In a groundbreaking move, Beyoncé has achieved a stunning milestone by surpassing her husband, Jay-Z, in Grammy Award nominations. With a total of 99 nominations, she now officially holds the record for the most nominations in Grammy history. The announcement follows the recognition of her latest album, Cowboy Carter, which has led to an impressive 11 nominations this year, including best album, best country album, and song of the year for her hit single, Texas Hold 'Em.
Beyoncé Shatters Grammy Nomination Record, Surpasses Jay-Z
Beyoncé Shatters Grammy Nomination Record, Surpasses Jay-Z
Beyoncé secures historic Grammy nominations, becoming the artist with the most nominations in the ceremony's history.
The Grammys 2025 race is highly competitive, with other notable artists such as Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX following closely behind, each securing seven nominations. The Beatles also made headlines by receiving a nomination for record of the year for the John Lennon track Now And Then, which was completed using AI technology.
Beyoncé has already made her mark as the most-awarded artist in Grammy history with 32 wins as a solo artist, alongside three wins with Destiny's Child. Despite this, the coveted album of the year award has eluded her multiple times. Her husband, Jay-Z, previously addressed this issue during a lifetime achievement award speech, urging Grammy voters to reconsider their voting metrics since Beyoncé has such an impressive number of nominations but has never won the top award.
Among the notable competitions, Taylor Swift is nominated for her album The Tortured Poets Department, achieving her seventh nomination for album of the year, while others like Charli XCX and Billie Eilish also vie for top honors.
New artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have made their mark this year, both securing nominations across key categories, showcasing the evolving landscape of the music industry. Additionally, the Grammys have continued their commitment to diversity, with an expanded voter base aimed at inclusivity in their nominations process, culminating in the annual ceremony scheduled for February 2, 2025.
This year's nominations reflect a dynamic mix of established and emerging talent, with significant representation from female artists, although several artists, including Katy Perry and Megan Thee Stallion, received no nominations at all.
A total of 20,309 entries were submitted for consideration this year, illustrating the competitive nature of the awards. As the anticipation builds ahead of the ceremony, Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. emphasized the importance of fair voting practices, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating year for music awards.
The results will be unveiled at a much-anticipated ceremony in Los Angeles in early February, where the music community will come together to celebrate its most deserving talents.
Beyoncé has already made her mark as the most-awarded artist in Grammy history with 32 wins as a solo artist, alongside three wins with Destiny's Child. Despite this, the coveted album of the year award has eluded her multiple times. Her husband, Jay-Z, previously addressed this issue during a lifetime achievement award speech, urging Grammy voters to reconsider their voting metrics since Beyoncé has such an impressive number of nominations but has never won the top award.
Among the notable competitions, Taylor Swift is nominated for her album The Tortured Poets Department, achieving her seventh nomination for album of the year, while others like Charli XCX and Billie Eilish also vie for top honors.
New artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have made their mark this year, both securing nominations across key categories, showcasing the evolving landscape of the music industry. Additionally, the Grammys have continued their commitment to diversity, with an expanded voter base aimed at inclusivity in their nominations process, culminating in the annual ceremony scheduled for February 2, 2025.
This year's nominations reflect a dynamic mix of established and emerging talent, with significant representation from female artists, although several artists, including Katy Perry and Megan Thee Stallion, received no nominations at all.
A total of 20,309 entries were submitted for consideration this year, illustrating the competitive nature of the awards. As the anticipation builds ahead of the ceremony, Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. emphasized the importance of fair voting practices, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating year for music awards.
The results will be unveiled at a much-anticipated ceremony in Los Angeles in early February, where the music community will come together to celebrate its most deserving talents.
