The 2025 Grammy nominations are in, and the competition is shaping up to be fierce. Revealed early Friday morning, this year’s list sees Beyoncé further solidifying her position as one of the most nominated artists in Grammy history with 11 nominations, bringing her career total to an astounding 99. Despite this, she has yet to win the coveted Album of the Year award. Alongside her, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish lead with seven nominations each, making them some of the most buzzed-about contenders this year.

With the ceremony set to take place on February 2 in Los Angeles, the anticipation is already building. Below, we highlight the nominees in several of the top categories. For a complete list of nominees across all 94 categories, be sure to check out the full rundown [here].

Album of the Year

This category showcases an eclectic mix of genres, ranging from experimental hip-hop to pop, country, and indie. With past winners like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift dominating recent years, 2025 promises to be another exciting showdown.

Nominees:

• André 3000 – New Blue Sun
• Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
• Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
• Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
• Charli XCX – Brat
• Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4
• Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
• Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Prediction: Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Record of the Year

This category, which honors the best production and overall performance, features tracks from iconic artists like The Beatles, along with contemporary hits from Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift.

Nominees:

• The Beatles – Now and Then
• Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
• Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
• Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
• Charli XCX – 360
• Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
• Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight

Prediction: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Song of the Year

The Song of the Year category, which honors the songwriters, sees a mixture of rising stars like Shaboozey and Chappell Roan, alongside heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé.

Nominees:

• Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
• Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
• Taylor Swift – Fortnight [ft. Post Malone]
• Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
• Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
• Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please
• Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em

Prediction: Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Best New Artist

The Best New Artist category is always a fan favorite, and this year, the lineup is full of fresh talent across genres. From the sultry R&B sounds of RAYE to the folk-tinged pop of Khruangbin, there are plenty of artists making waves.

Nominees:

• Benson Boone
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Doechii
• Khruangbin
• RAYE
• Chappell Roan
• Shaboozey
• Teddy Swims

Prediction: Shaboozey

Best Pop Solo Performance

As pop music continues to evolve, this category highlights a range of distinct sounds from pop icons like Beyoncé and Billie Eilish to newcomers like Chappell Roan.

Nominees:

• Beyoncé – Bodyguard
• Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
• Charli XCX – Apple
• Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
• Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!

Prediction: Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Pop collaborations are dominating the airwaves, and this category celebrates the best of the genre’s duets and group tracks. A few standout collaborations include Gracie Abrams with Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga with Bruno Mars.

Nominees:

• Gracie Abrams ft. Taylor Swift – Us
• Beyoncé ft. Post Malone – Levii’s Jeans
• Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – Guess
• Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile

Prediction: Beyoncé ft. Post Malone – Levii’s Jeans

Best Rap Album

The Best Rap Album category reflects a diverse range of hip-hop talent, from the introspective sounds of J. Cole to the production-heavy collaborations from Future & Metro Boomin.

Nominees:

• Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1
• Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
• Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)
• Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You
• J. Cole – Might Delete Later

Prediction: Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You

Best Rap Performance

For those who love the raw energy of rap, the Best Rap Performance category offers an exciting mix of powerhouses. Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and Cardi B’s “Enough (Miami)” are expected to draw significant attention.

Nominees:

• Cardi B – Enough (Miami)
• Common & Pete Rock ft. Posdnuos – When the Sun Shines Again
• Doechii – Nissan Altima
• Eminem – Houdini
• Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
• Glorilla – Yeah Glo!
• Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Prediction: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Best Country Album

With Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter competing alongside country stalwarts like Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton, the Best Country Album category promises to deliver some major surprises.

Nominees:

• Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
• Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
• Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
• Chris Stapleton – Higher
• Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind

Prediction: Chris Stapleton – Higher

Best Rock Album

Rock’s influence is still strong, with legendary acts like The Rolling Stones and Pearl Jam being joined by newer voices like Fontaines D.C. and Idles.

Nominees:

• The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards
• Fontaines D.C. – Romance
• Green Day – Saviors
• Idles – TANGK
• Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
• The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
• Jack White – No Name

Prediction: Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

Best R&B Album

This category brings some of R&B’s finest to the forefront, from Chris Brown’s highly anticipated 11:11 (Deluxe) to Usher’s Coming Home.

Nominees:

• Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
• Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack
• Muni Long – Revenge
• Lucky Daye – Algorithm
• Usher – Coming Home

Prediction: Muni Long – Revenge

Best R&B Performance

A stunning blend of established and rising stars fills this category. SZA, Jhené Aiko, and Coco Jones all have strong showings this year, with their soulful sounds ready to compete for the win.

Nominees:

• Chris Brown – Residuals
• Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
• Jhené Aiko – Guidance
• Muni Long – Made for Me (Live on BET)
• SZA – Saturn

Prediction: Muni Long – Made for Me

The stage is set for an unforgettable 2025 Grammy Awards, and while the nominees represent a stunning array of talent, the ultimate winners remain anyone’s guess. Who do you think will take home the gold this year? Let us know your predictions!