And the winners are ...

Although the Real. Texas. Festival. is more than just a concert, music plays a huge role in the overall presentation of the event.

That being said, arguably music's biggest night goes down in a few days with the 53rd annual Grammy awards. Of the awards shows for the music industry, we believe this one to be the best as it rewards excellence in all facets of the industry.

It's not a popularity contest. It's not who sold the most albums in any given year.

And, it's a good thing because record sales remain directly in the toilet.

One of the things we like do do each year is try to predict the winners in some of the major categories. The telecast takes place on CBS Feb. 13. Here we go:

Record of the Year: My pick is "Love the Way You Lie" Eminem featuring Rhiana for the imagery and the message. The winner will be Lady Antebellum's "Need you Now." The group will continue to get mileage out of a two-year-old song.

Album of the Year: "Recovery" Eminem.

Song of the Year: "House the Built Me" as performed by Miranda Lambert. Wish that were true ... it will go to "Need you Now" because of the crossover, multi-genre appreciation. Sure, the Grammys are not a popularity contest, but when a song becomes a hit in four different genres, it needs to be given much respect.

Best New Artist: As much as it makes me crazy, give me Justin Bieber here. Mumford and Sons are my favorites in this category. Drake might also have something to say about the outcome.

Best Pop Vocal Album: "The Fame Monster" Lady Gaga.

Best Rock Album: "Emotion and Commotion" Jeff Beck is the best album, but winner will be "The Resistance" by Muse.

Best Alternative Album: Tough call here. Either "Brothers" by Black Keys or "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire.

Best Rap Album: "Recovery" Eminem.

Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood. If she'll settle into her role as the Country Celine Dion, she'd be tough to beat. They need to stop giving her all of these modified rock songs. She can't do them.

Best Male Country Vocal Performance: "'Til Summer Comes Around" by Keith Urban should win. The sentimental pick will be Toby Keith for "Cryin For Me" written and performed in memory of jazz musician and former NBA star Wayman Tisdale.

Best Country Performance Duo or Group: "Free" by Zac Brown Band should win. The winner will be Lady Antebellum for "Need you Now" -- and if so, I will need a trash can now.

Best Country Song: "House that Built Me" is a tremendous song. It's the best song in the category. It won't win. The winner will be "Need You Now."

Best Country Album: Very tough call. Every album in the category could win. I'll pick two that could take it. "Revolution" Miranda Lambert and "You Get what You Give" Zac Brown Band.

Best Tejano Album: Not very familiar with the nominees so I'm going to use the homer rule and pick "Recuerdos" from Real. Texas. Festival. alumni Little Joe y La Familia.

I'll be watching next Sunday ... or least we'll get the DvR cued up and ready.