2005 Grammy Awards – Complete List of Winners and Nominees
Held on February 13, 2005, the 47th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated music from October 1, 2003, to September 30, 2004. Ray Charles' poignant and collaborative Genius Loves Company won Album of the Year, a bittersweet posthumous tribute that showcased his enduring legacy and influence.
Usher's "Yeah!" (featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris) was nominated for Record of the Year, signifying the strong presence of R&B and hip-hop. Maroon 5, with their catchy pop-rock sound, was named Best New Artist.
Other notable winners included Alicia Keys and Green Day. This ceremony underscored the power of intergenerational collaborations, celebrated the enduring legacy of musical legends, and recognized the rising stars who were shaping the future of popular music.
Record Of The Year
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ray Charles & Norah Jones | Here We Go Again |
| Nominee | Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris | Yeah! |
| Nominee | Los Lonely Boys | Heaven |
| Nominee | Green Day | American Idiot |
| Nominee | The Black Eyed Peas | Let's Get It Started |
Album Of The Year
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ray Charles & Various Artists | Genius Loves Company |
| Nominee | Kanye West | The College Dropout |
| Nominee | Usher | Confessions |
| Nominee | Alicia Keys | The Diary Of Alicia Keys |
| Nominee | Green Day | American Idiot |
Song Of The Year
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | John Mayer | Daughters |
| Nominee | Hoobastank | The Reason |
| Nominee | Tim McGraw | Live Like You Were Dying |
| Nominee | Kanye West | Jesus Walks |
| Nominee | Alicia Keys | If I Ain't Got You |
Best New Artist
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Maroon 5 | nan |
| Nominee | Gretchen Wilson | nan |
| Nominee | Kanye West | nan |
| Nominee | Joss Stone | nan |
| Nominee | Los Lonely Boys | nan |
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Norah Jones | Sunrise |
| Nominee | Joss Stone | You Had Me |
| Nominee | Gwen Stefani | What You Waiting For? |
| Nominee | Sheryl Crow | The First Cut Is The Deepest |
| Nominee | Björk | Oceania |
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | John Mayer | Daughters |
| Nominee | Seal | Love's Divine |
| Nominee | Prince | Cinnamon Girl |
| Nominee | Josh Groban | You Raise Me Up |
| Nominee | Elvis Costello | Let's Misbehave |
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Los Lonely Boys | Heaven |
| Nominee | No Doubt | It's My Life |
| Nominee | Maroon 5 | She Will Be Loved |
| Nominee | Hoobastank | The Reason |
| Nominee | Evanescence | My Immortal |
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ray Charles & Norah Jones | Here We Go Again |
| Nominee | Stevie Wonder & Take 6 | Moon River |
| Nominee | Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton | Something |
| Nominee | Ray Charles & Elton John | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word |
| Nominee | Johnny Cash & Joe Strummer | Redemption Song |
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ben Harper | 11th Commandment |
| Nominee | Brian Setzer | Rat Pack Boogie |
| Nominee | Bruce Hornsby | Song F |
| Nominee | George Benson | Take You Out |
| Nominee | Herb Alpert, Russ Freeman, James Genus, Gene Lake And Jason Miles | Chasing Shadows |
Best Pop Instrumental Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (Various Artists) | Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar |
| Nominee | Mason Williams | EP 2003: Music For The Epicurean Harkener |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Forever, For Always, For Luther |
| Nominee | Dave Koz | Saxophonic |
| Nominee | Boney James | Pure |
Best Pop Vocal Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ray Charles & Various Artists | Genius Loves Company |
| Nominee | Brian Wilson | Brian Wilson Presents Smile |
| Nominee | Joss Stone | Mind, Body & Soul |
| Nominee | Sarah McLachlan | Afterglow |
| Nominee | Norah Jones | Feels Like Home |
Best Dance Recording
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Britney Spears | Toxic |
| Nominee | Scissor Sisters | Comfortably Numb |
| Nominee | Kylie Minogue | Slow |
| Nominee | The Chemical Brothers Featuring K-OS | Get Yourself High |
| Nominee | Basement Jaxx Featuring Lisa Kekaula | Good Luck |
Best Electronic/Dance Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Basement Jaxx | Kish Kash |
| Nominee | Paul Van Dyk | Reflections |
| Nominee | The Prodigy | Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned |
| Nominee | Paul Oakenfold | Creamfields |
| Nominee | The Crystal Method | Legion Of Boom |
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Rod Stewart | Stardust...The Great American Songbook Volume III |
| Nominee | Ronnie Milsap | Just For A Thrill |
| Nominee | Monica Mancini | Ultimate Mancini |
| Nominee | Barbara Cook | Count Your Blessings |
| Nominee | Harry Connick, Jr. | Only You |
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Bruce Springsteen | Code Of Silence |
| Nominee | Tom Waits | Metropolitan Glide |
| Nominee | Melissa Etheridge | Breathe |
| Nominee | Steve Earle | The Revolution Starts Now |
| Nominee | Ryan Adams | Wonderwall |
Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | U2 | Vertigo |
| Nominee | The Killers | Somebody Told Me |
| Nominee | Green Day | American Idiot |
| Nominee | Franz Ferdinand | Take Me Out |
| Nominee | Elvis Costello & The Imposters | Monkey To Man |
Best Hard Rock Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Velvet Revolver | Slither |
| Nominee | Slipknot | Duality |
| Nominee | Nickelback | Feelin' Way Too Damn Good |
| Nominee | Metallica | Some Kind Of Monster |
| Nominee | Incubus | Megalomaniac |
Best Metal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Motörhead | Whiplash |
| Nominee | Slipknot | Vermilion |
| Nominee | Killswitch Engage | The End Of Heartache |
| Nominee | Hatebreed | Live For This |
| Nominee | Cradle Of Filth | Nymphetamine |
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Brian Wilson | Mrs. O'Leary's Cow |
| Nominee | Steve Vai | Whispering A Prayer |
| Nominee | Rush | O Baterista |
| Nominee | Los Lonely Boys | Onda |
| Nominee | The Allman Brothers Band | Instrumental Illness |
Best Rock Song
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | U2 | Vertigo |
| Nominee | The Killers | Somebody Told Me |
| Nominee | Modest Mouse | Float On |
| Nominee | Velvet Revolver | Fall To Pieces |
| Nominee | Green Day | American Idiot |
Best Rock Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Green Day | American Idiot |
| Nominee | Velvet Revolver | Contraband |
| Nominee | The Killers | Hot Fuss |
| Nominee | Hoobastank | The Reason |
| Nominee | Elvis Costello & The Imposters | The Delivery Man |
Best Alternative Music Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Wilco | A Ghost Is Born |
| Nominee | Modest Mouse | Good News For People Who Love Bad News |
| Nominee | PJ Harvey | Uh Huh Her |
| Nominee | Franz Ferdinand | Franz Ferdinand |
| Nominee | Björk | Medulla |
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Alicia Keys | If I Ain't Got You |
| Nominee | Angie Stone | U-Haul |
| Nominee | Jill Scott | Whatever |
| Nominee | Teena Marie | I'm Still In Love |
| Nominee | Janet Jackson | I Want You |
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Prince | Call My Name |
| Nominee | Usher | Burn |
| Nominee | Brian McKnight | What We Do Here |
| Nominee | R. Kelly | Happy People |
| Nominee | Anthony Hamilton | Charlene |
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Usher & Alicia Keys | My Boo |
| Nominee | Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Toné! | Diary |
| Nominee | Floetry | Say Yes |
| Nominee | Earth, Wind & Fire Featuring Raphael Saadiq | Show Me The Way |
| Nominee | Destiny's Child | Lose My Breath |
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Prince | Musicology |
| Nominee | Patti LaBelle | New Day |
| Nominee | Al Green | I Can't Stop |
| Nominee | Ray Charles & B.B. King | Sinner's Prayer |
| Nominee | Anita Baker | You're My Everything |
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jill Scott | Cross My Mind |
| Nominee | The Roots | Star |
| Nominee | N.E.R.D | She Wants To Move |
| Nominee | Musiq | Are You Experienced? |
| Nominee | Mos Def | Sex, Love & Money |
Best R&B Song
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Alicia Keys | You Don't Know My Name |
| Nominee | Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris | Yeah! |
| Nominee | Usher & Alicia Keys | My Boo |
| Nominee | Prince | Call My Name |
| Nominee | Usher | Burn |
Best R&B Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Alicia Keys | The Diary Of Alicia Keys |
| Nominee | Jill Scott | Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2 |
| Nominee | Prince | Musicology |
| Nominee | Al Green | I Can't Stop |
| Nominee | Anita Baker | My Everything |
Best Contemporary R&B Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Usher | Confessions |
| Nominee | Mario Winans | Hurt No More |
| Nominee | Christina Milian | It's About Time |
| Nominee | Janet Jackson | Damita Jo |
| Nominee | Brandy | Afrodisiac |
Best Rap Solo Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jay-Z | 99 Problems |
| Nominee | Kanye West | Through The Wire |
| Nominee | Twista | Overnight Celebrity |
| Nominee | Eminem | Just Lose It |
| Nominee | Lloyd Banks | On Fire |
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | The Black Eyed Peas | Let's Get It Started |
| Nominee | Terror Squad | Lean Back |
| Nominee | Snoop Dogg & Pharrell | Drop It Like It's Hot |
| Nominee | The Roots | Don't Say Nuthin' |
| Nominee | Beastie Boys | Ch-Check It Out |
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris | Yeah! |
| Nominee | Kanye West & Syleena Johnson | All Falls Down |
| Nominee | Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx | Slow Jamz |
| Nominee | Christina Milian Featuring Fabolous | Dip It Low |
| Nominee | Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton | Why |
Best Rap Song
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Kanye West | Jesus Walks |
| Nominee | Jay-Z | 99 Problems |
| Nominee | The Black Eyed Peas | Let's Get It Started |
| Nominee | The Black Eyed Peas | Hey Mama |
| Nominee | Snoop Dogg & Pharrell | Drop It Like It's Hot |
Best Rap Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Kanye West | The College Dropout |
| Nominee | Nelly | Suit |
| Nominee | LL Cool J | The Definition |
| Nominee | Jay-Z | The Black Album |
| Nominee | Beastie Boys | To The 5 Boroughs |
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Gretchen Wilson | Redneck Woman |
| Nominee | Shania Twain | She's Not Just A Pretty Face |
| Nominee | Martina McBride | In My Daughter's Eyes |
| Nominee | Loretta Lynn | Miss Being Mrs. |
| Nominee | Alison Krauss | You Will Be My Ain True Love |
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Tim McGraw | Live Like You Were Dying |
| Nominee | Keith Urban | You'll Think Of Me |
| Nominee | Willie Nelson | You Are My Flower |
| Nominee | Lyle Lovett | In My Own Mind |
| Nominee | Johnny Cash | Engine One-Forty-Three |
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Dixie Chicks | Top Of The World |
| Nominee | The Notorious Cherry Bombs | It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long |
| Nominee | Brooks & Dunn | You Can't Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl |
| Nominee | Big & Rich | Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy) |
| Nominee | Asleep At The Wheel | New San Antonio Rose |
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Loretta Lynn & Jack White | Portland Oregon |
| Nominee | Shania Twain With Alison Krauss & Union Station | Coat Of Many Colors |
| Nominee | Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & Toby Keith | Pancho & Lefty |
| Nominee | Norah Jones & Dolly Parton | Creepin' In |
| Nominee | Jimmy Buffett, Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith & George Strait | Hey Good Lookin' |
Best Country Instrumental Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Featuring Earl Scruggs, Randy Scruggs, Vassar Clements & Jerry Douglas | Earl's Breakdown |
| Nominee | Mark O'Connor, Chris Thile, Bryan Sutton & Byron House | Bowtie |
| Nominee | Albert Lee, Vince Gill & Brad Paisley | Luxury Liner |
| Nominee | Sam Bush | Puppies 'N Knapsacks |
| Nominee | Asleep At The Wheel | Billy In The Low Ground |
Best Country Song
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Tim McGraw | Live Like You Were Dying |
| Nominee | Gretchen Wilson | Redneck Woman |
| Nominee | Loretta Lynn & Jack White | Portland Oregon |
| Nominee | Loretta Lynn | Miss Being Mrs. |
| Nominee | The Notorious Cherry Bombs | It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long |
Best Country Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Loretta Lynn | Van Lear Rose |
| Nominee | Gretchen Wilson | Here For The Party |
| Nominee | Keith Urban | Be Here |
| Nominee | Tift Merritt | Tambourine |
| Nominee | Tim McGraw | Live Like You Were Dying |
Best Bluegrass Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder | Brand New Strings |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | A Tribute To Jimmy Martin /The King Of Bluegrass/ |
| Nominee | Ralph Stanley II | Carrying On |
| Nominee | Nashville Bluegrass Band | Twenty Year Blues |
| Nominee | Lynn Anderson | The Bluegrass Sessions |
Best New Age Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Will Ackerman | Returning |
| Nominee | Peter Kater | Piano |
| Nominee | Jonathan Elias | American River |
| Nominee | Moya Brennan | Two Horizons |
| Nominee | David Arkenstone | Atlantis |
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Bill Frisell | Unspeakable |
| Nominee | Roy Hargrove (The RH Factor) | Strength |
| Nominee | Don Grusin | The Hang |
| Nominee | Jan Garbarek | In Praise Of Dreams |
| Nominee | Fourplay | Journey |
Best Jazz Vocal Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Nancy Wilson | R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal) |
| Nominee | Queen Latifah | The Dana Owens Album |
| Nominee | Al Jarreau | Accentuate The Positive |
| Nominee | Jamie Cullum | Twentysomething |
| Nominee | Andy Bey | American Song |
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Herbie Hancock, soloist | Speak Like A Child |
| Nominee | John Scofield, soloist | Wee |
| Nominee | Donny McCaslin, soloist | Bulería, Soleá y Rumba |
| Nominee | Don Byron, soloist | I Want To Be Happy |
| Nominee | Alan Broadbent, soloist | What's New |
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | McCoy Tyner With Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride & Lewis Nash | Illuminations |
| Nominee | Branford Marsalis Quartet | Eternal |
| Nominee | Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock & Jack DeJohnette Trio | The Out-Of -Towners |
| Nominee | Roy Haynes | Fountain Of Youth |
| Nominee | Bill Charlap Trio | Somewhere |
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Maria Schneider Orchestra | Concert In The Garden |
| Nominee | The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra | The Way: Music Of Slide Hampton |
| Nominee | David Sánchez | Coral |
| Nominee | John La Barbera Big Band | On The Wild Side |
| Nominee | Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra | Get Well Soon |
Best Latin Jazz Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Charlie Haden | Land Of The Sun |
| Nominee | Diego Urcola | Soundances |
| Nominee | Conrad Herwig Nonet | Another Kind Of Blue: The Latin Side Of Miles Davis |
| Nominee | Jerry González y Los Piratas Del Flamenco | Jerry Gonzalez y Los Piratas Del Flamenco |
| Nominee | Raphael Cruz | Bebop Timba |
Best Gospel Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ray Charles & Gladys Knight | Heaven Help Us All |
| Nominee | Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama | There Will Be A Light |
| Nominee | Fred Hammond | Celebrate (He Lives) |
| Nominee | Dr. John & Mavis Staples | Lay My Burden Down |
| Nominee | Shirley Caesar & Ann Nesby | The Stone |
Best Rock Gospel Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Third Day | Wire |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Holy Hip Hop /Taking The Gospel To The Streets/ |
| Nominee | TobyMac | Welcome To Diverse City |
| Nominee | Tait | Lose This Life |
| Nominee | Skillet | Collide |
| Nominee | Sarah Kelly | Take Me Away |
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Steven Curtis Chapman | All Things New |
| Nominee | RainSong | Rising Son |
| Nominee | Nicole C. Mullen | Everyday People |
| Nominee | Jars Of Clay | Who We Are Instead |
| Nominee | Avalon | The Creed |
Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Randy Travis | Worship & Faith |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Amazing Grace 3 - A Country Salute To Gospel |
| Nominee | Buddy Miller | Universal United House Of Prayer |
| Nominee | The Jordanaires, Art Greenhaw & The Light Crust Doughboys & Nokie Edwards | 20th Century Gospel: From Hymns To Blackwood Brothers Tribute To Christian Country |
| Nominee | The Crabb Family | Driven |
Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama | There Will Be A Light |
| Nominee | The Williams Brothers | Still Here |
| Nominee | Richard Smallwood | The Praise & Worship Songs |
| Nominee | Dottie Peoples | The Water I Give |
| Nominee | The Rance Allen Group | The Live Experience |
Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Smokie Norful | Nothing Without You |
| Nominee | Tonéx & The Peculiar People | Out The Box |
| Nominee | Bishop T. D. Jakes | He-Motions |
| Nominee | Israel And New Breed | Live From Another Level |
| Nominee | Fred Hammond | Somethin' 'Bout Love |
Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Carol Cymbala, choir director (The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir) | Live...This is Your House |
| Nominee | Ricky Dillard, choir director (Ricky Dillard & New G) | Unplugged... The Way Church Used To Be |
| Nominee | Kevin Bond, choir director (Bishop Eddie L. Long Presents Newbirth Total Praise Choir) | Spirit & Truth |
| Nominee | Timothy Wright, choir director (Rev. Timothy Wright And The New York Fellowship Mass Choir II) | Live In New York |
| Nominee | Minister Timothy Britten & James E. Roberson, choir directors (Minister Timothy Britten & Shabach Praise Co.) | Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus |
Best Latin Pop Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Marc Anthony | Amar Sin Mentiras |
| Nominee | Carlos Vives | El Rock De Mi Pueblo |
| Nominee | Diego Torres | Diego Torres: MTV Unplugged |
| Nominee | Paulina Rubio | Pau-latina |
| Nominee | Bacilos | SinVerguenza |
Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ozomatli | Street Signs |
| Nominee | Julieta Venegas | SI |
| Nominee | Juanes | Mi Sangre |
| Nominee | Alejandra Guzmán | Lipstick |
| Nominee | Akwid | Komp 104.9 Radio Compa |
Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Israel López Cachao | ¡Ahora Sí! |
| Nominee | Tropicana All Stars | Recuerda A Benny Moré |
| Nominee | Omara Portuondo | Flor De Amor |
| Nominee | Angel Meléndez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra | Angel Meléndez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra |
| Nominee | Candido & Graciela | Inolvidable |
Best Salsa/Merengue Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Spanish Harlem Orchestra Featuring Rubén Blades | Across 110th Street |
| Nominee | Son de Cali | Creciendo |
| Nominee | Gilberto Santa Rosa | Auténtico |
| Nominee | Victor Manuelle | Travesía |
| Nominee | Marc Anthony | Valió La Pena |
Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Intocable | Intimamente |
| Nominee | Los Temerarios | Veintisiete |
| Nominee | Rocío Dúrcal | Alma Ranchera |
| Nominee | Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizárraga | Por Ti |
| Nominee | Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte | Titere En Tus Manos |
Best Tejano Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | David Lee Garza, Joel Guzman & Sunny Sauceda | Polkas, Gritos y Acordeónes |
| Nominee | Vida | Vivo |
| Nominee | Jay Perez | Mi Destino |
| Nominee | Emilio Navaira | Entre Amigos |
| Nominee | Stefani Montiel | Takin' On The World |
Best Traditional Blues Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Etta James | Blues To The Bone |
| Nominee | Pinetop Perkins | Ladies Man |
| Nominee | John Lee Hooker, Jr. | Blues With A Vengeance |
| Nominee | James Cotton | Baby, Don't You Tear My Clothes |
| Nominee | Eric Clapton | Me And Mr Johnson |
Best Contemporary Blues Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Keb' Mo' | Keep It Simple |
| Nominee | Johnny Winter | I'm A Bluesman |
| Nominee | Charlie Musselwhite | Sanctuary |
| Nominee | Van Morrison | What's Wrong With This Picture? |
| Nominee | Dr. John | N'awlinz Dis Dat Or D'udda |
Best Traditional Folk Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (Various Artists) | Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs Of Stephen Foster |
| Nominee | Dave Van Ronk | ...And The Tin Pan Bended, And The Story Ended... |
| Nominee | Rosalie Sorrels & Friends | My Last Go Round |
| Nominee | Norman & Nancy Blake | The Morning Glory Ramblers |
| Nominee | BeauSoleil | Gitane Cajun |
Best Contemporary Folk Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Steve Earle | The Revolution Starts...Now |
| Nominee | John Carter Cash, producer; Various Artists | The Unbroken Circle - The Musical Heritage Of The Carter Family |
| Nominee | Patty Griffin | Impossible Dream |
| Nominee | Eliza Gilkyson | Land Of Milk And Honey |
| Nominee | Ani DiFranco | Educated Guess |
Best Native American Music Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Bill Miller | Cedar Dream Songs |
| Nominee | Mary Youngblood | Feed The Fire |
| Nominee | Joanne Shenandoah | Covenant |
| Nominee | Black Lodge Singers | Family Traditions |
| Nominee | Black Eagle | Straight Up Northern |
Best Hawaiian Music Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (Various Artists) | Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 |
| Nominee | Keali`i Reichel | Ke`alaokamaile |
| Nominee | Ho'okena | Cool Elevation |
| Nominee | Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom & Willie K | Amy & Willie Live |
| Nominee | The Brothers Cazimero | Some Call It Aloha...Don't Tell |
Best Reggae Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Toots & The Maytals | True Love |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Def Jamaica |
| Nominee | Steel Pulse | African Holocaust |
| Nominee | Sly And Robbie | The Dub Revolutionaries |
| Nominee | Jimmy Cliff | Black Magic |
Best Traditional World Music Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Raise Your Spirit Higher |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Abayudaya - Music From The Jewish People Of Uganda |
| Nominee | Perú Negro | Jolgorio |
| Nominee | Sandra Luna | Tango Varón |
| Nominee | El Grupo Cimarrón | Sí, Soy Llanero - Joropo Music From The Orinoco Plains Of Colombia |
Best Contemporary World Music Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Youssou N'Dour | Egypt |
| Nominee | Angélique Kidjo | Oyaya! |
| Nominee | Gipsy Kings | Roots |
| Nominee | Bebel Gilberto | Bebel Gilberto |
| Nominee | Paco De Lucía | Cositas Buenas |
Best Polka Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Brave Combo | Let's Kiss: 25th Anniversary Album |
| Nominee | Walter Ostanek & Gaylord Klancnik | Polkas United |
| Nominee | Henny & The Versa J's Featuring Ryan | Come On Over |
| Nominee | John Góra & Górale | Pangora's Box |
| Nominee | Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones | Highways & Dancehalls |
Best Musical Album For Children
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (Various Artists) | cELLAbration! A Tribute To Ella Jenkins |
| Nominee | Ella Jenkins | Sharing Cultures With Ella Jenkins |
| Nominee | Trout Fishing In America | Merry Fishes To All |
| Nominee | Dan Zanes And Friends | House Party |
| Nominee | Beethoven's Wig | Beethoven's Wig 2 - More Sing Along Symphonies |
Best Spoken Word Album For Children
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Tom Chapin | The Train They Call The City Of New Orleans |
| Nominee | Marin Alsop | The Story Of Classical Music |
| Nominee | Various Artists (Jason Alexander, David Hyde Pierce & Michael McKean) | Green Eggs And Ham And Other Servings Of Dr. Seuss |
| Nominee | Peter Schickele | The Emperor's New Clothes |
| Nominee | John Lithgow | Carnival Of The Animals |
| Nominee | Elaine Stritch | The Best Halloween Ever |
Best Spoken Word Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Bill Clinton | My Life |
| Nominee | Tyne Daly, John Lithgow, Joanne Rogers, Lily Tomlin & André Watts | The World According To Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers) |
| Nominee | Steve Martin | The Pleasure Of My Company |
| Nominee | David Holt & Zeb Holt | Live & Kickin' At The National Storytelling Festival |
| Nominee | David Sedaris | Dress Your Family In Corduroy And Denim |
Best Comedy Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jon Stewart And The Cast Of The Daily Show | The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents...America: A Citizen's Guide To Democracy Inaction |
| Nominee | Al Franken | The O'Franken Factor Factor - The Very Best Of The O'Franken Factor |
| Nominee | David Sedaris | Live At Carnegie Hall |
| Nominee | Ellen DeGeneres | The Funny Thing Is... |
| Nominee | Triumph The Insult Comic Dog | Come Poop With Me |
Best Musical Show Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Stephen Schwartz, composer & lyricist; Stephen Schwartz, producer; Frank Filipetti, engineer/mixer (Original Broadway Cast Recording With Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel) | Wicked |
| Nominee | Hugh Fordin, producer (The New Broadway Cast Recording With Donna Murphy) | Wonderful Town |
| Nominee | Phil Ramone, producer (Original Broadway Cast Recording With Hugh Jackman And Others) | The Boy From Oz |
| Nominee | Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx, composers/lyricists; Jay David Saks, producer (Original Broadway Cast Recording With Stephanie D'Abuzzo, John Tartaglia & Others) | Avenue Q - The Musical |
| Nominee | Tommy Krasker, producer (The Broadway Cast Recording With Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Cerveris And Others) | Assassins |
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (Various Artists) | Garden State |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Shrek 2 |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Kill Bill Vol. 2 |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | De-Lovely |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Cold Mountain |
Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Howard Shore, composer; Howard Shore, producer; John J. Kurlander, engineer/mixer (Howard Shore) | The Lord Of The Rings - The Return Of The King |
| Nominee | John Williams, composer (Various Artists) | Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban |
| Nominee | Jon Brion, composer (Various Artists) | Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind |
| Nominee | Danny Elfman, composer (Various Artists) | Big Fish |
| Nominee | Thomas Newman, composer (Thomas Newman) | Angels In America |
Best Song Written For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Annie Lennox | Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings - The Return Of The King) |
| Nominee | Alison Krauss | You Will Be My Ain True Love (From Cold Mountain) |
| Nominee | Alison Krauss | The Scarlet Tide (From Cold Mountain) |
| Nominee | -M- | Belleville Rendez-Vous (From The Triplets Of Belleville) |
| Nominee | Counting Crows | Accidentally In Love (From Shrek 2) |
Best Instrumental Composition
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Paquito D'Rivera, composer (Yo-Yo Ma) | Merengue |
| Nominee | Maria Schneider, composer (University Of Miami Concert Jazz Band) | Three Romances |
| Nominee | Slide Hampton, composer (The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) | Past Present & Future |
| Nominee | Maria Schneider, composer (Maria Schneider Orchestra) | Bulería, Soleá Y Rumba |
| Nominee | Gabriel Yared, composer (Gabriel Yared) | Ada Plays (From Cold Mountain) |
Best Instrumental Arrangement
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Slide Hampton, arranger (The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) | Past Present & Future |
| Nominee | Jim McNeely, arranger (David Liebman Big Band) | Sing, Sing, Sing |
| Nominee | Chick Corea, arranger (Chick Corea Elektric Band) | The Long Passage |
| Nominee | Jorge Calandrelli, arranger (Yo-Yo Ma) | Libertango |
| Nominee | Phil Kelly, arranger (Phil Kelly & The NW Prevailing Winds) | Bella Luce |
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Victor Vanacore, arranger (Ray Charles & Johnny Mathis) | Over The Rainbow |
| Nominee | Steve Gaboury, Cyndi Lauper & Don Sebesky, arrangers (Cyndi Lauper) | Unchained Melody |
| Nominee | John Clayton & David W. Foster, arrangers (Renee Olstead) | Summertime |
| Nominee | Joseph Joubert, Michael McElroy & Buryl A. Red, arrangers (Michael McElroy And The Broadway Inspirational Voices With Joseph Joubert) | Joy To The World |
| Nominee | Vincent Mendoza, arranger (Jane Monheit) | Dancing In The Dark |
Best Recording Package
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Peter Buchanan-Smith & Dan Nadel, art directors (Wilco) | A Ghost Is Born |
| Nominee | Qing-Yang Xiao, art director (Various Artists) | The Wandering Accordion |
| Nominee | Nathanial Hörnblowér & Dechen Wangdu, art directors (Beastie Boys) | To The 5 Boroughs |
| Nominee | Ani DiFranco & Brian Grunert, art directors (Ani DiFranco) | Educated Guess |
| Nominee | Jesse LeDoux, art director (The Shins) | Chutes Too Narrow |
Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Stefan Sagmeister, art director (Talking Heads) | Once In A Lifetime |
| Nominee | Christine Cano, art director (Johnny Cash) | Unearthed |
| Nominee | Michele Horie & Ryan Rogers, art directors (Various Artists) | The Hip Hop Box |
| Nominee | Susan Archie, art director (Various Artists) | Goodbye, Babylon |
| Nominee | Hollis King, art director (Charlie Parker) | The Complete Verve Master Takes |
Best Album Notes
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Loren Schoenberg, album notes writer (Woody Herman & His Orchestra) | The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra & Woodchoppers (1945-1947) |
| Nominee | Chris Morris, album notes writer (Various Artists) | No Thanks! The '70's Punk Rebellion |
| Nominee | Paul Krassner, album notes writer (Lenny Bruce) | Let The Buyer Beware |
| Nominee | Barry Alfonso, album notes writer (Peter, Paul And Mary) | Carry It On |
| Nominee | Sean Wilentz, album notes writer (Bob Dylan) | The Bootleg Series Vol. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964 - Concert at Philharmonic Hall |
Best Historical Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Daniel Cooper & Michael D. Gray, compilation producers; Joseph M. Palmaccio & Alan Stoker, mastering engineers (Various Artists) | Night Train To Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues, 1945-1970 |
| Nominee | Rick Rubin, compilation producer; Vlado Meller, mastering engineer (Johnny Cash) | Unearthed |
| Nominee | Hal Willner, compilation producer; Eric Liljestrand, mastering engineer (Lenny Bruce) | Let The Buyer Beware |
| Nominee | Steven Ledbetter, compilation producer; David Glasser & Matthew Sandoski, mastering engineers (Various Artists) | Goodbye, Babylon |
| Nominee | Scott Wenzel, compilation producer; Malcolm Addey, Michael Brooks, Matt Cavaluzzo & Ken Robertson, mastering engineers (Woody Herman & His Orchestra) | The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra & Woodchoppers (1945-1947) |
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Robert Fernandez, Mark Fleming, John Harris, Terry Howard, Pete Karam, Joel W. Moss, Seth Presant, Al Schmitt & Ed Thacker, engineers (Ray Charles & Various Artists) | Genius Loves Company |
| Nominee | Tchad Blake, engineer (The Bad Plus) | Give |
| Nominee | Al Schmitt, engineer (Diana Krall) | The Girl In The Other Room |
| Nominee | Jay Newland, engineer (Norah Jones) | Feels Like Home |
| Nominee | Mark Linett, engineer (Brian Wilson) | Brian Wilson Presents Smile |
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | John Shanks | nan |
| Nominee | Tommy LiPuma (producer) | nan |
| Nominee | Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (producer) | nan |
| Nominee | Rob Cavallo (producer) | nan |
| Nominee | T Bone Burnett (producer) | nan |
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jacques Lu Cont | It's My Life (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke Mix) |
| Nominee | Sasha | Watching Cars Go By (Sasha's Remix) |
| Nominee | Basement Jaxx | She Wants To Move (Basement Jaxx Mix) |
| Nominee | Felix Da Housecat | Motor Inn (Felix Da Housecat's High Octane Mix) |
| Nominee | Michael Gray & Jon Pearn | Amazing (Full Intention Club Mix) |
Best Surround Sound Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Al Schmitt, surround mix engineer; Robert Hadley & Doug Sax, surround mastering engineers; John R. Burk, Phil Ramone & Herbert Waltl, surround producers (Ray Charles & Various Artists) | Genius Loves Company |
| Nominee | Martin Walters, surround mix engineer; Paul Blakemore, surround mastering engineer; Martin Walters, surround producer (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) | Raise Your Spirit Higher |
| Nominee | Edward A. Cherney, surround mix engineer; James Guthrie & Doug Sax, surround mastering engineers (Bonnie Raitt) | Nick Of Time |
| Nominee | Markus Heiland, surround mix engineer; Markus Heiland, surround mastering engineer; Andreas Neubronner, surround producer (Michael Tilson Thomas Conducting San Francisco Symphony) | Mahler: Symphony No. 4 |
| Nominee | Bob Clearmountain, surround mix engineer; Bob Ludwig, surround mastering engineer; Rhet Davies, surround producer (Roxy Music) | Avalon |
Best Engineered Album, Classical
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jack Renner, engineer (Robert Spano) | Higdon: City Scape; Concerto For Orchestra |
| Nominee | Wolfgang Decker & Charly Morell, engineers (Hugh Wolff) | Turnage-Scofield: Scorched |
| Nominee | Robert J. Friedrich, engineer (Los Angeles Guitar Quartet) | LAGQ's Guitar Heroes (Towner, McLaughlin, Hendrix, Metheny, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Bill Maylone & Christopher Willis, engineers (Carlos Kalmar) | Kurka: Symphonic Works (Symphony No. 2, Op. 24; Julius Caesar; Music For Orchestra, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Jean Chatauret & Jean-Martial Golaz, engineers (José Serebrier) | Glazunov: Symphony No. 5; The Seasons, Op. 67 (Complete Ballet) |
Producer Of The Year, Classical
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | David Frost | nan |
| Nominee | Daniel Zalay | nan |
| Nominee | Robina G. Young | nan |
| Nominee | James Mallinson | nan |
| Nominee | Manfred Eicher | nan |
Best Classical Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Lorin Maazel, conductor; John Adams & Lawrence L. Rock, producers | Adams: On The Transmigration Of Souls |
| Nominee | René Jacobs, conductor; Patrizia Ciofi, Véronique Gens, Simon Keenlyside, Angelika Kirchschlager & Lorenzo Regazzo, artists; Martin Sauer, producer | Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro |
| Nominee | Robert Spano, conductor; Elaine L. Martone, producer | Higdon: City Scape; Concerto For Orchestra |
| Nominee | Kenneth Schermerhorn, conductor; Mark Wait, artist; Peter Newble, producer | Carter: Symphony No. 1; Piano Concerto; Holiday Overture |
| Nominee | Colin Davis, conductor; Jonathan Lemalu, Anthony Michaels-Moore, James Rutherford, Janice Watson & Glenn Winslade, artists; James Mallinson, producer | Britten: Peter Grimes |
Best Orchestral Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Lorin Maazel, conductor; John Adams & Lawrence L. Rock, producers (New York Philharmonic) | Adams: On The Transmigration Of Souls |
| Nominee | Jiri Belohlávek, conductor (Czech Philharmonic Orchestra) | Martinu: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 |
| Nominee | Robert Spano, conductor (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) | Higdon: City Scape; Concerto For Orchestra |
| Nominee | José Serebrier, conductor (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) | Glazunov: Symphony No. 5; The Seasons, Op. 67 (Complete Ballet) |
| Nominee | David Lloyd-Jones, conductor (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) | Bax: Symphony No. 7; Tintagel (Tone Poem) |
Best Opera Recording
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | René Jacobs, conductor; Martin Sauer, producer; Patrizia Ciofi, Véronique Gens, Simon Keenlyside, Angelika Kirchschlager & Lorenzo Regazzo, soloists; Reiner Kühl & Sebastian Roth, engineers/mixers (Concerto Köln) | Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro |
| Nominee | René Jacobs, conductor; Martin Sauer, producer; Dorothea Röschmann & Lawrence Zazzo, soloists (Akademie Für Alte Musik, Berlin) | Scarlatti, A.: Griselda |
| Nominee | Emmanuelle Haïm; Daniel Zalay, producer; Ian Bostridge & Susan Graham, soloists (European Voices; Le Concert D'Astrée) | Purcell: Dido And Aeneas |
| Nominee | Antoni Ros Marbá, conductor; Antoni Parera Fons, producer; Antonio Comas, Enric Martínez-Castignani, Marisa Martins, Isabel Monar & Stefano Palatchi, soloists (Orquestra Simfònica Del Gran Teatre Del Liceu) | Montsalvatge: El Gato Con Botas |
| Nominee | Emmanuelle Haïm; Daniel Zalay, producer; Ian Bostridge, Patrizia Ciofi & Natalie Dessay, soloists (European Voices; Le Concert D'Astrée) | Monteverdi: L'Orféo |
Best Choral Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Robert Spano, conductor; Elaine L. Martone, producer; Michael J. Bishop & Jack Renner, engineers/mixers (Frank Lopardo; Atlanta Symphony Chorus; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) | Berlioz: Requiem |
| Nominee | Yevhen Savchuk, chorus master; Volodymyr Sirenko, conductor (National Choir Of Ukraine Dumka; National Symphony Orchestra Of Ukraine) | Silvestrov: Requiem For Larissa |
| Nominee | Stephen Cleobury, conductor (Choir Of King's College, Cambridge) | Rachmaninov: Liturgy Of St. John Chrysostom |
| Nominee | Henryk Wojnarowski, chorus master; Antoni Wit, conductor (Adam Kruszewski, Izabella Klosinska & Krzysztof Kolberger; Warsaw Boys Choir & Warsaw National Philharmonic Choir; Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra) | Penderecki: St. Luke Passion |
| Nominee | Paul Hillier, conductor (Estonian Philhamonic Chamber Choir) | Baltic Voices 2 (Sisask, Tulev, Schnittke, Etc.) |
Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra)
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Anne-Sophie Mutter; Mark Buecker & Reinhild Schmidt, producers; Jürgen Bulgrin, Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Reinhard Lagemann & Ulrich Vette, engineers/mixers (Boston Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Orchestra) | Previn: Violin Concerto /Anne-Sophie//Bernstein: Serenade |
| Nominee | Kim Kashkashian (Munich Chamber Orchestra) | Mansurian: /...And Then I Was In Time Again/ |
| Nominee | Mark Wait (Nashville Symphony Orchestra) | Carter: Piano Concerto |
| Nominee | Peter Donohoe (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) | Bliss: Piano Concerto |
| Nominee | Daniel Hope (BBC Symphony Orchestra) | Berg/Britten: Violin Concertos |
Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra)
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | David Russell, soloist; Rosalind Ilett, producer; Thomas Knab, engineer/mixer | Aire Latino (Morel, Villa-Lobos, Ponce, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Thomas Zehetmair, soloist | Ysaye: Sonatas For Violin Solo, Op. 27 |
| Nominee | Vladimir Ashkenazy, soloist | Shostakovich: Piano Works (Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 61; Five Preludes; Nocturne, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Mikhail Pletnev, soloist | Pletnev Plays Schumann (Études Symphoniques, Op. 13; Arabeske, Op. 18, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Pierre-Laurent Aimard, soloist | Debussy: Images; Études |
Best Chamber Music Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Christian Gansch, producer; Rainer Maillard, engineer/mixer | Prokofiev (Arr. Pletnev): Cinderella - Suite For Two Pianos/Ravel: Ma Mère L'Oye |
| Nominee | Hilliard Ensemble (Rogers Covey-Crump, David Gould, Steven Harrold, David James & Gordon Jones), artists | Machaut: Motets |
| Nominee | Maggini Quartet (David Angel, Laurence Jackson, Michal Kaznowski & Martin Outram), artists | Bridge: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 3 |
| Nominee | Leif Ove Andsnes & Christian Tetzlaff, artists | Bartók: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2, Etc. |
| Nominee | Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek, artists | Adams: Road Movies |
Best Small Ensemble Performance (with or without Conductor)
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jan Karlin, producer; Jeff Von Der Schmidt, conductor; Matthew Snyder, engineer/mixer | Carlos Chávez - Complete Chamber Music, Vol. 2 |
| Nominee | Jeanne Lamon | Wyner: The Mirror; Passover Offering, Etc. |
| Nominee | Jeanne Lamon, conductor; Tafelmusik Baroque Orch., ensembles | Rameau: Dardanus; Le Temple De La Gloire |
| Nominee | Bill Ives, conductor; Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford (Richard Boothby, Richard Campbell, Julia Hodgson, William Hunt & Susanna Pell), ensembles | Gibbons: With A Merrie Noyse (This Is The Record Of John; Almighty And Everlasting God, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Musica Antiqua Koln (Léon Berben, Klaus-Dieter Brandt, Stephan Schardt & Karlheinz Steeb), ensembles | Biber: Harmonia Artificiosa |
Best Classical Vocal Performance
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Susan Graham, soloist | Ives: Songs (The Things Our Fathers Loved; The Housatonic At Stockbridge, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Thomas Quasthoff, soloist | A Romantic Songbook (Strauss, Schumann, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Angela Maria Blasi & Stella Doufexis, soloists (Steven Sloane; Bochum Symphony Orchestra) | Marx: Orchestral Songs (Songs For High & Middle Voice; Verklärtes Jahr) |
| Nominee | Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, soloist (Harry Bicket; Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment) | Handel: Arias (Theodora; La Lucrezia-Cantata; Serse) |
| Nominee | Karita Mattila, soloist (Sakari Oramo; City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) | Grieg And Sibelius Songs |
Best Classical Contemporary Composition
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | John Adams, composer | Adams: On The Transmigration Of Souls |
| Nominee | Valentin Silvestrov, composer | Silvestrov: Requiem For Larissa |
| Nominee | André Previn, composer | Previn: Violin Concerto /Anne-Sophie/ |
| Nominee | Tigran Mansurian, composer | Mansurian: /...And Then I Was In Time Again/ |
| Nominee | Jennifer Higdon, composer | Higdon: Concerto For Orchestra |
Best Classical Crossover Album
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Los Angeles Guitar Quartet | LAGQ's Guitar Heroes |
| Nominee | Hugh Wolff | Turnage-Scofield: Scorched |
| Nominee | William Stromberg | Korngold: The Adventures Of Robin Hood |
| Nominee | Daniel Hope | East Meets West (Shankar, Ravel, Falla, Bartók, Etc.) |
| Nominee | Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion | Classic Meets Cuba (Mambozart; Preludio; Guten Abend, Etc.) |
Best Short Form Music Video
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | U2 | Vertigo |
| Nominee | Steriogram | Walkie Talkie Man |
| Nominee | George Michael | Flawless |
| Nominee | Green Day | American Idiot |
| Nominee | Franz Ferdinand | Take Me Out |
Best Long Form Music Video
| Result | Artist | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (Various Artists) | Concert For George |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Tom Dowd & The Language Of Music |
| Nominee | (Various Artists) | Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues - A Musical Journey |
| Nominee | Coldplay | Coldplay Live 2003 |
| Nominee | John Adams & London Symphony Orchestra | John Adams: The Death Of Klinghoffer |
