ENTERTAINMENT : Chapman, McFerrin Lead List of Nominations for Grammy Awards

Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman and vocal gymnast Bobby McFerrin led the nomination list for the 31st annual Grammy awards today, with six for Chapman and five for McFerrin.

Chapman, whose self-titled debut album was a surprise hit in 1988, was nominated for her record “Fast Car,” among other nominations. McFerrin, whose “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was the first song without instrumental accompaniment to reach the No. 1 position on Billboard charts, won an album nomination for “Simple Pleasures,” among other citations. George Michael, whose smash album “Faith” sold more than 6 million copies, received only two nominations. Other top nominees were Anita Baker with four and Sting and Steve Winwood each with three.