Ray Charles posthumously sweeps Grammys
February 14, 2005
Lucinda Albers
The 47th annual Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. Here is a rundown of the winners:
Album of the Year
“Genius Loves Company”
Ray Charles and various artists
Rap Album
“The College Dropout”
Kanye West
R&B Album
“The Diary of Alicia Keys”
Alicia Keys
Contemporary R&B Album
“Confessions”
Usher
Alternative Music Album
“A Ghost Is Born”
Wilco
Country Album
“Van Lear Rose”
Loretta Lynn
Best New Artist
Maroon 5
Record of the Year
“Here We Go Again”
Ray Charles and Norah Jones
Song of the Year
“Daughters”
John Mayer
Rock Gospel Album
“Wire”
Third Day
Rock Album
“American Idol”
Green Day
Rap Song
“Jesus Walks”
Miri Ben Ari, C. Smith and Kanye West
Country Song
“Live Like You Were Dying”
Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman, sung by Tim McGraw