The highly anticipated 2025 Grammy nominations have finally been announced, and music fans are buzzing with excitement. This year’s nominations were revealed in a livestream event featuring some of the industry’s biggest names, including Victoria Monét, Mark Ronson, and Kylie Minogue.
In the Album of the Year category, we have a diverse mix of artists and genres. Pop sensation Taylor Swift’s highly acclaimed album “Evermore” has secured a nomination, along with rapper Kendrick Lamar’s “Black Panther: The Album” and country star Kacey Musgraves’ “Star-Crossed.” Joining them are alternative rock band The Strokes with their album “The New Abnormal” and R&B singer H.E.R. with “Back of My Mind.”
The Record of the Year category is equally impressive, with some of the biggest hits of the year making the cut. “Levitating” by Dua Lipa, “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), and “Good Days” by SZA are all nominated, along with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” by Lil Nas X and “Butter” by BTS.
In the Song of the Year category, we see a mix of established and up-and-coming songwriters. “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish, and “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic are all nominated, along with “Deja Vu” by Olivia Rodrigo and “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” by Taylor Swift.
The Best New Artist category is always highly anticipated, as it showcases the rising stars of the music industry. This year, we have a diverse group of nominees, including rapper and singer Doja Cat, indie pop artist Clairo, and country singer Mickey Guyton. Joining them are R&B singer Giveon and alternative rock band Japanese Breakfast.
Other notable nominations include Beyoncé for Best R&B Performance with “Black Parade,” Ed Sheeran for Best Pop Solo Performance with “Bad Habits,” and BTS for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with “Butter.”
The 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on January 26th, and fans can’t wait to see who will take home the coveted trophies. With such a talented and diverse group of nominees, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night for the music industry.
