45th Annual Grammy Awards


The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Musicians accomplishments from the previous year were recognized. Norah Jones and her song "Don't Know Why" were the main recipients of the night, garnering six Grammys, including four major awards: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist, plus Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album. Songwriter Jesse Harris received the Song of the Year award for his work on "Don't Know Why." Simon and Garfunkel reunited to open the show performing "The Sound of Silence".

Award winners

General

;Record of the Year
;Album of the Year
;Song of the Year
;Best New Artist
;Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
;Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
;Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
;Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
;Best Pop Instrumental Performance
;Best Pop Vocal Album
;Best Pop Instrumental Album
; Best Alternative Music Album
;Best Female Rap Solo Performance
;Best Male Rap Solo Performance
;Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
;Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
;Best Rap Album

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