1988

Album of the Year: Faith, George Michael    
Best New Artist:  Tracy Chapman    
Best Pop Duo or Group: Brasil, Manhattan Transfer    
Best Pop Female Vocal: “Fast Car,” Tracy Chapman    
Best Pop Male Vocal: “Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin    
Best Rock Duo or Group: “Desire,” U2    
Best Rock Female Vocal: Tina Live in Europe, Tina Turner    
Best Rock Male Vocal: “Simply Irresistible,” Robert Palmer    
Record of the Year: “Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin    
Song of the Year: “Don't Worry Be Happy”     

Billboard Top 10

1. Anything For You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine 
2. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean 
3. Flame, The - Cheap Trick 
4. Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin 
5. Wild, Wild West - The Escape Club 
6. Seasons Change - Expose 
7. Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby 
8. Baby, I Love Your Way - Will To Power / Freebird Medley 
9. Hold On To The Nights - Richard Marx 
10. Shattered Dreams - Johnny Hates Jazz