Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominations with 11 Nods

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The 2025 Grammy nominations feature stellar music legends and emerging stars lineup. Leading the way is Beyoncé, who made history with 11 nominations, solidifying her status as the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Other big contenders include Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone, each with seven nominations, followed by Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift, who garnered six nods each.

Beyoncé’s Record-Breaking Year  

Beyoncé’s genre-defying album Cowboy Carter has earned her nominations across multiple fields, including Album of the Year. Her “Texas Hold ‘Em” hit single is up for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Additionally, the album has secured nominations in country, pop, rap, and Americana categories. With 99 career nominations and 32 wins, Beyoncé continues to cement her legacy. “She’s redefining artistry and expanding boundaries,” said Harvey Mason Jr., President of the Recording Academy.

The Big Four Categories  

This year’s major categories are packed with incredible talent:  

Record of the Year:

– “Now and Then” – The Beatles  

– “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé  

– “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter  

– “360” – Charli XCX  

– “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish  

– “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar  

– “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan  

– “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone  

Album of the Year:  

– New Blue Sun – André 3000  

– Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé  

– Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter  

– Brat – Charli XCX  

– Djesse Vol. 4 – Jacob Collier  

– Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish  

– The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan  

– The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift

Song of the Year:

– “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey  

– “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish  

– “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars  

– “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone  

– “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan  

– “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar  

– “Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter  

– “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé  

Best New Artist:

– Benson Boone  

– Sabrina Carpenter  

– Doechii  

– Khruangbin  

– RAYE  

– Chappell Roan  

– Shaboozey  

– Teddy Swims  

Genre Highlights and Other Notable Nominees  

Charli XCX and Billie Eilish shone in the pop and electronic categories, with both artists earning seven nominations, including Best Pop Solo Performance. Taylor Swift continues her dominance with nominations for her album The Tortured Poets Department and her collaboration with Post Malone on “Fortnight.”

Emerging stars Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have earned spots in the Big Four categories, with Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet and Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess receiving widespread acclaim. Sabrina’s tracks “Espresso” and Chappell’s “Good Luck, Babe!” also compete for Record of the Year.

A Night to Celebrate Music  

The 67th Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. With such a diverse and talented group of nominees, the event promises to be unforgettable. Beyoncé’s historic nominations set the stage for a night of surprises and groundbreaking moments.

“Seeing this level of talent across genres is inspiring,” said Mason Jr. As the music world gears up for its biggest night, fans and artists alike are reminded of the power of music to transcend boundaries.