The list of Grammy nominees for the upcoming awards ceremony includes a quintet of artists with ties to the Crescent City.
PJ Morton has nominations for Best R&B ALbum, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song.
Rebirth Brass Band is nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album, for a live recording at this years Jazz Fest.
The Branford Marsalis Quartet is nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
Tank and The Bangas are on the list for Best New Artist, pitted against such pop sensations as Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Yola, Maggie Rogers, Black PUmas, and Rosalía.
And Ellen Degeneres is up for Best Comedy Album.
The 2020 Grammy Awards will be held January 26 at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.