Grammy Nominations 2025

The 2025 Grammy nominations are out, and they showcase a remarkable breadth of talent and creativity across the music industry. This year's list is a testament to the diversity and innovation that defines contemporary music. From chart-topping pop anthems to groundbreaking albums that push artistic boundaries, the nominees represent the highest level of achievement in the industry.

Pop Powerhouses and Rising Stars

Female artists have made a significant impact on this year's nominations, particularly in the pop category. Beyoncé's critically acclaimed "BODYGUARD" and Sabrina Carpenter's summer hit "Espresso" are both vying for Best Pop Solo Performance. They are joined by a strong field of nominees, including Charli XCX's "Apple," Billie Eilish's "BIRDS OF A FEATHER," and Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!"

The Best Pop Vocal Album category is also dominated by women. Sabrina Carpenter's "Short 'n' Sweet," Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard And Soft," Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine," and Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" are all contenders for this prestigious award.

Beyond Pop: Diverse Genres and Bold Statements

Beyoncé's versatility is on full display once again, as her country album "COWBOY CARTER" is nominated for Best Country Album. Her powerful performance of "16 Carriages" is also recognized in the Best Country Solo Performance category.

The Best New Artist category is highly competitive this year, with a diverse range of nominees including Benson Boone, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Khruangabin, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, and Teddy Swims.

Song of the Year and Record of the Year: A Battle of Hits

The Song of the Year category features a mix of chart-toppers and critically acclaimed tracks. Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" is up against Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' hit "Die With A Smile," which dominated the charts for over 50 days. Other notable nominees include Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!," Taylor Swift and Post Malone's "Fortnight," Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather," Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," and Sabrina Carpenter's "Please, Please, Please."

The Record of the Year category is equally competitive, with nominees including The Beatles’ “Now And Then”, Beyoncé's “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”, Carpenter’s “Espresso”, Charli xcx’s “360”, “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish, “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”, and Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s “Fortnight”.

Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year: A Clash of Titans

The Album of the Year category features a diverse range of genres and styles. André 3000's "New Blue Sun," Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter," Sabrina Carpenter's "Short 'n' Sweet," Charli xcx's "Brat," Jacob Collier's "Djesse Vol. 4," Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft," Chappell Roan's "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," and Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" are all vying for the top prize.

The Rock Album of the Year category is dominated by established acts and rising stars. Fontaines D.C.'s "Romance," Green Day's "Saviors," Pearl Jam's "Dark Matter," The Rolling Stones' "Hackney Diamonds," Jack White's "No Name," IDLES' "TANGK," and The Black Crowes' "Happiness Bastards" are all in the running.

Other Notable Nominations

Madison Beer received a Grammy nomination in the Best Dance/Pop Recording category for "Make You Mine." Olivia Rodrigo is also a first-time nominee for "Can't Catch Me Now" in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category.

Who Has Been Snubbed This Year?

Ariana Grande's critically acclaimed album "Eternal Sunshine" was surprisingly snubbed from the major Grammy categories. Despite its commercial success and critical praise, the album was overlooked for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.

The snubs didn’t stop there. Dua Lipa, a previous Grammy favourite, received zero nominations this year, alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Tyla, who have failed to gain recognition in Rap and R&B categories, and Jack Antonoff, the influential producer who has made waves this year with his work on “The Tortured Poets Department” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short ‘n’ Sweet”.

— Katie Macbeth

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