Our GRAMMY Picks

RECORD OF THE YEAR

Blank Space
Taylor Swift

No one had a bigger year than Swift.  The vocals, lyrics, production, and video for "Blank Space" are all top shelf.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Traveller
Chris Stapleton

I think that the 58th GRAMMYS are going to be the year of the Stapleton, but I wouldn't be surprised if Girl Crush upseeded him in a few categories.

SONG OF THE YEAR

"Girl Crush" Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz Rose, songwriters (Little Big Town)

Would love to see Massachusetts native McKenna bring this one home!

BEST NEW ARTIST

Sam Hunt

Hunt had a meteoric rise in 2015.  I can't see this going to anyone else.  In fairness to the other nominees, I've only heard of two of them so maybe they're awesome.

BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE

Cam
"Burning House"

Love her, love this song, love the lyrics, love the video, love "Untamed".  Love.  Love.  Love. 

BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE

The Brothers Osborne
"Stay a Little Longer"

My favorite song of 2015.  I've listened to this no less than ten thousands times.  Wouldn't mind seeing it go to Joey + Rory either (and I'd guess, neither would TJ and John).  I've also been obsessed with "The Driver" lately.  

BEST COUNTRY SONG

"Traveller" Chris Stapleton 

One of the best of 2015.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Brandy Clark take this one either.  The GRAMMYS love an underdog.

BEST COUNTRY ALBUM

"Traveller" Chris Stapleton 

The year of the Stapleton.  Just like I said.  :)

The GRAMMYS will air on CBS at 8 ET on Monday, February 15th.