Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominations With 11 Nods – Essence

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards nominations have been announced. Leading the nominations with an impressive 11 nods, Beyoncé has once again asserted her place as a force within the industry. With this year’s 11 nods, Beyoncé has made history, becoming the most nominated artist in Grammy history with a total of 99 career nominations. 

“Today we celebrate the amazing creative achievements of our music community,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy in a statement. “It was an incredible year in music and these nominations reflect the work of a voting body that is more representative of the music community than ever before. The GRAMMY® became music’s most coveted award precisely because the recognition comes from one’s peers, and I’m so grateful for the Academy’s 13,000 voting members who take the time to evaluate all the amazing music, cast their votes, and honor their peers. Congratulations to all the nominees.”

Beyoncé’s remarkable nominations reflect her influence across genres. Her latest album, Cowboy Carter, the Act II of her Renaissance trilogy series is up for Album of the Year, with its lead single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” in contention for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In a historic crossover, Cowboy Carter has also earned a nomination for Best Country Album—an unexpected recognition, especially given that the Houston native was notably absent from any Country Music Awards nominations. Beyoncé stands on the brink of becoming the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, making this year’s ceremony a potentially monumental moment in her career.

Additionally, Kendrick Lamar’s continued creativity is evident in his seven nominations. His hit single “Not Like Us” landed in the Record of the Year category, as well as Song of the Year. He was nominated twice in the Best Rap Performance category, for the aforementioned “Not Like Us,” as well as “Like That,” alongside Future and Metro Boomin. Lamar’s Grammy legacy is cemented with his latest nods, further proving that he remains one of the most impactful voices in hip hop.

Similarly, André 3000’s New Blue Sun brings his instrumental talent to the forefront in both the Album of the Year and Best Alternative Jazz Album categories.

In the Best New Artist category, Black talent shines brightly with Doechii, RAYE, and Shaboozey each earning well-deserved nominations. Doechii, with her signature blend of rap has captured the attention of listeners and critics alike with her unique sound and unapologetic creativity. Meanwhile, RAYE’s deeply personal lyricism and genre-blurring tracks have earned her widespread acclaim. Shaboozey also stands out as one to watch, with a fresh style that blends various musical influences and challenges conventions.

In the R&B realm, artists like Kehlani and SZA continue to dominate the scene. Kehlani is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album with CRASH. SZA’s “Saturn,” is nominated for Best R&B Song. Additionally, Tems’ nomination for “Burning” in the Best R&B Song category. 

The Grammys are set for February 4, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Grammy Awards ceremony will air live on February 4 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. 

See below for the full list of Grammy nominees.

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 Featuring Post Malone

Album Of The YearNew Blue Sun – André 3000COWBOY CARTER – BeyoncéShort n’ Sweet – Sabrina CarpenterBRAT – Charli xcxDjesse Vol. 4 – Jacob CollierHIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie EilishChappell Roan The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell RoanTHE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – Taylor Swift

Song Of The Year“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)“Die With A Smile” – Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)“Fortnight” – Jack Antonoff, Austin Post & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone)“Good Luck, Babe!” – Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Daniel Nigro & Justin Tranter, songwriters (Chappell Roan)“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)“Please Please Please” – Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” – Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)

Best New ArtistBenson BooneSabrina CarpenterDoechiiKhruangbinRAYEChappell RoanShaboozeyTeddy Swims

Producer Of The Year, Non-ClassicalAlissiaDernst “D’Mile” Emile IIIan FitchukMustardDaniel Nigro

Songwriter Of The Year, Non-ClassicalJessi AlexanderAmy AllenEdgar BarreraJessie Jo DillonRAYE

Best Pop Vocal AlbumShort n’ Sweet – Sabrina CarpenterHIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie Eilisheternal sunshine – Ariana GrandeChappell Roan The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell RoanTHE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – Taylor Swift

Best Dance Pop Recording“Make You Mine” – Madison Beer“Von dutch” – Charli xcx“L’AMOUR DE MA VIE [OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT]” – Billie Eilish“yes, and?” – Ariana Grande“Got Me Started” – Troye Sivan

Best Rock Song“Beautiful People (Stay High)” – Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, Beck Hansen & Daniel Nakamura, songwriters (The Black Keys)“Broken Man” – Annie Clark, songwriter (St. Vincent)“Dark Matter” – Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Pearl Jam)“Dilemma” – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt, songwriters (Green Day)“Gift Horse” – Jon Beavis, Mark Bowen, Adam Devonshire, Lee Kiernan & Joe Talbot, songwriters (IDLES)

Best Alternative Music AlbumWild God – Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsCharm – ClairoThe Collective – Kim GordonWhat Now – Brittany HowardAll Born Screaming – St. Vincent

Best R&B Song“After Hours” – Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Daniel Upchurch, songwriters (Kehlani)“Burning” – Ronald Banful & Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Tems)“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” – Sara Diamond, Sydney Floyd, Marisela Jackson, Courtney Jones, Carl McCormick & Kelvin Wooten, songwriters (Coco Jones)“Ruined Me” – Jeff Gitelman, Priscilla Renea & Kevin Theodore, songwriters (Muni Long)“Saturn” – Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon & Scott Zhang, songwriters (SZA)

Best Progressive R&B AlbumSo Glad to Know You – Avery*SunshineEn Route – Durand BernarrBando Stone And The New World – Childish GambinoCRASH – KehlaniWhy Lawd? – NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)

Best Rap Performance“Enough (Miami)” – Cardi B“When The Sun Shines Again” – Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos“NISSAN ALTIMA” – Doechii“Houdini” – Eminem“Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar“Yeah Glo!” – GloRilla“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

Best Alternative Jazz AlbumNight Reign – Arooj AftabNew Blue Sun – André 3000Code Derivation – Robert GlasperForeverland – Keyon HarroldNo More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin – Meshell Ndegeocello

Best Country AlbumCOWBOY CARTER – BeyoncéF-1 Trillion – Post MaloneDeeper Well – Kacey MusgravesHigher – Chris StapletonWhirlwind – Lainey Wilson

Best Americana AlbumThe Other Side – T Bone Burnett$10 Cowboy – Charley CrockettTrail Of Flowers – Sierra FerrellPolaroid Lovers – Sarah JaroszNo One Gets Out Alive – Maggie RoseTigers Blood – Waxahatchee

Best Latin Pop AlbumFunk Generation – AnittaEl Viaje – Luis FonsiGARCÍA – Kany GarcíaLas Mujeres Ya No Lloran – ShakiraORQUÍDEAS – Kali Uchis

Best African Music Performance“Tomorrow” – Yemi Alade“MMS” – Asake & Wizkid“Sensational” – Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay“Higher” – Burna Boy“Love Me JeJe” – Tems

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Televison)American Fiction – Laura Karpman, composerChallengers – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composersThe Color Purple – Kris Bowers, composerDune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer, composerShōgun – Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross, composers

Best Opera RecordingAdams: Girls of the Golden West – John Adams, conductor; Paul Appleby, Julia Bullock, Hye Jung Lee, Daniela Mack, Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny & Davóne Tines; Dmitriy Lipay, producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)Catán: Florencia en el Amazonas – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Mario Chang, Michael Chioldi, Greer Grimsley, Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Mattia Olivieri, Ailyn Pérez & Gabriella Reyes; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)Moravec: The Shining – Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Tristan Hallett, Kelly Kaduce & Edward Parks; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Kansas City Symphony; Lyric Opera of Kansas City Chorus)Puts: The Hours – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming & Kelli O’Hara; David Frost, producer (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus)Saariaho: Adriana Mater – Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan & Christopher Purves; Jason O’Connell, producer (San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Symphony Chorus; Timo Kurkikangas)