56th Japan Record Awards

The 56th Japan Record Awards (第56回日本レコード大賞) took place at the New National Theater in Tokyo on December 30, 2014. The ceremony was televised in Japan on TBS.

Presenters

 * Shin'ichirō Azumi (TBS commentator)
 * Yukie Nakama

Grand Prix

 * "R.Y.U.S.E.I." — Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe

Best Singer Award

 * EXILE ATSUSHI

Best New Artist Award

 * Mariya Nishiuchi (西内まりや)

Best Album Award

 * TRAD - Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや)

New Artist Award
The artists who are awarded the New Artist Award are nominated for the Best New Artist Award.
 * Sakurako Ohara (大原櫻子)
 * SOLIDEMO
 * Yuki Tokunaga (徳永ゆうき)
 * Mariya Nishiuchi (西内まりや)

Lifetime Achievement Award

 * Eiichi Ohtaki