The nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards have set the stage for a musical spectacle, and at the forefront is the incomparable SZA, boasting a remarkable nine nominations. Joining the ranks of this fierce competition are luminaries such as Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Jon Batiste, Victoria Monét, and Billie Eilish—all striving for the prestigious title of Record of the Year.
The Album of the Year category intensifies the musical battleground, featuring six contenders from the Record of the Year list: SZA, Swift, Rodrigo, Boygenius, Cyrus, and Batiste. Elevating the artistry are additional gems from Lana Del Rey and Janelle Monae.
SZA’s commanding presence with nine nominations places her in the lead, closely followed by Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and mixing maestro Serban Ghenea, each securing seven nominations. A collective of eight accomplished musicians, including Jack Antonoff, Batiste, Boygenius, Brandy Clark, Cyrus, Eilish, Rodrigo, and Swift, bask in the limelight with six nominations each.
In a captivating twist, the music industry now thrives in a female-dominated sphere. While Jon Batiste stands as the lone male performer with six or more nominations, a remarkable nine female artists match or surpass this achievement. The gender balance, or rather imbalance, extends to the top three general-field categories, where out of 24 nominations, only three belong to male artists—all credited to Batiste, who appears to be the Last Man on Earth. Are we witnessing a call for male artists to elevate their creative game?
Harvey Mason Jr., the maestro behind the Recording Academy, along with a star-studded ensemble of celebrity guests, announced a curated selection of nominations in a lively livestream. The highly anticipated awards ceremony is scheduled for February 4, 2024, promising a live broadcast on CBS.
Taylor Swift teeters on the brink of history, poised to become the unparalleled leader in Album of the Year wins if “Midnights” claims victory in February. This potential fourth win would catapult her beyond legendary figures like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon, each with three album wins. Swift has already etched her name in the annals of history with seven Song of the Year nominations, an unprecedented achievement.
The film “Barbie” commands the spotlight with an astonishing 12 Grammy nominations, including 11 for the soundtrack album and an additional nod for the Mark Ronson/Andrew Wyatt instrumental score. Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” leaves an indelible mark with five nominations, spanning top-tier categories like Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop Solo Performance, Music Video, and Song Written for Visual Media. Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” secures a prime nomination for Song of the Year. The Songs Written for Visual Media category finds itself overwhelmingly dominated by “Barbie,” claiming four out of five nominations.
In a surprising twist, the chart-toppers of the year—Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time” album and “Last Night” single—failed to receive the expected Grammy love. Wallen himself was conspicuously absent from the nominations, with the lone recognition associated with his work going to the three writers behind “Last Night” for Best Country Song.
Victoria Monét emerges as the unexpected luminary of the nominations, amassing an impressive seven nods that caught everyone off guard. For an in-depth exploration of this year’s snubs and surprises, delve into our meticulous analysis. Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr. also offers his insights into the 2024 nominations, providing a glimpse into the musical tapestry that awaits us.