[1959 Grammy Awards] – Complete List of Winners and Nominees (1st) ♪

[1959 Grammy Awards] – Complete List of Winners and Nominees (1st) ♪ Held on May 4, 1959, this pioneering event marked the dawn of the Grammy Awards, recognizing outstanding musical achievements from 1958. Unlike the grand spectacles of today, it was a modest, untelevised dinner event held concurrently in Los Angeles and New York. The focus was purely on acknowledging artistic merit in the nascent recording industry. Key victors included Domenico Modugno's "Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)" for Record of the Year, a song that captured global imagination, and Henry Mancini's iconic Peter Gunn soundtrack for Album of the Year, showcasing the growing importance of instrumental and cinematic music. The awards also honored Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and Perry Como in vocal categories. This inaugural ceremony laid the foundational bricks for what would evolve into the most prestigious and globally recognized music awards, setting a precedent for celebra...