All Hail Queen Bey
Beyoncé already has 28 Grammys, and if she wins 4 extra, she is going to change into essentially the most embellished act within the historical past of the music awards present. She’s nominated for 9 honors, giving her a robust likelihood to surpass the report set by late conductor Georg Solti, who has gained 31 Grammys.
A Supreme Journey
Diana Ross is on observe to earn her second lifetime achievement award, however she’s nonetheless by no means gained a aggressive Grammy. That might change: The icon is up for finest pop vocal album together with her newest album, Thank You, marking her first nomination in 40 years.
Viola “EGOT” Davis?
She’s received an Oscar, Emmy and two Tonys, and a Grammy could possibly be subsequent: Davis is nominated for finest audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Discovering Me. She’s received some competitors although: Jamie Foxx, Mel Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Questlove are also in rivalry.
Nothing Was the Similar
Drake advised the Recording Academy “truthfully, by no means thoughts” when he determined to not submit his newest album for awards, however the musician is nominated for 4 honors because of his visitor appearances. He co-wrote “Heated” on Renaissance, placing him up for album of the yr; co-wrote and is a featured artist on Jack Harlow’s “Churchill Downs,” up for finest rap track; and Future’s huge hit “Watch for U,” which Drake additionally co-stars on, earned them bids for finest melodic rap efficiency and finest rap track.
Swedish Sensations
ABBA has change into a Grammy favourite 5 a long time after releasing their first album. The Swedish group, which by no means has gained a Grammy, had their first-ever nom ultimately yr’s present; this yr, they’re up for 4 honors, together with album and report of the yr.
Latin Chief
Dangerous Bunny owned 2022 and had the yr’s most-listened-to album with Un Verano Sin Ti, which is making historical past on the Grammys as the primary Latin album to compete for album of the yr.
TikTok Don’t Cease
The music business has turned to TikTok to launch track campaigns and break new expertise, and now the app is featured on the Grammys. Rosalía carried out her album Motomami reside on the video-sharing platform, and the efficiency is nominated for finest music movie.
Swift Songwriting
Taylor Swift has gained album of the yr 3 times, however she’s by no means been awarded track of the yr. She’s competing for the prize for a sixth time — this yr it’s with the 10-minute re-release of her 2012 Purple observe “All Too Nicely.” She shares the nomination with veteran songwriter Liz Rose, who can be inducted into the Songwriters Corridor of Fame later this yr.
A model of this story first appeared within the Jan. 27 concern of The Hollywood Reporter journal. Click on right here to subscribe.
