The anticipation for the 68th Grammy Awards is building as nominations are set to be announced Friday morning, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. While popular artist Taylor Swift will not be a contender this year due to the release window of her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” many others are expected to receive recognition.
Predicted Top Contenders for Grammy Nominations
Here are the expected nominees across the top four categories:
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”
With their previous nominations, both Lamar and Gaga are perennial favorites. Bad Bunny’s high-profile status as the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show enhances his nomination chances.
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”
Lamar’s previous win in this category positions him as a strong contender. Roan’s emotionally charged ballad may appeal to voters, while K-pop acts could make history with nominations in the category.
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
Expect significant overlap between Record and Song of the Year nominations, with Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish likely contenders. Coldplay’s longevity in the music industry could earn them a nod this year.
Best New Artist
- Olivia Dean
- Ravyn Lenae
- Megan Moroney
- Gigi Perez
- Leon Thomas
- Alex Warren
- Lola Young
- Possible surprise: Jensen McRae
This category has seen a strong representation from women in recent years. Alex Warren, with significant streaming success, remains a standout. However, rising stars like Moroney and Lenae could also make an impact.
The Grammy Awards celebrate the achievements in the music industry, and this year’s nominations reflect a dynamic mix of talent and genre diversity.
