West leads with 10 Grammy nominations
The performer, who isn't afraid to sing his own praises after claiming he was "definitely robbed" when he picked up no trophies at the American Music Awards, also had a nomination for best new artist and shared a songwriting bid for song of the year with Jesus Walks.
Usher and Alicia Keys followed West with eight nominations each, including album of the year for Keys' The Diary of Alicia Keys and Usher's Confessions.