The 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held to honor the best achievements in the music industry, showcased a diverse array of talent across various genres. From groundbreaking newcomers to established icons, the event celebrated excellence and innovation in music. Let’s delve into the nominees and winners of the prestigious Grammy Awards.
Categories and Nominees
- Album of the Year:
- Nominees:
- “Invasion of Privacy” – Cardi B
- “By the Way, I Forgive You” – Brandi Carlile
- “Scorpion” – Drake
- “H.E.R.” – H.E.R.
- “Beerbongs & Bentleys” – Post Malone
- “Dirty Computer” – Janelle Monáe
- “Golden Hour” – Kacey Musgraves (Winner)
- “Black Panther: The Album, Music From and Inspired By” – Various Artists
- Nominees:
- Record of the Year:
- Nominees:
- “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
- “The Joke” – Brandi Carlile
- “This Is America” – Childish Gambino (Winner)
- “God’s Plan” – Drake
- “Shallow” – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
- “All the Stars” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- “Rockstar” – Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage
- “The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
- Nominees:
- Song of the Year:
- Nominees:
- “All the Stars” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- “Boo’d Up” – Ella Mai
- “God’s Plan” – Drake
- “In My Blood” – Shawn Mendes
- “The Joke” – Brandi Carlile
- “The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
- “Shallow” – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper (Winner)
- “This Is America” – Childish Gambino
- Nominees:
- Best New Artist:
- Nominees:
- Chloe x Halle
- Luke Combs
- Greta Van Fleet
- H.E.R. (Winner)
- Dua Lipa
- Margo Price
- Bebe Rexha
- Jorja Smith
- Nominees:
- Best Pop Vocal Album:
- Nominees:
- “Camila” – Camila Cabello
- “Meaning of Life” – Kelly Clarkson
- “Sweetener” – Ariana Grande (Winner)
- “Shawn Mendes” – Shawn Mendes
- “Beautiful Trauma” – Pink
- “Reputation” – Taylor Swift
- Nominees:
Winners and Highlights
- Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour” won Album of the Year, showcasing her blend of country and pop influences.
- Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” made history by winning both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, addressing issues of race and violence in America.
- Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s emotional duet “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born” earned them the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and the prestigious Song of the Year award.
- H.E.R. emerged as a breakout star, winning Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance.
- Ariana Grande’s “Sweetener” nabbed the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, solidifying her status as a pop powerhouse.
- Cardi B made history as the first solo female artist to win Best Rap Album for “Invasion of Privacy.”
The 61st Annual Grammy Awards celebrated diversity, creativity, and excellence in music. From established veterans to promising newcomers, the event showcased the richness and vibrancy of the music industry. With groundbreaking performances and deserving winners, the Grammys once again proved to be a highlight of the musical calendar.