Here is a rundown of the big winners from the 49th annual Grammy Awards. It is sad to see how political the show has become, when you consider that the Dixie Chicks aren’t even the #1 artist in country music. However, they went on to win five Grammy awards on Sunday night. Other big winners were Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Carrie Underwood and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Record of the Year
Not Ready to Make Nice- Dixie Chicks

Album of the Year
Taking the Long Way- Dixie Chicks

Best New Artist
Carrie Underwood

Song of the Year
Not Ready to Make Nice- Dixie Chicks

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Ain’t No Other Man- Christina Aguilera

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Waiting on the World to Change- John Mayer

Best Pop Vocal Album
Continuum- John Mayer

Best Dance Recording
Sexy Back- Justin Timberlake & Timbaland

Best Electronic/Dance Album
Confessions on the Dance Floor- Madonna

Best Hard Rock Performance
Woman- Wolfmother

Best Metal Performance
Eyes of the Insane- Slayer

Best Rock Song
Dani California- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Best Rock Album
Stadium Arcadia- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Best Alternative Album
St. Elsewhere- Gnarls Barkley

Best R&B Song
Be Without You- Mary J. Blige

Best R&B Album
The Breakthrough- Mary J. Blige

Best Rap Solo Performance
What You Know- T.I.

Best Rap Performance By Duo or Group
Ridin- Chamillionaire featuring Crazy Bone

Best Rap Collaboration
My Love- Justin Timberlake featuring T.I.

Best Rap Song
Money Maker- Ludacris

Best Rap Album
Release Therapy- Ludacris

Best Female Country Performance
Jesus, Take the Wheel- Carrie Underwood

Best Male Country Performance
The Reason Why- Vince Gill

Best Country Song
Jesus, Take the Wheel- Carrie Underwood

Best Country Album
Taking the Long Way- Dixie Chicks