The 2023 Grammy Nominations Are Getting My Hopes Up (Again)
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It’s that time of year again, people. As of this Tuesday afternoon, the Grammy nominations are officially out—and up for speculation. Over the past decade, the award show has been riddled with upsets. In turn, ratings have dropped tremendously as artists, and viewers at home question the Academy's authority. After seeing Beyonce’s Lemonade lose the Album of the Year race, along with countless other snubs, I’ve even joined the ranks of Grammy-haters. Are they even relevant anymore?
Well, this year, it seems like the Academy is working overtime to change everyone's mind. The 2023 ceremony features a mixed bag of nominees, with new and historic talent competing against each other in every category. In a record-breaking achievement, Beyoncé is officially the most-nominated female artist in Grammy history, tying her husband, JAY-Z, with 88 nominations. Her latest album, Renaissance, scored nine nominations this year, bumping her right to the top of the list.
Looking at this year's nominees has, admittedly, gotten my hopes up. Diverse artists might actually have a chance at winning this time around, with Steve Lacy competing for Song of the Year, Omar Apollo nominated for Artist of the Year, and Bad Bunny up for Album of the Year. I don’t want to jinx things too early, but maybe tides are turning at the Academy. Kendrick Lamar also nabbed a landmark nomination in the Album of The Year category, as the only rap artist on the list. As we know, the Grammys don't have the best record when it comes to giving rappers the most prestigious award of the night, but Mr.Morale & The Big Steppers certainly deserves it. If not for the music itself, then for Lamar’s undeniable legacy.
Still, the Grammys are usually unpredictable. (Or, at least, predictably off-base when it comes to picking its winners.) However, if there’s one thing I’d bet on, it’s Taylor Swift sweeping the competition. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” is up for Song of the Year, while “I Bet You Think About Me,” is up for Best Country Song. Her track “Carolina,” which was written for Where the Crawdads Sing, is also up for “Best Song for Visual Media,” and “All Too Well: The Short Film” is in consideration for Best Music Video.
Hopefully, the Academy will make this year’s ceremony a turning point—and finally give credit where credit is due. I mean, how many times can we watch deserving artists be pushed aside? Regardless, the ceremony is scheduled for February 5th, so we’ll have to wait and see. But if you’re wondering if your favorite musicians made the cut this year, look no further. The nominations list is below.
Album of the Year
ABBA - Voyage
Adele - 30
Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti
Beyoncé - Renaissance
Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
Coldplay - Music of the Spheres
Harry Styles - Harry’s House
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Lizzo - Special
Mary J. Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)
Record of the Year
ABBA - "Don’t Shut Me Down"
Adele - "Easy on Me"
Beyoncé - "Break My Soul"
Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius - "You and Me on the Rock"
Doja Cat - "Woman"
Harry Styles - "As It Was"
Kendrick Lamar - "The Heart Part 5"
Lizzo - "About Damn Time"
Mary J. Blige - "Good Morning Gorgeous"
Steve Lacy - "Bad Habit"
Song of the Year
Adele - "Easy on Me"
Beyoncé - "Break My Soul"
Bonnie Raitt - "Just Like That"
DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy - "God Did"
Gayle - "ABCDEFU"
Harry Styles - "As It Was"
Kendrick Lamar - "The Heart Part 5"
Lizzo - "About Damn Time"
Steve Lacy - "Bad Habit"
Taylor Swift - "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film)"
Best New Artist
Anitta
Domi & JD Beck
Latto
Måneskin
Molly Tuttle
Muni Long
Omar Apollo
Samara Joy
Tobe Nwigwe
Wet Leg
Best Pop Solo Performance
Adele - "Easy on Me"
Bad Bunny - "Moscow Mule"
Doja Cat - "Woman"
Harry Styles - "As It Was"
Lizzo - "About Damn Time"
Steve Lacy - "Bad Habit"
Best Pop Duo /Group Performance
ABBA - "Don’t Shut Me Down"
Camila Cabello Featuring Ed Sheeran - "Bam Bam"
Coldplay & BTS - "My Universe"
Post Malone & Doja Cat - "I Like You (A Happier Song)"
Sam Smith & Kim Petras - "Unholy"
Best Pop Vocal Album
ABBA - Voyage
Adele - 30
Coldplay - Music of the Spheres
Harry Styles - Harry’s House
Lizzo - Special
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Diana Ross - Thank You
Kelly Clarkson - When Christmas Comes Around...
Michael Bublé - Higher
Norah Jones - I Dream of Christmas (Extended)
Pentatonix - Evergreen
Best R&B Song
Beyoncé - "Cuff It"
Jazmine Sulivan - "Hurt Me So Good"
Mary J. Blige - "Good Morning Gorgeous"
Muni Long - "Hrs & Hrs"
PJ Morton - "Please Don’t Walk Away"
Best R&B Album
Chris Brown - Breezy (Deluxe)
Lucky Daye - Candy Drop
Mary J. Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)
PJ Morton - Watch the Sun
Robert Glasper - Black Radio lll
Best Rap Song
DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend & Friday - "God Did"
Future Featuring Drake and Tems - "Wait for U"
Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug - "Pushin P"
Jack Harlow Featuring Drake - "Churchill Downs"
Kendrick Lamar - "The Heart Part 5"
Best Rap Album
DJ Khaled - God Did
Future - I Never Liked You
Jack Harlow - Come Home the Kids Miss You
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Pusha T - It’s Almost Dry
Best Country Song
Cody Johnson - "’Til You Can’t"
Luke Combs - "Doin’ This"
Maren Morris - "Circles Around This Town"
Miranda Lambert - "If I Was a Cowboy"
Taylor Swift - "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)"
Willie Nelson - "I’ll Love You Till the Day I Die"
Best Country Album
Ashley McBryde - Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville
Luke Combs - Growin’ Up
Maren Morris - Humble Quest
Miranda Lambert - Palomino
Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Time
Best Rock Song
Brandi Carlile - "Broken Horses"
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck - "Patient Number 9"
Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Black Summer"
Turnstile - "Blackout"
The War on Drugs - "Harmonia’s Dream"
Best Rock Album
The Black Keys - Dropout Boogie
Elvis Costello & The Imposters - The Boy Named If
Idles - Crawler
Machine Gun Kelly - Mainstream Sellout
Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9
Spoon - Lucifer on the Sofa
Best Rock Performance
Beck - "Old Man"
The Black Keys - "Wild Child"
Brandi Carlile - "Broken Horses"
Bryan Adams - "So Happy It Hurts"
Idles - "Crawl!"
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck - "Patient Number 9"
Turnstile - "Holiday"
Best Metal Performance
Ghost - "Call Me Little Sunshine"
Megadeth - "We’ll Be Back"
Muse - "Kill or Be Killed"
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi - "Degradation Rules"
Turnstile - "Blackout"
Best Alternative Music Album
Arcade Fire - WE
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Björk - Fossora
Wet Leg - Wet Leg
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down
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