First Round of GRAMMY Predictions...

With the GRAMMY's airing this Sunday on CBS - here are the first few predictions:

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
King of Anything - Sara Bareilles
Halo (Live) - Beyonce
Chasing Pirates - Norah Jones
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream - Katy Perry

PREDICTION: Bad Romance by Lady Gaga. 

Lady Gaga had a huge 2010, all beginning with the tour de force that is Bad Romance. It has strong vocals, descriptive lyrics, and a sound that takes the best of Poker Face and amplifies it! Add to that, the song has become a huge hit and will likely take this award with ease. Although I am betting my all on Gaga's victory here (arguably the biggest and most successful musical act since 2009), Chasing Pirates by Norah Jones is the only other song that could cause a huge upset in this category.


Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble
This Is It - Michael Jackson
Whataya Want From Me - Adam Lambert
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Half Of My Heart - John Mayer

PREDICTION: Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars. 
As sappy as this song may be, it is a very strong song that has widespread appeal to attract both critics and the masses. It has transformed Bruno Mars from a featured artist to an artist that has the vocal chops and individuality to have a successful solo career. Furthermore, this song is the epitome of Bruno's strong writing and singing skills. A possible contender for this award is This Is It by Michael Jackson, as it is the first awards ceremony that his posthumous music has become eligible for new Grammy awards.