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The venue and date for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony were established as February 12, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Answer: True
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was indeed held on February 12, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
The eligibility period for recordings considered for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards encompassed releases from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016.
Answer: True
The specified period, October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016, defined the eligibility for recordings submitted for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
James Corden hosted the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony for the first time.
Answer: True
James Corden served as the host for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, marking his first time in this role.
The nominations for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on December 6, 2016.
Answer: True
The official announcement of the nominations for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards took place on December 6, 2016.
On what date did the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony take place?
Answer: February 12, 2017
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on February 12, 2017.
Who hosted the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony?
Answer: James Corden
James Corden hosted the main ceremony of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Adele's album *25* received the awards for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, while her song "Hello" won Record of the Year.
Answer: True
Adele's *25* secured the Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album awards, and her song "Hello" was honored with Record of the Year.
At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Adele attained a significant milestone by winning the three primary general field categories—Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year—for the second time in her career.
Answer: True
Adele achieved a historic feat by winning Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year for the second time in her career at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, having previously accomplished this in 2012.
The Album of the Year award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards was conferred upon Beyoncé's album *Lemonade*.
Answer: False
Adele's album *25* received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Beyoncé's *Lemonade* won the award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Beyoncé's song "Formation" received the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Answer: False
The Grammy Award for Record of the Year was presented to Adele for her song "Hello." Beyoncé's "Formation" won the award for Best Music Video.
Adele's Album of the Year award was for which specific album?
Answer: 25
Adele won the Album of the Year award for her album *25*.
Which album was honored with the Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
Answer: 25 by Adele
Adele's album *25* received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
For the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé secured the highest number of nominations, with a total of ten.
Answer: False
While Beyoncé received numerous nominations, she did not lead in total nominations for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards; she received nine, whereas other artists also received a high number, such as eight for Drake, Rihanna, and Kanye West.
Adele was the most successful artist at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, securing five trophies.
Answer: True
Adele emerged as the leading artist in terms of wins at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, taking home five awards.
Chance the Rapper was awarded Best New Artist at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Answer: True
The Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards was presented to Chance the Rapper.
David Bowie was the sole artist to receive precisely four trophies at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Answer: False
David Bowie and Greg Kurstin each received four trophies at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards; therefore, Bowie was not the sole recipient of four awards.
For the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, what was the total number of nominations received by Beyoncé?
Answer: Nine
Beyoncé received nine nominations for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Which artist achieved the highest number of wins at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards?
Answer: Adele
Adele secured the most trophies, winning five awards at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
The Grammy Award for Best New Artist was presented to whom?
Answer: Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance was conferred upon Adele for her song "Hello."
Answer: True
Adele's song "Hello" earned the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.
The Best Pop Vocal Album award was presented to Beyoncé's *Lemonade*.
Answer: False
Adele's album *25* received the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Beyoncé's *Lemonade* won Best Urban Contemporary Album.
"Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya received the award for Best Dance Recording.
Answer: True
The Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording was presented to "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya.
Flume's album *Skin* was awarded Best Dance/Electronic Album.
Answer: True
The award for Best Dance/Electronic Album was presented to Flume for his album *Skin*.
The award for Best Rock Performance was presented to David Bowie for his song "Blackstar."
Answer: True
David Bowie received the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance for his song "Blackstar."
The Best Rock Song award was given to a song written by multiple songwriters, excluding David Bowie.
Answer: False
The Grammy Award for Best Rock Song was presented to "Blackstar," with David Bowie listed among the songwriters.
David Bowie's album *Blackstar* received the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
Answer: True
David Bowie's album *Blackstar* was honored with the award for Best Alternative Music Album.
The award for Best Metal Performance was secured by Megadeth for their song "Dystopia."
Answer: True
Megadeth's song "Dystopia" received the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Beyoncé's album *Lemonade* received the award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Answer: True
Beyoncé's album *Lemonade* was honored with the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
"No Problem" by Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz won Best Rap Performance.
Answer: True
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance was presented to "No Problem" by Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz.
Drake's song "Hotline Bling" received the award for Best Rap/Sung Performance.
Answer: True
The award for Best Rap/Sung Performance was given to Drake for his song "Hotline Bling."
Chance the Rapper's album *Coloring Book* was awarded Best Rap Album.
Answer: True
The album awarded Best Rap Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards was *Coloring Book* by Chance the Rapper.
The award for Best Rock Performance was presented to which song?
Answer: Blackstar by David Bowie
David Bowie's song "Blackstar" received the award for Best Rock Performance.
In which category did David Bowie's album *Blackstar* receive a Grammy Award?
Answer: Best Alternative Music Album
David Bowie's album *Blackstar* received the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
For which Grammy Award category was Beyoncé's album *Lemonade* recognized?
Answer: Best Urban Contemporary Album
Beyoncé's album *Lemonade* received the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
The song "No Problem," winner of Best Rap Performance, was performed by whom?
Answer: Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz
The song "No Problem," which won Best Rap Performance, was performed by Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz.
Which album received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album?
Answer: Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper
The album awarded Best Rap Album was *Coloring Book* by Chance the Rapper.
Lalah Hathaway won Best R&B Album for her live recording *Lalah Hathaway Live*.
Answer: True
The album *Lalah Hathaway Live* by Lalah Hathaway was awarded Best R&B Album.
Solange's song "Cranes in the Sky" earned the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.
Answer: True
Solange received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for her song "Cranes in the Sky."
The award for Best R&B Song was presented to "Cranes in the Sky" by Solange.
Answer: False
The award for Best R&B Song was presented to "Lake by the Ocean," with songwriters Hod David & Musze (Maxwell). Solange's "Cranes in the Sky" won Best R&B Performance.
The Grammy Award for Best Country Album was presented to Sturgill Simpson for his album *A Sailor's Guide to Earth*.
Answer: True
Sturgill Simpson's album *A Sailor's Guide to Earth* received the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
John Scofield received the award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for his performance on the track "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."
Answer: True
John Scofield was honored with the award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for his performance on "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."
The Grammy Award for Best World Music Album was conferred upon Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble for their album *Sing Me Home*.
Answer: True
Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble received the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for their album *Sing Me Home*.
The blues categories were restructured, merging Best Traditional Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Album into a single Best Blues Album category.
Answer: False
The blues categories were restructured by dividing the single Best Blues Album category into two distinct categories: Best Traditional Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Album.
The Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album was presented to which artists?
Answer: Jesse & Joy
The award for Best Latin Pop Album was presented to Jesse & Joy for their album *Un Besito Más*.
John Scofield's award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo was for his performance on which song?
Answer: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
John Scofield received the award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for his performance on the song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."
Sturgill Simpson's Grammy Award for Best Country Album was conferred for which of his works?
Answer: A Sailor's Guide to Earth
Sturgill Simpson's album *A Sailor's Guide to Earth* earned him the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
The award for Best Reggae Album was presented to which artist?
Answer: Ziggy Marley
Ziggy Marley received the award for Best Reggae Album.
The album *Sing Me Home*, recipient of the Best World Music Album award, was performed by whom?
Answer: Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble
The album *Sing Me Home*, which won Best World Music Album, was performed by Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble.
Describe the restructuring of the blues categories for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Answer: The single "Best Blues Album" category was split into "Best Traditional Blues Album" and "Best Contemporary Blues Album".
The blues categories were restructured by dividing the previous single "Best Blues Album" category into two distinct awards: Best Traditional Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Carol Burnett was awarded Best Spoken Word Album for her work titled *In Such Good Company*.
Answer: True
Carol Burnett received the award for Best Spoken Word Album for her work titled *In Such Good Company*.
The musical *The Color Purple* received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Answer: True
The musical *The Color Purple* was honored with the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Justin Timberlake's song "Can't Stop the Feeling!" received the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Answer: True
The award for Best Song Written for Visual Media was presented to Justin Timberlake for his song "Can't Stop the Feeling!"
The album *Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway; American Gothic; Once Upon a Castle* was awarded Best Classical Compendium.
Answer: True
The album *Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway; American Gothic; Once Upon a Castle*, with conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and producer Tim Handley, received the award for Best Classical Compendium.
The award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media was presented to which soundtrack?
Answer: Miles Ahead
The award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media was presented to *Miles Ahead* by Miles Davis & Various Artists.
Who was the composer of the score that received the award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media?
Answer: John Williams
John Williams composed the score for *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*, which received the award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
Which opera recording received a Grammy Award?
Answer: Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles
The opera recording *Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles* received a Grammy Award.
Bob Dylan's *The Cutting Edge 1965–1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12* received the Grammy Award in which category?
Answer: Best Historical Album
Bob Dylan's *The Cutting Edge 1965–1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12* received the Grammy Award for Best Historical Album.
Greg Kurstin was honored as Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, recognized for his significant contributions, including work on Sia's "Cheap Thrills."
Answer: True
Greg Kurstin received the award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, for his work on various tracks, notably including Sia's "Cheap Thrills."
At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Tom Petty was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
Answer: True
Tom Petty received the distinction of MusiCares Person of the Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Mo Ostin was a recipient of a Trustees Award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Answer: True
Mo Ostin was among the individuals honored with a Trustees Award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
David Frost was honored as Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Answer: False
Greg Kurstin was honored as Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. David Frost was not cited for this award.
Beyoncé's music video "Formation" received the award for Best Music Video.
Answer: True
The award for Best Music Video was presented to Beyoncé for her music video "Formation."
Ron Howard's documentary *The Beatles: Eight Days a Week The Touring Years* earned the award for Best Music Film.
Answer: True
The award for Best Music Film was presented to Ron Howard's documentary *The Beatles: Eight Days a Week The Touring Years*.
Pentatonix delivered a tribute performance honoring Al Jarreau preceding the "In Memoriam" segment.
Answer: True
Pentatonix performed a tribute to Al Jarreau prior to the "In Memoriam" segment of the ceremony.
Prince and Leonard Cohen were among the notable individuals recognized in the "In Memoriam" segment.
Answer: True
The "In Memoriam" segment honored numerous influential figures, including Prince and Leonard Cohen.
Greg Kurstin, recipient of the Producer of the Year, Non-Classical award, contributed to which of the following songs mentioned in the source material?
Answer: Cheap Thrills by Sia featuring Sean Paul
Greg Kurstin's work as Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, included contributions to Sia's "Cheap Thrills."
The award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical was presented to which album?
Answer: Blackstar by David Bowie
The album *Blackstar* by David Bowie received the award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Which of the following artists was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards?
Answer: Shirley Caesar
Shirley Caesar was among the distinguished recipients of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Which individual among the following was not among the recipients of a Trustees Award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards?
Answer: Greg Kurstin
Thom Bell, Ralph S. Peer, and Mo Ostin received Trustees Awards. Greg Kurstin was honored as Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, not with a Trustees Award.
For the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, recordings released only via streaming services were eligible only if they had been available for less than one year in the U.S.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, recordings released exclusively via streaming services were eligible for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards if they had been available in the U.S. for at least one year on qualifying platforms.
The eligibility rules for the Best New Artist category were amended to remove the requirement of having released at least one full album prior to the eligibility period.
Answer: True
The guidelines for the Best New Artist category were indeed modified to eliminate the "album barrier," allowing eligibility for artists who had released singles, tracks, or EPs.
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was broadcast on the NBC television network.
Answer: False
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was broadcast live on the CBS television network, not NBC.
An estimated 26.07 million viewers tuned in to watch the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony live on television.
Answer: True
The live television broadcast of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony attracted approximately 26.07 million viewers.
What was a significant amendment made to the eligibility guidelines for the Best New Artist category?
Answer: The "album barrier" was removed, allowing eligibility for artists releasing singles/tracks/EPs.
A key change to the Best New Artist guidelines was the removal of the "album barrier," enabling artists who primarily released singles, tracks, or EPs to be eligible.