As expected, Beyonce and Taylor Swift, were the leading nominees for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards. Beyonce had 10 nominations while Swift got eight. Both women are up for the “Big Three” awards-Album, Record and Song of the Year. But so, in a surprise, is dance/pop sensation Lady Gaga.
Madonna didn’t receive a nomination in one of the “Big Three” categories until 1999, after 15 years of hits, when she was cited for her Ray Of Light album and single. Fortunately, Kanye West was not there.