Epic Grammy Nominations for 2025: Beyoncé Makes History Again!

The anticipation surrounding the 2025 Grammy Awards is reaching fever pitch, and guess who's stealing the spotlight? None other than the incomparable Beyoncé! The music icon has officially shattered records, becoming the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with an impressive total of 11 nominations. This includes top categories like Record, Song, and Album of the Year for her much-discussed country album, *Cowboy Carter*. With an astonishing 99 nominations overall, Beyoncé has outdone even her husband Jay-Z, who previously held the record.

Despite the ongoing debates about the authenticity of her foray into country music, Beyoncé dominated the country categories, showcasing her versatility and musical prowess. She earned stellar nominations for Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Best Country Song, and of course, Best Country Album.

Beyoncé reigns supreme this year, but she has some formidable competition. Artists like Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Charli XCX, and Kendrick Lamar are hot on her heels, each securing seven nominations. Fresh faces, including Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, also made waves with six nominations. This indicates a healthy mix of established stars and emerging talents vying for Grammy glory.

In a notable shift, the Best Pop Vocal Album category is dominated by women, featuring heavyweights like Carpenter, Roan, Eilish, Swift, and Ariana Grande, whose records have lit up the charts. Female artists are also prominently featured in the Record, Album, and Song of the Year categories, signaling a monumental year for women in music.

The Recording Academy members will cast their ballots in the lead-up to the Grammy ceremony, with the final voting round closing on January 3, just weeks before music's grand night, airing live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2.

As the excitement builds, keep your eyes peeled for updates on the full list of nominations and individual categories. Here are the standout nominations from the 2025 Grammy Awards:

2025 Grammy Awards Nominations

Record of the Year

- "Now and Then" – The Beatles - "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" – Beyoncé - "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter - "360" – Charli XCX - "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish - "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar - "Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell Roan - "Fortnight" – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone

Album of the Year

- *New Blue Sun* – André 3000 - *COWBOY CARTER* – Beyoncé - *Short n' Sweet* – Sabrina Carpenter - *BRAT* – Charli XCX - *Djesse Vol. 4* – Jacob Collier - *HIT ME HARD AND SOFT* – Billie Eilish - *The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess* – Chappell Roan - *THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT* – Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

- "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Shaboozey - "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish - "Die With A Smile" – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - "Fortnight" – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone - "Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell Roan - "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar - "Please Please Please" – Sabrina Carpenter - "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" – Beyoncé

Best New Artist

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

The nominations this year reflect a dynamic spectrum of talent and musical innovation across genres. With Grammy night rapidly approaching, which artist are you rooting for? Mark your calendars for February 2, as the biggest night in music promises to be nothing short of spectacular!