Grammy Awards of 1980
The 22nd Grammy Awards were held in 1980, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1979.
- Record of the Year
- Ted Templeman (producer) & The Doobie Brothers for "What a Fool Believes"
- Ted Templeman (producer) & The Doobie Brothers for "What a Fool Believes"
- Album of the Year
- Phil Ramone (producer) & Billy Joel for 52nd Street
- Phil Ramone (producer) & Billy Joel for 52nd Street
- Song of the Year
- Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald (songwriters) for "What a Fool Believes" performed by The Doobie Brothers
- Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald (songwriters) for "What a Fool Believes" performed by The Doobie Brothers
- Best New Artist
- Rickie Lee Jones
- Rickie Lee Jones
- Best Recording for Children - Single or Album, Musical or Spoken
- Jim Henson & Paul Williams (producers) for The Muppet Movie performed by The Muppets
- Jim Henson & Paul Williams (producers) for The Muppet Movie performed by The Muppets
- Best Classical Album
- James Mallinson (producer), Georg Solti & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Brahms: Symphonies (1-4) conducted by Georg Solti
- Best Classical Orchestral Performance
- James Mallinson (producer), Georg Solti & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Brahms: Symphonies (1-4) conducted by Georg Solti
- Best Opera Recording
- Vittorio Negri (producer), Colin Davis, Heather Harper, Jon Vickers, Jonathan Summers & the Royal Opera House Orchestra - Covent Garden for Britten: Peter Grimes conducted by Colin Davis
- Best Choral Performance, Classical
- Margaret Hillis, Georg Solti, & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and chorus for Brahms: A German Requiem conducted by Georg Solti, chorir directed by Margaret Hillis
- Best Classical Performance-Instrumental Soloist(s) (with orchestra)
- Maurizio Pollini, Claudio Abbado & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Bartók: Piano Cons. Nos. 1 & 2 conducted by Claudio Abbado
- Best Classical Performance-Instrumental Soloist(s) (without orchestra)
- Vladimir Horowitz for The Horowitz Concerts 1978/79
- Best Chamber Music Performance
- Dennis Russell Davies & the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for Copland: Appalachian Springconducted by Dennis Russell Davies
- Best Classical Vocal Performance
- Luciano Pavarotti & the Bologna Orchestra for O Sole Mio - Favorite Neapolitan Songs
- Luciano Pavarotti & the Bologna Orchestra for O Sole Mio - Favorite Neapolitan Songs
- Best Comedy Performance Single or Album, Spoken or Musical
- Robin Williams for Reality...What A Concept
- Robin Williams for Reality...What A Concept
- Best Instrumental Composition (other than Jazz)
- John Williams for "Superman Main Title Theme"
- Best Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or Television Show
- John Williams for Superman
- Best Instrumental Arrangement
- Claus Ogerman (arranger) for "Soulful Strut" performed by George Benson
- Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
- Michael McDonald (arranger) for "What a Fool Believes" perfomed by The Doobie Brothers
- Michael McDonald (arranger) for "What a Fool Believes" perfomed by The Doobie Brothers
- Best Female Country Vocal Performance
- Emmylou Harris for Blue Kentucky Girl
- Best Male Country Vocal Performance
- Kenny Rogers for "The Gambler"
- Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- The Charlie Daniels Band for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"
- Best Country Instrumental Performance
- Doc Watson & Merle Watson for "Big Sandy/Leather Britches"
- Best Country Song
- Bob Morrison & Debbie Hupp (songwriters) for "You Decorated My Life" performed by Kenny Rogers
- Bob Morrison & Debbie Hupp (songwriters) for "You Decorated My Life" performed by Kenny Rogers
- Best Disco Recording
- Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren (producers) & Gloria Gaynor for "I Will Survive"
- Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren (producers) & Gloria Gaynor for "I Will Survive"
- Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording
- Muddy Waters for Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live
- Muddy Waters for Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live
- Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational
- The Imperials for Heed The Call
- Best Gospel Performance, Traditional
- Blackwood Brothers for Lift Up The Name Of Jesus
- Best Inspirational Performance
- B.J. Thomas for You Gave Me Love (When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer)
- Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album
- Mighty Clouds of Joy for Changing Times
- Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album
- Andrae Crouch for I'll Be Thinking of You
- Andrae Crouch for I'll Be Thinking of You
- Best Historical Album
- Jerry Korn & Michael Brooks (producers) for Billie Holiday - Giants Of Jazz performed by Billie Holiday
- Jerry Korn & Michael Brooks (producers) for Billie Holiday - Giants Of Jazz performed by Billie Holiday
- Best Jazz Fusion Performance
- Weather Report for 8:30
- Best Jazz Vocal Album
- Ella Fitzgerald for Fine And Mellow
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist
- Oscar Peterson for Jousts
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group
- Chick Corea & Gary Burton for Duet
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band
- Duke Ellington for Duke Ellington At Fargo, 1940 Live
- Duke Ellington for Duke Ellington At Fargo, 1940 Live
- Best Latin Recording
- Irakere for Irakere
- Irakere for Irakere
- Best Cast Show Album
- Stephen Sondheim (composer & lyricist), Thomas Z. Shepard (producer) & the original cast for Sweeney Todd
- Stephen Sondheim (composer & lyricist), Thomas Z. Shepard (producer) & the original cast for Sweeney Todd
- Best Album Package - Incl. Album Cover, Graphic Arts, Photography
- Mick Haggerty & Mike Doud (art directors) for Breakfast In America performed by Supertramp
- Best Album Notes
- Bob Porter & James Patrick (notes writers) for Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Sessions performed by Charlie Parker
- Bob Porter & James Patrick (notes writers) for Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Sessions performed by Charlie Parker
- Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Dionne Warwick for "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
- Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
- Billy Joel for 52nd Street
- Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- The Doobie Brothers for Minute By Minute
- Best Pop Instrumental Performance
- Herb Alpert for "Rise"
- Herb Alpert for "Rise"
- Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical
- Peter Henderson (engineer) for Breakfast In America performed by Supertramp
- Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
- Larry Butler
- Best Classical Engineered Recording
- Anthony Salvatore (engineer) & the original cast for Sondheim: Sweeney Todd
- Classical Producer Of The Year
- James Mallinson
- James Mallinson
- Best R&B Instrumental Performance
- Earth, Wind & Fire for "Boogie Wonderland"
- Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- Dionne Warwick for "Déjŕ vu"
- Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
- Michael Jackson for "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough"
- Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- Earth, Wind & Fire for "After The Love Has Gone"
- Best R&B Song
- Bill Champlin, David Foster & Jay Graydon (songwriters) for "After The Love Has Gone" performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
- Bill Champlin, David Foster & Jay Graydon (songwriters) for "After The Love Has Gone" performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
- Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
- Donna Summer for "Hot Stuff"
- Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
- Bob Dylan for "Gotta Serve Somebody"
- Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- The Eagles for "Heartache Tonight"
- Best Rock Instrumental Performance
- Paul McCartney and Wings for "Rockestra Theme"
- Paul McCartney and Wings for "Rockestra Theme"
- Best Spoken Word or Non-musical Album
- John Gielgud for Ages Of Man - Readings From Shakespeare
- John Gielgud for Ages Of Man - Readings From Shakespeare
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