John Mayer Rocks Grammy Nomination Concert

Known the world over for his explosive guitar playing and sensational songwriting, it’s only natural that John Mayer was in the house for last night’s Grammy Nominations Concert.

The “Waiting on the World to Change” crooner treated the folks at the Nokia Theater in LA to a memorable performance, one of the highlights of last night’s festivities.

Besides having a bevy of amazing musicians showcasing their talent, last night’s Grammy Nominations Concert also served to announce the contenders for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards to take place on February 2009.

The top categories are as follows:

Album of the Year

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, Coldplay

Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne

Year of the Gentleman, Ne-Yo

Raising Sand, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

In Rainbows, Radiohead

Record of the Year

"Chasing Pavements," Adele

"Viva la Vida," Coldplay

"Bleeding Love," Leona Lewis

"Paper Planes," M.I.A.

"Please Read the Letter," Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Song of the Year

"American Boy," William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle featuring Kanye West)

"Chasing Pavements," Adele Adkins & Eg White, songwriters (Adele)

"I'm Yours," Jason Mraz, songwriter (Jason Mraz)

"Love Song," Sara Bareilles, songwriter (Sara Bareilles)

"Viva La Vida," Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)

Best New Artist

Adele

Duffy

Jonas Brothers

Lady Antebellum

Jazmine Sullivan

Pop Vocal Album

Detours, Sheryl Crow

Rockferry, Duffy

Long Road Out of Eden, Eagles

Spirit, Leona Lewis

Covers, James Taylor

Rap Album

American Gangster, Jay-Z

Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne

The Cool, Lupe Fiasco

Nas, Nas

Paper Trail, T.I.

Rock Album

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, Coldplay

Rock N Roll Jesus, Kid Rock

Only By the Night, Kings of Leon

Death Magnetic, Metallica

Consolers of the Lonely, The Raconteurs

Country Album

That Lonesome Song, Jamey Johnson

Sleepless Nights, Patty Loveless

Troubadour, George Strait

Around the Bend, Randy Travis

Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love, Trisha Yearwood

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Enjoy the pictures of John Mayer at the Grammy Nominations Ceremony (December 3).