This year's hits as Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" became Grammy contenders for song of the year, along with Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me," Maxwell's "Pretty Wings" and the Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody".
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George Lopez announces the nominations for Song of The Year which includes "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga during The Grammy Nominations Concert Live - Countdown to the Music's Biggest Night event in Los Angeles, California, December 2, 2009 |
It was the second year in a row that the Recording Academy revealed its nominees during a televised concert. In the past, they had been announced during a morning news conference.
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The Black Eyed Peas perform during The Grammy Nominations Concert Live - Countdown to the Music's Biggest Night event in Los Angeles, California, December 2, 2009 |
Other performers on the show included Nick Jonas and The Administration, R&B crooner Maxwell and country duo Sugarland.