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60th GRAMMY nominees for Best Comedy Album

(L-R) Jim Gaffigan, Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart
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Each a raucously funny serving of stand-up from comedians with decades of stage experience, these are the 60th GRAMMY nominees for Best Comedy Album
Brian Haack
GRAMMYs
Jan 4, 2018 - 12:36 pm

The right joke can examine an uncomfortable truth in a palatable way, unpack difficult personal memories bringing the audience to a moment of shared catharsis, or sometimes just shake out a shock laugh with a surprisingly well-phrased observation on bodily functions.

Patton Oswalt Wins Best Comedy Album GRAMMY

The five Best Comedy Album nominees for the 60th GRAMMY Awards are based on standup specials from comics with decades of experience in making audiences laugh. Each is a masterclass in timing, delivery and comedic observation from artists at the top of their craft.

Take a closer listen at the brand of laughs offered by this year's nominees.

The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas
Dave Chappelle

A double-album comprising the legendary comedian, writer, and actor's first full-length comedy specials released in over 12 years, Dave Chappelle's The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas, respectively, document the performer's views on "Making A Murder," a potential script idea for a Texan superhero, and the four times he met O.J. Simpson. In the month following the specials' dual release, Netflix revealed they were already the most-viewed standup performances ever hosted by the streaming video network. Chappelle's nod for The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas represents his first GRAMMY nomination.

Cinco
Jim Gaffigan

The fifth hour-long televised comedy special of Jim Gaffigan's career sees the inimitable funnyman tackle the anxieties of diving into binge-watching a brand-new TV show, alternative New Year's resolutions (pasta every day) and the occasionally superfluous nature of leather belts. There are also bits on mullets, why men don't change their clothes and the exhausting job of being a parent. Previously nominated for his stand-up specials Mr. Universe and Obsessed, Gaffigan is hoping his nomination for Cinco will be the proverbial third time's charm.

Jerry Before Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld

Returning to New York's The Comic Strip — the nightclub where it all started for the stand-up and titular character of the Larry David co-created hit TV show "Seinfeld" — Jerry Before Seinfeld sees comedian Jerry Seinfeld regale an intimate club audience with tales of his comedy career's early days and the formative experiences that defined his unique outlook on life. Comprising everything from the performer's thoughts on raising children in the 1960s to his "one joke that worked," Jerry Before Seinfeld marks his third GRAMMY nomination.

A Speck Of Dust
Sarah Silverman

Always one to find the quiet moments of existential crisis amid jokes built on shocking and sometimes gross "did she really say that?" moments, comedienne Sarah Silverman returns with her first comedy special following a serious health scare in 2016. She tackles subjects ranging from fun facts about squirrels, to people who talk to themselves while pretending they're talking to their pets, and whether or not laser hair removal is really important when we're all really just specks of dust on a rock floating in space. A Speck Of Dust is Silverman's third GRAMMY nomination.

What Now?
Kevin Hart

Philadelphia-based comedian and movie star Kevin Hart documented what was possibly the largest comedy tour ever for his third theatrically released standup special What Now? — leading to the first GRAMMY nomination of his career. Wrapped around a short James Bond-themed mini-movie starring Hart and actress Halle Berry, the live performance segments showcase Hart's sold-out performance at his home town's Lincoln Financial Field, before a capacity crowd of nearly 70,000.

The 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 28, 2018, airing live on CBS from 7:30–11 p.m. ET/4:30–8 p.m. PT. 

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From the West and Midwest to the South and Northeast, learn where 60 60th GRAMMY nominees were born in the United States
Tim McPhate
GRAMMYs
Jan 12, 2018 - 4:45 pm

As far as the 60th GRAMMY Awards go, the compass is pointing east this year with the milestone telecast taking place at the venerable Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday, Jan. 28.

But it goes without saying, when it comes to the hundreds of music creators who can call themselves 60th GRAMMY nominees, all signs point to disparate locations on the map.

There is, among others, Lorde, who is from Auckland, New Zealand; Ed Sheeran from England; Chronixx from Kingston, Jamaica; Antonio Sánchez from Mexico City; Juanes from Colombia; Petra Müllejans from Düsseldorf, Germany; and Dmitri Hvorostovsky from Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

And then there's the United States, with nominees hailing from Southern California all the way to Bedford, N.H.

For a different slice of the 60th GRAMMY nominees, we broke up a select group of 60 nominees according to their U.S. birthplace by region: West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. In each region you'll find 15 nominees, offering you a taste of the directional sense of how these nominees got from point A — home — to point B — Music's Biggest Night.

West

60th GRAMMY Nominees, West Region

Out West, a variety of nominees were born in California, including Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator, Warryn Campbell, Tina Campbell, Beck, Julian Lage, and Kehlani. Representing Las Vegas is Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds. India.Arie and Ben Glover hail from Colorado while Raul Midón is from the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. Rounding out the region is a pair of Northwest entries: Natalie Grant from Seattle and Wynne from Portland, Ore.

Midwest

60th GRAMMY Nominees, Midwest

In the Midwest, SZA was born in St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. Oklahoma and Kansas are represented by country and classical royalty in Reba McEntire and Joyce DiDonato, respectively. Illinois, the Prairie State, counts Chicago native Common and Decatur native Alison Krauss as two of its own. Julia Michaels, now a Southern California resident, was born in Davenport, Iowa. The state of Indiana spawned the likes of Offa Rex's Chris Funk, comedian Jim Gaffigan and Bruno Mars collaborator Philip Lawrence. Ohio represents hard rock in the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and jazz with pianist Fred Hersch. Actor/filmmaker Mark Ruffalo calls Kenosha, Wis., his home, while gospel great CeCe Winans came up through the heart of Motown in Detroit. Two legends round out the region: the inimitable Bob Dylan from Minnesota and the late great Glen Campbell from Arkansas, which was once dubbed the Land of Opportunity.

South

60th GRAMMY Nominees, South Region

Starting in the South, in Texas we find jazz singer Jazzmeia Horn, "American Idol" alum Kelly Clarkson and master singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell. R&B songstress Ledisi and jazz pianist John Beasley call Louisiana home. "Cover Me Up" singer/songwriter Jason Isbell hails from Green Hill, Ala. Killer Mike and Khalid, a pair of rappers, represent the Peach State. Gospel singer Le'Andria was born in Palatka, Fla. August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs' hometown is Greenville, S.C. There are two Virginia natives — Chris Eldridge and Pharrell Williams. "Stay" singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb is from Bethesda, Md. Rapsody represents the Tar Heel State. Rounding out the region are Baltimore rapper 6LACK and Washington, D.C., funnyman Dave Chappelle.

Northeast

60th GRAMMY Nominees, Northeast Region

Up in the Northeast region, there is Jay-Z from Brooklyn, N.Y. Other New Yorkers include Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Gillian Welch, and Lana Del Rey. Producer/songwriter Jack Antonoff and the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, call New Jersey home. Representing the Keystone State are jazzers Joey DeFrancesco and Christine McBride, pop queen Pink, rapper Lil Uzi Vert and comedian Kevin Hart. Rounding out the region are Seth McFarlane, from Kent, Conn.; composer Adam Schoenberg: Northampton, Mass.; and comedienne Sarah Silverman from Bedford, N.H.

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An eclectic all-star lineup of artists, musicians, actors, and comedians will take the stage as presenters at the 60th GRAMMY Awards.

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On tap to present awards and introduce performers are 18-time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, current GRAMMY nominee Dave Chappelle, three-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Kelly Clarkson, professional football player Victor Cruz, GRAMMY winner Eve, current GRAMMY nominee Jim Gaffigan, actress Katie Holmes, previous GRAMMY nominee Nick Jonas, actress Anna Kendrick, 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, 10-time GRAMMY winner John Legend, actor Shemar Moore, comedian and television host Trevor Noah, current GRAMMY nominee Sarah Silverman, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, and GRAMMY nominee Donnie Wahlberg.

Previously announced GRAMMY performers include Brothers Osborne, Alessia Cara, Cardi B, Eric Church, Gary Clark Jr., Miley Cyrus, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, DJ Khaled, Luis Fonsi, Emmylou Harris, Elton John, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Bruno Mars, Maren Morris, Pink, Ben Platt, Rihanna, Zuleyka Rivera, Sam Smith, Chris Stapleton, StingSZA, Bryson Tiller, and U2.

Hosted by award-winning television personality and performer James Corden live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the 60th GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

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Feb 2, 2018 - 11:18 am

Dave Chappelle is among the group of the most fortunate people in show business. And no, it's not because he won his first GRAMMY for Best Comedy Album at the milestone 60th GRAMMY Awards in New York. It's because, first and foremost, he loves his job.

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"I love what I do and my favorite part of it is when I get to stand in front of audiences and I'm real grateful that the rooms fill up," Chappelle said backstage at Madison Square Garden. "Just [having] a platform like this is an amazing, amazing experience."

Speaking of amazing, Chappelle admitted his surprise when his named was called as the winner of Best Comedy Album for his double album, The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas. This year's category was crowded with talent, with Chappelle nominated alongside the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan, and Kevin Hart.

"I wasn't expecting it, I think it was probably one of the worst GRAMMY speeches ever," he said. "But I was very happy to win. And my son texted me afterward and [said] he was proud of me. It made it all worth it."

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But as much as winning a GRAMMY is a thrill, Chappelle cited his participation in Kendrick Lamar's spell-binding show-opening medley as his personal highlight of the evening. During the performance, which included "XXX," "DNA" and "King's Dead," Chappelle appeared to deliver a punctuating monologue: "The only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America is being an honest black man in America."

"My favorite part of the night was actually the Kendrick [performance]," said Chappelle. "It was an honor to be part of that. I loved it, man."

So what's next for Chappelle? While he didn't get into specifics, one thing is for sure: It's back to the grindstone.

"[The work] never ends," he said. "If you do something good in this game, then do it again, do it again, and do it again. So I enjoy the moments but I try to keep a level head and see if I can create new great memories."

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In the meantime, when asked about his fellow Best Comedy Album nominees receiving puppies from host James Corden as consolation prizes, Chappelle deadpanned, "I would love to get one of those puppies."

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Dave Chappelle won Best Comedy Album for 'The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas' at the 60th GRAMMY Awards, marking his first-ever GRAMMY win.

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The other nominees were Jim Gaffigan's Cinco, Jerry Seinfeld's Jerry Before Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman's A Speck Of Dust, and Kevin Hart's What Now?

A double-album comprising the legendary comedian, writer, and actor's first full-length comedy specials released in over 12 years, Chappelle's The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas, respectively, document the performer's views on "Making A Murder," a potential script idea for a Texan superhero, and the four times he met O.J. Simpson. In the month following the specials' dual release, Netflix revealed they were already the most-viewed standup performances ever hosted by the streaming video network.

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"I am honored to win an award, finally. And I wanted to thank everybody at Netflix, everyone at 'Saturday Night Live' and everyone at 'Chappelle Show,'" said Chappelle, who also name-checked his family during his acceptance.

Chappelle joins the prestigious roster of previous category winners, ranging from Shelley Berman, Bob Newhart, Stephen Colbert, Eddie Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robin Williams.

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Kendrick Lamar Wins Best Rap Album For 'DAMN. '

Bruno Mars Wins Record Of The Year

Bruno Mars Wins Record Of The Year

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Alessia Cara
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Alessia Cara Wins Best New Artist

Greg Kurstin at the 60th GRAMMY Awards
Greg Kurstin
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Greg Kurstin Wins Producer Of The Year GRAMMY

GRAMMYs

Ed Sheeran Wins Best Pop Vocal Album

Bruno Mars Wins Best R&B Album

Bruno Mars Wins Best R&B Album For '24K Magic'

Zach Williams 60th Win

Williams Wins Best Contemporary Christian Album

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Bruno Mars Wins Best R&B Performance

Jennifer Higdon

Jennifer Higdon Wins Best Cont. Classical Comp.

James Murphy, 2018
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LCD Soundsystem "Tonite" Wins Best Dance Recording

GRAMMYs

"The Defiant Ones" Wins Big For Best Music Film

Shakira Wins Best Latin Pop Album

Shakira Wins Best Latin Pop Album For 'El Dorado'

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl
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Foo Fighters Win Best Rock Song For "Run"

Mastodon 60th Win

Mastodon Win Best Metal Performance

Jason Isbell, 2017
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Jason Isbell Wins Best Americana Album

Ed Sheeran, 2015
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Ed Sheeran Wins Best Pop Solo Performance

Chris Stapleton, 2018
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Chris Stapleton Wins Best Country Solo Performance

Chris Stapleton, 2018
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Chris Stapleton Wins Best Country Album

Scott Devendorf, 2018
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The National Win Best Alt. Music Album

Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna Win Best Rap/Sung Perf.

Tony Bennett and Dae Bennett Win Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Bennett Wins Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Residente Wins Best Latin Rock Urban or Alternative Album

Residente Wins Best Latin Urban Album

Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', 2018
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Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo' Win Best Cont. Blues Album

Dave Chappelle at the 60th GRAMMY Awards
Dave Chappelle
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Dave Chappelle Wins Best Comedy Album GRAMMY

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