In brief
In a historic moment for music awards, Beyoncé has broken the record for the most Grammy nominations of all time, now sitting at an impressive 99 nominations. The talented artist surpassed her husband Jay-Z, with whom she was previously tied at 88 nominations, thanks to her latest album, Cowboy Carter, which garnered her 11 nominations this year. Among these nominations are accolades for best album, best country album, and song of the year for Texas Hold 'Em.
The competition in the 2025 Grammy Awards is fierce, with Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX each receiving seven nominations. Notably, The Beatles also secured a nomination for record of the year for the AI-assisted track Now And Then, some 60 years after their first nomination as best new artist. Despite her overwhelming recognition, Beyoncé has yet to win the elusive album of the year award, having been nominated four times. Her groundbreaking year has put her in a prime position to compete against other superstars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter for the same title. Swift, with her highly anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department, is a four-time previous winner in this category. Beyoncé’s 11 nominations for 2025 are the highest ever for a female artist in a single year, reflecting her significant contributions to music and pop culture. Artists like André 3000, Taylor Swift, and breakout stars such as Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are among this year’s talented nominees as Grammy voters prepare to finalize their choices. The 94 categories received over 20,000 eligible entries, and the voting results will be revealed on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
