The anticipation for the 2025 Grammy Awards reached a fever pitch when the list of nominees was unveiled during a live stream on November 8, featuring CBS News's Gayle King and comedian Jim Gaffigan, alongside Grammy veterans like Kylie Minogue, Ben Platt, and last year’s Best New Artist, Victoria Monét.

This year, Beyoncé made headlines by breaking the record for the most Grammy nominations ever, boasting a total of 99 throughout her illustrious career. Previously tied with her husband Jay-Z at 88 nominations, she surpassed him by leading the 2025 nominations with an impressive 11 nods, including a coveted Album of the Year nomination for her country-influenced album, *Cowboy Carter*.

Taylor Swift also continued to make history with her nomination for Album of the Year for her new hit, *The Tortured Poets Department*. This achievement places her ahead of the legendary Barbra Streisand, as she now holds the record for the most nominations in this category.

Other notable artists making waves this year include Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, and RAYE, all of whom earned multiple nominations across various categories, reflecting the diverse range of talent in the contemporary music industry.

The eligibility period for the 2025 nominations included recordings commercially released in the US between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024. The winners will be announced in a thrilling live ceremony taking place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Key Nominations Breakdown:

Album of the Year:

- Andrés 3000 - *New Blue Sun*

- Beyoncé - *Cowboy Carter*

- Sabrina Carpenter - *Short n Sweet*

- Charli XCX - *Brat*

- Jacob Collier - *Djesse Vol 4*

- Billie Eilish - *Hit Me Hard and Soft*

- Chappell Roan - *The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess*

- Taylor Swift - *The Tortured Poets Department*

Record of the Year:

- The Beatles - “Now and Then”

- Beyoncé - “Texas Hold ‘Em”

- Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso”

- Charli XCX - “360”

- Billie Eilish - “Birds of a Feather”

- Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us”

- Chappell Roan - “Good Luck Babe!”

- Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone - “Fortnight”

Best New Artist Nominees:

- Benson Boone

- Sabrina Carpenter

- doechii

- Raye

- Chappell Roan

- Shaboozey

- Khruangbin

- Teddy Swims

Song of the Year Highlights:

- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” - Shaboozey

- “Birds of a Feather” - Billie Eilish

- “Fortnight” - Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

- “Texas Hold ‘Em” - Beyoncé

As the Grammy Awards approach, fans can look forward to not only recognizing outstanding artists and their work but also witnessing history being made on that iconic stage. So mark your calendars, as this promises to be a night filled with unforgettable performances and landmark achievements!