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Beyoncé dominates 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods; Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish also shine

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The 67th annual Grammy Awards reveal an exciting list of nominees, with Beyoncé leading the charge and top artists like Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone securing their spots.

The 67th Annual Grammy Award nominations have arrived, and Beyoncé is leading the pack with a staggering 11 nominations. The superstar is making waves across multiple categories, with her new album Cowboy Carter and hit single Texas Hold ‘Em earning her recognition in both the Album of the Year and Record of the Year categories. Alongside her, a new generation of talent, including Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone, are also making their mark on the prestigious awards.

In the highly competitive Album of the Year category, Beyoncé faces stiff competition from a diverse group of nominees. André 3000’s New Blue Sun and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet are strong contenders, while Charli XCX’s Brat and Jacob Collier’s Djesse Vol 4 add fresh sounds to the mix. Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft and Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department round out the field, making this a thrilling category for music lovers.

The Record of the Year category also showcases an eclectic selection. Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ’Em stands strong against a backdrop of chart-topping singles like Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish and Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar. Other standout tracks include 360 by Charli XCX and Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan. Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone’s Fortnight could be a fan favourite in this competitive race.

For Best New Artist, the Grammy voters have selected a vibrant mix of rising stars. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey are joined by Doechii, Khruangbin, Raye, and Teddy Swims—each bringing their own distinctive sound to the forefront. As the music industry continues to evolve, these new artists are set to leave a lasting impact.

Song of the Year is another star-studded category, with hits like A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey and Saturn by SZA joining the ranks. The inclusion of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Die With a Smile adds another layer of star power, while Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ’Em continues to shine. Other nominations include Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan and Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter.

In the Best Pop Vocal Album category, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft are two standouts, both offering strong performances across a range of emotions. Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine and Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess round out the nominations, with Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department bringing a sense of poetic storytelling to the table.

When it comes to Best R&B Song, heavy hitters like Kehlani’s After Hours and Tems’ Burning are competing against rising talents like Muni Long with Ruined Me and SZA’s Saturn. The Best Country Album nominations include Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion, and Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well, promising a blend of classic and modern country influences.

In the Best Música Urbana Album category, Latin music is well represented with Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana and J Balvin’s Rayo. Other nominees include Feid, Residente, and Young Miko, all of whom bring their own unique flair to the genre.

Looking at Best Pop Solo Performance, Beyoncé’s Bodyguard faces competition from Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso and Charli XCX’s Apple, with Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather and Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! rounding out the list. Meanwhile, Best Progressive R&B Album nominations feature well-known artists like Childish Gambino and Kehlani, with NxWorries (Anderson . Paak and Knxwledge) adding a smooth, soulful edge to the category.

The Best Folk Album category highlights the talents of artists like Adrianne Lenker and Gillian Welch, with Americana and folk fans excited to see which of these soulful albums will emerge victorious.

For Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), contenders like Mustard, Daniel Nigro, and Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II have made waves in the industry with their contributions to music this year. Similarly, the Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) category includes Raye, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Edgar Barrera, all of whom have penned some of the year’s most memorable tracks.

The competition continues in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category, where Beyoncé and Post Malone’s Levii’s Jeans stand against collaborations like Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s Guess and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Die With a Smile. For those who love electronic beats, the Best Dance/Electronic Recording category features big names like Disclosure, Fred Again.., and Kaytranada.

With Beyoncé leading the nominations and an impressive lineup of talent across genres, the 2025 Grammy Awards promise to be a night full of surprises, emotional performances, and history-making moments.

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