Awards Watch: Grammy Nominations 2009

As far as movie music goes, the Grammys seem to like vampires, slumdogs and Michael Giacchino. The composer was nominated four times for his work on Star Trek and Up, including competing against himself for Best Score Soundtrack Album.

Below is the complete list of Grammy nominations in the categories covering film, television and stage recordings, with links to purchase the albums at Amazon.com:

Best Musical Show Album:
- Ain't Misbehavin'(30th Anniversary Cast Recording)
- Hair(New Broadway Cast)
- 9 to 5: The Musical(Original Broadway Cast)
- Shrek: The Musical(Original Broadway Cast)
- West Side Story(New Broadway Cast)

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media:
- Cadillac Records
- Inglourious Basterds
- Slumdog Millionaire
- True Blood
- Twilight

Best Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media:
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Milk
- Star Trek
- Up

Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media:
- "The Climb" from Hannah Montana: The Movie
- "Decode" from Twilight
- "Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire
- "Once in a Lifetime" from Cadillac Records
- "The Wrestler" from The Wrestler