The 2015 Grammy Nominations were announced over the weekend, and a mix of Louisiana musicians made the cut.
From Ledisi to Hunter Hayes to Bobby Rush and Luke James, this year’s crop of Grammy contenders cover a wide array of musical styles, genres, and influences.
Take a look at the Louisiana musicians who have received Grammy nominations this year:
Best R&B Performance
Like This
Track from: The Truth
Label: Verve
Best Country Solo Performance
Invisible
Track from: Storyline
Label: Atlantic Records
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Meanwhile Back At Mama’s
Tim McGraw Featuring Faith Hill
Track from: Sundown Heaven Town
Label: Big Machine Records
Best Country Song
Meanwhile Back At Mama’s
Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston & Jeffrey Steele, songwriters (Tim McGraw Featuring Faith Hill)
Label: Big Machine Records
Photo by Kim Welsh
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Landmarks
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Label: Blue Note Records
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Quiet Pride: The Elizabeth Catlett Project
Rufus Reid (Herlin Riley on drums)
Label: Motema Music
Best R&B Song
Options (Wolfjames Version)
Dominic Gordon, Brandon Hesson, William Roberts & Jamaica “Kahn-Cept” Smith, songwriters (Luke James Featuring Rick Ross)
Label: Island Records
Best Blues Album
Decisions
Bobby Rush With Blinddog Smokin’
Label: Silver Talon Records
Photo: Greg Miles
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Light The Stars
Label: Valcour Records
Love’s Lies
Magnolia Sisters
Label: Arhoolie Records
Jo-El Sonnier
Label: Takau Records
Click here for a complete list of Grammy nominations.
