LCI Associates T: 416-759-9863 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CANADIAN LIST OF 57TH Annual GRAMMY AWARDS® 2015 NOMINATIONS Drake leads the list of Canadian nominees with three GRAMMY® nominations in the rap category, Arcade Fire garners two nominations, and single nominations go to Deadmau5 and Joshua Bartholomew Toronto, Ontario (Dec. 6, 2014)...Canadians scored nominations in various prestigious categories, led by Drake with three GRAMMY nominations in the rap category, alongside two nominations for Arcade Fire, and one nomination each for Deadmau5 and Joshua Bartholomew. CANADIAN GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 2015 went to: Drake Best Rap Performance (Cat #22) 0 to 100/The Catch Up Drake Co-writers Noah Shebib, Aubrey Graham (aka DRAKE), Adam Feeney,, Chester Hansen, Matthew Samuels (aoa BoI-1da) , Anthony Jefferies Universal Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (Cat #23) Tuesday I Love Makonnen featuring Drake Warner Best Rap Song (Cat #24) - 0 to 100/The Catchup Artist - Drake Cash Money / Young Money Arcade Fire Best Alternative Music Album (Cat #16) Reflektor Capitol Best Music Video (Cat #82) We Exist Capitol Deadmau5 Best Dance/Electronic Album (Cat #10) While (1/2) Deadmau5 Astralworks LCI Associates T: 416-759-9863 [email protected] Joshua Bartholomew Best Song Written For Visual Media (Cat #60) Everything Is Awesome!!! (The Lego Movie) Co-writer Joshua Bartholomew (Tegan and Sara Featuring The Lonely Island) WaterTower Music NOMINATIONS WITH CANADIAN CONNECTIONS Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Cat #7) Sending You A Little Christmas Johnny Mathis Producer Fred Mollin Columbia Best Pop Vocal Album (Cat #8) Prism by Katy Perry Co-writer and co-producer Cirkut Capitol Chin Injeti Best R&B Album (Cat #21) Aloe Blacc Co-writer and co-producer by Chin Injeti XIX / Interscope Best Rap Performance (Cat #22) Rap God (Track from Marshall Mathers LP2) Eminem Co-writer and co-produced by Chin Injeti Aftermath Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (Cat #23) The Monster (Track from Marshall Mathers LP2) Eminem featuring Rihanna Track from the Marshall Mathers LP2 Co-writer and co-produced by Chin Injeti Universal Best Rap Album (Cat #25) Marshall Mathers LP2 Co-writer and co-produced by Chin Injeti Aftermath LCI Associates T: 416-759-9863 [email protected] Jesse Winchester Best American Roots Song (Cat #46) Just So Much Writer Jesse Winchester Appleseed Best Folk Album (Cat #50) Just So Much Writer Jesse Winchester Appleseed Best Vinyl Recording Package (Cat #65) A Letter Home (Vinyl Box Set) Neil Young Best Historical Album (Cat #67) The Garden Spot Programs 1050 Liner notes co-written by Colin Escott Label Carnivore For a complete list of GRAMMY nominations, go to http://www.GRAMMY.com. City is the exclusive broadcaster for the GRAMMY®s in Canada. The 57TH Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live on Sunday, February 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) on City. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Google+,Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube. Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is 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. - 30 - Contact: GRAMMY® National Promotions & Media Relations (Canada): LCI Associates Inc. Jennifer Lynn | 416.759.9863 | [email protected] .