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2025 Grammy Nominations: Top Contenders, Snubs & Surprises
Published On: November 10, 2024.
The Grammy Awards, often dubbed "Music's Biggest Night," have long celebrated the industry's most outstanding talents. As the 67th Annual Grammy Awards approach, anticipation is at a fever pitch, fueled by a year that has seen breakthrough artists and industry giants deliver remarkable contributions to the musical landscape. The 2024 music scene has been particularly vibrant, with rising stars like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter making significant waves, while seasoned artists such as Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift have continued to solidify their legacies. With the announcement of the 2025 Grammys nominations, prepare to dive into this year's list of top contenders, surprising nominations, controversial snubs, and possible historical milestones.
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Top Contenders
Leading the nominations is Beyoncé, who has garnered an impressive 11 nods in categories such as country, rap, and pop, all from her album "Cowboy Carter," underscoring her versatility across genres. Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX are following closely, each securing seven nominations, reflecting their significant impact over the past year. Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter also stand out with six nominations each, with their massively successful albums "The Tortured Poets Department" and "Short 'n Sweet" respectively.
In the General Field categories, several artists have made notable appearances. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish are all contenders for Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Record of the Year sees nominations for Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and Charli XCX's "360." Song of the Year features entries from emerging artists such as Shaboozy with his #1 hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and established artists such as Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga with their duet "Die With A Smile."
Surprise Nominations
This year's nominations also bring a fair share of surprises. Rising rapper Doechii has made a remarkable entrance, earning four nominations, such as Best New Artist and Best Rap Album, for her mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal," signaling a promising trajectory in the hip-hop scene. Andre 3000's first album in 17 years, "New Blue Sun," which is an instrumental album featuring a variety of flutes, earned him an Album of the Year nomination, highlighting his artistic versatility. After their disbandment over 50 years ago, The Beatles AI-resurrected song "Now and Then" secured a nomination that pays homage to their enduring legacy. Jacob Collier's "Djesse Vol. 4" has earned him a nomination for Album of the Year, marking a significant milestone and placing him as an underdog amongst big names.
Controversial Snubs
The nominations have not been without controversy, as several artists perceived as frontrunners have received fewer nods or none than anticipated. Fans expected Megan Thee Stallion's hit "HISS" and her self-titled album to dominate the rap categories, but the Houston rapper didn't receive any nominations. Despite critical acclaim, Vampire Weekend's "Only God Was Above Us" did not secure any nominations. Dua Lipa's "Radical Optimism" and Tyla's self-titled debut album were overlooked despite their mainstream success. Hozier's "Too Sweet" earned him his first #1 song, yet he did not get recognition from the Recording Academy. Tinashe’s viral hit “Nasty” alongside her album “Quantum Baby” did not earn any nominations in the R&B categories. Notably, Ariana Grande did not receive any nominations in the General Field categories, a surprising outcome given her recent successes with her 7th album "Eternal Sunshine" and her hit single "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)."
Potential Milestones
The upcoming ceremony holds the potential for several historic moments. Breakthrough artists like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozy can earn their first Grammy award. Kendrick Lamar could tie Jay-Z and Kanye West for most Grammys won by rapper if he takes home all 7 Grammys he's nominated for. If Taylor Swift secures the Album of the Year award, she will continue her streak from last year and further expand her record as the artist with the most Album of the Year wins. Beyoncé has now broken the record for most Grammy nominations ever (99), and she's already the most-awarded artist in Grammy's history with the potential to extend her record if she wins any of her 11 nominations. Billie Eilish could make history by becoming the youngest artist to win Record of the Year three times, should she take home the award this year.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to air on February 2, 2025, from Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. With a blend of seasoned performers and fresh faces, the Grammys are set to deliver a night that honors the past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to the future of music.