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Musicians from the British Isles also feature highly, with Irish band U2 on three nominations, along with British producer Nigel Godrich, credited for his work with Radiohead and Travis.

Radiohead's Kid A album is up against Beck's Midnite Vultures, Paul Simon's You're The One, Steely Dan's Two Against Nature and Eminem in the album of the year category.

Madonna is nominated for record of the year for her single Music, along with U2's Beautiful Day, Destiny's Child's Say My Name, 'N Sync's Bye Bye Bye, and Macy Gray's I Try.

Eminem's success in the nominations comes after an eventful year for him.

The performer, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, picked up three nominations for The Marshall Mathers LP, including album of the year, best rap album, and best rap solo performance.

Madonna won her first three Grammys in 1999

He was also nominated for best rap performance and best rap performance by a duo or group for the track Forget About Dre on Dr Dre's album Dr Dre - 2001.

The Marshall Mathers LP was a massive hit around the world, despite critics accusing him of sexism in his lyrics.

His track Stan was the sixth biggest selling single in the UK last year.

He also briefly separated from his wife Kim during the same period.

His first album, The Slim Shady LP, was produced by Dr Dre, considred to be one of the pioneers of hip-hop.

Radiohead's Kid A has an Album of The Year nomination

A founding member of rap act NWA, their 1988 debut album Straight Outta Compton caused such controversy the group were investigated by the FBI.

While many of his peers, such as The Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur, met violent ends, Dre's career has survived legal troubles, and 2001 is his second solo album.

Destiny's Child's nominations crown a successful 12 months for the soul act - but the four nominated members are unlikely to be sharing a table at the ceremony.

Singers LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett left the group in March 2000, protesting at the way Beyonce Knowles' father Matthew managed the group.

They were replaced by Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams, although Franklin quit during the summer and the group now perform as a three-piece.

Bono joy: U2 have three nominations

The Grammys are voted for by 10,000 music industry professionals who belong to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Academy president Michael Greene said: "This year's nominees are unquestionably the most diverse group of artists and recordings the academy has ever celebrated."

The awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on 21 February.

Main categories:

Record of the Year
Say My Name, Destiny's Child
I Try, Macy Gray
Music, Madonna
Bye Bye Bye, 'N Sync
Beautiful Day, U2

Album of the Year
Midnite Vultures, Beck
The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem
Kid A, Radiohead
You're the One, Paul Simon
Two Against Nature, Steely Dan.

Song of the Year
Beautiful Day, written by U2 (performed by U2)
Breathe, Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar (Faith Hill)
I Hope You Dance, Mark D Sanders and Tia Sellers (Lee Ann Womack)
I Try, Macy Gray, Jinsoo Lim, Jeremy Ruzuma and David Wilder (Macy Gray)
Say My Name, LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelendria Rowland (Destiny's Child).

New Artist
Shelby Lynne
Brad Paisley
Papa Roach
Jill Scott
Sisqo

Pop Vocal Album
Inside Job, Don Henley
Music, Madonna
No Strings Attached, 'N Sync
Oops! ... I Did It Again, Britney Spears
Two Against Nature, Steely Dan.

Rock album
Crush, Bon Jovi
There Is Nothing Left To Lose, Foo Fighters
Mad Season, Matchbox Twenty
Return of Saturn, No Doubt
The Battle of Los Angeles, Rage Against the Machine.

Rap album
... And Then There Was X, DMX
Dr. Dre - 2001, Dr. Dre
The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem
Vol. 3 ...Life and Times of S. Carter, Jay-Z
Country Grammar, Nelly.

Country album
Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye, Vince Gill
Breathe, Faith Hill
Under the Influence, Alan Jackson
I Hope You Dance, Lee Ann Womack
Real Live Woman, Trisha Yearwood.

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