The award takes place this Sunday (2), at Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles
The 67th edition of the Grammy Awards takes place this Sunday, February 2, 2025, celebrating the best musical releases of the year. The event will be held at Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles, with live broadcast on TNT and the Max streaming platform from 9:15 pm.
Among the highlights is the fierce dispute for album of the year, a category that brings a weight confront Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Charli XCXbesides innovative artists like André 3000 and Chappell Roan. Check out the Rolling Stone forecast:
Nominated to album of the year:
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André 3000 – New Blue Sun
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Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
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Sabrina Carpenter – Short n ‘Sweet
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Charli XCX – Brat
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Jacob Collier – Djesse vol. 4
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Billie Eilish – Hit me hard and soft
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Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
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Taylor Swift – THE TOTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
Category Analysis:
The Grammy 2025 celebrates a strong year for albums that act as complete experiences, not just singles collections. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift exemplify this approach, but also highlight artists as Chappell Roanwhose debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princessproved to be a Gold Mine of Pop.
“Good Luck, babe! boosted his career ”states TALIA KRAINESSenior Pop Publisher of Spotify. “But it’s fascinating to see people exploring her entire catalog. The entire album is on Spotify’s top 200. ”
Other artists also left their marks. Billie Eilish delivered a deep and emotional record with Hit me hard and softwhile Charli XCXwith Bratbrought a futuristic pop without losing its roots. André 3000in turn, he explored unexpected territories with his flute journey in New Blue Sunan eclectic project that can attract Grammy voters.
Who should win:
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Even though the most awarded artist in Grammy history, Beyoncé Never won in the album of the year category. Cowboy Carter It may be redemption. The album not only celebrates black contributions to country music, but also features new black talents in the genre.
“She highlighted black women on country and created necessary debates,” he says Kraines. The album is also full of impactful tracks, such as Bodyguard and the duet with Miley Cyrus, II Most Wanted. Beyond the cultural impact, the musical quality of Cowboy Carter makes it a strong competitor.
Who will win:
Taylor Swift – THE TOTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
With the announcement of THE TOTURED POETS DEPARTMENT in the Grammy 2024 and the resounding success of ERAS TOUR, Taylor Swift became unbeatable.
“The impact of ERAS TOUR It is indisputable, and THE TOTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is gigantic ”, comments Kraines. The involvement of Jack Antonoffwinner of three consecutive Grammys as a producer of the year, also strengthens the chances of the album.
With a faithful audience and a year dominated by streaming and sold -out tours, it seems that Taylor Swift He will take home his fifth Grammy album of the year.
Source: Rollingstone
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