Earlier it was announced that tenor Andrea Bocelli had also been nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, along with the likes of Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand.

Morricone was nominated for Best Soundtrack and Best Instrumental Composition for his score to Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight.

Pausini was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album for her latest disc, Similares.

The winners will be announced on February 12 in Los Angeles.

With ANSA