Predicted Grammy Nominees Revealed Ahead of Friday’s Announcement
The anticipation for the 68th Grammy Awards builds as the nominees for music’s most prestigious event are set to be announced this Friday. Notably, Taylor Swift will not be among the contenders this year due to her latest album’s ineligibility for the awards, which covers music released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025.
Key Predictions for Grammy Nominees
The following artists are expected to make waves in the top four categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. These predictions reflect trends and momentum within the music industry as of now.
Album of the Year
- Bad Bunny – “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”
- Justin Bieber – “Swag”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Man’s Best Friend”
- Elton John & Brandi Carlile – “Who Believes in Angels?”
- Lady Gaga – “Mayhem”
- Kendrick Lamar – “GNX”
- Laufey – “A Matter of Time”
- Tyler, the Creator – “Chromakopia”
- Possible surprise: The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, both regular contenders, have yet to secure wins in this category. Bad Bunny’s selection as a Super Bowl halftime headliner boosts his candidacy. Laufey could intrigue voters with a sound reminiscent of Norah Jones.
Record of the Year
- Justin Bieber – “Daisies”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”
- Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA – “Luther”
- Chappell Roan – “The Subway”
- Rosé and Bruno Mars – “Apt.”
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- Possible surprise: Huntr/x – “Golden”
Previous Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is expected to return to the nominations with his latest work after a significant performance during the last ceremony. The category often sees overlaps with Song of the Year, as it rewards both performers and producers.
Song of the Year
- “Daisies” – Justin Bieber
- “Lover Girl” – Laufey
- “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “That’s So True” – Gracie Abrams
- “The Subway” – Chappell Roan
- “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish
- Possible surprise: “All My Love” – Coldplay
Recent trends indicate a strong likelihood of overlap between nominees for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Noteworthy contenders, including Gracie Abrams and Coldplay, could also make a significant impact.
Best New Artist
- Olivia Dean
- Ravyn Lenae
- Megan Moroney
- Gigi Perez
- Sombr Leon
- Alex Warren
- Lola Young
- Possible surprise: Jensen McRae
Leading the pack is Alex Warren, whose impactful single “Ordinary” has achieved considerable chart success, including over 1 billion streams on Spotify. Despite this, the Best New Artist category historically favors female artists.
The Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, promising a night filled with celebration and recognition of musical excellence.
