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31st Annual Grammy Awards

The 31st Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 22, 1989, at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.[1][2]

31st Annual Grammy Awards

February 22, 1989

Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles

Billy Crystal

Bobby McFerrin (4)

CBS

Album of the Year went to George Michael for Faith, and Song of the Year went to Bobby McFerrin for "Don't Worry, Be Happy".

(producer) & Bobby McFerrin for "Don't Worry, Be Happy"

Linda Goldstein

The Rap Field was added to the Grammy Awards in 1989.

The Best Metal/Hard Rock award was also added this year, and Jethro Tull infamously won the award over the heavily favored Metallica.