May 4, 1959 – the 1st Annual Grammy Awards

 

Record of the Year:  “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)” – Domenico Modugno

Album of the Year:  The Music from Peter Gunn – Henry Mancini

Song of the Year:  “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)” – Franco Migliacci and Domenico Modugno, songwriters (Domenico Modugno)