The 44th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 27, 2002, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main recipient was Alicia Keys, winning five Grammys, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "Fallin'". U2 won four awards including Record of the Year and Best Rock Album, while opening the show with a performance of "Walk On".
Performers
Presenters
- Matthew Perry and Britney Spears â presented Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- Natalie Cole, Dave Koz, and P. Diddy â presented Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Craig David, Steve Vai, and Nelly Furtado â presented Best Rap Album
- Backstreet Boys and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes â presented Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
- Ja Rule, Pamela Anderson, and Jamie Foxx â presented Best R&B Album
- Don Henley and Trisha Yearwood â presented Best Rock Song
- Jamie O'Neal, Rob Thomas, and Kid Rock â presented Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow â presented Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
- Kevin James and Ray Romano â presented Best New Artist
- Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, and Gwen Stefani â presented Song of the Year
- Bonnie Raitt, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder â presented Record of the Year
- Gloria Estefan, Matthew McConaughey, and Janet Jackson â presented Album of the Year
Winners and Nominees
General
Record of the Year
- "Walk On" â U2
- Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, producers; Steve Lillywhite and Richard Rainey, engineer/mixers
- "Video" â India.Arie
- India.Arie and Carlos "Six July" Broady, producers; Kevin Haywood and Mike Shipley, engineer/mixers
- "Fallin'" â Alicia Keys
- Alicia Keys, producer; Kerry "Krucial" Brothers and Russ Elevado, engineer/mixers
- "Ms. Jackson" â OutKast
- Earthtone III, producer; John Frye and Neal H Pogue, engineer/mixers
- "Drops of Jupiter" â Train
- Brendan O'Brien, producer; Nick DiDia, Brendan O'Brien and Ryan Williams, engineer/mixers
Album of the Year
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? â Soundtrack â Various Artists<sup>[A]</sup>
- T Bone Burnett, producer; Mike Piersante and Peter Kurland, engineers/mixers; Gavin Lurssen, mastering engineer
- Acoustic Soul â India.Arie
- India.Arie, Mark Batson, Carlos "Six July" Broady, Blue Miller and Bob Power, producers; Mark Batson, Carlos "Six July" Broady, Kevin Haywood, Avery Johnson, George Karas, Jim Lightman, Blue Miller, Mark Niemiec, Bob Power, Mike Shipley, Alvin Speights, Mike Tocci and Dave Way, engineer/mixers
- Love and Theft â Bob Dylan
- Jack Frost, producer; Chris Shaw, engineer/mixer
- Stankonia â OutKast
- Earthtone III, Organized Noize and Antonio "LA" Reid, producers; Jarvis Blackshear, Leslie Brathwaite, Josh Butler, Ralph Cacciurri, John Frye, Mark "DJ Exit" Goodchild, Carl Mo, Kevin Parker, Neal H Pogue, Richard H. Segal, Kenneth Stallworth, Matt Still, Jason Stokes, Bernasky Wall and Derrick Williams, engineer/mixers
- All That You Can't Leave Behind â U2
- Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, producers; Brian Eno, Steve Fitzmaurice, Julian Gallagher, Mike Hedges, Daniel Lanois, Steve Lillywhite, Tim Palmer, Richard Rainey and Richard Stannard, engineer/mixers
Song of the Year
Best New Artist
Alternative
Best Alternative Music Album
Blues
Best Traditional Blues Album
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Children's
Best Musical Album for Children
Best Spoken Word Album for Children
Classical
- Best Orchestral Performance
- Helmut Burk & Karl-August Naegler (producers), Jobst Eberhardt, Stephan Flock (engineers), Pierre Boulez (conductor) & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Boulez Conducts Edgard Varèse (Amériques; Arcana; Déserts; Ionisation)
- Best Classical Vocal Performance
- Christopher Raeburn (producer), Jonathan Stokes (engineer), Bernhard Forck (conductor), Cecilia Bartoli & the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin for Dreams & Fables - Gluck Italian Arias (Tremo Gra' Fubbi Miei; Die Questa Cetra In Seno, etc.)
- Best Opera Recording
- James Mallinson (producer), Simon Rhodes (engineer), Colin Davis (conductor), Michelle DeYoung, Ben Heppner, Petra Lang, Peter Mattei, Stephen Milling, Sara Mingardo, Kenneth Tarver & the London Symphony Orchestra for Berlioz: Les Troyens
- Best Choral Performance
- Martin Sauer (producer), Michael Brammann (engineer), Nikolaus Harnoncourt (conductor), Norbert Balatsch, Erwin Ortner (chorus masters), Bernarda Fink, Matthias Goerne, Dietrich Henschel, Elisabeth von Magnus, Christoph Prégardien, Dorothea Röschmann, Michael Schade, Christine Schäfer, Markus Schäfer, Oliver Widmer, the Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Wiener Sängerknaben & Concentus Musicas Wien for Bach: St. Matthew Passion
- Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with orchestra)
- Martin Fouqué (producer), Eberhard Sengpiel (engineer), Daniel Barenboim, Dale Clevenger, Larry Combs, Alex Klein, David McGill & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Richard Strauss Wind Concertos (Horn Concerto; Oboe Concerto, etc.)
- Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra)
- Arne Akselberg (producer & engineer) & Truls Mørk (producer & artist) for Benjamin Britten Cello Suites (1 - 3)
- Best Small Ensemble Performance (with or without conductor)
- Helmut Mühle (producer), Philipp Nedel (engineer), Gidon Kremer (producer & artist) & Kremerata Baltica for After Mozart
- Best Chamber Music Performance
- Joanna Nickrenz (producer), Marc J. Aubort (engineer) & The Angeles String Quartet for Joseph Haydn: The Complete String Quartets
- Best Classical Contemporary Composition
- Christopher Rouse (composer), Muhai Tang (conductor), Sharon Isbin & the Gulbenkian Orchestra for Concert de GaudÃÂ for Guitar and Orchestra
- Best Classical Album
- James Mallinson (producer), Simon Rhodes (engineer), Colin Davis (conductor), Michelle DeYoung, Ben Heppner, Petra Lang, Peter Mattei, Stephen Milling, Sara Mingardo, Kenneth Tarver & the London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for Berlioz: Les Troyens
- Best Classical Crossover Album
- Edgar Meyer (producer), Robert Battaglia (engineer), Béla Fleck (producer & artist), Joshua Bell, Evelyn Glennie, Gary Hoffman, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile & John Christopher Williams for Perpetual Motion
Composing and arranging
Best Instrumental Composition
Best Instrumental Arrangement
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Country
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
Best Country Instrumental Performance
- "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" â Jerry Douglas, Gen Duncan, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Steve Martin, Leon Russell, Earl Scruggs, Gary Scruggs, Randy Scruggs, Paul Shaffer, and Marty Stuart
- "Sugar-Foot Rag" â Asleep at the Wheel and Brad Paisley
- "Poultry in Motion" â Bill Kirchen
- "Choctaw Hayride" â Alison Krauss & Union Station
- "Munster Rag" â Brad Paisley
Best Country Song
- "The Lucky One"
- Robert Lee Castleman, songwriter (Alison Krauss & Union Station)
- "I'm Already There"
- Gary Baker, Richie McDonald, and Frank Myers, songwriters (Lonestar)
- "One More Day"
- Steven Dale Jones and Bobby Tomberlin, songwriters (Diamond Rio)
- "There Is No Arizona"
- Lisa Drew, Jamie O'Neal, and Shaye Smith, songwriters (Jamie O'Neal)
- "When I Think About Angels"
- Roxie Dean, Jamie O'Neal, and Sonny Tillis, songwriters (Jamie O'Neal)
Best Country Album
Best Bluegrass Album
Film/TV/media
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Folk
Best Traditional Folk Album
Best Contemporary Folk Album
Best Native American Music Album
- ' â Johnny Mike and Verdell Primeaux
- Life Goes On: Hand Drum and Round Dance Songs â Black Eagle
- Weasel Tail's Dream â The Tradition Continues â Black Lodge Singers
- Rockin' the Rez â Northern Cree
- Gathering of Nations 2000: Millennium Celebration â Vol. 1 â Various Northern Drums
- Change of Life â Oklahoma Pow-Wow Songs â Young Bird
Gospel
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Best Rock Gospel Album
Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album
Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album
Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album
Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album
Historical
Best Historical Album
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- Michael Brooks and Michael Cuscuna, compilation producers; Matt Cavaluzzo, Harry Coster, Seth Foster, Darcy Proper, Ken Robertson, and Mark Wilder, mastering engineers (Billie Holiday)
- Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings 1944-1948
- Orrin Keepnews, compilation producer; Paul W. Reid III, mastering engineer (Charlie Parker)
- Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection: 1960-2000 The Journey of Chris Strachwitz
- Chris Strachwitz and Elijah Wald, compilation producers; Mike Cogan, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
- The Long Road to Freedom â An Anthology of Black Music
- David Belafonte, Harry Belafonte, and Albert C. Pryor, compilation producers; Michael O. Drexler, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
- Washington Square Memoirs: The Great Urban Folk Boom 1950-1970
- Ted Myers, compilation producer; Bob Fisher, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
Jazz
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Best Latin Jazz Album
Latin
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album
Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album
Best Tejano Album
- Nadie Como Tu â Solido
- 20/20 MMXX Twenty-Viente â David Lee Garza y Los Musicales
- Retro-Momentos â Leonard Gonzales y Los Magnificos
- Obsesion â Los Palominos
- Lo Dice Tu Mirada â Emilio Navaira
Best Salsa Album
Best Merengue Album
Musical show
Best Musical Show Album
Music video
Best Short Form Music Video
Best Long Form Music Video
New Age
Best New Age Album
Packaging and notes
Best Recording Package
Best Boxed Recording Package
- Brain in a Box: The Science Fiction Collective
- Hugh Brown and Steve Vance, art directors (Various Artists)
- The Long Road to Freedom: An Anthology of Black Music
- Carol Bobolts, Jaime Boyle, and Deb Schuler, art directors (Various Artists)
- Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings 1944-1948
- Christian Calabrò, art director (Charlie Parker)
- El Cancionero/Mas Y Mas: A History of the Band From East L.A.
- James Austin, Hugh Brown, Louie Perez, Al Quattrocchi, and Jeff Smith, art directors (Los Lobos)
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- Ron Jaramillo and Adam T. Owett, art directors (Billie Holiday)
Best Album Notes
- Richard Pryor...And It's Deep Too! The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings (1968-1992)
- Walter Mosley, notes writer (Richard Pryor)
- 'Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection: 1960-2000 the Journey of Chris Strachwitz
- Elijah Wald, notes writer (Various Artists)
- The Long Road to Freedom: An Anthology of Black Music
- Mari Evans, notes writer (Various Artists)
- The Stax Story
- Rob Bowman, notes writer (Various Artists)
- Rhapsodies in Black: Music and Words From the Harlem Renaissance
- Gerald Early, notes writer (Various Artists)
Polka
Best Polka Album
Pop
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Best Dance Recording
Best Pop Vocal Album
Best Pop Instrumental Album
Production and engineering
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Best Engineered Album, Classical
- Richard King (engineer) & Joshua Bell for Bernstein (Arr. Brohn & Corigliano): West Side Story Suite (Lonely Town; Make Our Garden Grow, Etc.)
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Producer of the Year, Classical
R&B
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Best R&B Song
Best R&B Album
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album
Rap
Best Rap Solo Performance
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Best Rap Album
Reggae
Best Reggae Album
Rock
Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Best Hard Rock Performance
Best Metal Performance
Best Rock Song
- "Drops of Jupiter"
- Charlie Colin, Rob Hotchkiss, Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood, songwriters (Train)
- "Yellow"
- Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)
- "Walk On"
- Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr., songwriters (U2)
- "Jaded"
- Marti Frederiksen and Steven Tyler, songwriters (Aerosmith)
- "Elevation"
- Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr., songwriters (U2)
Best Rock Album
Spoken
Best Spoken Word Album
- Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones â Quincy Jones
- An Hour Before Daylight â Jimmy Carter
- Lake Wobegon Summer 1956 â Garrison Keillor
- Letters From the Earth â Uncensored Writings by Mark Twain â Carl Reiner
- War Letters â Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars â Various Artists
Best Spoken Comedy Album
Traditional Pop
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
World
Best World Music Album
Special merit awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Trustees Award
Tech Award
MusiCares Person of the Year
Recording Academy's Governors Award
Notes
A ^<small>Award recipients also include Alison Krauss & Union Station, Chris Sharp, Chris Thomas King, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Harley Allen, John Hartford, Mike Compton, Norman Blake, Pat Enright, Peasall Sisters, Ralph Stanley, Sam Bush, Stuart Duncan, The Cox Family, The Fairfield Four, The Whites & Tim Blake Nelson as the artists.</small>
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