Eminem has 10 nominations in all, more than any other act Musical artists from around the world have gathered in Los Angeles later for this year's Grammy Awards ceremony.
US rapper Eminem has 10 nominations - more than any other act - while singer Bruno Mars has seven.
Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons and Susan Boyle are among the British acts in contention.
Barbra Streisand and Sir Mick Jagger are set to perform at the event, which will be broadcast live in the US on the CBS network.
The show will include a celebration of soul star Aretha Franklin, to feature Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and other performers.
Miley Cyrus, John Legend and Kris Kristofferson are among the celebrities lined up to present awards.
Lady Gaga, who will also perform, has six nominations, as do rapper Jay-Z and country group Lady Antebellum.
One of Eminem's nominations comes in the album of the year category, in which Arcade Fire and Katy Perry are also shortlisted.
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presents Grammys annually to honour excellence in the music industry.
Pop star Beyonce was the big winner at 2010's awards, winning six prizes including song of the year.
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