For the second year in a row, a hip-hop artist has the _1_ nominations in the Grammy Awards.
Kanye West got seven nominations, but has been ignored in the Album of the Year category. He's nominated for his Watch the Throne album with Jay-Z and also picked other nominations, including Song of the Year, for "All of the Lights," which _2_ Rihanna, Fergie and Kid Cudi.
The Grammy Awards Ceremony is _3_ every year in America, where musicians are rewarded for _4_ outstanding achievement in the music industry. After a list of nominees is made, _5_ of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences vote in 78 categories to decide who wins.
The most prestigious awards _6_ for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist.
The 23-year-old British singer, Adele, _7_ up six nominations, including record and song of the year for the single "Rolling in the Deep."
_8_ nominees include Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters.
The 54th annual Grammys is on Sunday, February 12 _9_ Los Angeles.
What, in your opinion, was the best song of 2011, and who is the best solo singer or band? Leave your comments below.
Now choose the correct missing word:
