Pre-Show Grammy Winners

Considering how long the Grammy Awards shows run, one would think they could squeeze in a few more important award categories. It seems more and more awards are presented before the opening number. Here are some of this year’s pre-show victors:

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: “From the Bottom of My Heart,” Stevie Wonder

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: “This Love,” Maroon 5

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals: “Feel Good Inc.,” Gorillaz ft. De La Soul

Best Dance Recording: “Galvanize,” The Chemical Brothers ft. Q-Tip

Best Electronic/Dance Album: Push the Button, The Chemical Brothers

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: “Devil’s & Dust,” Bruce Springsteen

Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own,” U2

Best Hard Rock Performance: “B.Y.O.B.,” System of a Down

Best Metal Performance: “Before I Forget,” Slipknot

Best Rock Song: “City of Blinding Lights,” U2

Best Alternative Music Album: Get Behind Me Satan, The White Stripes

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: “We Belong Together,” Mariah Carey

Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: “So Amazing,” Beyonce & Stevie Wonder

Best Urban/Alternative Performance: “Welcome to Jamrock,” Damian Marley

Best R&B Song: “We Belong Together,” Mariah Carey

Best R&B Album: Get Lifted, John Legend

Best Contemporary R&B Album: The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey

Best Rap Solo Performance: “Gold Digger,” Kanye West

Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: “Don’t Phunk With My Heart,” The Black Eyed Peas

Best Rap Song: “Diamonds from Sierra Leone,” Kanye Westhttp://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Annual_Show/48_nominees.aspx