The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, set for February 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, promise to be an unforgettable celebration of music excellence. With historic nominations, genre-spanning talent, and performances from top artists, this year’s Grammy Awards are shaping up to deliver plenty of memorable moments. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming event, from leading nominees to event highlights and key categories.
Key Details
- Date: February 2, 2025
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Broadcast: CBS, with streaming on Paramount+
- Eligibility Window: September 16, 2023–August 30, 2024
Record-Breaking Nominations
This year, Beyoncé leads the pack with an impressive 11 nominations, bringing her career total to 99 and surpassing her previous tie with Jay-Z. Already the most awarded artist in Grammy history, Beyoncé continues to set records with nominations in major categories like Record, Song, and Album of the Year. Surprisingly, despite her success in other areas, she has yet to win in the Album of the Year category, a milestone fans hope she will achieve this year
Close on Beyoncé’s heels, other major contenders include Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish, each nominated in some of the evening’s most competitive fields. The range of talent in this year’s nominations highlights the diversity of the modern music landscape, with artists across pop, R&B, hip-hop, and rock represented.
Nigerian Artists Make a Strong Impact
Nigerian artists have made a major mark this year, especially in the new Best African Music Performance category, which exclusively features Nigerian nominees. Competing for this award are:
- Asake & Wizkid – “MMS”
- Tems – “Love Me JeJe”
- Yemi Alade – “Tomorrow”
- Burna Boy – “Higher”
- Davido & Lojay (with Chris Brown) – “Sensational”
Beyond this category, Tems and Rema have secured nominations for Best Global Music Album for their respective albums, Born in the Wild and HEIS. Tems has also garnered a Best R&B Song nomination with her track “Burning,” which stands alongside hits from global R&B stars.
This recognition highlights the global impact of Afrobeats and the significant presence of African music on the world stage, reinforcing the international appeal of Nigerian artists and the cultural reach of African music.
Noteworthy Nominees Across Key Categories
The Grammys’ “Big Four” categories—Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best New Artist—are always fiercely contested, and 2025 is no exception:
- Record of the Year: Nominees include the Beatles with their posthumous release “Now and Then,” as well as new music from Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar. This category recognizes excellence in performance and production, offering fans a broad spectrum of styles and sounds.
- Song of the Year: This award, focused on songwriting, features a similar lineup with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter among the frontrunners.
- Album of the Year: Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and Andre 3000’s New Blue Sun bring unique sounds to the lineup, alongside works from Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
- Best New Artist: Emerging voices like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter lead the charge, with nominations that could set the stage for major careers ahead
Grammy Highlights: Grateful Dead and Jack Antonoff’s Unique Streak
The 67th Grammys will also pay tribute to musical legends and industry icons. The Grateful Dead will receive the MusiCares Person of the Year award, recognizing their influence, philanthropy, and continued legacy in rock and roll.
Another standout story this year is Jack Antonoff. Known for his work with Taylor Swift and other high-profile artists, Antonoff is a Grammy favorite and has received seven nominations this year. However, he’s notably absent from the Producer of the Year category, ending his record-breaking three-year win streak
Final Voting and What’s Next
The first round of Grammy voting concluded on October 15, 2024, and final round voting will take place from December 12, 2024, through January 3, 2025. As excitement builds, fans are speculating on potential winners, from Beyoncé’s historic nominations to the new artists that could shape the music landscape for years to come.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards promise a night of high stakes, unforgettable performances, and perhaps a few surprises. With a diverse field of nominees, including long-standing legends, emerging stars, and an exciting representation of African talent, this year’s Grammy Awards are sure to capture the spirit of today’s music.
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