2025 Grammy Nominations: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make history

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Break Records with 2025 Grammy Nominations

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Beyoncé Makes History with Most Grammy Nominations Ever

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with a record-breaking 11 nods, making her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. This milestone follows the critical success of her country album, Cowboy Carter, which, despite being overlooked at this year’s Country Music Association Awards, has earned widespread praise.

Taylor Swift Breaks Records with Seventh Album of the Year Nomination

Taylor Swift also made headlines with her seventh nomination for Album of the Year, thanks to her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. This nomination allows Swift to surpass Barbra Streisand for the most nominations in this prestigious category. Swift, who won Album of the Year in 2024 for Midnights, continues to shape her legacy in the music industry.

Other Major Nominees Include Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone

Other notable artists, including Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone, each received seven nominations. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where over 90 awards will be presented across a range of categories.

Female Artists Dominate Major Grammy Categories

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This year’s nominations underscore a trend of female artists dominating key categories, with women claiming six of the eight slots for both Album and Record of the Year. Additionally, the Recording Academy has introduced new categories to reflect evolving musical trends, including Best African Music Performance and Best Pop Dance Recording.

Below is a comprehensive list of the major categories and their nominees.

Major Categories and Nominees

Album of the Year

  • Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter
  • Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department
  • Charli XCX - Brat
  • Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER
  • Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us
  • Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet
  • Post Malone - Fortnight

Record of the Year

  • Beyoncé - "TEXAS HOLD 'EM"
  • Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"
  • Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone - "Fortnight"
  • Billie Eilish - "BIRDS OF A FEATHER"
  • Charli XCX - "360"
  • Sabrina Carpenter - "Espresso"
  • Chappell Roan - "Good Luck, Babe!"
  • The Beatles - "Now and Then"

Song of the Year

  • Beyoncé - "TEXAS HOLD 'EM"
  • Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"
  • Billie Eilish - "BIRDS OF A FEATHER"
  • Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone - "Fortnight"
  • Charli XCX - "360"
  • Sabrina Carpenter - "Espresso"
  • Chappell Roan - "Good Luck, Babe!"

Best New Artist

  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Chappell Roan
  • Benson Boone
  • Doechii
  • Khruangbin
  • RAYE
  • Shaboozey
  • Teddy Swims

Other Notable Categories

  • Best Pop Solo Performance
  • Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
  • Best Pop Vocal Album
  • Best Dance/Electronic Recording
  • Best Dance Pop Recording
  • Best Dance/Electronic Album
  • Best Rock Performance
  • Best Rock Song
  • Best Rock Album
  • Best R&B Performance
  • Best R&B Album
  • Best Rap Performance
  • Best Rap Album

New Categories Introduced

This year, the Grammy Awards have introduced several new categories to reflect the evolving music landscape:

  • Best African Music Performance
  • Best Pop Dance Recording
  • Best Alternative Jazz Album

The 2025 Grammys: A Celebration of Diversity and Musical Innovation

As fans eagerly await the ceremony, the 2025 Grammy nominations not only highlight individual achievements but also mark a cultural shift within the music industry, recognizing diverse talents and genres.

The 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. With Beyoncé leading the nominations and Taylor Swift poised to break records, this year's awards promise to be an exciting celebration of musical talent and diversity. 

The nominations reflect not only individual achievements but also broader trends within the music industry, highlighting the importance of innovation and cultural representation.

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