Almost every artist dreams of winning a Grammy award. It’s inevitable. It’s the most prestigious award any artist can earn in the music industry. This year’s categories were very competitive mainly because every artist had a fair chance of winning.
This year’s R&B categories were led by Tamar Braxton and Fantasia with three nominations each.
Best R&B Performance
Snarky Puppy with Lalah Hathaway – “Something”
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Gary Clark Jr. – “Please Come Home”
Best Urban Contemporary Album
Rihanna – “Unapologetic”
Best R&B Song
Justin Timberlake – “Pusher Lover Girl”
Best R&B Album
Alicia Keys – “Girl On Fire”