Frank Ocean and Fun. are officially this year's Grammy favorites, both landing six nominations.The indie pop group landed spots in all of the landmark categories. "We Are Young" is nominated for Record and Song of the Year, Some Nights is nominated for Album of the Year, and Fun. themselves are nominated for Best New Artist.
Meanwhile, R&B crooner Frank Ocean, who stunned the industry with channel ORANGE and the details about his personal life, landed nominations in three of the four landmark categories: Record of the Year for "Thinkin Bout You", Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. He also scored an nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album, with his only competition being Chris Brown's Fortune and Miguel's Kaleidoscope Dream.
Speaking of Miguel, he scored a major coup himself with his single "Adorn", garnering a nod for Song of the Year. Kelly Clarkson also surprised with four nominations, including Record and Song of the Year for "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)". Even though she was snubbed for Record of the Year, Carly Rae Jepsen managed a Song of the Year nod for "Call Me Maybe".
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