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THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND REVEAL 2017 GRAMMY® NOMINEES ALBUM TRACK LISTING

Latest Installment Of The Best-Selling Series Features 21 Hits From The World’s Biggest Superstars And Emerging Talent

2017 GRAMMY® Nominees Album Hits Stores And Digital Retailers Jan. 20

Album Pre-Order Available Now; Gives Fans The Chance To Attend Music’s Biggest Night®

Pre-order The 2017 Album Here: 2017GRAMMYAlbum.com or CBS.com/GRAMMYs

® ® The Recording Academy ’s GRAMMY Recordings and Atlantic Records have revealed the track listing for ® the 2017 GRAMMY Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 20 in stores and via digital retailers, the latest installment of the best-selling series — now in its 23rd year — features a collection of GRAMMY-nominated music ® for the upcoming 59th Annual . A portion of album proceeds benefit the year-round work of ® the Foundation™ and MusiCares Foundation — The Recording Academy-affiliated charitable organizations focused on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.

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The 2017 GRAMMY Nominees album is highlighted by 21 hits from the world’s biggest superstars and hottest emerging talent, including Album Of The Year nominees , Beyoncé, , , and and Best New Artist nominees , , , and Anderson .Paak, among others.

"The 2017 GRAMMY Nominees album provides a unique playlist, and showcases some of the greatest songs and talented artists that make up this year's incredible nominees," said , President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "We are pleased to collaborate with Atlantic Records on this project, which provides support for the invaluable programs and initiatives our charities produce throughout the year."

"It has been a fantastic year for music, and we’re very happy to partner with The Recording Academy once again to release a tremendous collection of GRAMMY-nominated artists and songs," said Julie Greenwald, Chairman & COO of Atlantic Records. "It’s great to have all these amazing and diverse performances together on one album, especially when it supports the wonderful work done by The Recording Academy’s charities."

Music fans can log on to 2017GRAMMYAlbum.com or CBS.com/GRAMMYs through Jan. 19 to pre-order the 2017 GRAMMY Nominees album, and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live on CBS at 8p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT).

*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Visit 2017GRAMMYAlbum.com or CBS.com/GRAMMYs for details and eligibility requirements

® 2017 GRAMMY Nominees Album Track Listing

1. BEYONCÉ "Don’t Hurt Yourself" Feat. Album Of The Year

2. "" Record Of The Year Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

3. "Cheap Thrills" Feat. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

4. DRAKE "" Album Of The Year

5. ADELE "Hello" Record Of The Year Album Of The Year Best Pop Solo Performance Best Pop Vocal Album

6. JUSTIN BIEBER "" Album Of The Year Best Pop Solo Performance Best Pop Vocal Album

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7. THE CHAINSMOKERS "Closer" Feat. Halsey Best New Artist Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

8. KELSEA BALLERINI "Peter Pan" Best New Artist

9. MAREN MORRIS "" Best New Artist Best Country Solo Performance Best Country Song

10. STURGILL SIMPSON "Brace For Impact (Live A Little)" Album Of The Year

11. ANDERSON .PAAK "Am I Wrong" Feat. Best New Artist

12. "Confident" Best Pop Vocal Album

13. "" Best Pop Solo Performance Best Pop Vocal Album

14. "Piece By Piece (Idol Version) " Best Pop Solo Performance

15. "7 Years" Record Of The Year Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

16. "Church Bells" Best Country Solo Performance

17. "Blue Ain’t Your Color" Best Country Solo Performance Best Country Song

18. "Love Can Go To Hell" Best Country Solo Performance

19. "" Best Country Song

20. "Vice" Best Country Solo Performance

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Best Country Song

21. TIM MCGRAW "" Best Country Song

About The Recording Academy Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education, and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Recording Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "" Recording Academy / GRAMMYs on Facebook, and join The Recording Academy’s social communities on Google+, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube.

About Atlantic Records Atlantic Records celebrated its 65th Anniversary in 2013. Founded in , the label literally grew from a one-room operation into one of the world’s preeminent music companies. Atlantic has released a string of recordings that have had a profound impact on the course of modern music, its rich history including such musical icons as , Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin. The Atlantic Records Group roster today includes many of the world’s most popular recording artists, among them Charli XCX, Kelly Clarkson, , Flo Rida, Kevin Gates, David Guetta, JoJo, , , Melanie Martinez, Janelle Monáe, Jason Mraz, K. Michelle, Panic! At The Disco, , Christina Perri, , , , Shinedown, , Trey Songz, Twenty One Pilots, , Wale, , and many more.

Media Contact: Andie Cox / The Recording Academy / 310.392.3777 / [email protected] Glenn Fukushima / Atlantic Records / 818.238.6833 / [email protected]