Our prediction: Lady Antebellum. The Vocal Group and Vocal Duo categories are a little like Congress, in that it almost takes a scandal to beat the incumbent. Lady Antebellum are certainly deserving, as they continue to play bigger and bigger venues and sell more albums than each of these other groups year in and year out. Everyone likes them, and voters will collectively want to make sure the trio come home recognized.

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