2017 Grammy Awards Nominees And More Revealed

Caitlyn Hitt
Updated

We’re just weeks away from the 59th annual Grammy Awards and the internet is already abuzz. Nearly a month ago it was announced that after five years, rapper L.L. Cool J had been replaced as the show’s host, and on Tuesday, the official 2016 nominees were revealed.

In addition to a new master of ceremonies and nominations, there has been a lot of chatter about which artists will perform and, of course, who will get snubbed. There has also been some talk of boycotts of the Grammys from artists like Kanye West and Frank Ocean.

Beyoncé
Beyoncé

Beyoncé, photographed during a performance in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 4, 2016, is currently leading the 2017 Grammy Award nominations with nine. Photo: Getty Images

With so much up in the air, it’s time for someone to set the record straight. Here’s everything we know so far about the 2017 Grammy Awards so far:

Date

The 59th annual Grammy Awards will be shown live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2017.

Host

In November it was announced that James Corden, of “The Late, Late Show” and “Carpool Karaoke,” had been selected as the host of this year’s Grammy Awards. He hosted the Tony Awards in 2015 and wowed fans with his big personality, charm and amazing sense of humor. Many are thrilled about the transition, though L.L. Cool J will be missed. In a statement released by the Recording Academy, President CEO Neil Portnow said they “couldn’t be more excited” to have Corden, 38, take center stage during one of the biggest nights in music.

“Thanks to ‘Carpool Karaoke,’ we’ve all been on some incredible rides with James, and The Recording Academy couldn’t be more excited to welcome his passion and enthusiasm for music, both as an entertainer and a fan, to the Grammy stage on Feb. 12,” Portnow said.

A-List Presenters

Several celebrities will announce the winners in more than 80 categories during the show and before. Ahead of the big show Meghan Trainor — who took home best new artist during the 2016 Grammys — was chosen to announce the nominees in four categories on “CBS This Morning.” During the show Tuesday, she stayed tight-lipped about artists nominated in other categories, instead focusing on the task at hand. Trainor told hosts there was no way she could make any predictions about who would be nominated and/or win as many of the artists were friends of hers.

“That’s not fair! I know these people...I can’t,” she said.

The nominees in the categories she was chosen to announce were as follows:

Album of the Year:

  • “25” by Adele

  • “Lemonade” by Beyoncé

  • “Purpose by Justin Bieber

  • “Views” by Drake

  • “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” by Sturgill Simpson

Best New Artist:

  • Kelsea Ballerini

  • The Chainsmokers

  • Chance the Rapper

  • Maren Morris

  • Anderson .Paak

Record of the Year:

  • “Hello” by Adele

  • “Formation” by Beyoncé

  • “7 Years” by Lukas Graham

  • “Work” by Rihanna ft. Drake

  • “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots

Song of the Year:

  • “Formation” by Beyoncé

  • “Hello” by Adele

  • “I Took A Pill in Ibiza” by Mike Posner

  • “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber

  • “7 Years” by Lukas Graham

The Other Nominees

Grammy nominations were officially announced on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. EST. As predicted, both Beyoncé and Adele dominated across multiple categories. Drake, Justin Bieber, and Lukas Graham has also been named as potential winners for several awards.

The nominees, sans the four categories previously discussed, can be found below.

Best Pop Solo Performance:

  • “Hello” by Adele

  • “Hold Up” by Beyoncé

  • “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber

  • “Piece by Piece” by Kelly Clarkson

  • “Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande

Best Pop Vocal Album:

  • “25” by Adele

  • “Purpose” by Justin Bieber

  • “Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande

  • “Confident” by Demi Lovato

  • “This is Acting” by Sia

Best Dance/Electronic Album:

  • “Skin” by Flume

  • “Electronica 1: The Time Machine” by Jean-Michel Jarre

  • “Epoch” by Tycho

  • “Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future” by Underworld

  • “Louie Vega Starring...XXVIII” by Louie Vega

Best Rock Album:

  • “California” by Blink-182

  • “Tell Me I’m Pretty” by Cage the Elephant

  • “Magma” by Gojira

  • “Death of a Bachelor” by Panic! At the Disco

  • “Weezer” by Weezer

Best Alternative Music Album:

  • “22, A Million” by Bon Iver

  • “Blackstar” by David Bowie

  • “The Hope Six Demolition Project” by PJ Harvey

  • “Post Pop Depression” by Iggy Pop

  • “A Moon Shaped Pool” by Radiohead

Best Urban Contemporary Album:

  • “Lemonade” by Beyoncé

  • “Ology” by Gallant

  • “We are King” by KING

  • “Malibu” by Anderson .Paak

  • “Anti” by Rihanna

Best Rap Performance:

  • “No Problem” by Chance the Rapper feat. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz

  • “Panda” by Desiigner

  • “Pop Style” by Drake feat. The Throne

  • “All the Way Up” by Fat Joe and Remy Ma feat. French Montana and Infared

  • “That Part” by ScHoolboy Q feat. Kanye West

Best Country Solo Performance:

  • “Love Can Go to Hell” by Brandy Clark

  • “Vice” by Miranda Lambert

  • “My Church” by Maren Morris

  • “Church Bells” by Carrie Underwood

  • “Blue Ain’t Your Color” by Keith Urban

For a complete list of nominees click here.

Be sure to catch the 2017 Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2017. Was your favorite artist nominated or snubbed? Sound off in the comment section below.

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