The 2025 Grammy nominations have been unveiled, just as the awards season buzz is in full swing, following the glitz and excitement of the MTV EMAs in Manchester. The pop scene is now alive with even more anticipation, and this year’s Grammy contenders are generating plenty of excitement and surprises. It’s been a monumental year for pop powerhouses like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, but it’s also a pivotal moment for rising stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Raye, who have all earned significant recognition.
As expected, Beyoncé leads the pack, now holding an impressive 99 nominations thanks to Texas Hold ‘Em and a string of hits spanning multiple genres. But this year, women in pop are more dominant than ever, headlining six of the eight Record of the Year nominations, with tracks like Carpenter’s Espresso, Charli XCX’s 360, and Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! making the cut.
The Album of the Year category features some of the biggest names in music, such as Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft. Rising stars Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan also join this elite group, having earned nominations in all four of the Grammys’ “Big Four” categories—a rare feat, last achieved by Olivia Rodrigo in 2021.
The emotional reactions of these artists have been a highlight for fans. Sabrina Carpenter shared her stunned response from her tour bus, expressing disbelief and overwhelming gratitude in an Instagram post that quickly went viral.
Charli XCX celebrated her nominations with her signature bratty flair, posting striking green-and-black graphics that perfectly captured her edgy persona. Meanwhile, Raye’s heartfelt reaction touched many: she shared a video of herself crying in the make-up chair, saying, “God knows all it took to get here. This is too much. I can’t stop crying.”
There are plenty of unexpected stories woven into the nominations as well. The Record of the Year category includes Now and Then, The Beatles’ posthumous release, celebrating the past while underlining their lasting impact. As we look forward to the Grammys on 2 February 2025, the anticipation is growing, and so is the excitement around who will come out on top.
