Grammy Predix: Best Polka Album

By Erik Pedersen Feb 07, 2008 7:35 PMTags
Jimmy Sturr And His OrchestraJason Moore/ZUMApress.com

The Contenders:

  • Polka's Revenge, Brave Combo
  • Bulletproof Polkas, John Gora & Gorale
  • Polka Freak Out, Bubba Hernandez & Alex Meixner
  • Dueling Polkas, Walter Ostanek and His Band & Brian Sklar and the Western Senators
  • Come Share the Wine, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra

Our Prediction:  Brave Combo

Oh, we know what you're thinking: Jimmy Sturr owns this category. The man is the Lord High Emperor of Polka, having notched up more Grammy wins in this category than anyone ever. So, it would take a brave combo to succeed in challenging—which is why we think Brave Combo will take it this year. They're plucky and have a secret weapon going for them: The last time someone other than Jimmy Sturr won a polka Grammy...it went to them.

Your Prediction?  What do you think? Is Sturr simply the kingpin? Can Gora & Gorale bring serious new heat? Sound off in Comments!