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Grammy nominations for U2, Corrs and Chieftains
Thursday 4 January 2001Controversial rappers Dr Dre and Eminem will lead the mixed group of nominees into the 43rd annual Grammy Awards. Eminem who is tipped to win best album also received nominations for best rap album and best rap performance. Eminem is up against British band Radiohead, Paul Simon, Beck and Steely Dan on the shortlist for Album of the Year. Nominees for other awards include Britney Spears and Madonna.
Several deceased artists are also listed in the Grammy nominations including Frank Sinatra, reggae icon Bob Marley, former Beatle John Lennon, jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr, soul singer Johnnie Taylor, Latin jazz bandleader Tito Puente and blues legend Ella Fitzgerald. Lennon and Fitzgerald are competing against each other in the category for best long form video, an award that goes both to the artist and to the director/producer. Last year's winner in this category was the late guitarist Jimi Hendrix, marking his first competitive Grammy.
The awards ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on 21 February.
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