The 2025 Grammy Nominations – Chappell Roan, Charlie XCX, Billie Eilish, and More!

this year’s The Grammy nominations spotlight a wide range of talent, with diverse voices and queer representation at the forefront. Here are the key categories and artists that will be in the spotlight at the music industry’s biggest festival.

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Best record of the year

An eclectic mix of legendary icons and modern stars was 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, baby!” – Chapel Lawn
• “Fortnite” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Album of the year

The Album of the Year category celebrates deep musical storytelling that transcends genres.

• “New Blue Sun” – Andre 3000
• “Cowboy Carter” – Beyoncé
• “Short and Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Brat” – Charli XCX
• “Jesse Vol. 4” – Jacob Collier
• “Hit Me Hard and Soft” – Billie Eilish
• “The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess” – Chapel Lawn
• “Tortured Poets” – Taylor Swift

Best pop solo performance

The top nominees for Best Pop Solo Performance are:

• “Bodyguard” – Beyoncé
• “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Apple” – Charli XCX
• “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
• “Good luck, baby!” – Chapel Lawn

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Award

To celebrate the collaboration, the nominees for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance are:

• “We.” – Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift
• “Levis Jeans” – Beyoncé featuring Post Malone
• “Guess” – Charli XCX and Billie Eilish
• “The Boy Is Mine” – Ariana Grande, Brandy, Monica
• “Die with a Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Best pop vocal album

A diverse set of albums will compete for Best Pop Vocal Album.

• “Short and Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Hit Me Hard and Soft” – Billie Eilish
• “Eternal Sunshine” – Ariana Grande
• “The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess” – Chapel Lawn
• “Tortured Poets” – Taylor Swift

best music video

Nominations for Best Music Video include visually striking productions.

• “Taylor Swift” – A$AP Rocky
• “360” – Charli XCX
• “Houdini” – Eminem
• “Not like us” – Kendrick Lamar
• “Fortnite” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Trends and surprises to watch

There are some well-deserved recognitions at this year’s Grammy Awards. Charli XCX has finally stepped into the spotlight with multiple nominations, with fans and critics alike praising her boundary-pushing pop style. Billie Eilish also continues to shock and win accolades. hit me hard and softhas been widely praised as one of the most heartbreaking albums of all time. Her raw lyrics and haunting melodies resonate deeply and capture the intense emotions of a generation.

However, not everyone is celebrating. Ariana Grande fans are complaining about her exclusion. eternal sunshine Although it was nominated for Best Album of the Year, it was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. The album, released in March after a three-year hiatus, includes hits such as “Yes, And?” ” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” are songs that fans have been waiting for.

From the continued success of icons like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to unexpected nods from pioneers like the Beatles and newcomers like Chapel Lawn, this year’s Grammys lineup celebrates art in its many forms. It shows the Grammy Awards’ commitment to valuing gender.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will be held in February 2025.

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