Voting for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards is now open! 2024 has been a great year for music, and everyone is wondering who will be in the running to take home the night’s most coveted awards. With the official nominees being announced on November 8, we’re sharing some of our predictions for who may be included in the four major award category nominees based on their cultural impact and popularity over the last year.
Album of the Year
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Beyoncé has yet to win AOTY despite having four nominations in the category. But will that pattern be broken next year? Her eighth studio album was arguably one of the most talked about of her career. Instantly revered by millions, Cowboy Carter became Spotify’s most streamed album in a single day and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, making her the first Black woman to achieve this. The album was revolutionary for its reclamation of the country music genre by Black artists, who’d been historically erased from its history.
eternal sunshine – Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album, eternal sunshine, packs an emotional punch as she explores themes of love, heartbreak, and grief through a blend of pop and R&B tunes. Debuting at No. 1 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, many fans of the album described it as her best lyrically and most authentic.
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie Eilish
After winning AOTY for her debut album When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? in 2020 and being nominated for the same award for her second album Happier Than Ever in 2022, Billie Eilish is in talks to be nominated for a third time for her third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. This album, produced by Eilish’s brother Finneas O’Connell, was a huge commercial success, praised for its production, vocals and songwriting.
Tyla – Tyla
Last year, Tyla won the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance for her song “Water” and was named the youngest African soloist to win a Grammy. Today, Tyla’s self-titled album, which blends elements of R&B and afrobeats, is on everyone’s prediction lists for AOTY.
Brat – Charli XCX
The album that took over the internet this summer is in talks to be nominated and it’s no surprise. Debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200, Brat has given Charli XCX the highest charting achievement of her career. If Brat is nominated, it would mark the first Grammy recognition for Charli XCX in a decade.
Record of the Year
“Texas Hold ‘Em”- Beyoncé
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Too Sweet”- Hozier
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER”- Billie Eilish
Song of the Year
“Good Luck Babe”- Chappell Roan
“Die With A Smile”- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone
“Agora Hills”- Doja Cat
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
Best New Artist
Chappell Roan
Many see Chappell Roan as the front-runner in this category due to her rise in popularity this year after nearly a decade of trying to make it in the industry. In September, Roan won the award for Best New Artist at the VMAs, so she’s a shoo-in.
Benson Boone
Benson Boone has captured a wide demographic from his TikTok fame and stint on American Idol. Boone had his big break this year with his hit “Beautiful Things”, which peaked at No. 3 on number-three on the Hot 100, and is certainly a fan favorite.
Sabrina Carpenter
Despite being in the industry for a decade and releasing her sixth studio album this year, Sabrina Carpenter is eligible for next year’s Best New Artist due to her newfound success with the release of her hit “Espresso.”
Shaboozey
Shaboozey won the award for Best New Artist at the People’s Choice Country Awards, as well as the award for New Artist Song in September for his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”. Shaboozey has had a lot of success this year, being featured on Beyonce’s album “Cowboy Carter” on tracks “Spaghetti” and “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN'”.
RAYE
RAYE, who gained popularity with her song “Escapism” last year, won the Best New Artist Award at the 2024 Brit Awards (the British equivalent of the Grammys) this year. She also received five other awards, and her success may have earned her a spot on the nominees list for the Grammys.
When Do the 67th Grammys Take Place?
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Who do you think will take home the night’s biggest awards? Let us know in the comments below.
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