Natalie Cole, Herbie Hancock and Sean Combs presented the award for Record of the Year to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for their song "Please Read the Letter" at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Other nominees were Adele for "Chasing Pavement," Coldplay for "Viva la Vida," Leona Lewis for "Bleeding Love" and M.I.A. for "Paper Planes."
The Record of the Year Grammy award recognizes one song on an album or a single. The award goes to the artist, producer and engineer of the song. Unlike Song of the Year, which goes to the songwriter, the Record of the Year Grammy recognizes achievement in the actual production of the song.
Nominees
- Adele for "Chasing Pavement"
- Coldplay for "Viva la Vida"
- Leona Lewis for "Bleeding Love"
- M.I.A. for "Paper Planes"
- Robert Plant with Alison Krauss for "Please Read the Letter"
Selected Previous Winners
- 2008: "Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
- 2001: "Beautiful Day" - U2
- 1995: "All I Wanna Do" - Sheryl Crow
- 1984: "Beat It" - Michael Jackson
- 1978: "Hotel California" - The Eagles
- 1962: "Moon River" - Henry Mancini
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Nomination ceremony
December 3, 2008
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Time
9/8c
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Network
CBS
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Location
Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California
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Award ceremony
February 3, 2009
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Location
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
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Winner
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for "Please Read the Letter"
