By Breaking Celebrity News Staff

Men ruled as the 2013 Grammy nominations were announced Wednesday night, although Justin Bieber, one of the most successful singers in the world today, was shut out.

Six male artists or groups tied for a leading six nominations each -- perhaps most notably rising R&B singer Frank Ocean, who sent ripples through the music industry in 2012 with his announcement of his sexuality and with his critically-acclaimed multi-genre album channel ORANGE. In addition, Kanye West, Jay-Z, fun., Mumford & Sons and The Black Keys' drummer, Dan Auerbach also scored six nods.

Of course, several female artists also enjoyed a stellar year, and there was plenty of love for several of music’s favorite leading ladies, including Kelly Clarkson, who scored four nominations; country superstar -- and serial dater -- Taylor Swift who received three nominations; and newcomer