The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, maintaining its prestige as “music’s biggest night,” prepares to unfold in Los Angeles with unprecedented stakes and potential historic victories. This year’s ceremony features a remarkable convergence of established icons and emerging talents across 95 categories, with Kendrick Lamar leading nominations with nine nods for his critically-acclaimed album “GNX.
The competition for Album of the Year presents a fascinating three-way race between Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny. Gaga’s maximalist pop masterpiece “Mayhem” represents her 45th nomination, while Lamar seeks to become the first hip-hop artist to win the category since 2004. Most significantly, Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” could mark the first victory for a non-English recording in the ceremony’s history.
Several other landmark achievements await determination. Rosé of BLACKPINK could become the first K-pop artist to secure a Grammy for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on “APT,” while Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan seeks redemption through a best audiobook nomination 36 years after his infamous award revocation. The ceremony also features potential record-setting moments, as Bruno Mars could become the first four-time Record of the Year winner.
The Best New Artist category showcases exceptional diversity, with British sensation Olivia Dean facing competition from R&B artist Leon Thomas, K-pop trained group Katseye, and social media transformed performers Addison Rae and Alex Warren.
Political undercurrents may surface during the event, with artists including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny having previously voiced strong criticisms of U.S. immigration policies. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. acknowledges that current global tensions will inevitably influence artistic expressions throughout the evening.
Hosted for the final time by comedian Trevor Noah, the ceremony will unfold through a premiere event showcasing 80 categories, followed by the main broadcast featuring performances from Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and a special tribute by Lauryn Hill. While viewership restrictions affect international audiences, the Recording Academy will provide comprehensive digital coverage through official platforms.