia, video producer
'Her Morning Elegance,' Oren Lavie

Best Long Form Music Video
'In Boston,' Chris Botti, Jim Gable, video director; Bobby Colomby, video producer
'Johnny Cash's America,' (Johnny Cash), Robert Gordon & Morgan Neville, video directors; Robert Gordon & Morgan Neville, video producers
'Anita O'Day -- The Life Of A Jazz Singer,' (Anita O'Day), Robbie Cavolina & Ian McCrudden, video directors; Robbie Cavolina, Melissa Davis & Ian McCrudden, video producers
'Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy World Tour Live,' Keith Urban, Chris Hicky, video director; Blake Morrison, video producer
'The Beatles Love -- All Together Now,' (Various Artists), Adrian Wills, video director; Martin Bolduc & Jonathan Clyde, video producers

About A Babbler's Notes

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I noticed how bloggers blog online so I thought I might as well start a blog about the latest news, online gossips and all that's taking the interest of many websurfers. Hence, "A Babbler's Notes" came to life. Oh well, this blog name is not excellent, not so catchy and stuff, but I want this name so who cares.

I will be blogging daily, updating more on news, sports, and celebrities. I hope I could get many visitors who will find the time to read the sensible and nonsensible posts I write..lol..

If you are reading this now, then you might just be my first visitor..whehehhaha.. Thanks for dropping by and I don't mind if you say a short "hello" or an even shorter "hi". Darn, I'd love to hear that.

Blog Roll

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This page should contains a list of blogs and websites owned by my friends or those who agreed to exchange links with my blog. It's empty as of now since, this blog is really new. The blog has just launched. I would hope to see a few blogs on the list soon. My blog is new so I don't expect long and established blogs to exchange links with my "baby" blog. Sigh! But that's life. On my case, those who like to have me as friend are always welcome. All links are do follow..

My BlogRoll

1. Most Watched Videos Online
2. Inday's Stories
3. Junald Pascua
4. Showbiz Galore
5. Tech at Hand by Dexter Panganiban
6. Technology Buzzes
7. Postedhere
8. Crisisboy

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