OK! Exclusive: Celebs Tell Us Who They're Rooting For At the GRAMMYS This Weekend
While we surely have our own opinions on who should win at this weekend's 56th GRAMMY Awards, we had a little more fun with it and got stars like Carly Chaikin, AJ Michalka, and even previous GRAMMY winner Macy Gray to tell us who they're hoping brings home a shiny gramophone on music's biggest night. From Drake to Timberlake, Bruno to Lorde, click through to see who they're rooting for on Sunday and why.
Carly Chaikin
Who knew that Carly Chaikin, aka Dalia from Suburgatory, was an R&B fan? Can you guess who she told us she's hoping wins a Grammy?
Drake
Carly confessed to having a bit of a thing for Drizzy. "Definitely Drake," she said. "I’m always rooting for him. I love him. His music is so good, his lyrics are amazing. I literally listen to him on repeat. There’s something about him."
Chanel West Coast
Chanel West Coast of MTV's Ridiculousness is a hip-hop artist herself, so who she hopes wins a GRAMMY isn't so surprising...
Robin Thicke
Chanel West Coast told us, "Oh man, so many great songs this year. I think Robin Thicke should win a Grammy, he’s a good friend of mine. And I think Eminem should win a few Grammys and Drake. They all put out amazing albums this year."
Selita Ebanks
The gorg Selita Ebanks of Real Husbands of Hollywood has great taste in fashion and in music. She picked a Grammy favorite as her pick...
Bruno Mars
Selita confessed, "I really love Jay Z’s album of course, but I love Bruno Mars. He is my guy, he is so cute and his voice is amazing."
Jacqueline Lee
Jacqueline Lee from The Voice's pick for who she wants to win a Grammy definitely wasn't at all surprising...
Christina Aguilera
The runner-up told us that she wishes her coach could've won another Grammy—even though she's not even nominated! "Mmmm…Christina! Again. Muahahaha. (Laughs). But no, definitely Ed Sheeran."
Romeo Santos
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Up-and-coming R&B singer Romeo Santos had a really hard time narrowing it down to just one. So he went with...
A few different choices! "There are a ton of artists that I feel like did a great job this year. Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Drake—he definitely deserves rap album on the year. Jay Z. I’m a big fan of all of them."
AJ Michalka
AJ Michalka, who with her sister, Aly, dabbles in both acting and singing, had her own opinions on who should win a Grammy. Who'd she pick?
Justin Timberlake
The 78Violet star told us, "I think Justin Timberlake's new music is incredible. He's so talented. I think he's been loved at all the Grammys and I think he'll be loved again this year."
Macy Gray
Macy Gray, who won a Grammy of her own back in 2001, is rooting specifically for someone in the Best New Artist category. Her pick is...
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar! Macy said, "I hope Kendrick Lamar gets Best New Artist," she told us. Why? "Because I think he is the Best New Artist. " Fair enough.
Tessanne Chin
Tessanne Chin, winner of The Voice season 5, is clearly a fan of female singers specifically. Who does she want to win a Grammy?
Lorde
When asked who Tessanne is rooting for, she named tons of nominees. " Emeli Sande, Lorde, and I’m a big Lana Del Rey fan as well. That album will never get old for me. I also love Pink." Odds are at least one of these ladies is going to win big on Grammy night!
Austin Mahone
And lastly, Austin Mahone told us that the person he wants to win a Grammy is himself! His New Year's Resolution is to "win a Grammy. I want that more than anything." Hey, bud there's always next year.