Spotlight: Beyoncé, Kendrick, Billie, and Charli Dominate

The 2025 Grammy Awards nominations are officially out, and the star power is undeniable. Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations, pushing her career total to 99, yet still chasing that elusive Album of the Year win. Hot on her heels are Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish, each with 7 nominations.

Set to air on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, this year’s ceremony promises bold performances and tight races across genres.

Official 2025 Grammy Nominee List – Grammy.comhttps://www.grammy.com/

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Album of the Year Nominees

This flagship category spans hip-hop, pop, indie, and country with legendary contenders and rising icons.

• 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 Nominees

This category rewards the performance and production of standout tracks.

• 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 Nominees

Recognizing songwriting, this category includes genre-blending hits and social commentary.

• Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
• Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
• 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

This year’s Best New Artist list blends indie darlings and genre-crossing phenoms.

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

Prediction: Shaboozey

Best Pop Categories

Best Pop Solo Performance:

• 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:

• 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 Categories

Best Rap Album:

• 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:

• 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

• 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

• 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 Categories

Best R&B Album:

• 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:

• 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

Final Thoughts

The 2025 Grammy Awards will be one of the most competitive in recent memory. With Beyoncé chasing history, Kendrick and Billie gunning for more wins, and newcomers like Shaboozey and Chappell Roan shaking things up, all eyes will be on Los Angeles this February.

Who do you think will win big? Drop your predictions in the comments