January 8, 2015

in Entertainment News by Mike

Grammy Nominees Album Coming

2015 GRAMMY^®NOMINEES ALBUM FEATURES 21 HITS

FROM A DIVERSE ARRAY OF ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS

Album Hits Stores and Digital Retailers on Jan. 20,

Gives Fans Two Chances to Win Trips to Attend Music’s Biggest Night^®

RCA Records and The Recording Academy^®‘s GRAMMY Recordings^® will release the 2015 GRAMMY^®Nominees album on Jan. 20, in stores and via digital retailers. The 21st installment of the best-selling series features 21 top-charting hits from a diverse array of this year’s GRAMMY-nominated artists and songwriters. In conjunction with the album’s release, music fans will have the opportunity to win trips to the 57th or 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards^®.

The 2015 GRAMMY^®Nominees album includes many of the year’s prominent recordings and performers, highlighted by all of the nominated artists and songs in the high-profile Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Country Duo Or Group Performance categories. Rotating labels from year to year, the collection is made possible by a special arrangement with all of the major music distribution companies. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the album benefits the year-round efforts of the GRAMMY Foundation^®and MusiCares Foundation^® — two charitable organizations of The Recording Academy.

“The exceptional mix of recordings featured on this year’s compilation not only represent a roster of incredibly talented artists but also provides a unique playlist showcasing some of this year’s outstanding GRAMMY nominees,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “It is fitting that our 21st installment album contains 21 exciting selections which music fans are sure to enjoy. We are proud and excited to collaborate with RCA Records on this project and once again look forward to another successful GRAMMY nominees album.”

“We are thrilled to work with The Academy on the 2015 GRAMMY^®Nominees album,” said Tom Corson, President & COO, RCA Records. “This 21st installment highlights the amazing talent and hard work of this year’s nominees and will delight music fans around the world. It’s a true celebration of Music’s Biggest Night.”

RCA Records and The Recording Academy will offer fans two opportunities to attend Music’s Biggest Night^®. First, when pre-ordering the 2015 GRAMMYNominees album at GRAMMY.com/2015GRAMMYAlbum by Jan. 19, music fans can enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 8, 2015.* In addition, each 2015 GRAMMY Nominees album purchased in stores will include a special game piece featuring a unique code for a chance to play the GRAMMY Ticket Game. To participate, the code must be used at GRAMMY.com/2015GRAMMYAlbum for the opportunity to win a trip for two to the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016 or a second-place prize, of an official GRAMMY Awards T-shirt. *

The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

2015 GRAMMY Nominees Album Track List:

1. TAYLOR SWIFT

“Shake It Off“

Record Of The Year

Song Of The Year

Best Pop Solo Performance

2. IGGY AZALEA FEAT. CHARLI XCX

“Fancy“

Record Of The Year

3. ED SHEERAN

“Sing“

Album Of The Year

Best Pop Vocal Album

4. ARIANA GRANDE FEAT. IGGY AZALEA

“Problem“

Best Pop Vocal Album

5. MEGHAN TRAINOR

“All About That Bass“

Record Of The Year

Song Of The Year

6. KATY PERRY FEAT. JUICY J

“Dark Horse“

Best Pop Vocal Album

7. COLDPLAY

“A Sky Full Of Stars“

Best Pop Vocal Album

8. MILEY CYRUS

“Wrecking Ball“

Best Pop Vocal Album

9. SIA

“Chandelier“

Record Of The Year

Song Of The Year

Best Pop Solo Performance

10. JOHN LEGEND

“All Of Me“ (Live)

Best Pop Solo Performance

11. HOZIER

“Take Me To Church“

Song Of The Year

12. BEYONCÉ FEAT. JAY Z

“Drunk In Love“

Album Of The Year

13. PHARRELL WILLIAMS

“Come Get It Bae“

Album Of The Year

14. SAM SMITH

“Stay With Me” (Darkchild Version)

Record Of The Year

Album Of The Year

Song Of The Year

Best Pop Solo Performance

Best Pop Vocal Album

15. BECK

“Blue Moon“

Album Of The Year

16. KEITH URBAN FEAT. ERIC CHURCH

“Raise ‘Em Up“