The 2024 Grammy Award nominations have been announced, showcasing a diverse array of talent across various music genres. Leading the nominations this year is the versatile recording artist SZA, who has secured nine nominations, demonstrating her significant impact on the music industry.
She is closely followed by other industry heavyweights such as Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish, all of whom have made notable contributions to their respective genres.
The Grammy Awards, known for celebrating artistic excellence, have revealed nominations in several key categories.
1. Record of the Year
For the coveted Record of the Year, the nominees include Jon Batiste with “Worship,” boy-genius with “Not Strong Enough,” Miley Cyrus for “Flowers,” Billie Eilish with her track from the motion picture Barbie, “What Was I Made For?,” Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “vampire,” Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero,” and SZA’s “Kill Bill.”
2. Album of the Year
In the Album of the Year category, the competition is equally fierce. Jon Batiste’s “World Music Radio,” Boygenius’s “The Record,” Miley Cyrus’s “Endless Summer Vacation,” Lana Del Rey’s “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” Janelle Monáe’s “The Age of Pleasure,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS,” Taylor Swift’s “Midnights,” and SZA’s “SOS” are all vying for the top spot.
3. Song of the Year
The Song of the Year category features a mix of collaborative and solo efforts. Nominees include Lana Del Rey’s “A&W,” Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero,” Jon Batiste’s “Butterfly,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” from Barbie The Album, Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers,” SZA’s “Kill Bill,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “vampire,” and Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie motion picture.
4. Best New Artist
Highlighting new talent, the Best New Artist category includes Gracie Abrams, Fred again.., Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and The War and Treaty.
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5. Best Pop Vocal Album
In genre-specific categories, the Best Pop Vocal Album nominees are Kelly Clarkson’s “Chemistry,” Miley Cyrus’s “Endless Summer Vacation,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS,” Ed Sheeran’s “- (Subtract),” and Taylor Swift’s “Midnights.”
6. Best Rap Category
The Best Rap Song category features Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice’s “Barbie World” from Barbie The Album, Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock,” Drake & 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex,” and Killer Mike’s “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS” featuring André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane.
7. Best Rock Album
The Best Rock Album category includes Foo Fighters’ “But Here We Are,” Greta Van Fleet’s “Starcatcher,” Metallica’s “72 Seasons,” Paramore’s “This Is Why,” and Queens of the Stone Age’s “In Times New Roman…”.
In the Best Country Album category, nominees are Kelsea Ballerini’s “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat,” Brothers Osborne’s self-titled album, Zach Bryan’s self-titled album, Tyler Childers’s “Rustin’ In The Rain,” and Lainey Wilson’s “Bell Bottom Country.”
Final Verdict
The winners of these prestigious awards will be announced at the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for February 4, 2024, where the music industry will come together to celebrate the achievements of these talented artists.