Who’s Up for a Grammy?

11.23.21
Who’s Up for a Grammy? (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

The Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards on Tuesday.

Recordings released between Sept. 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021 were eligible for nomination. The ceremony will air Jan. 31, 2022.

Jazz pianist and singer Jon Batiste led with a whopping 11 nods in a variety of categories in the general field — R&B, Jazz, American Roots, Visual Media, Contemporary Classical and Music Video categories. 

H.E.R., Justin Bieber and Doja Cat each tied for second place with eight nods each in general field categories, as well as Pop, R&B, and Rap. 

Breakout pop star Olivia Rodrigo scored seven nods with her debut album “Sour” with nominations in all four general field categories. Billie Eilish ties with Olivia Rodrigo for third place, in general field categories as well as Pop, Music Video, and Music Film. 

Take a look at some of the nominations: 

 Record Of The Year

  • ABBA - I Still Have Faith In You 
  • Jon Batiste - Freedom
  • Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - I Get A Kick Out Of You
  • Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon - Peaches 
  • Brandi Carlile - Right On Time
  • Doja Cat Featuring SZA - Kiss Me More 
  • Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever 
  • Lil Nas X - Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
  • Olivia Rodrigo - drivers license 
  • Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open

Album Of The Year

  • Jon Batiste - We Are
  • Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - Love for Sale
  • Justin Bieber - Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)
  • Doja Cat - Planet Her (Deluxe)
  • Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
  • H.E.R. - Back of My Mind
  • Lil Nas X - Montero
  • Olivia Rodrigo - Sour
  • Taylor Swift - Evermore
  • Kanye West - Donda

Song Of The Year

  • Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits
  • Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile - A Beautiful Noise
  • Olivia Rodrigo - Drivers License
  • H.E.R. - Fight for You
  • Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
  • Doja Cat Featuring SZA - Kiss Me More
  • Silk Sonic - Leave the Door Open
  • Lil Nas X - Montero (Call Me by Your Name)
  • Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Cesar & Giveon - Peaches
  • Brandi Carlile - Right on Time

Best New Artist

  • Arooj Aftab
  • Jimmie Allen 
  • Baby Keem
  • FINNEAS
  • Glass Animals
  • Japanese Breakfast
  • The Kid LAROI
  • Arlo Parks 
  • Olivia Rodrigo 
  • Saweetie

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

  • Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - I Get a Kick Out of You
  • Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco - Lonely
  • BTS - Butter
  • Coldplay - Higher Power
  • Doja Cat Featuring SZA - Kiss Me More

Best R&B Album

  • Snoh Aalegra - Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies
  • Jon Batiste - We Are
  • Leon Bridges - Gold-Diggers Sound
  • H.E.R. - Back of My Mind
  • Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales

Best Rap Album

  • J. Cole - The Off-Season
  • Drake - Certified Lover Boy
  • Nas - King’s Disease II
  • Tyler, the Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost
  • Kanye West - Donda

Best Country Album

  • Brothers Osborne - Skeletons
  • Mickey Guyton - Remember Her Name
  • Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall & Jack Ingram - The Marfa Tapes
  • Sturgill Simpson - The Ballad of Dood & Juanita
  • Chris Stapleton - Starting Over

Best Latin Pop Album

  • Pablo Alborán - Vértigo
  • Paula Arenas - Mis Amores
  • Ricardo Arjona - Hecho a la Antigua
  • Camilo - Mis Manos
  • Alex Cuba - Mendó
  • Selena Gomez - Revelación
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