The wait is over, as the nominees for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards are out, and what a line-up in regards to the talent in the music industry. This year’s ceremony will take place this coming February and will honor those artists whose work has eminently contributed to music, no matter what genre or style.
Leading The Nominations: Beyoncé Makes History
Beyoncé once again leads this year with 11 nominations, while her latest album, “Cowboy Carter”, catapulted her into country music, and with 99 nominations in her career, she became the most nominated Grammys artist of all time. This is really a groundbreaking feat to show her influence and versatility in a mix of her established R&B roots with country music.
In addition to her country album nominations, Beyoncé has been recognized in the Grammy’s “Big Three” categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. Other artists who share the company of these elite categories with Beyoncé are Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter. Roan and Carpenter, who are competing in the Best New Artist category, too, are well-placed for breakthrough moments as they join this elite group.
A Close Race Among Leading Nominees
While Beyoncé leads with the highest number of nominations, other heavy-hitters made significant impacts. Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX each earned seven nominations to credit their artistic growth and popularity. Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter follow closely, each with six nominations, vying for recognition in categories showcasing songwriting, performance, and overall artistry.
But the most shocking, yet warming twist, was when The Beatles were nominated for Record of the Year with *Now and Then*, an artificially intelligent combination of old and new elements of the band. A full-circle moment showing that technology and creativity combined to give new life to legacy acts in today’s spaces.
2025 Grammy Awards Show: What to Expect
The 2025 Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. The ceremony will be broadcasted live from the CBS Television Network and streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+, starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Catch a live performance featuring some of today’s top nominees in addition to emerging stars for what will be an unforgettable evening, giving audiences a show to remember that reflects today’s diverse music landscape.
As is customary every year, the performers remain a secret this year as well, but looking at the nominee list, which includes pop, rock, and country, audiences can be assured of a good mix of acts. Grammy nights have traditionally been about those moments-special usually, and in the form of collaborations or odd pairings-so some surprises should be expected, too. Categories in the Limelight and their Contenders for Top Slots
Album of the Year
– 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
Song of the Year
– “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
– “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
– “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
– “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
– “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan
– “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
– “Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter
– “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé
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
Best New Artist
– Benson Boone
– Sabrina Carpenter
– Doechii
– Khruangbin
– Raye
– Chappell Roan
– Shaboozey
– Teddy Swims
Each of these artists brings a unique sound from the world of pop and R&B to experimental fusion and is representative of a bright future for music.
Key Categories Across Genres
But apart from those big categories, a number of other genres are equally as full of competitive nominees. In the category of Best Pop Vocal Album, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift compete with one another. Meanwhile, the Dance/Electronic categories bring in an array of modern, boundary-pushing artists like Charli XCX, Four Tet, Justice, and Zedd.
There are also the Rock and Alternative genres, each filled with both veteran performers and fresh innovators. For Best Rock Album, legacy acts like Pearl Jam and The Rolling Stones have been pitted against today’s Fontaines D.C. and Idles. A similarly intriguing Alternative category also renders some striking nominations in the forms of St. Vincent, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and Kim Gordon.
