7 Months Ago, thelondonpaper.com from thelondonpaper.typepad.com says (in Coldplay lead Grammy nominations) But the band later released the album traditionally via a record label.

In the best new artist category, British singers Duffy and Adele will take on US teen sensations The Jonas Brothers, singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan, and breakout country act Lady Antebellum.

And Tracy Pepey from iVillage's Daily Blabber says (in Lil Wayne Scores Big at the Grammy Noms) • "American Boy," William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle featuring Kanye West)
• "Viva La Vida," Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)

And Rolling Stone says (in Lil Wayne, Coldplay Lead Nominations for 51st Annual Grammy Awards) Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Estelle Featuring Kanye West - “American Boy”
Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain - “Low”
John Legend & Andre 3000 - “Green Light”
Lil Wayne Featuring T-Pain - “Got Money”
Lupe Fiasco Featuring Matthew Santos - “Superstar”