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Post by recordyear on Aug 3, 2020 23:58:40 GMT -5
Why did the HITS article mention Eric Church when he does not have an album released within eligibility period yet?
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Post by Caviar on Aug 4, 2020 0:55:02 GMT -5
Don't they usually mention all big artists as contenders regardless of quality? Lol
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Post by Troublemaker on Aug 4, 2020 2:10:27 GMT -5
Why did the HITS article mention Eric Church when he does not have an album released within eligibility period yet? Maybe it’s going to be released before the deadline
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Aug 4, 2020 2:57:43 GMT -5
I think it’s Taylor vs Abel for the AOTY.
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Post by Choco on Aug 4, 2020 16:10:45 GMT -5
"Don't Start Now" and "Break My Heart" are about to climb back again into the top 20 yet someone had the nerve to call her album a stateside flop.
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Post by kimberly on Aug 4, 2020 17:02:16 GMT -5
Gaga lost steam so sges out. Dua's album flopped in the US. Post and Harry are not both getting in, It's one or the other. go to college maybe
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Post by collegedropout on Aug 4, 2020 17:23:50 GMT -5
"Don't Start Now" and "Break My Heart" are about to climb back again into the top 20 yet someone had the nerve to call her album a stateside flop. I mean... She will get into Record of the Year for "Don't Start Now" but she isn't winning any album categories.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Aug 4, 2020 17:31:33 GMT -5
hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=322567&title=GRAMMY-CHEW%252C-ALBUMS%253A-30-FOR-EIGHTMonday, August 3, 2020 GRAMMY CHEW, ALBUMS: 30 FOR EIGHTby Lenny Beer and Simon Glickman The Grammy discussion has begun in earnest, if the nonstop calls we’ve been getting are any indication. We therefore now offer our first run-through of potential contenders for Album of the Year. With more big releases coming, this is far from a final list—but it’s where we are at the moment. Let the games begin. THREE FAVORITES AT PRESSTIMEHarry Styles: The Brit superstar has made the pop album of the year, fueled by two gigantic hits. There’s tons of good will for him as he becomes the biggest star in the world, with a creative vibrancy that embraces key influences from Liverpool to Laurel Canyon. Taylor Swift: Taylor’s latest has been a commercial triumph and earned serious critical acclaim; her folklore is definitely being consumed—and discussed—as an album. Despite prior snubs by Grammy, she looks like a lock for a nod. The Weeknd: The Canadian with the heavenly vocal cords is believed by many to be the favorite. His ambitious After Hours, highlighted by “Blinding Lights” (one of the year’s strongest singles), showed that he’d once again leveled up as both artist and marketplace force of nature. If there’s a sweep in the cards, it’s his. THE BLOCKBUSTERSJustin Bieber: Biebs is always a wild card in Grammyland. But his huge #1 single, “Intentions,” accompanied another successful update of his brand. At some point Grammy will have to take him more seriously—is this the year? BTS: Grammy definitely wants these global sensations on its stage—their presence would be a factor in the ratings. What’s more, they may be on the verge of having a substantial Pop hit. Culturally, though, the K-Pop troupe is much bigger than music. Camila Cabello: Having had a second giant hit, her monster duet with Shawn Mendes, the ultra-charismatic performer is now established—no Harmony needed. She’s also shown how brightly she can shine on the Grammy telecast. The Chicks: 2020 marks a timely return by these outspoken artists, whose Gaslighter is lyrically smart and musically impeccable. Their political and social message couldn’t be more relevant. Drake: Drizzy’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes was hardly among his biggest—but it was very big for a mixtape. And it’s Drake, dammit; he’s a force of nature and occupies a category all his own. Dua Lipa: Another talented Brit who took to the limelight like a duck to water, Dua has firmly established herself as the next rising pop star, fueled by two #1 radio giants. Her aptly titled Future Nostalgia was clearly the dance record of year. Future: The hip-hop star’s latest #1 album, High Off Life, was boosted by a hot Drake collab—and he remains one of the most unpredictable and imaginative rappers around, as well as a huge streaming force. Lady Gaga: Amid the most varied, glittering career imaginable, Lady G is about as well-respected as you can get. Her hit Ariana duet broadened her audience. If we’ve learned anything over the last decade or so, it’s not to underestimate this endlessly versatile artist. Miranda Lambert: This country superstar continues stretching creatively—and connecting commercially. Her last album was overlooked, despite a Country song nod; will Grammy rectify that oversight this time? Post Malone: With Hollywood’s Bleeding, Posty had the top-selling album of the last year (he also has a leading contender for SOTY/ROTY with the ubiquitous “Circles”). Post’s gargantuan streams and spins alone make the case for his inclusion, but he’s also proved to be a personable, durable star. Travis Scott/Jackboys: Scott is an enormous presence in the culture, and his incendiary performance on the 2019 telecast was just slightly ahead of where the zeitgeist was going. His innovative Fortnite concert, meanwhile, showed his tremendous reach and marketing acumen. RECENT BREAKOUTSLuke Combs: A success by every metric, this likable country everyman streams alongside the biggest acts in the biz, scoring hit after hit. If a country artist makes the final list, he appears to be the top contender for that spot. DaBaby: He’s one of top streaming acts in the world—the definition of a hit machine in today’s ecosystem—and has charisma to burn. Could he make it to the shortlist? Doja Cat: She’s had one giant single, which held the top spot at radio for an astounding six weeks, and her strong imaging established her identity. Will she be more of a force in other categories? Juice WRLD: A posthumous project reflecting another promising career cut short, his stylistically diverse Legends Never Die has won respect in many corners and is now even getting Alternative airplay. Will this late “artist’s artist” make the list? Lil Baby: He was already making chart waves when his work took a powerfully political turn in the midst of #BLM ferment. It seems like his moment; if Grammy wants to demonstrate its solidarity with the movement, Lil Baby could well end up in the spotlight. Pop Smoke: His tragically short life is a heartbreaking story, but this rapper’s very strong posthumous album, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, has earned much respect. “The Woo” is one to watch. Roddy Ricch: The biggest streaming act of the year, with his one megahit boosted by several high-profile features. Will Grammy think outside “The Box?” CRITICAL FAVORITESJhené Aiko: Inventive, enticing and slightly mysterious, Aiko occupies the arty Sade slot. She shows signs of a breakout this year, and there’s more than a little curiosity about what she’d bring to a Grammy performance. Fiona Apple: The veteran singer/songwriter earned critical huzzahs for a very challenging record. A nomination would be an acknowledgement of both her continuing vitality and adventurousness and her beloved earlier work. Phoebe Bridgers: With one of the true buzz albums of the year, Bridgers is a major wild card—and should be a strong contender in several categories. Is she the next young singer/songwriter to be anointed? Eric Church: The Nashville stalwart has had a bevy of Country radio hits and is a huge live act; his songwriting depth—and embrace of big rock guitars—have earned him strong reviews. Could he make the leap to the top tier? HAIM: The sisters have earned critical love and established their bona fides as a touring act; this time out they’ve kicked their songwriting up a notch. Will they be recognized for their creative growth and impressive career? Halsey: A true star who’s constantly taking creative chances, Halsey is bigger than her records. She’s also an accomplished painter and dedicated political activist; it goes without saying that she brings a lot to the table. Ashley McBryde: Already nominated twice for Grammys—and lauded at various country awards—this Nashville bard continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Will her critical acclaim and industry buzz translate to a high-profile Grammy 2021 moment? Tame Impala: The boundary-busting band is the biggest streaming act in the Alternative world and set to headline Coachella, whenever that is. They’re bigger than you think they are and have support across the biz. Summer Walker: An R&B innovator and truly insightful songwriter who’s flown with streaming platforms and critics alike—and who got a career-boosting cosign from Drake—Walker was overlooked last year; look for her to be a major factor this time.
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Post by Choco on Aug 4, 2020 19:26:21 GMT -5
Camila? BTS? Stopped reading after that.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 5, 2020 2:20:35 GMT -5
Literally throwing out names.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 5, 2020 5:58:53 GMT -5
Intentions #1? Where?
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Aug 5, 2020 6:59:15 GMT -5
Probably pop radio.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 5, 2020 7:24:36 GMT -5
Ah yes, of course.
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Post by kcdawg13 on Aug 5, 2020 14:23:19 GMT -5
Looking forward to a powerful opening to the ceremony, they had U2 open in 2002 following 9/11. I wonder who they'll choose this year.
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Post by kimberly on Aug 5, 2020 16:05:12 GMT -5
Looking forward to a powerful opening to the ceremony, they had U2 open in 2002 following 9/11. I wonder who they'll choose this year. Alicia Keys
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Post by Choco on Aug 6, 2020 11:58:41 GMT -5
Looking forward to a powerful opening to the ceremony, they had U2 open in 2002 following 9/11. I wonder who they'll choose this year. Alicia Keys lmao Alicia Keys featuring LL Cool J to make it extra boring.
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Post by GP on Aug 9, 2020 19:52:29 GMT -5
I bet HDD has named every nominee on their article
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Post by dremolus - solarpunk on Aug 12, 2020 7:27:57 GMT -5
For Best New Artist, I think Pop Smoke had a good change of being posthumously nominated
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Post by ddlz on Aug 17, 2020 13:12:14 GMT -5
HDD must have a different definition of what ''critical favorites'' and ''blockbusters'' actually mean.
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Post by 14887fan on Aug 17, 2020 13:17:47 GMT -5
HDD must have a different definition of what ''critical favorites'' and ''blockbusters'' actually mean. They always have. Their “GRAMMY Whisperers” rarely hit the mark, try as they might and gloat as much as they do.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Aug 28, 2020 11:18:40 GMT -5
Grammy deadline this year is August 31st. I thought it was Sept. 30th.
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Post by kimberly on Aug 28, 2020 21:05:05 GMT -5
prayer circle for SAWAYAMA to get some recognition in some form... maybe a BNA nod?
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Post by groovy on Aug 28, 2020 23:05:46 GMT -5
Grammy deadline this year is August 31st. I thought it was Sept. 30th. Wait what?! That's hella early!
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Aug 28, 2020 23:14:02 GMT -5
Wasn't that the deadline last year too? If so, this year is the first year with a full 12 months under the new eligibility period of September to August.
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Post by aussie1 on Aug 29, 2020 1:38:32 GMT -5
Blinding Lights is sweeping.
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Post by GP on Aug 30, 2020 11:54:54 GMT -5
Deadline finished tomorrow!
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Post by monkeydluffy on Aug 31, 2020 23:00:58 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/awards/9442226/artists-who-could-land-major-grammy-nominationsAs the Grammy Eligibility Year Ends, Here Are 18 Artists Who Could Land Major Nominations The eligibility year for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards ends today (Aug. 31). Needless to say, it has been a Grammy year like no other. Midway through the eligibility year, which began Sept. 1, 2019, a global pandemic impacted virtually aspect of American life. On May 25, the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police put a bright spotlight on race. How will these events impact the Grammy nominations? We won’t know for sure until the nominations are announced later this year. (Last year's nods were announced on Nov. 20, to give you some idea about timing.) Here are 18 artists who could land major nominations. Taylor Swift: Swift is likely to land her fourth album of the year nod for Folklore. Her last two studio albums, Reputation and Lover, were passed over in that marquee category, but Folklore has been more warmly received. To date, only one female artist, Barbra Streisand, has received four or more album of the year nominations. (That legendary star has amassed six nods.) But this year, Swift, Lady Gaga and an all-female trio, The Chicks, could each land their fourth. Folklore has topped the Billboard 200 for five weeks, which puts it in a three-way tie with Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding and Lil Baby’s My Turn for the most weeks at No. 1 in this eligibility year. (Of course, Folklore may well add to its total.) Swift’s “Cardigan,” which entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, has a good chance of landing a song of the year nod. It would be Swift’s fifth nod in that category, which would be more than any other female songwriter. Swift is currently tied with lyricist Marilyn Bergman as the most-nominated female songwriter, with four nods each. The Weeknd: The Weeknd is a near-lock to receive his second record of the year nod for “Blinding Lights,” which logged four weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The R&B/pop star is also likely to receive his second album of the year nod for After Hours. The Weeknd was nominated in these categories five years ago for “Can’t Feel My Face” and Beauty Behind the Madness, respectively. “Blinding Lights” won video of the year at the MTV Video Awards on Aug. 30. If it also wins record of the year -- a strong possibility -- it would become only the second work to win both of these awards. The first? Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” 15 years ago. Harry Styles: The pop idol has a good chance of landing nominations for record, album and song of the year. These would be Styles' first Grammy nominations -- in any category, solo or as part of One Direction. The only question is whether the Nominations Review Committee, which determines the final nominations in the Big Four categories, will favor “Adore You” or the sexy summer smash “Watermelon Sugar” (a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100). Fiona Apple: Apple has a good chance of landing an album of the year nod for her critically-hailed Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Apple has been nominated twice for best alternative music album, but hasn’t been nominated in a Big Four category since she was a best new artist finalist 23 years ago. Fetch would be the first alternative album by a female solo artist to be nominated for album of the year since Sinéad O'Connor’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got 30 years ago. Billie Eilish: Eilish has a good chance of landing record and song of the year nods for either "Everything I Wanted” or the more recent “My Future.” Eilish won both awards last year for "Bad Guy." She would become the first artist to be nominated for record of the year the year after winning since U2 nearly two decades ago. The Irish band won the 2000 award for "Beautiful Day" and was nominated again the following year with "Walk On," which also won. Maren Morris: The versatile singer has a good chance of landing her second record of the year nod for her country ballad "The Bones." Maren was nominated two years ago for "The Middle," her smash pop hit with Zedd and Grey. Morris would join Swift on the short list of artists who have received record of the year nominations for both pop and country records. Swift was nominated in the category once when she was a core country artist (for "You Belong With Me"), once when she was flirting with pop but still officially country ("We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together") and twice as a pure pop artist ("Shake It Off" and "Blank Space"). Lady Gaga: Gaga could land her first album of the year nod in nine years with Chromatica. Gaga's three previous nods in that category were for The Fame (2009), The Fame Monster (2010) and Born This Way (2011). Moreover, Gaga and Ariana Grande could land a record of the year nomination for their smash “Rain on Me,” which entered the Hot 100 at No. 1. It would be the second nod in this category for both artists. Gaga was previously nominated for “Poker Face”; Grande, last year, for “7 Rings.” Megan Thee Stallion-Beyoncé: Their collab, "Savage," a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, has a good chance at a record of the year nomination. This would be Beyoncé's sixth nod in that category, which would enable her to surpass Streisand as the female artist with the most career nods. Incidentally, if both "Savage" and “Rain on Me” are nominated for record of the year, this would be the first time in Grammy history that two all-female collabs were nominated in that category in the same year. Just two all-female collabs have ever been nominated for record of the year: Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" (1998) and the Iggy Azalea/Charli XCX collab "Fancy" (2014). Post Malone: Posty is likely to be nominated for album of the year for Hollywood’s Bleeding and record of the year for the delectable ear candy “Circles.” This would be his second album of the year nod and his third record of the year nod in as many years. He was nominated two years ago for "Rockstar," featuring 21 Savage, and last year for "Sunflower," his team-up with Swae Lee. Post is vying to become only the fourth artist in Grammy history to make the finals in this category three (or more) years running. The first three were Frank Sinatra (who was nominated four years in a row from 1958-61), Roberta Flack (1972-74) and Steve Winwood (1986-88). (This would make for a pretty cool quartet.) Lil Baby: “The Bigger Picture,” in which Lil Baby demonstrates his support for the Black Lives Matter movement, has a good chance of landing a song of the year nod. H.E.R.’s “I Can’t Breathe,” which won the VMA Award in the socially-minded best video for good category, could also be nominated. Several like-minded songs have been nominated for song of the year in recent years, namely Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” (2015), Beyoncé’s “Formation” (2016) and Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” (2018, which won both song and record of the year). “The Bigger Picture,” which was released less than three weeks after George Floyd’s killing, entered the Hot 100 at number three. Lil Baby’s aforementioned album, My Turn, is also in play for an album of the year nod. Luke Combs: Combs’ sophomore album What You See Is What You Get has a good chance of landing an album of the year nod. The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1 and has logged 26 weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums. No country album was nominated for album of the year last year. Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour was nominated (and won) two years ago. The Chicks: Gaslighter, the country trio's first studio album in 14 years, could put them back in the album of the year finals. The Chicks’ last three studio albums, Fly (1999), Home (2002) and Taking the Long Way (2006), were all nominated in this category. If Gaslighter is nominated, The Chicks would become the first act to make the album of the year finals with four consecutive studio albums since Billy Joel did it with 52nd Street (1979), Glass Houses (1980), The Nylon Curtain (1982) and An Innocent Man (1983). Roddy Ricch: Ricch could land two record of the year nods, for his own smash “The Box,” which topped the Hot 100 for 11 weeks, and DaBaby’s “Rockstar,” on which he was featured, which spent seven weeks on top. That would make him only the second artist in Grammy history with two record of the year nods in the same year. The first was Pharrell Williams, who was featured on nominated hits by Daft Punk and Robin Thicke seven years ago. Ricch also has a reasonable chance of landing an album of the year nod for his debut, Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial. But don’t look for Ricch in the best new artist category. He won a Grammy last year as a featured artist on Nipsey Hussle’s “Racks in the Middle,” which makes him ineligible in that category. Bad Bunny: The Puerto Rican singer, rapper, and songwriter has a good chance of landing an album of the year nod for YHLQMDLG. It would be the first Spanish-language album to be nominated in that category. The album already made history when it entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2, becoming the highest-charting all-Spanish album in the chart's 54-year history. BTS: Will this be the year that the K-Pop sensations finally receive their first Grammy nod? They won four VMA Awards, including three for their hit “On.” Either "On" or the newer "Dynamite" could rate a nod for best pop duo/group performance and even, perhaps, record of the year. Doja Cat: The singer/rapper, whose “Say So” topped the Hot 100, won the VMA push best new artist award. She could land a Grammy nomination for best new artist Grammy, and maybe even a record of the year nod. But when she was younger, she made some negative comments about Blacks and gays, which certainly won’t help. And Dr. Luke, who produced “Say So” (under a pseudonym) and co-wrote the song, has some baggage of his own, due to Kesha’s allegations. Dua Lipa: The British pop star won best new artist two years ago. She’s an album of the year contender with Future Nostalgia; a record of the year candidate with “Don’t Start Now.” Lil Uzi Vert: The rapper, who was nominated for best new artist three years ago, is an album of the year possibility with his acclaimed Eternal Atake.
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Post by Choco on Sept 1, 2020 15:17:47 GMT -5
I have a feeling folklore has a better chance as a whole than any of the songs on their own. Meaning I could see "cardigan" getting no nods. Maybe "exile" pops on some collaboration category.
I think Billboard is giving the VMAs way too much credit on that article tho. Even on the actual Video category on the Grammys they don't usually line up with the VMA VOTY.
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Post by wayneashleymusic on Sept 1, 2020 19:53:23 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/awards/9442226/artists-who-could-land-major-grammy-nominationsAs the Grammy Eligibility Year Ends, Here Are 18 Artists Who Could Land Major Nominations The eligibility year for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards ends today (Aug. 31). Needless to say, it has been a Grammy year like no other. Midway through the eligibility year, which began Sept. 1, 2019, a global pandemic impacted virtually aspect of American life. On May 25, the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police put a bright spotlight on race. How will these events impact the Grammy nominations? We won’t know for sure until the nominations are announced later this year. (Last year's nods were announced on Nov. 20, to give you some idea about timing.) Here are 18 artists who could land major nominations. Taylor Swift: Swift is likely to land her fourth album of the year nod for Folklore. Her last two studio albums, Reputation and Lover, were passed over in that marquee category, but Folklore has been more warmly received. To date, only one female artist, Barbra Streisand, has received four or more album of the year nominations. (That legendary star has amassed six nods.) But this year, Swift, Lady Gaga and an all-female trio, The Chicks, could each land their fourth. Folklore has topped the Billboard 200 for five weeks, which puts it in a three-way tie with Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding and Lil Baby’s My Turn for the most weeks at No. 1 in this eligibility year. (Of course, Folklore may well add to its total.) Swift’s “Cardigan,” which entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, has a good chance of landing a song of the year nod. It would be Swift’s fifth nod in that category, which would be more than any other female songwriter. Swift is currently tied with lyricist Marilyn Bergman as the most-nominated female songwriter, with four nods each. The Weeknd: The Weeknd is a near-lock to receive his second record of the year nod for “Blinding Lights,” which logged four weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The R&B/pop star is also likely to receive his second album of the year nod for After Hours. The Weeknd was nominated in these categories five years ago for “Can’t Feel My Face” and Beauty Behind the Madness, respectively. “Blinding Lights” won video of the year at the MTV Video Awards on Aug. 30. If it also wins record of the year -- a strong possibility -- it would become only the second work to win both of these awards. The first? Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” 15 years ago. Harry Styles: The pop idol has a good chance of landing nominations for record, album and song of the year. These would be Styles' first Grammy nominations -- in any category, solo or as part of One Direction. The only question is whether the Nominations Review Committee, which determines the final nominations in the Big Four categories, will favor “Adore You” or the sexy summer smash “Watermelon Sugar” (a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100). Fiona Apple: Apple has a good chance of landing an album of the year nod for her critically-hailed Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Apple has been nominated twice for best alternative music album, but hasn’t been nominated in a Big Four category since she was a best new artist finalist 23 years ago. Fetch would be the first alternative album by a female solo artist to be nominated for album of the year since Sinéad O'Connor’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got 30 years ago. Billie Eilish: Eilish has a good chance of landing record and song of the year nods for either "Everything I Wanted” or the more recent “My Future.” Eilish won both awards last year for "Bad Guy." She would become the first artist to be nominated for record of the year the year after winning since U2 nearly two decades ago. The Irish band won the 2000 award for "Beautiful Day" and was nominated again the following year with "Walk On," which also won. Maren Morris: The versatile singer has a good chance of landing her second record of the year nod for her country ballad "The Bones." Maren was nominated two years ago for "The Middle," her smash pop hit with Zedd and Grey. Morris would join Swift on the short list of artists who have received record of the year nominations for both pop and country records. Swift was nominated in the category once when she was a core country artist (for "You Belong With Me"), once when she was flirting with pop but still officially country ("We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together") and twice as a pure pop artist ("Shake It Off" and "Blank Space"). Lady Gaga: Gaga could land her first album of the year nod in nine years with Chromatica. Gaga's three previous nods in that category were for The Fame (2009), The Fame Monster (2010) and Born This Way (2011). Moreover, Gaga and Ariana Grande could land a record of the year nomination for their smash “Rain on Me,” which entered the Hot 100 at No. 1. It would be the second nod in this category for both artists. Gaga was previously nominated for “Poker Face”; Grande, last year, for “7 Rings.” Megan Thee Stallion-Beyoncé: Their collab, "Savage," a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, has a good chance at a record of the year nomination. This would be Beyoncé's sixth nod in that category, which would enable her to surpass Streisand as the female artist with the most career nods. Incidentally, if both "Savage" and “Rain on Me” are nominated for record of the year, this would be the first time in Grammy history that two all-female collabs were nominated in that category in the same year. Just two all-female collabs have ever been nominated for record of the year: Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" (1998) and the Iggy Azalea/Charli XCX collab "Fancy" (2014). Post Malone: Posty is likely to be nominated for album of the year for Hollywood’s Bleeding and record of the year for the delectable ear candy “Circles.” This would be his second album of the year nod and his third record of the year nod in as many years. He was nominated two years ago for "Rockstar," featuring 21 Savage, and last year for "Sunflower," his team-up with Swae Lee. Post is vying to become only the fourth artist in Grammy history to make the finals in this category three (or more) years running. The first three were Frank Sinatra (who was nominated four years in a row from 1958-61), Roberta Flack (1972-74) and Steve Winwood (1986-88). (This would make for a pretty cool quartet.) Lil Baby: “The Bigger Picture,” in which Lil Baby demonstrates his support for the Black Lives Matter movement, has a good chance of landing a song of the year nod. H.E.R.’s “I Can’t Breathe,” which won the VMA Award in the socially-minded best video for good category, could also be nominated. Several like-minded songs have been nominated for song of the year in recent years, namely Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” (2015), Beyoncé’s “Formation” (2016) and Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” (2018, which won both song and record of the year). “The Bigger Picture,” which was released less than three weeks after George Floyd’s killing, entered the Hot 100 at number three. Lil Baby’s aforementioned album, My Turn, is also in play for an album of the year nod. Luke Combs: Combs’ sophomore album What You See Is What You Get has a good chance of landing an album of the year nod. The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1 and has logged 26 weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums. No country album was nominated for album of the year last year. Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour was nominated (and won) two years ago. The Chicks: Gaslighter, the country trio's first studio album in 14 years, could put them back in the album of the year finals. The Chicks’ last three studio albums, Fly (1999), Home (2002) and Taking the Long Way (2006), were all nominated in this category. If Gaslighter is nominated, The Chicks would become the first act to make the album of the year finals with four consecutive studio albums since Billy Joel did it with 52nd Street (1979), Glass Houses (1980), The Nylon Curtain (1982) and An Innocent Man (1983). Roddy Ricch: Ricch could land two record of the year nods, for his own smash “The Box,” which topped the Hot 100 for 11 weeks, and DaBaby’s “Rockstar,” on which he was featured, which spent seven weeks on top. That would make him only the second artist in Grammy history with two record of the year nods in the same year. The first was Pharrell Williams, who was featured on nominated hits by Daft Punk and Robin Thicke seven years ago. Ricch also has a reasonable chance of landing an album of the year nod for his debut, Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial. But don’t look for Ricch in the best new artist category. He won a Grammy last year as a featured artist on Nipsey Hussle’s “Racks in the Middle,” which makes him ineligible in that category. Bad Bunny: The Puerto Rican singer, rapper, and songwriter has a good chance of landing an album of the year nod for YHLQMDLG. It would be the first Spanish-language album to be nominated in that category. The album already made history when it entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2, becoming the highest-charting all-Spanish album in the chart's 54-year history. BTS: Will this be the year that the K-Pop sensations finally receive their first Grammy nod? They won four VMA Awards, including three for their hit “On.” Either "On" or the newer "Dynamite" could rate a nod for best pop duo/group performance and even, perhaps, record of the year. Doja Cat: The singer/rapper, whose “Say So” topped the Hot 100, won the VMA push best new artist award. She could land a Grammy nomination for best new artist Grammy, and maybe even a record of the year nod. But when she was younger, she made some negative comments about Blacks and gays, which certainly won’t help. And Dr. Luke, who produced “Say So” (under a pseudonym) and co-wrote the song, has some baggage of his own, due to Kesha’s allegations. Dua Lipa: The British pop star won best new artist two years ago. She’s an album of the year contender with Future Nostalgia; a record of the year candidate with “Don’t Start Now.” Lil Uzi Vert: The rapper, who was nominated for best new artist three years ago, is an album of the year possibility with his acclaimed Eternal Atake. No mention of Katy Perry here? Perhaps they haven't heard her new album Smile yet.
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Soundcl🕤ck
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Sept 1, 2020 20:01:35 GMT -5
^ I really like Smile, but don't expect it to be nominated.
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