Nashville Gears Up For Grammys - Who will be this years Big winner?

George Jones, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Deana Carter were among the stars shining Tuesday night in downtown Nashville, as Music City celebrated its Grammy nominations at a lavish bash at the Loew’s Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel. NARAS rolled out the red carpet for all of its 2012 Nashville nominees at the celeb-studded event, which included artists from the worlds of country, Christian, bluegrass, blues, soul and rock all mingling and celebrating the countdown to the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12th. Staged by the Nashville chapter of the Recording Academy, the event consisted of a red carpet walk for the nominees and a cocktail party in an adjacent room for music industry figures. George Jones, who will receive a lifetime achievement Grammy, strolled with his wife Nancy and his publicist in tow. Next up was Jason Aldean, who was nominated for Best Solo Country Performance for “Dirt Road Anthem” and, with Kelly Clarkson, for best Country Duo or Group Performance for “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” Kenny Chesney was flanked by songwriters Matraca Berg and Deana Carter. Chesney is also nominated for Best Country Duo or Group Performance for his duet with Grace Potter on “You and Tequila.” Berg and Carter wrote the song which is in the running for Best Country Song. David Lee Murphy, nominated for Best Country Song for “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” a hit for Thompson Square, was also there.