Grammy Awards 2008
Grammys' Biggest Stars
Get the scoop on nominees Carrie Underwood, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse and other rockin' Grammy contenders. By Suzy Byrne
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KANYE WEST
Nominations: Eight for his third album, Graduation, including album of the year and rap album.
Hitting His Groove: "It's, like, easy flowing now," the 30-year-old rapper told Nightline. "When I go into the studio right now, I know something incredible is going to come out. I'm just in that zone."
Next Up: He's not giving up rap, but West is taking acting classes, has plans for a clothing line, is creating a TV comedy and is getting to his longtime girlfriend, Alexis Phifer.

