2009 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List

By Brennan Williams, BlackVoices.com

1. Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - 'Raising Sand'

2. Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - 'Please Read the Letter'

3. Song of the Year: Coldplay - 'Viva la Vida'

4. Best New Artist: Adele

5. Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Adele - 'Chasing Pavements'

6. Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: John Mayer - 'Say'

7. Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Coldplay - 'Viva la Vida'

8. Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - 'Rich Woman'

9. Best Dance Recording: Daft Punk -'Harder Better Faster Stronger'

10. Best Electronic/Dance Album: Daft Punk – 'Alive'

Mel B Pictures

In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **

In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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11. Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Alicia Keys -'Superwoman'

12. Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Ne-Yo – 'Miss Independent'

13. Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Al Green (featuring John Legend) – 'Stay With Me (By the Sea)'

14. Best Urban/Alternative Performance: Chrisette Michele (featuring will.i.am) – 'Be OK'

15. Best R&B Song: Ne-Yo – 'Miss Independent'

16. Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson – 'Jennifer Hudson'

17. Best Contemporary R&B Album: Mary J. Blige – 'Growing Pains'

18. Best Rap Solo Performance: Lil Wayne – 'A Milli'

19. Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z & T.I. (Kanye West & Lil Wayne) – 'Swagga Like Us'

20. Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Estelle (featuring Kanye West) – 'American Boy'

21. Best Rap Song: Lil Wayne – 'Lollipop'

22. Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne – 'Tha Carter III'

23. Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: John Mayer – 'Gravity'

24. Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Kings Of Leon - 'Sex on Fire'

25. Best Hard Rock Performance: The Mars Volta - 'Wax Simulacra'

26. Best Metal Performance: Metallica - 'My Apocalypse'

27. Best Rock Song: Bruce Springsteen -'Girls In Their Summer Clothes'

28. Best Rock Album: Coldplay – 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends'

29. Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead – 'In Rainbows'

30. Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Peter Gabriel & Thomas Newman: 'Down To Earth'

31. Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Peter Gabriel & Thomas Newman – 'Juno'

32. Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media: James Newton Howard & Hans Zimmer – 'The Dark Knight'

33. Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Rick Rubin

34. Best Short Form Music Video: Weezer – 'Porl and Beans'

35. Traditional Blues Album: B.B. King - 'One Kind Favor'

36. Contemporary Blues Album: Dr. John and The Lower 911 – 'City That Care Forgot'

37. New Age Album: Jack DeJohnette – 'Peace Time'

38. Contemporary Jazz Album: Randy Brecker – 'Randy in Brasil'

39. Jazz Vocal Album: Cassandra Wilson – 'Loverly'

40. Jazz Instrumental Solo: Terence Blanchard – 'BE-BOP'

41. Jazz Instrumental Album Individual or Group: Chick Corea and Gary Burton – 'The New Crystal Silence'

42. Large Jazz Ensemble Album: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – 'Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard'

43. Latin Jazz Album: Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - 'Song for Chico'

44. Gospel Performance: Mary Mary – 'Get Up'

45. Gospel Song: Kirk Franklin – 'Help Me Believe'

46. Rock or Rap Gospel Album: TobyMac – 'Alive and Transported'

47. Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: CeCe Winans – 'Thy Kingdom Come'

48. Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel: Gaither Vocal Band – 'Lovin' Life'

49. Traditional Gospel Album: The Blind Boys of Alabama – 'Down in New Orleans'

50. Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: Kirk Franklin – 'The Fight of My Life'

They Never Won One

They Never Won One
As the Grammy awards marks its 51st anniversary of celebrating the latest and greatest acts in music, BlackVoices.com wanted to take a look at the music makers who never received the coveted honor. Although legends like Diana Ross, Bob Marley and Nina Simone and chart-toppers such as Brian McKnight, Bobby Brown, Vanessa Williams, Cheryl Lynn and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly churned out memorable music through the years, they never won one. Black music industry expert David Nathan offers insight into why.

Artist: Diana Ross
Genre: R&B, Pop
Notable Recordings: 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough,' 'Endless Love,' 'I'm Coming Out'
Expert Opinion: "Perhaps the most shocking omission from the list of past Grammy recipients is the 'Boss' (sorry, Bruce!) It's a complete mystery why Diana's peers, Aretha and Dionne, are both Grammy winners. In spite of numerous great recordings, she's been completely ignored. No Grammy, no Hall Of Fame, nada. Maybe it's time for her Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and time for fans to start a petition!"

Artist: Nina Simone
Genre: Jazz, Pop, Classical
Notable Recordings: 'Young, Gifted & Black,' 'Feeling Good,' 'A Little Sugar In My Bowl'
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Artist: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Genre: R&B
Notable Recordings: 'Joy And Pain,' 'Happy Feelings'
Expert Opinion: "Even on a bad day, Frankie and the guys can sell out any concert to loyal steadfast black audiences! Maze had hit after hit and constant gold albums throughout the '70s and '80s but never crossed to mainstream audiences. That's the only explanation for why neither has been Grammy awarded."

Artist: Brian McKnight
Genre: R&B, Pop
Notable Recordings: 'One Last Cry,' 'Anytime,' 'You Should Be Mine'
Expert Opinion: "This is a mystery. Brian's had crossover success as a solo artist -- and with Vanessa Williams ('Love Is'). Other soul crooners/balladeers (Peabo Bryson, James Ingram) have gotten Grammy nods -- so what gives? The same could be said of Will Downing, although his lack of mainstream recognition may be the reason he's been ignored."

Artist: Fantasia Barrino
Genre: R&B
Notable Recordings: 'I Believe,' 'Free Yourself,' 'Baby Mama'
Expert Opinion: "It just hasn't been Fantasia's Grammy year, yet but it's not too late. She's still relatively new, and all she needs is a brilliant new album and she'll get hers! "

Artist: Grace Jones
Genre: Funk, Disco, R&B
Notable Songs: 'Pull Up To The Bumper,' 'Slave To The Rhythm'
Expert Opinion: "Times maybe a-changin', but the androgynous Ms. Grace was obviously too much for the more conservative wing of the Recording Academy."

Artist: Cheryl Lynn
Genre: R&B, Disco
Notable Recordings: 'Got To Be Real,' 'Encore'
Expert Opinion: "'Got To Be Real' was probably Cheryl's best bet for getting a Grammy and that was in 1979! Unfortunately, the lack of more hits diminished her chances for winning one after that."

Artist: Angie Stone
Genre: R&B
Notable Recordings: 'No More Rain (In This Cloud),' 'I Wish I Didn't Miss You,' 'Baby'
Expert Opinion: Well, Angie's never exactly been the darling of the inner sanctum of the music biz and sometimes comes across with a little 'tude. While the Grammys are about artistic merit, a little friendliness to music biz peeps might not hurt. The late and greatly talented Esther Phillips had the same problem!"

Artist: Millie Jackson
Genre: R&B
Notable Recordings: 'All The Way Lover,' 'Ask Me What You Want' 'Act of War' (with Elton John)
Expert Opinion: "Anyone who records the 'Phuck You Symphony' would never have exactly win favors with the play-it-safe Grammy folks of the '70s and '80s when Millie ruled. Not that she cared. Millie's always been making real music for real people."