Veterans who many industry insiders considered strong contenders for best-album nominations Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen were relegated to the genre categories of blues, Americana and rock.

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At one point, Bonnie Raitt came calling, John Fogerty, too.

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Raitt redefined Del Shannon's signature hit "Runaway, " and some fans have noted that John Prine's beloved "Angel From Montgomery, " which Raitt still plays during her concerts, seems like it was written for her.

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