It’s hard to argue with Lil Nas X’s “Montero,” Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” and Justin Bieber’s “Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)” - especially after the Biebs didn’t score any major nods for last year’s “Changes.” Ditto for Olivia Rodrigo’s debut “Sour,” which was both a critical and commercial success.Īnd although Jon Batiste’s “We Are” is somewhat of a surprise as one of 11 nominations that have the “Late Show” bandleader leading the field, it’s the kind of outlier by an accomplished, well-respected musician that often times works its way in the mix. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga scored a surprising Record of the Year nomination for the 2022 Grammys. 31.īut the rule change has also made the major categories look like a wide open free-for-all emphasizing quantity over quality. He’s up for his collaborations on Doja Cat’s “Planet Her” and Kanye West’s “Donda,” including the single “Hurricane.” Although it’s pretty safe to say that he won’t show up when the awards are held Jan. Ironically, The Weeknd nabbed three nominations after last year’s shutout. This is no doubt to avoid having another glaring omission such as when The Weeknd came up empty after his blockbuster “After Hours” album had produced a string of hits. A surprise last-minute rule change - not announced until moments before the contenders were revealed - expanded the number of nominees in the Big 4 categories (Album, Record and Song of the Year, plus Best New Artist) from eight to 10. Grammy organizers end ‘secret committees’ amid corruption allegationsīTS are losers - but still made K-pop history at Grammys 2021Īfter the “Blinding Lights” singer was shockingly shut out of the Grammy nominations last year - leading the artist to vow that he would boycott the awards in the future - his presence was strongly felt when the 2022 contenders for music’s top prize were announced Tuesday. Ousted Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan, Recording Academy reach settlement
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