Coldplay Rake in Seven Grammy Nominations

British acts have dominated the nominations for record of the year at the Grammy Awards. Coldplay, Adele, Leona Lewis, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and MIA will all compete with each other for the major honour at the awards show on February 8.

Coldplay, Radiohead, and Plant will also face each other in the album of the year category while Welsh singer Duffy, who shot to number one with her catchy single, Mercy, and fellow British soul singer Adele were among those nominated for best new artist. In all, Coldplay received an impressive seven nominations but rapper Lil' Wayne - with eight nods, including album of the year for Tha Carter III - is expected to be the big winner on the night. Coldplay's nominations:

- Record Of The Year (Viva La Vida)

- Album Of The Year (Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends)

- Song Of The Year (Viva La Vida)

- Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (Viva La Vida)

- Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (Violet Hill)

- Best Rock Song (Violet Hill)

- Best Rock Album (Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends)

Full discussion on Coldplay's nominations at the Coldplay Forum here