BET Music Matters at the Grammys

Alumni of Music Matters are up for 10 Grammy nominations!

BET Music Matters at the Grammys - At the Grammys this Sunday, Feb. 10, BET's Music Matters initiative is proving that it, well, really does matter. Alumni of Music Matters are up for a whopping 10 nominations at the 55th Grammy Awards this year. Click on to see these rising stars and their Grammy nominations.(Photos from left: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images, Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images, John Ricard / BET)

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BET Music Matters at the Grammys - At the Grammys this Sunday, Feb. 10, BET's Music Matters initiative is proving that it, well, really does matter. Alumni of Music Matters are up for a whopping 10 nominations at the 55th Grammy Awards this year. Click on to see these rising stars and their Grammy nominations.(Photos from left: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images, Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images, John Ricard / BET)

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Spotlight - Miguel stands in the glow of his performance at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. This crooner had one of the best R&B albums of the year. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

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Miguel, "Adorn," Best R&B Song - Miguel is competing against fellow Music Matters alum Elle Varner's "Refill" in the Best R&B Song category for the smooth, sensual "Adorn." (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

Miguel, Kaleidoscope Dream, Best Urban Contemporary Album - Miguel's acclaimed sophomore album, Kaleidoscope Dream, faces a tough fight against Chris Brown and Frank Ocean for Best Urban Contemporary Album. (photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Miguel, Kaleidoscope Dream, Best Urban Contemporary Album - Miguel's acclaimed sophomore album, Kaleidoscope Dream, faces a tough fight against Chris Brown and Frank Ocean for Best Urban Contemporary Album. (photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Miguel, "Adorn," Best R&B Performance - "Adorn" earned Miguel yet another nomination in the Best R&B Performance category, where he'll face off against fellow Music Matters artist Estelle.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Luke James, Best R&B Performance, "I Want You" - New Orleans newcomer Luke James is up for Best R&B Performance thanks to his debut single, "I Want You."(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Luke James, Best R&B Performance, "I Want You" - New Orleans newcomer Luke James is up for Best R&B Performance thanks to his debut single, "I Want You."(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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"4 AM" – Melanie Fiona - When you're at your wits end and enough is enough, cue Melanie Fiona's "4 AM" to get your mind right. If you're not number one, the message is to move on.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Melanie Fiona, "Wrong Side of a Love Song," Best Traditional R&B Performance - Toronto native Melanie Fiona is competing against big guns in the Best Traditional R&B Performance tally with the Mark Splash-produced "Wrong Side of a Love Song," off her 2012 album The MF Life.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Big Sean, "Mercy" Best Rap Performance - Big Sean and his GOOD Music compatriots are up for Best Rap Performance thanks to their inescapable hit "Mercy."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Big Sean, "Mercy" Best Rap Performance - Big Sean and his GOOD Music compatriots are up for Best Rap Performance thanks to their inescapable hit "Mercy." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Big Sean, "Mercy," Best Rap Song - "Mercy" is also nominated for Best Rap Song, potentially earning Big Sean a second Grammy win.(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for VEVO)

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Elle Varner - After an incredible breakout year, Elle Varner is in the running for Best R&B Song for her single, "Refill." (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Elle Varner, "Refill," Best R&B Song - L.A. native Elle Varner's beautiful hit single "Refill" will have to beat out her Music Matters classmate Miguel and his "Adorn" to take home a Grammy for Best R&B Song. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Estelle - The Brit soulstress is nominated for Best R&B Performance thanks to her single "Thank You." (Photo: WENN.com)

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Estelle, "Thank You," Best R&B Performance - Estelle could add a second Grammy to her mantle with a win in Best R&B Performance for her ballad "Thank You." (Photo: WENN.com)

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Miguel Sizzles - Miguel, R&B's prince, took the stage to open the Soul Train Awards Weekend Live in Concert at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. (Photo:  Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Centric)

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Wale feat. Miguel, "Lotus Flower Bomb," Best Rap Song - Miguel could expand his big Grammy night to the rap category with a win for his sultry hip hop ballad with Wale. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Centric)