Finally, the much-awaited 66th annual Grammy Awards Night is upon us, set to unfold tonight on Sunday, February 4th, at the Los Angeles crypto.com arena. It’s been a while since the 2024 Grammy Awards list hit the internet last year in 2023, and with the Academy’s favorable response to SZA’s sensational hit “Kill Bill,” hinting at potential awards gold. SZA leads this year’s list of nominees with a remarkable nine Grammy nominations, including major categories like Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year for her powerful work on “SOS.”
Nominees and Highlights
Phoebe Bridgers, Serban Ghenea, and Victoria Monét closely follow, each securing seven nominations. Notably, Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, Boygenius, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift are tied for third place with six nominations each. The diversity and talent within this pool promise a night filled with suspense and celebration.
SZA’s dominance continues with her revenge anthem, “Kill Bill,” earning nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best R&B Performance. “SOS” is also in the running for Album of the Year and Best Progressive R&B Album. The ceremony marks the second time SZA has been nominated for Record, Album, and Song of the Year in the same year, reflecting her enduring impact on the music scene.
Premiere Ceremony and Streaming Information
While most awards are presented during the Premiere Ceremony, streamed live by the Recording Academy, the televised event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern. This precursor ceremony provides a glimpse into the depth of talent and the dedication of artists across various categories. Make sure not to miss the chance to catch the vibrant energy and excitement before the main event.
Host and Nominations
This year, Grammy-nominated comedian Trevor Noah returns for the fourth consecutive year as the host, promising a night of laughter and entertainment. With SZA leading the nominations, it’s clear that the competition will be fierce and the performances unforgettable.
Performers
The lineup of performers is equally thrilling, with SZA set to grace the stage alongside the legendary Joni Mitchell, marking her first-ever Grammy performance. Additional performances include Grammy winners and nominees such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott. A special performance by five-time Grammy award winner Billy Joel adds another layer of excitement to the night.
New Grammy Categories
This year, the Grammy Awards introduced three new categories, adding to the anticipation and excitement. Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording are making their debut at the 2024 Grammys. This expansion reflects the Recording Academy’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating a diverse range of musical genres.
Full List of Nominees
Record of the Year
“Worship” — Jon Batiste
“Not Strong Enough” — Boygenius
“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus
“What Was I Made For?” [from the motion picture Barbie] — Billie Eilish
“On My Mama” — Victoria Monét
“Vampire” — Olivia Rodrigo
“Anti-Hero” — Taylor Swift
“Kill Bill” — SZA
Album of the Year
World Music Radio — Jon Batiste
The Record — Boygenius
Endless Summer Vacation — Miley Cyrus
Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd — Lana Del Rey
The Age of Pleasure — Janelle Monáe
Guts — Olivia Rodrigo
Midnights — Taylor Swift
SOS — SZA
Best African Music Performance
“Amapiano” — Asake and Olamide
“City Boys” — Burna Boy
“Unavailable” — Davido featuring Musa Keys
“Rush” — Ayra Starr
“Water” — Tyla
Song of the Year
“A&W” — Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey, and Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
“Anti-Hero” — Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
“Butterfly” — Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
“Dance The Night” (from Barbie The Album) — Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein, and Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)
“Kill Bill” — Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, and Solána Rowe, songwriters (SZA)
“Vampire” — Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
“What Was I Made For?” [from the motion picture Barbie] — Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Best New Artist
Gracie Abrams
Fred Again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét
The War and Treaty
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Daniel Nigro
Best Pop Duo
Thousand Miles Miley Cyrus Featuring Brandi Carlile
Candy Necklace Lana Del Rey Featuring Jon Batiste
Never Felt So Alone Labrinth Featuring Billie Eilish
Karma Taylor Swift Featuring Ice Spice
Ghost In The Machine SZA Featuring Phoebe Bridgers
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Shane McAnally
Theron Thomas
Justin Tranter
Best Pop Vocal Album
Chemistry — Kelly Clarkson
Endless Summer Vacation — Miley Cyrus
Guts — Olivia Rodrigo
Midnights — Taylor Swift
Best Pop Dance Recording
“Baby Don’t Hurt Me” — David Guetta, Anne-Marie, and Coi Leray
“Miracle” — Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding
“Padam Padam” — Kylie Minogue
“One in a Million” — Bebe Rexha and David Guetta
“Rush” — Troye Sivan
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
Playing Robots Into Heaven — James Blake
For That Beautiful Feeling — The Chemical Brothers
Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9, 2022) — Fred again.
Kx5 — Kx5
Quest for Fire — Skrillex
Best Rock Album
But Here We Are — Foo Fighters
Starcatcher — Greta Van Fleet
72 Seasons — Metallica
This Is Why — Paramore
In Times New Roman… — Queens of the Stone Age
Best Alternative Music Album
The Car — Arctic Monkeys
the Record — Boygenius
Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd — Lana Del Rey
Cracker Island — Gorillaz
I Inside the Old Year Dying — PJ Harvey
Best R&B Album
Girls Night Out — Babyface
What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) — Coco Jones
Special Occasion — Emily King
Jaguar II — Victoria Monét
Clear 2: Soft Life EP — Summer Walker
Best Melodic Rap Performance
“Sittin’ on Top of the World” — Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage “Attention” — Doja Cat “Spin Bout U” — Drake and 21 Savage “All My Life” — Lil Durk featuring J. Cole “Low” — SZA
Best Rap Song
“Attention” — Rogét Chahayed, Amala Zandile Dlamini, and Ari Starace, songwriters (Doja Cat)
“Barbie World” [from Barbie The Album] — Isis Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr., and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
“Just Wanna Rock” — Mohamad Camara, Symere Woods, and Javier Mercado, songwriters (Lil Uzi Vert)
“Rich Flex” — Brytavious Chambers, Isaac “Zac” De Boni, Aubrey Graham, J. Gwin, Anderson Hernandez, Michael “Finatik” Mule, and Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, songwriters (Drake and 21 Savage)
“Scientists & Engineers” — Andre Benjamin, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Michael Render, Tim Moore, and Dion Wilson, songwriters (Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane)
Best Alternative Jazz Album
Love in Exile — Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily
Quality Over Opinion — Louis Cole
SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree — Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, and SuperBlue
Live at the Piano — Cory Henry
The Omnichord Real Book — Meshell Ndegeocello
Best Country Album
Rolling Up the Welcome Mat — Kelsea Ballerini
Brothers Osborne — Brothers Osborne
Zach Bryan — Zach Bryan
Rustin’ in the Rain — Tyler Childers
Bell Bottom Country — Lainey Wilson
Best Americana Album
Brandy Clark — Brandy Clark
The Chicago Sessions — Rodney Crowell
You’re the One — Rhiannon Giddens
Weathervanes — Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
The Returner — Allison Russell
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Bordado a Mano — Ana Bárbara
La Sánchez — Lila Downs
Mother flower — Flor de Toloache
Amor Como en las Películas de Antes — Lupita Infante
Génesis — Peso Pluma
Best Rock Song
Angry Mick Jagger, Keith Richards & Andrew Watt, songwriters (The Rolling Stones)
Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
Emotion Sickness
Dean Fertita, Joshua Homme, Michael Shuman, Jon Theodore & Troy Van Leeuwen, songwriters (Queens Of The Stone Age)
Not Strong Enough Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers & Lucy Dacus, songwriters (boygenius)
Rescued Dave Grohl, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett & Pat Smear, songwriters (Foo Fighters)
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (includes film and television)
Barbie — Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, composers
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Ludwig Göransson, composer
The Fabelmans — John Williams, composer
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny — John Williams, composer Oppenheimer — Ludwig Göransson, composer.
As the 2024 Grammy Awards unfold, we are set to witness a night filled with stellar performances, fierce competition, and well-deserved accolades. The nominees, ranging from established artists like SZA and Taylor Swift to emerging talents like Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers, showcase the richness and diversity of the music industry. Stay tuned for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the best in music, from the red carpet to the main production room, at the heart of downtown L.A.