2008 Grammy Nods

Singer John Mayer, left, performs with blues legend B.B. King at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Nominations were announced in a new format this year, with an hourlong CBS concert special that featured a brisk procession of performers.

Singer Celine Dion announces nominees for the album of the year at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Lil Wayne, who became pop's biggest success in 2008 with his top-selling album, "Tha Carter III," got eight nominations. Following close behind was Coldplay, with seven nominations.

Christina Aguilera walks the red carpet at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Held at the Nokia Theatre, the show also celebrated the Saturday opening of the new Grammy Museum next door.

David Grohl, of the Foo Fighters, announces nominees at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for live broadcast on CBS on Feb 8, 2009.

Comedian Kathy Griffin is seen backstage at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Singer Morris Day, right, and Jimmy Jam, of The Time, perform with the band during the after party for "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Music producer Jermaine Dupri arrives at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

President of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow, left, and singer Taylor Swift introduce B.B. King and John Mayer at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Swift and LL Cool J were the concert hosts.

Singer Natalie Cole arrives at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Foo Fighters perform at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Music producer Jimmy Jam poses with his family on the red carpet at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

The Jonas Brothers are seen backstage at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. The teen sensations were nominated for the best new artist category with Duffy and Adele, both singers with a soul bent; singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan; and breakout country act Lady Antebellum.

Mariah Carey performs at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. A past Grammy winner, Carey opened the show with a selection from her new Christmas album.

Lindsey Buckingham, from Fleetwood Mac, arrives with his wife, Kristin Messner, at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Actor and singer LL Cool J arrives at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. He was one of the hosts.

Musician John Mayer arrives at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. A Grammy favorite, he netted five nominations.

Ne-Yo is seen backstage at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. He got six nominations and said after the ceremony, "I was trying to do something that the world could enjoy and I think that the Grammy people paid attention to that."

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and Natalie Cole are seen as they arrive at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Singer Christina Aguilera performs at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Host Taylor Swift walks the red carpet at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Swift, last year's best new artist nominee, was shut out completely. The 18-year-old country artist has had a good year with the continued success of her 2006 self-titled debut album and her latest top-selling CD, "Fearless." While neither was eligible for consideration, her recent singles were.