Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Sabrina Carpenter are all names we’re familiar with. Known for their musical talents, these artists and many more have created some of today’s most popular songs. But, when and where do we celebrate their achievements? Hosted annually in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards are a symbol of musical achievement and expertise.
The 2025 Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 2, 2025. With millions of viewers, the Grammy’s are one of the most highly anticipated award shows in the U.S. Artists who win in their respective categories are awarded with the iconic Grammy’s gramophone trophy. With that in mind, here are the nominations for the most popular categories.
Album of the Year:
New Blue Sun– André 3000
Cowboy Carter– Beyoncé
Short n’ Sweet– Sabrina Carpenter
Brat- Charli XCX
Djesse Vol. 4– Jacob Collier
Hit Me Hard and Soft– Billie Eilish
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess- Chappell Roan
The Tortured Poets Department– Taylor Swift
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, Babe!”- Chappell Roan
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone
Song of the Year:
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey
“Birds of a Feather”- Billie Eilish
“Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone
“Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Please Please Please”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Texas Hold ‘Em”- Beyoncé
Best New Artist:
Benson Boone
Sabrina Carpenter
Doechii
Khruangbin
Raye
Chappell Roan
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
“Us”- Gracie Abrams Featuring Taylor Swift
“Levii’s Jeans”- Beyoncé Featuring Post Malone
“Guess”- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish
“The Boy Is Mine”- Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica
“Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Best Pop Vocal Album”
Short n’ Sweet– Sabrina Carpenter
Hit Me Hard and Soft– Billie Eilish
Eternal Sunshine- Ariana Grande
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess- Chappell Roan
The Tortured Poets Department- Taylor Swift
Best Pop Solo Performance:
“Bodyguard”- Beyoncé
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Apple”- Charli xcx
“Birds of a Feather”- Billie Eilish
“Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan
Best Rap Song:
“Asteroids”- Rapsody Featuring Hit-Boy
“Carnival”- Kanye West & Ty Dolla $Ign Featuring Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti
“Like That”- Future & Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Yeah Glo!”- GloRilla
Best Rap Album:
Might Delete Later– J. Cole
The Auditorium, Vol. 1- Common & Pete Rock
Alligator Bites Never Heal- Doechii
The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)– Eminem
We Don’t Trust You– Future & Metro Boomin
Best Rap Performance:
“Enough (Miami)” – Cardi B
“When the Sun Shines Again” – Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos
“Nissan Altima” – Doechii
“Houdini” – Eminem
“Like That” – Future & Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Yeah Glo!” – GloRilla
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
