This year’s Grammy nominations spotlight an impressive range of talent, with diverse voices and queer representation leading the charge. Here’s a look at the major categories and the artists making waves in the music industry’s biggest celebration.
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Record of the Year
An eclectic mix of legendary icons and contemporary stars are nominated for Record of the Year:
- “Now And Then” – The Beatles
- “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “360” – Charli XCX
- “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan
- “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
Album of the Year
The Album of the Year category celebrates profound musical storytelling across genres:
- “New Blue Sun” – André 3000
- “Cowboy Carter” – Beyoncé
- “Short n’ Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Brat” – Charli XCX
- “Djesse Vol. 4” – Jacob Collier
- “Hit Me Hard and Soft” – Billie Eilish
- “The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess” – Chappell Roan
- “The Tortured Poets Department” – Taylor Swift
Best Pop Solo Performance
Top contenders for Best Pop Solo Performance include:
- “Bodyguard” – Beyoncé
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Apple” – Charli XCX
- “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Celebrating collaborations, the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nominees are:
- “Us.” – Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift
- “Levii’s Jeans” – Beyoncé featuring Post Malone
- “Guess” – Charli XCX and Billie Eilish
- “The Boy is Mine” – Ariana Grande, Brandy, and Monica
- “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
Best Pop Vocal Album
A diverse set of albums vie for Best Pop Vocal Album:
- “Short n’ Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Hit Me Hard and Soft” – Billie Eilish
- “Eternal Sunshine” – Ariana Grande
- “The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess” – Chappell Roan
- “The Tortured Poets Department” – Taylor Swift
Best Music Video
Nominations for Best Music Video include visually striking works:
- “Tailor Swift” – A$AP Rocky
- “360” – Charli XCX
- “Houdini” – Eminem
- “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
Notable Trends and Surprises
This year’s Grammys highlight some much-deserved recognition. Charli XCX finally takes her place in the spotlight with multiple nominations, celebrating her boundary-pushing pop style that fans and critics alike have championed. Billie Eilish also continues to stun, earning accolades for Hit Me Hard and Soft, widely praised as one of her most heart-wrenching albums yet. Her raw lyrics and haunting melodies resonate deeply, capturing the intense emotions of a generation.
Not everyone is celebrating, though. Ariana Grande’s fans have voiced frustration over the exclusion of Eternal Sunshine from the marquee Album of the Year category, though it did land a Best Pop Vocal Album nomination. Released in March after a three-year break, the album features hits like “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” and was eagerly awaited by fans.
From the ongoing success of icons like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to unexpected nods for trailblazers like The Beatles and newcomers like Chappell Roan, this year’s Grammy lineup showcases the Grammys’ commitment to recognizing artistry in its many forms.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place in February, 2025.
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