npr--2020-01-26--2020 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners

The complete list of winners of the 62nd annual Grammy Awards , presented on Jan. 26 , 2020 , is below .
In the weeks leading up to this year 's Grammys , the Recording Academy , which presents the awards , was embroiled in a controversy that became public when it announced on Jan. 16 that its recently appointed CEO , Deborah Dugan , had been put on administrative leave following an accusation of misconduct .
A few days later , Dugan filed a discrimination complaint against the Academy that contained a wide range of accusations , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read more about that story here .
• Winner : when we all fall asleep , where do we go ?
by Billie Eilish • thank u , next by Ariana Grande • I Used to Know Her by H.E.R .
• Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend • `` Always Remember Us This Way '' by Natalie Hemby , Lady Gaga , Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna , songwriters ( Lady Gaga ) • `` Bring My Flowers Now '' by Brandi Carlile , Phil Hanseroth , Tim Hanseroth & Tanya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • `` Hard Place '' by Ruby Amanfu , Sam Ashworth , D. Arcelious Harris , H.E.R .
& Rodney Jerkins , songwriters ( H.E.R . )
• `` Someone You Loved '' by Tom Barnes , Lewis Capaldi , Pete Kelleher , Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman , songwriters ( Lewis Capaldi ) • `` You Need To Calm Down '' by Taylor Swift • Winner : Look Now by Elvis Costello & The Imposters • The Lion King : The Gift by Beyoncé • Winner : when we all fall asleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Billie Eilish • thank u , next by Ariana Grande • Winner : `` Got To Keep On '' by The Chemical Brothers • `` Piece of Your Heart '' by Meduza Featuring Goodboys • Winner : No Geography by The Chemical Brothers • Hi This Is Flume ( Mixtape ) by Flume • `` Give Yourself A Try '' by George Daniel , Adam Hann , Matthew Healy & Ross MacDonald , songwriters ( The 1975 ) • AMO by Bring Me The Horizon • In The End by The Cranberries • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vampire Weekend • `` Could 've Been '' by H.E.R .
Featuring Bryson Tille • `` Exactly How I Feel '' by Lizzo feat .
Gucci Mane • `` Could 've Been '' by Dernst Emile II , David `` Swagg R'Celious '' Harris , H.E.R .
& Hue `` Soundzfire '' Strother , songwriters ( H.E.R .
Featuring Bryson Tiller ) • `` Look At Me Now '' by Emily King & Jeremy Most , songwriters ( Emily King ) • Winner : `` Say So '' by PJ Morton , songwriter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winner : `` Racks In The Middle '' by Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy • `` Racks In The Middle '' by Ermias Asghedom , Dustin James Corbett , Greg Allen Davis , Chauncey Hollis , Jr. & Rodrick Moore , songwriters ( Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy ) • Revenge of the Dreamers III by Dreamville • I am > I was by 21 Savage • `` Bring My Flowers Now '' by Tanya Tucker • `` Brand New Man '' by Brooks & Dunn With Luke Combs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Before You ) '' by Brothers Osborne • `` The Daughters '' by Little Big Town • Winner : `` Bring My Flowers Now '' by Brandi Carlile , Phil Hanseroth , Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker , songwriters ( Tanya Tucker ) • `` It All Comes Out In The Wash '' by Miranda Lambert , Hillary Lindsey , Lori McKenna & Liz Rose , songwriters ( Miranda Lambert ) • `` Some Of It '' by `` Eric Church , Clint Daniels , Jeff Hyde & Bobby Pinson , songwriters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Truth by Reba McEntire • `` Tomorrow Is the Question '' by Julian Lage , soloist • Alone Together by Catherine Russell • In The Key Of The Universe by Joey DeFrancesco • The Secret Between The Shadow And The Soul by Branford Marsalis Quartet • Christian McBride 's New Jawn by Christian McBride 's New Jawn • Come What May by Joshua Redman Quartet • Dancer In Nowhere by Miho Hazama • Hiding Out by Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra • One Day Wonder by Terraza Big Band • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Thalma de Freitas With Vitor Gonçalves , John Patitucci , Chico Pinheiro , Rogerio Boccato & Duduka Da Fonseca • Una Noche Con Rubén Blades by Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Featuring Rubén Blades • Sonero : The Music Of Ismael Rivera by Miguel Zenón • `` See The Light '' by Travis Greene Featuring Jekalyn Carr • `` Speak The Name '' by Koryn Hawthorne Featuring Natalie Grant • `` This Is A Move ( Live ) '' by Tasha Cobbs Leonard ; Tony Brown , Brandon Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , songwriters • Winner : `` God Only Knows '' by for KING & COUNTRY & Dolly Parton ; Josh Kerr , Jordan Reynolds , Joel Smallbone , Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom , songwriters • `` Have n't Seen It Yet '' by Danny Gokey ; Danny Gokey , Ethan Hulse & Colby Wedgeworth , songwriters • `` God 's Not Done With You ( Single Version ) '' by Tauren Wells • Winner : Burn The Ships by for KING & COUNTRY • Have n't Seen It Yet by Danny Gokey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grows by Steven Curtis Chapman • His Name Is Jesus by Tim Menzies • `` I 'm On My Way '' by Rhiannon Giddens With Francesco Turrisi • `` Call My Name '' by I 'm With Her • `` Black Myself '' by Amythyst Kiah , songwriter ( Our Native Daughters ) • Winner : `` Call My Name '' by Sarah Jarosz , Aoife O'Donovan & Sara Watkins , songwriters ( I 'm With Her ) • `` I Do n't Wan na Ride The Rails No More '' by Vince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Years To Burn by Calexico And Iron & Wine • Who Are You Now by Madison Cunningham • If You Ca n't Stand The Heat by Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen • Sitting On Top Of The Blues by Bobby Rush • Baby , Please Come Home by Jimmie Vaughan • Somebody Save Me by Sugaray Rayford • Keep On by Southern Avenue • My Finest Work Yet by Andrew Bird • When It 's Cold - Cree Round Dance Songs by Northern Cree • Recorded Live At The 2019 New Orleans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Band • As I Am by Julian Marley • The Final Battle : Sly & Robbie Vs .
Roots Radics by Sly & Robbie & Roots Radics • More Work To Be Done by Third World • What Heat by Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley • Winner : Ageless Songs For The Child Archetype by Jon Samson • Sekou Andrews & The String Theory by Sekou Andrews ( & The String Theory ) • Right Now by Aziz Ansari • Ai n't Too Proud : The Life And Times of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - In Four Contemporary Suites ( Imogen Heap ) • The Lion King : The Songs ( Various Artists ) Jon Favreau & Hans Zimmer , compilation producers • Quentin Tarantino 's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood ( Various Artists ) Quentin Tarantino , compilation producer ; Mary Ramos , music supervisor • Spider-Man : Into The Spider-Verse ( Various Artists ) Spring Aspers & Dana Sano , compilation producers ; Kier Lehman , music supervisor • `` The Ballad of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ songwriter ( Chris Stapleton ) Track from : Toy Story 4 • `` Girl In The Movies '' by Dolly Parton & Linda Perry , songwriters ( Dolly Parton ) Track from : Dumplin' • Winner : `` I 'll Never Love Again ( Film Version ) '' by Natalie Hemby , Lady Gaga , Hillary Lindsey & Aaron Raitiere , songwriters ( Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper ) Track from : A Star Is Born • `` Spirit '' by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter , Timothy McKenzie & Ilya Salmanzadeh , songwriters ( Beyoncé @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • `` Begin Again '' by Fred Hersch , composer ( Fred Hersch & The WDR Big Band Conducted By Vince Mendoza ) • Winner : `` All Night Long '' by Jacob Collier , arranger ( Jacob Collier Featuring Jules Buckley , Take 6 & Metropole Orkest ) • `` Marry Me A Little '' by Cyrille Aimée & Diego Figueiredo , arrangers ( Cyrille Aimée ) • `` Over The Rainbow '' by Vince Mendoza , arranger ( Trisha Yearwood ) • Hold That Tiger by Andrew Wong & Fongming Yang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramblers ) • Winner : Woodstock : Back To The Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive by Masaki Koike , art director ( Various Artists ) • The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions by Judy Cantor-Navas , album notes writer ( Various Artists ) • The Gospel According to Malaco by Robert Marovich , album notes writer ( Various Artists ) • Pedal Steal + Four Corners by Brendan Greaves , album notes writer ( Terry Allen And The Panhandle Mystery Band ) • The Girl From Chickasaw County - The Complete Capitol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , compilation producers ; Simon Gibson , mastering engineer ( Bobbie Gentry ) • The Great Comeback : Horowitz At Carnegie Hall by Robert Russ , compilation producer ; Andreas K. Meyer & Jennifer Nulsen , mastering engineers ( Vladimir Horowitz ) • Kankyo Ongaku : Japanese Ambient , Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990 by Spencer Doran , Yosuke Kitazawa , Douglas Mcgowan & Matt Sullivan , compilation producers ; John Baldwin , mastering engineer ( Various Artists ) • Woodstock : Back to the Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andy Zax , compilation producers ; Dave Schultz , mastering engineer ( Various Artists ) • All These Things by Tchad Blake , Thomas Dybdahl , Adam Greenspan & Roderick Shearer , engineers ; Bernie Grundman , mastering engineer ( Thomas Dybdahl ) • Winner : when we all fall asleep , where do we go ?
by Rob Kinelski & Finneas O'Connell , engineers ; John Greenham , mastering engineer ( Billie Eilish ) • `` The One ( High Contrast Remix ) '' by Lincoln Barrett , remixer ( Jorja Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remix ) '' by David Gerard C Dewaele & Stephen Antoine C Dewaele , remixers ( Marie Davidson ) • The Savior Bob Clearmountain , immersive audio engineer ; Bob Ludwig , immersive audio mastering engineer ; Michael Marquart & Dave Way , immersive audio producers ( A Bad Think ) • Wolfe : Fire In My Mouth Bob Hanlon & Lawrence Rock , engineers ; Ian Good & Lawrence Rock , mastering engineers ( Jaap Van Zweden , Francisco J. Núñez , Donald Nally , The Crossing , Young People 's Chorus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) • Benjamin : Lessons In Love & Violence George Benjamin , conductor ; Stéphane Degout , Barbara Hannigan , Peter Hoare & Gyula Orendt ; Raphaël Mouterde & James Whitbourn , producers ( Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House ) • Smith , K. : The Arc In The Sky Donald Nally , conductor ( The Crossing ) • Cerrone : The Pieces That Fall To Earth Christopher Rountree & Wild Up • The Edge of Silence - Works for Voice by György Kurtág Susan Narucki ( Donald Berman , Curtis Macomber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Award to the Artist ( s ) and to the Album Producer ( s ) and Engineer ( s ) of over 51 % playing time of the album , if other than the artist .
• Wolfe : Fire In My Mouth Julia Wolfe , composer ( Jaap Van Zweden , Francisco J. Núñez , Donald Nally , The Crossing , Young People 's Chorus Of NY City & New York Philharmonic ) • `` We 've Got To Try '' The Chemical Brothers Ninian Doff , video director ; Ellie Fry @ @ @

2020 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners
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The complete list of winners of the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, presented on Jan. 26, 2020, is below.
In the weeks leading up to this year's Grammys, the Recording Academy, which presents the awards, was embroiled in a controversy that became public when it announced on Jan. 16 that its recently appointed CEO, Deborah Dugan, had been put on administrative leave following an accusation of misconduct. A few days later, Dugan filed a discrimination complaint against the Academy that contained a wide range of accusations, one of which was vote rigging. You can read more about that story here.
1. Record Of The Year
"Hey, Ma" by Bon Iver
Winner: "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish
"7 Rings" by Ariana Grande
"Hard Place" by H.E.R.
"Talk" by Khalid
"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
"Truth Hurts" by Lizzo
"Sunflower" by Post Malone & Swae Lee
2. Album Of The Year
i,i by Bon Iver
Norman F******* Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey
Winner: when we all fall asleep, where do we go? by Billie Eilish
thank u, next by Ariana Grande
I Used to Know Her by H.E.R.
7 by Lil Nas X
Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) by Lizzo
Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend
3. Song Of The Year
"Always Remember Us This Way" by Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
Winner: "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
"Bring My Flowers Now" by Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
"Hard Place" by Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris, H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.)
"Lover" by Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)
"Norman F****** Rockwell" by Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
"Someone You Loved" by Tom Barnes, Lewis Capaldi, Pete Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman, songwriters (Lewis Capaldi)
"Truth Hurts" by Steven Cheung, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson & Jesse Saint John, songwriters (Lizzo)
4. Best New Artist
Black Pumas
Winner: Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Maggie Rogers
Rosalía
Tank and the Bangas
Yola
POP
5. Best Pop Solo Performance
"Spirit" by Beyoncé
"Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish
"7 Rings" by Ariana Grande
Winner: "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo
"You Need To Calm Down" by Taylor Swift
6. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Boyfriend" by Ariana Grande & Social House
"Sucker" by Jonas Brothers
Winner: "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
"Sunflower" by Post Malone & Swae Lee
"Señorita" by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
7. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Sì by Andrea Bocelli
Love (Deluxe Edition) by Michael Bublé
Winner: Look Now by Elvis Costello & The Imposters
A Legendary Christmas by John Legend
Walls by Barbra Streisand
8. Best Pop Vocal Album
The Lion King: The Gift by Beyoncé
Winner: when we all fall asleep, where do we go? by Billie Eilish
thank u, next by Ariana Grande
No. 6 Collaborations Project by Ed Sheeran
Lover by Taylor Swift
DANCE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC
9. Best Dance Recording
"Linked" by Bonobo
Winner: "Got To Keep On" by The Chemical Brothers
"Piece of Your Heart" by Meduza Featuring Goodboys
"Underwater" by RÜFÜS DU SOL
"Midnight Hour" bySkrillex, Boys Noize & Ty Dolla $ign
10. Best Dance/Electronic Album
LP5 by Apparat
Winner: No Geography by The Chemical Brothers
Hi This Is Flume (Mixtape) by Flume
Solace by RÜFÜS DU SOL
Weather by Tycho Featuring Saint Sinner
CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
11. Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Ancestral Recall by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
Star People Nation by Theo Croker
Beat Music! Beat Music! Beat Music! by Mark Guiliana
Elevate by Lettuce
Winner: Mettavolution by Rodrigo y Gabriela
ROCK
12. Best Rock Performance
"Pretty Waste" by Bones UK
Winner: "This Land" by Gary Clark Jr.
"History Repeats" by Brittany Howard
"Woman" by Karen O & Danger Mouse
"Too Bad" by Rival Sons
13. Best Metal Performance
"Astorolus - The Great Octopus" by Candlemass Featuring Tony Iommi
"Humanicide" by Death Angel
"Bow Down" by I Prevail
"Unleashed" by Killswitch Engage
Winner: "7empest" by Tool
14. Best Rock Song
"Fear Inoculum" by Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones & Maynard James Keenan, songwriters (Tool)
"Give Yourself A Try" by George Daniel, Adam Hann, Matthew Healy & Ross MacDonald, songwriters (The 1975)
"Harmony Hall" Ezra Koenig, songwriter (Vampire Weekend)
"History Repeats" by Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)
Winner: "This Land" by Gary Clark Jr., songwriter (Gary Clark Jr.)
15. Best Rock Album
AMO by Bring Me The Horizon
Winner: Social Cues by Cage The Elephant
In The End by The Cranberries
Trauma by I Prevail
Feral Roots by Rival Sons
ALTERNATIVE
16. Best Alternative Music Album
U.F.O.F. by Big Thief
Assume Form by James Blake
i,i by Bon Iver
Winner: Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend
Anima by Thom Yorke
R&B
17. Best R&B Performance
"Love Again" by Daniel Caesar & Brandy
"Could've Been" by H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tille
"Exactly How I Feel" by Lizzo feat. Gucci Mane
"Roll Some Mo" by Lucky Daye
Winner: "Come Home" by Anderson .Paak Featuring André 3000
18. Best Traditional R&B Performance
"Time Today" by BJ The Chicago Kid
"Steady Love" by India.Arie
Winner: "Jerome" by Lizzo
"Real Games" by Lucky Daye
"Built For Love" by PJ Morton Featuring Jazmine Sullivan
19. Best R&B Song
"Could've Been" by Dernst Emile II, David "Swagg R'Celious" Harris, H.E.R. & Hue "Soundzfire" Strother, songwriters (H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller)
"Look At Me Now" by Emily King & Jeremy Most, songwriters (Emily King)
"No Guidance" by Chris Brown, Tyler James Bryant, Nija Charles, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Michee Patrick Lebrun, Joshua Huizar, Noah Shebib & Teddy Walton, songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Drake)
"Roll Some Mo" by David Brown, Dernst Emile II & Peter Lee Johnson, songwriters (Lucky Daye)
Winner: "Say So" by PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton Featuring JoJo)
20. Best Urban Contemporary Album
Apollo XXI by Steve Lacy
Winner: Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) by Lizzo
Overload by Georgia Anne Muldrow
Saturn by NAO
Being Human In Public Jessie Reyez
21. Best R&B Album
1123 by BJ The Chicago Kid
Painted byLucky Daye
Ella Mai by Ella Mai
Paul by PJ Morton
Winner: Ventura by Anderson .Paak
RAP
22. Best Rap Performance
"Middle Child" by J. Cole
"Suge" by DaBaby
"Down Bad" by Dreamville Featuring J.I.D, Bas, J. Cole, EARTHGANG & Young Nudy
Winner: "Racks In The Middle" by Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
"Clout" by Offset Featuring Cardi B
23. Best Rap/Sung Performance
Winner: "Higher" by DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend
"Drip Too Hard" by Lil Baby & Gunna
"Panini" by Lil Nas X
"Ballin" by Mustard Featuring Roddy Ricch
"The London" by Young Thug Featuring J. Cole & Travis Scott
24. Best Rap Song
"Bad Idea" by Chancelor Bennett, Cordae Dunston, Uforo Ebong & Daniel Hackett, songwriters (YBN Cordae Featuring Chance The Rapper)
"Gold Roses" by Noel Cadastre, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, William Leonard Roberts II, Joshua Quinton Scruggs, Leon Thomas III & Ozan Yildirim, songwriters (Rick Ross Featuring Drake)
Winner: "A Lot" by Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage Featuring J. Cole)
"Racks In The Middle" by Ermias Asghedom, Dustin James Corbett, Greg Allen Davis, Chauncey Hollis, Jr. & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy)
"Suge" by DaBaby, Jetsonmade & Pooh Beatz, songwriters (DaBaby)
25. Best Rap Album
Revenge of the Dreamers III by Dreamville
Championships by Meek Mill
I am > I was by 21 Savage
Winner: IGOR by Tyler, The Creator
The Lost Boy by YBN Cordae
COUNTRY
26. Best Country Solo Performance
"All Your'n" by Tyler Childers
"Girl Goin' Nowhere" by Ashley McBryde
Winner: "Ride Me Back Home" by Willie Nelson
"God's Country" by Blake Shelton
"Bring My Flowers Now" by Tanya Tucker
27. Best Country Duo/Group Performance
"Brand New Man" by Brooks & Dunn With Luke Combs
"I Don't Remember Me (Before You)" by Brothers Osborne
Winner: "Speechless" by Dan + Shay
"The Daughters" by Little Big Town
"Common" by Maren Morris Featuring Brandi Carlile
28. Best Country Song
Winner: "Bring My Flowers Now" by Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
"Girl Goin' Nowhere" by Jeremy Bussey & Ashley McBryde, songwriters (Ashley McBryde)
"It All Comes Out In The Wash" by Miranda Lambert, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz Rose, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
"Some Of It" by "Eric Church, Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde & Bobby Pinson, songwriters (Eric Church)
"Speechless" by Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers & Laura Veltz, songwriters (Dan + Shay)
29. Best Country Album
Desperate Man by Eric Church
Stronger Than The Truth by Reba McEntire
Interstate Gospel by Pistol Annies
Center Point Road by Thomas Rhett
Winner: While I'm Livin' by Tanya Tucker
NEW AGE
30. Best New Age Album
Fairy Dreams by David Arkenstone
Homage to Kindness by David Darling
Winner: Wings by Peter Kater
Verve by Sebastian Plano
Deva by Deva Premal
JAZZ
31. Best Improvised Jazz Solo
"Elsewhere" by Melissa Aldana, soloist
Winner: "Sozinho" by Randy Brecker, soloist
"Tomorrow Is the Question" by Julian Lage, soloist
"The Windup" by Branford Marsalis, soloist
"Sightseeing" by Christian McBride, soloist
32. Best Jazz Vocal Album
Thirsty Ghost by Sara Gazarek
Love & Liberation by Jazzmeia Horn
Alone Together by Catherine Russell
Winner: 12 Little Spells by Esperanza Spalding
Screenplay by Tierney Sutton Band
33. Best Jazz Instrumental Album
In The Key Of The Universe by Joey DeFrancesco
The Secret Between The Shadow And The Soul by Branford Marsalis Quartet
Christian McBride's New Jawn by Christian McBride's New Jawn
Winner: Finding Gabriel by Brad Mehldau
Come What May by Joshua Redman Quartet
34. Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Triple Helix by Anat Cohen Tentet
Dancer In Nowhere by Miho Hazama
Hiding Out by Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra
Winner: The Omni-American Book Club by Brian Lynch Big Band
One Day Wonder by Terraza Big Band
35. Best Latin Jazz Album
Winner : Antidote by Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band
Sorte!: Music by John Finbury by Thalma de Freitas With Vitor Gonçalves, John Patitucci, Chico Pinheiro, Rogerio Boccato & Duduka Da Fonseca
Una Noche Con Rubén Blades by Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Featuring Rubén Blades
Carib by David Sánchez
Sonero: The Music Of Ismael Rivera by Miguel Zenón
GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC
36. Best Gospel Performance/Song
Winner: "Love Theory" by Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter
"Talkin' 'Bout Jesus" by Gloria Gaynor Featuring Yolanda Adams; Bryan
Fowler, Gloria Gaynor & Chris Stevens, songwriters
Fowler, Gloria Gaynor & Chris Stevens, songwriters "See The Light" by Travis Greene Featuring Jekalyn Carr
"Speak The Name" by Koryn Hawthorne Featuring Natalie Grant
"This Is A Move (Live)" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Tony Brown, Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Nate Moore, songwriters
37. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
"Only Jesus" by Casting Crowns; Mark Hall, Bernie Herms & Matthew West, songwriters
Winner: "God Only Knows" by for KING & COUNTRY & Dolly Parton; Josh Kerr, Jordan Reynolds, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom, songwriters
"Haven't Seen It Yet" by Danny Gokey; Danny Gokey, Ethan Hulse & Colby Wedgeworth, songwriters
"God's Not Done With You (Single Version)" by Tauren Wells
"Rescue Story" by Zach Williams; Ethan Hulse, Andrew Ripp, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams, songwriters
38. Best Gospel Album
Winner : Long Live Love by Kirk Franklin
Goshen by Donald Lawrence Presents The Tri-City Singers
Tunnel Vision by Gene Moore
Settle Here by William Murphy
Something's Happening! A Christmas Album by CeCe Winans
39. Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
I Know A Ghost by Crowder
Winner: Burn The Ships by for KING & COUNTRY
Haven't Seen It Yet by Danny Gokey
The Elements by TobyMac
Holy Roar by Chris Tomlin
40. Best Roots Gospel Album
Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows by Steven Curtis Chapman
Winner: Testimony by Gloria Gaynor
Deeper Oceans by Joseph Habedank
His Name Is Jesus by Tim Menzies
Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout by (Various Artists) Jerry Salley, Producer
LATIN
41. Best Latin Pop Album
Vida by Luis Fonsi
11:11 by Maluma
Montaner by Ricardo Montaner
Winner: #ELDISCO by Alejandro Sanz
Fantasia by Sebastian Yatra
42. Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album
X100PRE by Bad Bunny
OASIS by J Balvin & Bad Bunny
Indestructible by Flor De Toloache
Almadura by iLe
Winner: El Mal Querer by Rosalía
43. Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Caminando by Joss Favela
Percepción by Intocable
Poco a Poco by La Energia Norteña
20 Aniversario by Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea
Winner: De Ayer Para Siempre by Mariachi Los Camperos
44. Best Tropical Latin Album
Winner (Tie): Opus by Marc Anthony
Tiempo al Tiempo by Luis Enrique + C4 Trio
Candela by Vicente García
Literal by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Winner (Tie): A Journey Through Cuban Music by Aymée Nuviola
AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC
45. Best American Roots Performance
Winner: "Saint Honesty" by Sara Bareilles
"Father Mountain" by Calexico And Iron & Wine
"I'm On My Way" by Rhiannon Giddens With Francesco Turrisi
"Call My Name" by I'm With Her
"Faraway Look" by Yola
46. Best American Roots Song
"Black Myself" by Amythyst Kiah, songwriter (Our Native Daughters)
Winner: "Call My Name" by Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan & Sara Watkins, songwriters (I'm With Her)
"Crossing To Jerusalem" by Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal, songwriters (Rosanne Cash)
"Faraway Look" by Dan Auerbach, Yola & Pat McLaughlin, songwriters (Yola)
"I Don't Wanna Ride The Rails No More" by Vince Gill, songwriter (Vince Gill)
47. Best Americana Album
Years To Burn by Calexico And Iron & Wine
Who Are You Now by Madison Cunningham
Winner: Oklahoma by Keb' Mo'
Tales of America by J.S. Ondara
Walk Through Fire by Yola
48. Best Bluegrass Album
Winner: Tall Fiddler by Michael Cleveland
Michael Cleveland Live In Prague, Czech Republic by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Toil, Tears & Trouble by The Po' Ramblin' Boys
Royal Traveller by Missy Raines
If You Can't Stand The Heat by Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
49. Best Traditional Blues Album
Kingfish by Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Winner: Tall, Dark & Handsome by Delbert McClinton & Self-Made Men + Dana
Sitting On Top Of The Blues by Bobby Rush
Baby, Please Come Home by Jimmie Vaughan
Spectacular Class by Jontavious Willis
50. Best Contemporary Blues Album
Winner: This Land by Gary Clark Jr.
Venom & Faith by Larkin Poe
Brighter Days by Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Somebody Save Me by Sugaray Rayford
Keep On by Southern Avenue
51. Best Folk Album
My Finest Work Yet by Andrew Bird
Rearrange My Heart by Che Apalache
Winner: Patty Griffin by Patty Griffin
Evening Machines by Gregory Alan Isakov
Front Porch by Joy Williams
52. Best Regional Roots Music Album
Kalawai'anui by Amy Hānaiali'i
When It's Cold - Cree Round Dance Songs by Northern Cree
Winner: Good Time by Ranky Tanky
Recorded Live At The 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by Rebirth Brass Band
Hawiaiian Lullaby by (Various Artists) Imua Garza & Kimié Miner, producers
REGGAE
53. Best Reggae Album
Winner: Rapture by Koffee
As I Am by Julian Marley
The Final Battle: Sly & Robbie Vs. Roots Radics by Sly & Robbie & Roots Radics
Mass Manipulation by Steel Pulse
More Work To Be Done by Third World
WORLD MUSIC
54. Best World Music Album
Gece by Altin Gün
What Heat by Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley
African Giant by Burna Boy
Fanm D'Ayiti by Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet
Winner: Celia by Angelique Kidjo
CHILDREN'S
55. Best Children's Album
Winner: Ageless Songs For The Child Archetype by Jon Samson
Flying High! by Caspar Babypants
I Love Rainy Days by Daniel Tashian
The Love by Alphabet Rockers
Winterland by The Okee Dokee Brothers
SPOKEN WORD
56. Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling)
Beastie Boys Book by (Various Artists) Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Scott Sherratt & Dan Zitt, producers
Winner: Becoming by Michelle Obama
I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years As A Two-Time Cancer Survivor by Eric Alexandrakis
Mr. Know-It-All by John Waters
Sekou Andrews & The String Theory by Sekou Andrews (& The String Theory)
COMEDY
57. Best Comedy Album
Quality Time by Jim Gaffigan
Relatable by Ellen DeGeneres
Right Now by Aziz Ansari
Son of Patricia by Trevor Noah
Winner: Sticks & Stones by Dave Chappelle
MUSICAL THEATER
58. Best Musical Theater Album
Ain't Too Proud: The Life And Times of the Temptations (Original Broadway Cast)
Winner: Hadestown (Anaïs Mitchell, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast)
The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - In Four Contemporary Suites (Imogen Heap)
Oklahoma! (Richard Rodgers, composer; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyricist) (2019 Broadway Cast)
MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA
59. Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
The Lion King: The Songs (Various Artists) Jon Favreau & Hans Zimmer, compilation producers
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (Various Artists) Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer; Mary Ramos, music supervisor
Rocketman by Taron Egerton, Giles Martin, compilation producer
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (Various Artists) Spring Aspers & Dana Sano, compilation producers; Kier Lehman, music supervisor
Winner: A Star Is Born by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, Paul "DJWS" Blair, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Nick Monson, Lukas Nelson, Mark Nilan Jr. & Benjamin Rice, compilation producers; Julianne Jordan & Julia Michels, music supervisors
60. Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media
Avengers: Endgame by Alan Silvestri, composer
Winner: Chernobyl by Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer
Game of Thrones: Season 8 by Ramin Djawadi, composer
The Lion King by Hans Zimmer, composer
Mary Poppins Returns by Marc Shaiman, composer
61. Best Song Written For Visual Media
"The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy" by Randy Newman, songwriter (Chris Stapleton)
Track from: Toy Story 4
Track from: Toy Story 4 "Girl In The Movies" by Dolly Parton & Linda Perry, songwriters (Dolly Parton)
Track from: Dumplin'
Track from: Dumplin' Winner: "I'll Never Love Again(Film Version)" by Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Aaron Raitiere, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper)
Track from: A Star Is Born
"Spirit" by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Timothy McKenzie & Ilya Salmanzadeh, songwriters (Beyoncé)
Track from: The Lion King
Track from: The Lion King "Supsirium" by Thom Yorke, songwriter (Thom Yorke)
Track from: Suspiria
COMPOSING/ARRANGING
62. Best Instrumental Composition
"Begin Again" by Fred Hersch, composer (Fred Hersch & The WDR Big Band Conducted By Vince Mendoza)
"Crucible for Crisis" by Brian Lynch, composer (Brian Lynch Big Band)
"Love, A Beautiful Force" by Vince Mendoza, composer (Vince Mendoza, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts & Temple University Studio Orchestra)
Winner: "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Symphonic Suite" by John Williams, composer (John Williams)
"Walkin' Funny" by Christian McBride, composer (Christian McBride)
63. Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
"Blue Skies" by Kris Bowers, arranger (Kris Bowers)
"Hedwig's Theme" by John Williams, arranger (Anne-Sophie Mutter & John Williams)
"La Novena" by Emilio Solla, arranger (Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra)
"Love, A Beautiful Force" by Vince Mendoza, arranger (Vince Mendoza, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts & Temple University Studio Orchestra)
Winner: "Moon River" by Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)
64. Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Winner: "All Night Long" by Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier Featuring Jules Buckley, Take 6 & Metropole Orkest)
"Jolene" by Geoff Keezer, arranger (Sara Gazarek)
"Marry Me A Little" by Cyrille Aimée & Diego Figueiredo, arrangers (Cyrille Aimée)
"Over The Rainbow" by Vince Mendoza, arranger (Trisha Yearwood)
"12 Little Spells (Thoracic Spine)" by Esperanza Spalding, arranger (Esperanza Spalding)
PACKAGE
65. Best Recording Package
Anónimas & Resilientes by Luisa María Arango, Carlos Dussan, Manuel García-Orozco & Juliana Jaramillo-Buenaventura, art directors (Voces Del Bullerengue)
Winner: Chris Cornell by Barry Ament, Jeff Ament & Joe Spix, art directors (Chris Cornell)
Hold That Tiger by Andrew Wong & Fongming Yang, art directors (The Muddy Basin Ramblers)
i,i by Aaron Anderson & Eric Timothy Carlson, art directors (Bon Iver)
Intellexual by Irwan Awalludin, art director (Intellexual)
66. Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
Anima by Stanley Donwood & Tchocky, art directors (Thom Yorke)
Gold In A Brass Age by Amanda Chiu, Mark Farrow & David Gray, art directors (David Gray)
1963: New Directions by Josh Cheuse, art director (John Coltrane)
The Radio Recordings 1939-1945 by Marek Polewski, art director (Wilhelm Furtwängler & Berliner Philharmoniker)
Winner: Woodstock: Back To The Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive by Masaki Koike, art director (Various Artists)
NOTES
67. Best Album Notes
The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions by Judy Cantor-Navas, album notes writer (Various Artists)
The Gospel According to Malaco by Robert Marovich, album notes writer (Various Artists)
Pedal Steal + Four Corners by Brendan Greaves, album notes writer (Terry Allen And The Panhandle Mystery Band)
Pete Seeger: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection by Jeff Place, album notes writer (Pete Seeger)
Winner: Stax '68: A Memphis Story by Steve Greenberg, album notes writer (Various Artists)
HISTORICAL
68. Best Historical Album
The Girl From Chickasaw County - The Complete Capitol Masters by Andrew Batt & Kris Maher, compilation producers; Simon Gibson, mastering engineer (Bobbie Gentry)
The Great Comeback: Horowitz At Carnegie Hall by Robert Russ, compilation producer; Andreas K. Meyer & Jennifer Nulsen, mastering engineers (Vladimir Horowitz)
Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990 by Spencer Doran, Yosuke Kitazawa, Douglas Mcgowan & Matt Sullivan, compilation producers; John Baldwin, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
Winner: Pete Seeger: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection by Jeff Place & Robert Santelli, compilation producers; Pete Reiniger, mastering engineer (Pete Seeger)
Woodstock: Back to the Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive by Brian Kehew, Steve Woolard & Andy Zax, compilation producers; Dave Schultz, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
PRODUCTION, NON-CLASSICAL
69. Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
All These Things by Tchad Blake, Thomas Dybdahl, Adam Greenspan & Roderick Shearer, engineers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Thomas Dybdahl)
Ella Mai by Chris "Shaggy" Ascher, Jaycen Joshua & David Pizzimenti, engineers; Chris Athens, mastering engineer (Ella Mai)
Run Home Slow by Paul Butler & Sam Teskey, engineers; Joe Carra, mastering engineer (The Teskey Brothers)
Scenery by Tom Elmhirst, Ben Kane & Jeremy Most, engineers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer (Emily King)
Winner: when we all fall asleep, where do we go? by Rob Kinelski & Finneas O'Connell, engineers; John Greenham, mastering engineer (Billie Eilish)
70. Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff
Dan Auerbach
John Hill
Winner: Finneas
Ricky Reed
71. Best Remixed Recording
Winner: "I Rise (Tracy Young's Pride Intro Radio Remix)" by Tracy Young, remixer (Madonna)
"Mother's Daughter (Wuki Remix)" by Wuki, remixer (Miley Cyrus)
"The One (High Contrast Remix)" by Lincoln Barrett, remixer (Jorja Smith)
"Swim (Ford. Remix)" by Luc Bradford, remixer (Mild Minds)
"Work It (Soulwax Remix)" by David Gerard C Dewaele & Stephen Antoine C Dewaele, remixers (Marie Davidson)
PRODUCTION, IMMERSIVE AUDIO
72. Best Immersive Audio Album
Chain Tripping
Luke Argilla, immersive audio engineer; Jurgen Scharpf, immersive audio mastering engineer; Jona Bechtolt, Claire L. Evans & Rob Kieswetter, immersive audio producers (YACHT)
Luke Argilla, immersive audio engineer; Jurgen Scharpf, immersive audio mastering engineer; Jona Bechtolt, Claire L. Evans & Rob Kieswetter, immersive audio producers (YACHT) Kverndokk: Symphonic Dances
Jim Anderson, immersive audio engineer; Robert C. Ludwig, immersive audio mastering engineer; Ulrike Schwarz, immersive audio producer (Ken-David Masur & Stavanger Symphony Orchestra)
Jim Anderson, immersive audio engineer; Robert C. Ludwig, immersive audio mastering engineer; Ulrike Schwarz, immersive audio producer (Ken-David Masur & Stavanger Symphony Orchestra) Winner: Lux
Morten Lindberg, immersive audio engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive audio mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive audio producer (Anita Brevik, Trondheimsolistene & Nidarosdomens Jentekor)
The Orchestral Organ
Keith O. Johnson, immersive audio engineer; Keith O. Johnson, immersive audio mastering engineer; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, immersive audio producers (Jan Kraybill)
Keith O. Johnson, immersive audio engineer; Keith O. Johnson, immersive audio mastering engineer; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, immersive audio producers (Jan Kraybill) The Savior
Bob Clearmountain, immersive audio engineer; Bob Ludwig, immersive audio mastering engineer; Michael Marquart & Dave Way, immersive audio producers (A Bad Think)
PRODUCTION, CLASSICAL
73. Best Engineered Album, Classical
Aequa - Anna Thorvaldsdottir
Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (International Contemporary Ensemble)
Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (International Contemporary Ensemble) Bruckner: Symphony No. 9
Mark Donahue, engineer; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Mark Donahue, engineer; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) Rachmaninoff - Hermitage Piano Trio
Keith O. Johnson & Sean Royce Martin, engineers; Keith O. Johnson, mastering engineer (Hermitage Piano Trio)
Keith O. Johnson & Sean Royce Martin, engineers; Keith O. Johnson, mastering engineer (Hermitage Piano Trio) Winner: Riley: Sun Rings
Leslie Ann Jones, engineer; John Kilgore, Judith Sherman & David Harrington, engineers/mixers; Robert C. Ludwig, mastering engineer (Kronos Quartet)
Wolfe: Fire In My Mouth
Bob Hanlon & Lawrence Rock, engineers; Ian Good & Lawrence Rock, mastering engineers (Jaap Van Zweden, Francisco J. Núñez, Donald Nally, The Crossing, Young People's Chorus Of NY City & New York Philharmonic)
74. Producer Of The Year, Classical
Blanton Alspaugh
James Ginsburg
Marina A. Ledin, Victor Ledin
Morten Lindberg
Dirk Sobotka
CLASSICAL
75. Best Orchestral Performance
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9
Manfred Honeck, conductor (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Manfred Honeck, conductor (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) Coplan: Billy The Kid, Grohg
Leonard Slatkin, conductor (Detroit Symphony Orchestra)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) Winner: Norman: Sustain
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Transatlantic
Louis Langrée, conductor (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra)
Louis Langrée, conductor (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra) Weinberg: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 21
Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor (City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Kremerata Baltica)
76. Best Opera Recording
Benjamin: Lessons In Love & Violence
George Benjamin, conductor; Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Peter Hoare & Gyula Orendt; Raphaël Mouterde & James Whitbourn, producers (Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House)
George Benjamin, conductor; Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Peter Hoare & Gyula Orendt; Raphaël Mouterde & James Whitbourn, producers (Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House) Berg: Wozzeck
Marc Albrecht, conductor; Christopher Maltman & Eva-Maria Westbroek; François Roussillon, producer (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra; Chorus Of Dutch National Opera)
Marc Albrecht, conductor; Christopher Maltman & Eva-Maria Westbroek; François Roussillon, producer (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra; Chorus Of Dutch National Opera) Charpentier: Les Arts Florissants; Les Plaisirs de Versailles
Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors; Jesse Blumberg, Teresa Wakim & Virginia Warnken; Renate Wolter-Seevers, producer (Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble; Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble)
Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors; Jesse Blumberg, Teresa Wakim & Virginia Warnken; Renate Wolter-Seevers, producer (Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble; Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble) Winner: Picker: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Gil Rose, conductor; John Brancy, Andrew Craig Brown, Gabriel Preisser, Krista River & Edwin Vega; Gil Rose, producer (Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Boston Children's Chorus)
Wagner: Lohengrin
Christian Thielemann, conductor; Piotr Beczała, Anja Harteros, Tomasz Konieczny, Waltraud Meier & Georg Zeppenfeld; Eckhard Glauche, producer (Festspielorchester Bayreuth; Festspielchor Bayreuth)
77. Best Choral Performance
Boyle: Voyages
Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)
Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing) Winner: Duruflé: Complete Choral Works
Robert Simpson, conductor (Ken Cowan; Houston Chamber Choir)
The Hope of Loving
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor (Conspirare)
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor (Conspirare) Sander: The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Peter Jermihov, conductor (Evan Bravos, Vadim Gan, Kevin Keys, Glenn Miller & Daniel Shirley; PaTRAM Institute Singers)
Peter Jermihov, conductor (Evan Bravos, Vadim Gan, Kevin Keys, Glenn Miller & Daniel Shirley; PaTRAM Institute Singers) Smith, K.: The Arc In The Sky
Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)
78. Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Cerrone: The Pieces That Fall To Earth
Christopher Rountree & Wild Up
Christopher Rountree & Wild Up Freedom & Faith
PUBLIQuartet
PUBLIQuartet Perpetulum
Third Coast Percussion
Third Coast Percussion Rachmaninoff - Hermitage Piano Trio
Hermitage Piano Trio
Hermitage Piano Trio Winner: Shaw: Orange
Attacca Quartet
79. Best Classical Instrumental Solo
The Berlin Recital
Yuja Wang
Yuja Wang Higdon: Harp Concerto
Yolanda Kondonassis; Ward Stare, conductor (The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra)
Yolanda Kondonassis; Ward Stare, conductor (The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra) Winner: Marsalis: Violin Concerto; Fiddle Dance Suite
Nicola Benedetti; Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra)
The Orchestral Organ
Jan Kraybill
Jan Kraybill Torke: Sky, Concerto for Violin
Tessa Lark; David Alan Miller, conductor (Albany Symphony)
80. Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
The Edge of Silence - Works for Voice by György Kurtág
Susan Narucki (Donald Berman, Curtis Macomber, Kathryn Schulmeister & Nicholas Tolle)
Susan Narucki (Donald Berman, Curtis Macomber, Kathryn Schulmeister & Nicholas Tolle) Himmelsmusik
Philippe Jaroussky & Céline Scheen; Christina Pluhar, conductor; L'Arpeggiata, ensemble (Jesús Rodil & Dingle Yandell)
Philippe Jaroussky & Céline Scheen; Christina Pluhar, conductor; L'Arpeggiata, ensemble (Jesús Rodil & Dingle Yandell) Schumann: Liederkreis op. 24, Kerner-Lieder op. 35
Matthias Goerne; Leif Ove Andsnes, accompanist
Matthias Goerne; Leif Ove Andsnes, accompanist Winner: Songplay
Joyce DiDonato; Chuck Israels, Jimmy Madison, Charlie Porter & Craig Terry, accompanists (Steve Barnett & Lautaro Greco)
A Te, O Cara
Stephen Costello; Constantine Orbelian, conductor (Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra)
81. Best Classical Compendium
Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s) and Engineer(s) of over 51% playing time of the album, if other than the artist.
American Originals 1918
John Morris Russell, conductor; Elaine Martone, producer
John Morris Russell, conductor; Elaine Martone, producer Leshnoff: Symphony No. 4 'Heilchalos'; Guitar Concerto; Starburst
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Tim Handley, producer
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Tim Handley, producer Meltzer: Songs and Structures
Paul Appleby & Natalia Katyukova; Silas Brown & Harold Meltzer, producers
Paul Appleby & Natalia Katyukova; Silas Brown & Harold Meltzer, producers Winner: The Poetry of Places
Nadia Shpachenko; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, producers
Saariaho: True Fire; Trans; Ciel d'Hiver
Hannu Lintu, conductor; Laura Heikinheimo, producer
82. Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Bermel: Migration Series for Jazz Ensemble & Orchestra
Derek Bermel, composer (Derek Bermel, Ted Nash, David Alan Miller, Juilliard Jazz Orchestra & Albany Symphony Orchestra)
Derek Bermel, composer (Derek Bermel, Ted Nash, David Alan Miller, Juilliard Jazz Orchestra & Albany Symphony Orchestra) Winner: Higdon: Harp Concerto
Jennifer Higdon, composer (Yolanda Kondonassis, Ward Stare & The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra)
Marsalis: Violin Concerto in D Major
Wynton Marsalis, composer (Nicola Benedetti, Cristian Măcelaru & Philadelphia Orchestra)
Wynton Marsalis, composer (Nicola Benedetti, Cristian Măcelaru & Philadelphia Orchestra) Norman: Sustain
Andrew Norman, composer (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Andrew Norman, composer (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic) Shaw: Orange
Caroline Shaw, composer (Attacca Quartet)
Caroline Shaw, composer (Attacca Quartet) Wolfe: Fire In My Mouth
Julia Wolfe, composer (Jaap Van Zweden, Francisco J. Núñez, Donald Nally, The Crossing, Young People's Chorus Of NY City & New York Philharmonic)
MUSIC VIDEO/FILM
83. Best Music Video
"We've Got To Try"
The Chemical Brothers
Ninian Doff, video director; Ellie Fry, video producer
The Chemical Brothers Ninian Doff, video director; Ellie Fry, video producer "This Land"
Gary Clark Jr.
Savanah Leaf, video director; Danielle Hinde, Jason Cole, Alicia Martinez & Devin Sarno, video producers
Gary Clark Jr. Savanah Leaf, video director; Danielle Hinde, Jason Cole, Alicia Martinez & Devin Sarno, video producers "Cellophane"
FKA twigs
Andrew Thomas Huang, video director; Alex Chamberlain, video producer
FKA twigs Andrew Thomas Huang, video director; Alex Chamberlain, video producer Winner: "Old Town Road (Official Movie)"
Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus
Calmatic, video director; Candice Dragonas, Melissa Larsen & Saul Levitz, video producers
"Glad He's Gone"
Tove Lo
Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors; Natan Schottenfels, video producer
84. Best Music Film


npr--2020-01-26--Kobe Was 'More Than An Athlete': The Sports World Mourns A Basketball Legend

Kobe Was 'More Than An Athlete ' : The Sports World Mourns A Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore Bryant , known as `` GiGi , '' died in a Sunday morning helicopter crash in Calabasas , Calif .
They were among nine people on board , all of whom were killed in the crash .
The news of Bryant 's death sent shock and sadness throughout the sports world and beyond .
Stars from across the NBA , fans and friends poured their emotions into tributes on social media to honor one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Words ca n't describe the pain I 'm feeling , '' Michael Jordan said in a statement .
`` I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me . ''
The Golden State Warriors cut their practice short to grieve Bryant 's death .
In Denver , the Nuggets and the Houston Rockets held a moment of silence to remember Bryant .
Later , the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs opened their game with matching shot-clock violations .
Both teams blew through the 24-second clock — a nod @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Orlando , Fla. , spectators at the NFL Pro Bowl interrupted a moment of silence dedicated to the Lakers star with chants of `` Ko-be , Ko-be . ''
Later during a sideline interview , New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees called Bryant 's death `` a tragic loss . ''
`` I had so much respect for him as a competitor , '' Brees said .
`` I mean , one of the great competitors of any generation , not just with sports , but I think just the way he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was doing now after basketball . ''
In L.A. , fans celebrated Bryant 's life by gathering outside of the Staples Center — some bringing purple and yellow flowers , or donning Kobe gear — where Bryant led the Lakers to five championships over his 20 years with the team .
Former President Barack Obama said the basketball legend was just getting started with a promising life off the court .
`` Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother , '' Shaquille O'Neal tweeted of his former teammate.
`` I love u and u will be missed .
My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board .
IM SICK RIGHT NOW . ''
O'Neal and Bryant were a fearsome twosome that took Los Angeles to three consecutive championships before their relationship soured .
In later years , the two expressed regrets over their feud .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader who `` inspired a whole generation of athletes . ''
After meeting Bryant as an 11-year-old , Abdul-Jabbar , 72 , watched Bryant grow into a shooter who he once saw put up a 81-points in a single game .
`` But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete , '' he said .

Kobe Was 'More Than An Athlete': The Sports World Mourns A Basketball Legend
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Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore Bryant, known as "GiGi," died in a Sunday morning helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. They were among nine people on board, all of whom were killed in the crash.
The news of Bryant's death sent shock and sadness throughout the sports world and beyond. Stars from across the NBA, fans and friends poured their emotions into tributes on social media to honor one of the greatest players in basketball history.
"Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling," Michael Jordan said in a statement. "I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me."
The Golden State Warriors cut their practice short to grieve Bryant's death. In Denver, the Nuggets and the Houston Rockets held a moment of silence to remember Bryant.
Later, the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs opened their game with matching shot-clock violations. Both teams blew through the 24-second clock — a nod to Bryant's former jersey number.
In Orlando, Fla., spectators at the NFL Pro Bowl interrupted a moment of silence dedicated to the Lakers star with chants of "Ko-be, Ko-be."
Later during a sideline interview, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees called Bryant's death "a tragic loss."
"I had so much respect for him as a competitor," Brees said. "I mean, one of the great competitors of any generation, not just with sports, but I think just the way he approached a lot of things and what he was doing now after basketball."
In L.A., fans celebrated Bryant's life by gathering outside of the Staples Center — some bringing purple and yellow flowers, or donning Kobe gear — where Bryant led the Lakers to five championships over his 20 years with the team.
Former President Barack Obama said the basketball legend was just getting started with a promising life off the court. "Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day," Obama tweeted.
" There's no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother," Shaquille O'Neal tweeted of his former teammate. " I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW."
O'Neal and Bryant were a fearsome twosome that took Los Angeles to three consecutive championships before their relationship soured. In later years, the two expressed regrets over their feud.
Former Celtics great Bill Russell called himself Bryant's biggest fan.
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar called Bryant a leader who "inspired a whole generation of athletes." After meeting Bryant as an 11-year-old, Abdul-Jabbar, 72, watched Bryant grow into a shooter who he once saw put up a 81-points in a single game.
"But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete," he said.


npr--2020-01-27--'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery

'The Undefeated ' Wins Caldecott Medal , While 'New Kid ' Picks Up Newbery It is a universally acknowledged truth that a curious reader in want of a good book needs only direct their footsteps ( and questions ) to the nearest librarian .
Librarians , after all , are always a font of good book suggestions .
So naturally , when a whole bunch of them get together for the American Library Association 's annual midwinter conference , you can expect a host of recommendations to come of it .
Enter : the annual Youth Media Awards , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , including the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott medals .
Jerry Craft won this year 's Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children 's literature for New Kid , a book focused on the struggles of a seventh grade student of color who has been sent to a prestigious private school with little diversity .
Meanwhile , The Undefeated , an ode to great black Americans illustrated by Kadir Nelson and written by Kwame Alexander , won the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book for children .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed Coretta Scott King Awards , which celebrate children 's books produced by African Americans .
New Kid won for Craft 's work as an author , and The Undefeated earned the prize for Nelson 's contributions as an illustrator .
Monday 's win marks the latest in a raft of honors for Alexander , who also has a Newbery medal to his name after his novel The Crossover won five years ago .
The Undefeated is among the first books published by his Versify imprint , launched last year at publisher Houghton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caldecott regularly grab headlines , they were n't the only prizes handed out Monday .
Find the full list of Youth Media Award winners below .
• Newbery Honor Books : The Undefeated , written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson ; Scary Stories for Young Foxes , written by Christian McKay Heidicker and illustrated by Junyi Wu ; Other Words for Home , written by Jasmine Warga ; and Genesis Begins Again , written by Alicia D. Williams .
Caldecott Medal : The Undefeated , written by Kwame Alexander and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Honor Books : Bear Came Along , illustrated by LeUyen Pham and written by Richard T. Morris ; Double Bass Blues , illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez and written by Andrea J. Loney ; and Going Down Home with Daddy , illustrated by Daniel Minter and written by Kelly Starling Lyons .
Coretta Scott King Book Awards ( for `` books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values '' ) : • Illustrator award : The Undefeated , illustrated by Kadir Nelson and written @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Award for New Talent ( Illustrator ) : What Is Given from the Heart , illustrated by April Harrison .
• John Steptoe Award for New Talent ( Author ) : Genesis Begins Again , by Alicia D. Williams .
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award ( for `` the most distinguished American book for beginning readers '' ) : Stop !
Bot !
, written and illustrated by James Yang .
Children 's Literature Legacy Award ( for an author or illustrator whose books `` over a period of years , a substantial and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all children 's lives and experiences '' ) : Kevin Henkes .
Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media ( for `` distinguished digital media for an early learning audience '' ) : Molly of Denali , produced by PBS Kids .
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal ( for `` the most distinguished informational book '' ) : Fry Bread : A Native American Family Story , written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal .
Mildred L. Batchelder Award ( for the publisher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a country other than the U.S. and in a language other than English , later translated and published in the U.S. ) : Brown , written by Håkon Øvreås , illustrated by Øyvind Torseter and translated by Kari Dickson .
Originally published in Norwegian as Brune .
Pura Belpré Award ( for `` a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays , affirms , and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth '' ) : • Illustration : Dancing Hands : How Teresa Carreño @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illustrated by Rafael López and written by Margarita Engle .
• Text : Sal and Gabi Break the Universe , written by Carlos Hernandez .
Michael L. Printz Award ( for `` the best book written for teens , based entirely on its literary merit '' ) : Dig , written by A.S. King .
Excellence in Nonfiction Award ( for `` the best nonfiction book published for young adults — ages 12-18 '' ) : Free Lunch , written by Rex Ogle .
William C. Morris Award ( for work `` published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature '' ) : The Field Guide to the North American Teenager , written by Ben Philippe .
Odyssey Award ( for the `` best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults , available in English in the U.S. '' ) : Hey , Kiddo : How I Lost My Mother , Found My Father , and Dealt with Family Addiction , written by Jarrett J. Krosoczka and narrated by the author , Jeanne Birdsall , Jenna Lamia , Richard Ferrone and a full cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature '' ) : Steve Sheinkin .
Stonewall Book Awards ( for work of `` exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience '' ) : • Children : When Aidan Became a Brother , written by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita .
• Young adult : The Black Flamingo , written by Dean Atta and illustrated by Anshika Khullar .
Schneider Family Book Award ( for `` a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ask !
Be Different , Be Brave , Be You , written by Sonia Sotomayor and illustrated by Rafael López .
Sydney Taylor Book Award ( for `` outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience '' ) : • Young readers : The Book Rescuer : How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come , written by Sue Macy , illustrated by Stacy Innerst .
• Young adult readers : Someday We Will Fly , by Rachel DeWoskin .
Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Award @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage '' ) : • Picture book : Queen of Physics : How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom , written by Teresa Robeson , illustrated by Rebecca Huang .
• Young adult literature : They Called Us Enemy , written by George Takei , Justin Eisinger and Steven Scott , illustrated by Harmony Becker .

'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery
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It is a universally acknowledged truth that a curious reader in want of a good book needs only direct their footsteps (and questions) to the nearest librarian. Librarians, after all, are always a font of good book suggestions.
So naturally, when a whole bunch of them get together for the American Library Association's annual midwinter conference, you can expect a host of recommendations to come of it. Enter: the annual Youth Media Awards, a slew of children's book prizes announced Monday, including the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott medals.
Jerry Craft won this year's Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature for New Kid, a book focused on the struggles of a seventh grade student of color who has been sent to a prestigious private school with little diversity. Meanwhile, The Undefeated, an ode to great black Americans illustrated by Kadir Nelson and written by Kwame Alexander, won the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book for children.
At Monday's ceremony, both books also claimed Coretta Scott King Awards, which celebrate children's books produced by African Americans. New Kid won for Craft's work as an author, and The Undefeated earned the prize for Nelson's contributions as an illustrator.
Monday's win marks the latest in a raft of honors for Alexander, who also has a Newbery medal to his name after his novel The Crossover won five years ago. The Undefeated is among the first books published by his Versify imprint, launched last year at publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
While the Newbery and Caldecott regularly grab headlines, they weren't the only prizes handed out Monday. Find the full list of Youth Media Award winners below.
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Youth Media Award Winners
Newbery Medal: New Kid, by Jerry Craft.
Newbery Honor Books: The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson; Scary Stories for Young Foxes, written by Christian McKay Heidicker and illustrated by Junyi Wu; Other Words for Home, written by Jasmine Warga; and Genesis Begins Again, written by Alicia D. Williams.
Caldecott Medal: The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
Caldecott Honor Books: Bear Came Along, illustrated by LeUyen Pham and written by Richard T. Morris; Double Bass Blues, illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez and written by Andrea J. Loney; and Going Down Home with Daddy, illustrated by Daniel Minter and written by Kelly Starling Lyons.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards (for "books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values"):
Author award: New Kid, by Jerry Craft.
Illustrator award: The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson and written by Kwame Alexander.
Virginia Hamilton Award (lifetime achievement): Mildred D. Taylor
John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator): What Is Given from the Heart, illustrated by April Harrison.
John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Author): Genesis Begins Again, by Alicia D. Williams.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (for "the most distinguished American book for beginning readers"): Stop! Bot!, written and illustrated by James Yang.
Children's Literature Legacy Award (for an author or illustrator whose books "over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children through books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all children's lives and experiences"): Kevin Henkes.
Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media (for "distinguished digital media for an early learning audience"): Molly of Denali, produced by PBS Kids.
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (for "the most distinguished informational book"): Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal.
Mildred L. Batchelder Award (for the publisher of the most outstanding books originating in a country other than the U.S. and in a language other than English, later translated and published in the U.S.): Brown, written by Håkon Øvreås, illustrated by Øyvind Torseter and translated by Kari Dickson. Originally published in Norwegian as Brune.
Pura Belpré Award (for "a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth"):
Illustration: Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln, illustrated by Rafael López and written by Margarita Engle.
Text: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, written by Carlos Hernandez.
Michael L. Printz Award (for "the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit"): Dig, written by A.S. King.
Excellence in Nonfiction Award (for "the best nonfiction book published for young adults — ages 12-18"): Free Lunch, written by Rex Ogle.
William C. Morris Award (for work "published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature"): The Field Guide to the North American Teenager, written by Ben Philippe.
Odyssey Award (for the "best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the U.S."): Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction, written by Jarrett J. Krosoczka and narrated by the author, Jeanne Birdsall, Jenna Lamia, Richard Ferrone and a full cast.
Margaret A. Edwards Award (for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature"): Steve Sheinkin.
Stonewall Book Awards (for work of "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience"):
Children: When Aidan Became a Brother, written by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita.
Young adult: The Black Flamingo, written by Dean Atta and illustrated by Anshika Khullar.
Schneider Family Book Award (for "a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences"):
Children: Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You, written by Sonia Sotomayor and illustrated by Rafael López.
Middle grade: Song for a Whale, written by Lynne Kelly
Teen: Cursed, by Karol Ruth Silverstein.
Sydney Taylor Book Award (for "outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience"):
Young readers: The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, written by Sue Macy, illustrated by Stacy Innerst.
Middle grade readers: White Bird: A Wonder Story, by R.J. Palacio.
Young adult readers: Someday We Will Fly, by Rachel DeWoskin.
Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Award for Literature(for outstanding "work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage"):


npr--2020-01-27--What We Know: The Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant And 8 Others

What We Know : The Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant And 8 Others Investigators are now poring over the scene where former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant , his daughter Gianna and seven other people died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas , Calif .
It 's not clear why the craft went down , although weather conditions at the time were difficult .
The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to the site and is now leading the probe .
The helicopter took off from John Wayne Airport in Orange County at 9:06 a.m. local time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group was headed to his Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park .
A Federal Aviation Administration official told NPR on background that no flight plan was filed .
The Sikorsky S-76B was flying in low clouds and fog , and it was operating under `` special VFR '' ( special visual flight rules ) status , meaning its pilot had been granted a request to fly in challenging conditions .
Such requests are uncommon — but not unusual .
`` The pilot in command is responsible for determining whether it is safe to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Ian Gregor , public affairs manager for the FAA 's Pacific division .
The special VFR required the pilot to stay clear of clouds and fog and to navigate by using highways and landmarks as references .
An aviation weather advisory for Sunday morning had warned pilots that poor visibility would require them to navigate by instrument flight rules — using their cockpit instrument systems to get through cloud cover .
The helicopter crashed in steep terrain in the mountains near the 4200 block of Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Los Angeles County Fire Department at 9:47 a.m .
The fiery wreckage ignited a small brush fire .
Firefighters found no survivors .
The four other people aboard have not yet been officially identified .
The office of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner says it will release more information as it confirms identities and informs next of kin .
Investigators recovered three bodies from the helicopter wreckage on Sunday before darkness forced them to halt their efforts , according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Zobayan .
The FAA database lists him as an instrument-rated commercial pilot licensed to fly helicopters .
In addition , he was both a helicopter flight and ground instructor .
`` Bryant 's daughter , Gianna , was an up-and-coming player in her own right , '' member station KPCC/LAist reports .
`` She played with the Los Angeles Lady Mambas , which was coached by Bryant and is part of a co-ed youth basketball league he created in partnership with the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club .
The team plays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thousand Oaks , where the group was heading Sunday morning for a tournament . ''
Investigators will have to deal with rugged and elevated terrain .
On Sunday , Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby `` said it took about nine minutes for firefighters to hike extremely steep terrain to the site , '' KPCC/LAist reports , adding that other firefighters were lowered to the scene from a sheriff 's helicopter .
NTSB member Jennifer Homendy says a team of 18 people will investigate the crash .
And while bad weather has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the team will look into numerous potential factors .
At a news conference Sunday night , she listed the investigators ' areas of expertise : `` operations , human performance , airworthiness , structures and power plants . ''
Homendy added that her team will also be looking at the pilot 's history , along with the helicopter 's maintenance records and records related to the aircraft 's owner and operator .
One NTSB staff member reached the crash site on Sunday ; the rest of the team arrived in California late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the complex investigation .
Homendy said her team will work to determine whether the Sikorsky helicopter has a `` black box '' flight data recorder .
After taking off from Orange County , the aircraft headed northwest over Los Angeles .
Then the helicopter briefly circled several times over Glendale , after air traffic controllers asked the pilot to hold in place to allow a plane to land at a nearby airport .
The helicopter eventually continued on in a northwesterly direction and then turned south .
Soon afterward , it crashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio communications during the flight , the pilot tells an air traffic controller at the Hollywood Burbank Airport that he 's following Interstate 5 north .
The air traffic controller then says the helicopter is clear to move through the area and asks , `` Actually for your transitioning to Camarillo [ an airport to the west in Ventura County ] , did you just want to follow the 118 ? ''
The pilot replies : `` 118 and then we 'll loop around Van Nuys to catch the 101 . ''
Referring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N72EX , the Burbank tower replies , `` Helicopter 2 Echo X-ray , roger . ''
The helicopter is then handed off to a controller at Van Nuys Airport , who handled the aircraft 's transition to the west along the 118 highway .
The pilot later seeks permission to start turning to the southwest toward the 101 highway .
That request is granted — but controllers soon lose radio contact with the aircraft .
In the last transmission before the helicopter disappears from radar , a controller tries to reach the pilot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you 're still too low level for flight following at this time . ''
In the flight 's final moments , the helicopter was flying between 120 and 160 knots .
The aircraft then started flying faster and descending very rapidly — in excess of 5,000 feet per minute .
The last flight data received from the helicopter was at 9:45 a.m. , 39 minutes after it took off .
One day before the crash , the same helicopter had made a similar trip from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , leaving Saturday morning and returning that afternoon , according to the FlightAware aviation tracking site .
Those trips took 30 minutes each .
The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter that Bryant 's group was flying in was built in 1991 .
It was initially owned by the state of Illinois , but the state auctioned it off in the summer of 2015 for $ 515,161 .
The winning bid came from a user named `` Jimbagge1 '' — and Jim Bagge is an executive at Island Express Holding Corp. , a California company that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : N72EX .
`` Aircraft must be inspected annually or every 100 flight hours , whichever comes first , '' the FAA 's Gregor said .
`` Additionally , certain parts must be replaced or overhauled at specific intervals .
Maintenance records belong to the aircraft owner , who must make them available to the FAA for inspection upon request .
The FAA looks at aircraft maintenance history as part of every accident investigation . ''

What We Know: The Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant And 8 Others
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Updated at 7:35 p.m. ET Tuesday
Investigators are poring over the scene where former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. It's not clear why the aircraft went down, although weather conditions at the time were difficult. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to the site and is now leading the investigation.
The helicopter took off from John Wayne Airport in Orange County at 9:06 a.m. local time, according to Flightradar24. Bryant's group was headed to his Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park. A Federal Aviation Administration official told NPR on background that no flight plan was filed.
The Sikorsky S-76B was flying in low clouds and fog, and for part of its trip it was operating under "special VFR" (special visual flight rules) clearance, meaning the pilot had to stay clear of clouds and fog. Rather than flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) that would have helped him get through cloud banks, he was navigating by using highways and landmarks as references. Such requests are atypical — but not uncommon.
"The pilot in command is responsible for determining whether it is safe to fly in current and expected weather conditions," said Ian Gregor, public affairs manager for the FAA's Pacific division.
An aviation weather advisory for Sunday morning had warned pilots that poor visibility would require them to navigate by instrument flight rules — using their cockpit instrument systems to get through cloud cover.
Speaking at a Monday evening news briefing, NTSB member Jennifer Homendy asked the public for photos of the weather in the area of the crash. However, she emphasized: "We are not just looking at weather here, though. We look at the man, the machine and the environment."
Homendy said she had been to the crash scene — which she described as "devastating" — and said that the debris field covered "about 500 to 600 feet."
The helicopter crashed in steep terrain in the mountains near the 4200 block of Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. The crash was reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department at 9:47 a.m. The fiery wreckage ignited a small brush fire. Firefighters found no survivors.
The weather was bad enough Sunday morning that the Los Angeles Police Department grounded its helicopters. The conditions "did not meet our minimum standards," says Josh Rubenstein, public information director at the LAPD.
The victims
Kobe Bryant, 41
Gianna Bryant, 13
John Altobelli, 56, Orange Coast College head baseball coach
Kerri Altobelli, John's wife
Alyssa Altobelli, John and Kerri's daughter, who was Gianna's basketball teammate
Sarah Chester
Payton Chester, Sarah's daughter and another basketball teammate
Christina Mauser, girls basketball coach at Mamba Sports Academy
Ara Zobayan, pilot
By Tuesday, investigators had recovered all nine bodies from the helicopter wreckage and through the use of fingerprints had identified four of them, Kobe Bryant, John Altobelli, Sarah Chester and the pilot, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
The pilot was Ara George Zobayan. The FAA database lists him as an instrument-rated commercial pilot licensed to fly helicopters. In addition, he was both a helicopter flight and ground instructor.
"Bryant's daughter, Gianna, was an up-and-coming player in her own right," member station KPCC/LAist reports. "She played with the Los Angeles Lady Mambas, which was coached by Bryant and is part of a co-ed youth basketball league he created in partnership with the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club. The team plays at Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, where the group was heading Sunday morning for a tournament."
The investigation
Investigators will have to deal with rugged and elevated terrain. On Sunday, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby "said it took about nine minutes for firefighters to hike extremely steep terrain to the site," KPCC/LAist reports, adding that other firefighters were lowered to the scene from a sheriff's helicopter.
Earlier, Homendy said a team of 18 people will investigate the crash. And while bad weather has been cited repeatedly as a potential cause, the team will look into numerous potential factors. At a news conference Sunday night, she listed the investigators' areas of expertise: "operations, human performance, airworthiness, structures and power plants."
Homendy added that her team will also be looking at the pilot's history, along with the helicopter's maintenance records and records related to the aircraft's owner and operator.
One NTSB staff member reached the crash site on Sunday; the rest of the team arrived in California late Sunday and met Monday morning to prepare for the complex investigation.
At Monday's briefing, Homendy said "there wasn't a black box" aboard the helicopter "and there isn't a requirement to have a black box."
She said the team at the crash site was there to gather evidence, not to determine a cause, which would require further analysis.
Homendy said there were drones at the crash scene mapping the wreckage.
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The flight path
After taking off from Orange County, the aircraft headed northwest over Los Angeles. Then the helicopter briefly circled several times over Glendale, after air traffic controllers asked the pilot to hold in place to allow a plane to land at a nearby airport.
The helicopter eventually continued on in a northwesterly direction and then turned south. Soon afterward, it crashed in the mountains near Calabasas.
In radio communications during the flight, the pilot tells an air traffic controller at the Hollywood Burbank Airport that he's following Interstate 5 north. The air traffic controller then says the helicopter is clear to move through the area and asks, "Actually for your transitioning to Camarillo [an airport to the west in Ventura County], did you just want to follow the 118?"
The pilot replies: "118 and then we'll loop around Van Nuys to catch the 101."
Referring to the helicopter's tail number of N72EX, the Burbank tower replies, "Helicopter 2 Echo X-ray, roger."
The helicopter is then handed off to a controller at Van Nuys Airport, who handled the aircraft's transition to the west along the 118 highway.
The pilot later seeks permission to start turning to the southwest toward the 101 highway. That request is granted — but controllers soon lose radio contact with the aircraft.
Homendy said Monday that the final transmission from the pilot indicated that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer.
Before the helicopter disappears from radar, a controller tries to reach the pilot, saying, "2 Echo X-ray, you're still too low level for flight following at this time."
In the flight's final moments, the helicopter was flying between 120 and 160 knots. The aircraft then started flying faster and descending very rapidly — in excess of 5,000 feet per minute. The last flight data received from the helicopter was at 9:45 a.m., 39 minutes after it took off.
One day before the crash, the same helicopter had made a similar trip from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana to Camarillo Airport, west of Newbury Park, leaving Saturday morning and returning that afternoon, according to the FlightAware aviation tracking site. Those trips took 30 minutes each.
The helicopter
The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter that Bryant's group was flying in was built in 1991. It was initially owned by the state of Illinois, but the state auctioned it off in the summer of 2015 for $515,161.
The winning bid came from a user named "Jimbagge1" — and Jim Bagge is an executive at Island Express Holding, a California company that holds the FAA registration for the helicopter: N72EX.
"Aircraft must be inspected annually or every 100 flight hours, whichever comes first," the FAA's Gregor said. "Additionally, certain parts must be replaced or overhauled at specific intervals.
"Maintenance records belong to the aircraft owner, who must make them available to the FAA for inspection upon request. The FAA looks at aircraft maintenance history as part of every accident investigation."
NPR's Russell Lewis contributed to this report.