So far, I've made 2012 Grammy Awards predictions in 12 categories. To see the full list, click this link.
Now, it's time to clean up some loose ends by offering projected winners in another 13 categories. Will I be able to keep intact my decade-long streak of nailing at least 50% of my Grammy predictions? We'll find out on Sunday.
Some remaining 2012 Grammy Awards predictions:
•Best Music Video
"Rolling in the Deep," Adele
I initially thought Skrillex or Radiohead might win this one, but it now looks as though Adele is going to go 6 for 6.
•Best Pop Vocal Album
"21," Adele
A slam-dunk for Adele. Unless Lady Gaga somehow pulls the upset here for "Born This Way," Gaga will be going home empty-handed.
•Best Pop Solo Performance
"Someone Like You," Adele
Adele wins again. Notice a pattern?
•Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
"Duets II," Tony Bennett
This could be the legendary crooner's second award of the night, if he also takes Pop Group/Duo Performance.
•Best Dance Recording
"Call Your Girlfriend," Robyn
The Swedish dance diva goes 2 for 2 to capture some long-overdue Grammy love, edging out Skrillex and David Guetta.
•Best Rock Performance
"Walk," Foo Fighters
Coldplay or Mumford & Sons could prevail here, but there's no way I'm betting against the Foo Fighters at the Grammys.
•Best Rock Song
"Walk," Foo Fighters
I have a gut feeling about Mumford & Sons for this one, but since these five nominees are exactly the same as the Best Rock Performance noms, I don't see a way for them to shake up the voting enough to edge out the Foos.
•Best R&B Album
"F.A.M.E.," Chris Brown
A few years ago, who would have thought that Chris Brown would be forgiven for his assault on Rihanna to the point that he's winning Grammy Awards?
•Best Rap Performance
"Otis," Jay-Z & Kanye West
Kanye's going to have some serious competition in most of his other categories, but "Otis" should be a clear winner here.
•Best Rap Song
"Look At Me Now," Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes
Breezy and company win this one because Kanye's nominated twice, so his songs "Otis" and "All of the Lights" are going to cancel each other out.
•Best Country Duo/Group Performance
"Don't You Wanna Stay," Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson
I didn't like this song at all. These two had no chemistry, and their voices didn't mesh well together. But the country music industry loved it.
•Best Bluegrass Album
"Paper Airplane," Alison Krauss & Union Station
Perhaps the most underrated album of the year, "Paper Airplane" will win Krauss another Grammy - which will be the 27th of her career and tie her with Quincy Jones for the second-most in history.
•Producer of the Year
Paul Epworth
Ryan Tedder and Paul Epworth are the favorites, since they worked with Adele. Epworth gets the nod because he also produce Cee Lo Green and Foster the People.
Check out more of my 2012 Grammy Awards predictions.
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