2025 Grammy Nominees Revealed: How to Watch and What to Expect

The 2025 Grammy Award nominees were revealed on Friday morning, with Beyoncé leading the way with a record-breaking 11 nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish, each receiving 7 nods. This year's nominees span a wide variety of genres, from pop to rap to country, with a mix of familiar names and exciting newcomers. The Grammy Awards will take place on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, where the winners will be announced.

In the prestigious Album of the Year category, nominees include Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet. Other notable contenders include Chappell Roan's The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and Charli XCX’s Brat. These albums have all received widespread acclaim, making for a competitive race.

The Record of the Year category also boasts an impressive slate of nominees, with Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ’Em, Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, and Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone’s Fortnight expected to be major contenders. Other artists vying for the award include Kendrick Lamar with his track Not Like Us and Chappell Roan with Good Luck, Babe!, both of which made significant waves in the music scene this year.

Song of the Year features standout tracks like Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy), Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, and Taylor Swift’s Fortnight. Kendrick Lamar is again in the mix with Not Like Us, while Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em also garners significant attention. This category highlights not just the performance, but the artistry behind the songwriting, with several diverse and compelling tracks.

The Best New Artist category is stacked with talent, including breakout stars Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Doechii, all of whom have made their mark in 2024. Khruangbin, RAYE, and Shaboozey round out the list of newcomers, showcasing a range of genres and styles. These artists are all poised for a breakthrough moment at the Grammy Awards, making this category one of the most closely watched.

In the Pop Solo Performance category, Beyoncé’s Bodyguard, Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, and Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! are all expected to compete for the win. Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso and Charli XCX’s Apple are also in the running, as the competition in the pop category remains fierce, with each artist delivering hits that have dominated the charts in 2024.

In the Rap and Country genres, the nominees are equally exciting. Kendrick Lamar and Eminem lead the rap categories, with Common & Pete Rock and Doechii among other nominees. On the country side, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion, and Chris Stapleton’s Higher are all in contention for Best Country Album. With country music seeing some crossover from pop and hip-hop this year, the competition in these genres is expected to be intense.

As the 2025 Grammy Awards approach, the full list of nominees spans 94 categories, showcasing a diverse array of talent from across the music industry. From legends like Beyoncé to rising stars like Chappell Roan, the nominees reflect the wide-ranging sounds and styles that shaped the year in music. Fans can look forward to seeing how the awards unfold when the ceremony airs live on CBS on February 2, 2025.

2025 Grammy Nominees Revealed: How to Watch and What to Expect