Lavigne and 7 Others Tied for Most Grammy Nominations

(andPOP) - 8 artists received 5 nominations for the 2003 Grammy Awards, it was announced in New York Tuesday.

Avril Lavigne, Norah Jones, Eminem and Bruce Springsteen lead the way with nominations in the record, song and album of the year categories. Also having 5 are Nelly, Sheryl Crow, Ashanti and Raphael Saadiq.

The Canadian Lavigne was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.

"I would have freaked out if I just had one, now that I have five -- I'm just trying to pinch myself," Lavigne said at the announcement.

Winnipeg's Remy Shand received four nominations, including Best R&B Song and Best R&B Album.

"This outstanding recognition is truly amazing to me," he said in a press release. "I absolutely did not expect his to happen."

The Grammys will be presented on February 23 in New York.

Major award nominations:

Record of the Year: "A Thousand Miles," Vanessa Carlton; "Without Me," Eminem; "Don't Know Why," Norah Jones; "Dilemma," Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland; "How You Remind Me," Nickelback.

Album of the Year: "Home," Dixie Chicks; "The Eminem Show," Eminem; "Come Away With Me," Norah Jones; "Nellyville," Nelly; "The Rising," Bruce Springsteen.

Song of the Year: "Complicated," Avril Lavigne & The Matrix (Avril Lavigne); "Don't Know Why," Jesse Harris (Norah Jones); "The Rising," Bruce Springsteen (Bruce Springsteen); "A Thousand Miles," Vanessa Carlton (Vanessa Carlton); "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," Alan Jackson (Alan Jackson).

New Artist: Ashanti; Michelle Branch; Norah Jones; Avril Lavigne; John Mayer.

Female Pop Vocal Performance: "Soak Up the Sun," Sheryl Crow; "Don't Know Why," Norah Jones; "Complicated," Avril Lavigne; "Get the Party Started," Pink; "Overprotected," Britney Spears.

Male Pop Vocal Performance: "7 Days," Craig David; "Original Sin," Elton John; "Your Body Is a Wonderland," John Mayer; "Fragile," Sting; "October Road," James Taylor.

Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: "Everyday," Bon Jovi; "Girl All the Bad Guys Want," Bowling for Soup; "Where Are You Going," Dave Matthews Band; "Hey Baby," No Doubt; "Girlfriend," 'N Sync.

Pop Vocal Album: "Come Away With Me," Norah Jones; "Let Go," Avril Lavigne; "Rock Steady," No Doubt; "M!ssundaztood," Pink; "Britney," Britney Spears.

Dance Recording: "Gotta Get Thru This," Daniel Bedingfield; "Days Go By," Dirty Vegas; "Superstylin'," Groove Armada; "Love at First Sight," Kylie Minogue; "Hella Good," No Doubt.

Female R&B Performance: "More Than A Woman," Aaliyah; "Foolish," Ashanti; "He Think I Don't Know," Mary J. Blige; "I'm Still Standing," Eartha; "He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) (Movements I, II, III)," Jill Scott.

Male R&B Performance: "Let's Stay Home Tonight," Joe; "The World's Greatest," R. Kelly; "Halfcrazy," Musiq; "Take a Message," Remy Shand; "U Don't Have to Call," Usher.

R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: "All the Way," Kenny G featuring Brian McKnight; "Don't Mess With My Man," Nivea featuring Brian and Brandon Casey of Jagged Edge; "More Than A Woman," Angie Stone and Joe; "Girl Talk," TLC; "Love's in Need of Love Today," Stevie Wonder and Take Six.