Best Spoken Word Album
Will Win - Jimmy Carter "A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety"
Could Win - Patti Smith "Blood on Snow" or Amy Poehler "Yes Please"
Should Win - Jimmy Cater "A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety"
Commentary - I loved Amy Poehler's Yes Please, and Patti Smith's recording of Jo Nesbo's latest is fascinating, but previous Grammy winner, President Jimmy Carter will probably take this one in a cakewalk. The book is great, he is a former President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and recently, his health struggles have endeared him to anyone with a beating heart.
Best Comedy Album
Will Win - Louis C.K. "Live at Madison Square Garden"
Could Win - Craig Ferguson "Just Being Honest" or Wyatt Cenac "Brooklyn"
Should Win - Lisa Lampanelli "Back to the Drawing Board"
Commentary - I'm partial to Lisa Lampanelli, and both Ferguson and Cenac could upset here, but Louis C.K. is one of those comedians that just resonates with awards folks. I have struggled with Louie at times, but his stand-up is always classic. I think he wins here.
Best Musical Theater Album
Will Win - Hamilton
Could Win - Fun Home, The King and I, or An American in Paris
Should Win - Hamilton
Commentary - Usually, one of the big Tony contenders from the previous year, in this case Fun Home, The King and I, or An American in Paris, are usually the ones battling it out. But this year, Hamilton is all the rage. After tearing up off-Broadway, it has made its way to the big stage, and I think it starts its trajectory towards major Tony recognition at this year's Grammy Awards.
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