The Grammys are back..

and I'm one of the few people that are still watching.

The 2008 Grammy Awards nominations are being announced early Thursday morning by Linkin Park and some country chick.. which basically assured them they will be nominated. I'm a huge music lover and have been closely following the music world this year, so here are my Grammy predictions, we'll see If I get them right or not:

- AMY WINEHOUSE: Expect nods for her on the categories "Best New Artist", "Best Pop Female Vocal Performance", "Best Pop Album", "Album of the Year", and "Song of the Year". Her album "Back to Black" was not only critically aclaimed but a world-wide hit, so I defitinely expect the druggie songstress to make it big this year.

- BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: The Academy loves those old guys with guitars, and his album was fairly good so I know he'll have multiple nominations and will win, but nobody will care.

- KANYE WEST: The only thing that was lacking from his part to earn Grammy voters was sympathy, and now he's got it. His album "Graduation" is marvelous and Kanye is always a favorite. He will probably earn "Album of the Year", trust me.

- CARRIE, JUSTIN, RIHANNA, MAROON 5, AVRIL LAVIGNE: They all had huge hits this year (mostly Rihanna) and fairly good albums. But what they have to go for is that they're fresh on the voters memories. So they'll be all over the Pop and R&B nominations.

- NORAH JONES: She already has like 38 Grammys and she released an album this year. So be sure they'll give her more.

I expect a few good surprises such as John Mayer being nominated, Fesit, Colbie Calliat and please GRAMMY voters.. Give us some Britney!! BLACKOUT was by far, the greatest dance pop album of the year. I will be pleased if I see "Gimme More" nominated as "Best Dance Recording" and the album as "Best Pop Album". Lets wait and see.. She has the critical acclaim, but her personal behavior always takes away from her