The Grammy awards are still a few months ahead of us but lets dive into the nominations for the 67th annual Grammy awards!

With the 2025 Grammy nominations officially released, it’s time to dive into the “big four” categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. These categories are usually the highest anticipated of the Grammy Awards, often capturing the year’s most defining sounds and breakout talent from the last year. Let’s explore the nominees.

What are the ‘Big Four’?

The “big four” Grammy categories carry significant weight and are open to all genres, showcasing a blend of established icons, industry favorites, and rising stars:

  1. Album of the Year – Recognizes the year’s best full-length album.
  2. Record of the Year – Awards an individual track, with emphasis on the performance and production.
  3. Song of the Year – Honors songwriters for the year’s best-written composition.
  4. Best New Artist – Celebrates new artists or artists who have significantly broken through this year.

Album of the Year

  • André 3000 – New Blue Sun
  • Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
  • Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
  • Charli XCX – Brat
  • Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol 4
  • Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
  • Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
  • Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Record of the Year

  • The Beatles – “Now And Then”
  • Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ’Em”
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
  • Charli XCX – “360”
  • Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
  • Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
  • Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

Song of the Year

  • Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ’Em”
  • Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please”
  • Billie Eilish – “Birds Of A Feather”
  • Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
  • Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
  • Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
  • Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  • Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

Best New Artist

  • Benson Boone
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Doechii
  • Khruangbin
  • Raye
  • Chappell Roan
  • Shaboozey
  • Teddy Swims

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