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Country was represented well during the Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!  The Band Perry picked up a nomination in the all-genre Best New Artist category and performed the song “Independence” from their self-titled debut album. Jason Aldean and Ludacris reprised their live performance from the 2010 CMT Music Awards by hitting the stage for Jason’s hit, “Dirt Road Anthem.” The most anticipated performance of the night came from pop diva Lady Gaga and country duo Sugarland who performed Gaga’s single “You and I.” The 54th Annual Grammy Awards airs February 12th at 8PM Eastern on CBS.

54th Annual Grammy Awards – Country Categories

Best Country Solo Performance

“Dirt Road Anthem” – Jason Aldean

“I’m Gonna Love You Through It” – Martina McBride

“Honey Bee” – Blake Shelton

“Mean” – Taylor Swift

“Mama’s Song” – Carrie Underwood

 

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

“Don’t You Wanna Stay” – Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson

“You and Tequila” – Kenny Chesney feat. Grace Potter

“Barton Hollow” – The Civil Wars

“Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” – Thompson Square

 

Best Country Song

“Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” – Jim Collins & David Lee Murphy, songwriters (Thompson Square)

“God Gave Me You” – Dave Barnes, songwriter (Blake Shelton)

“Just Fishin’” – Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell & Ed Hill, songwriters (Trace Adkins)

“Mean” – Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)