As the year comes to end, we’re in the midst of awards season. And finally, we’re close to the *biggest* music awards of the year. The Grammy 2021 nominations have just been announced, meaning that your fave artists can finally get the recognition that they deserve. *If* you’re wondering why some albums released this year aren’t in the nominations, the Grammys recognize recordings released between Sept. 1, 2020 — Sept. 30, 2021. So don’t worry, they’ll get their limelight next year.
Now, what you’ve all been waiting for – here are the 2021 Grammy nominees…
Album Of The Year
We Are – Jon Batiste
Love For Sale – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) – Justin Bieber
Planet Her (Deluxe) – Doja Cat
Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish
Back Of My Mind – H.E.R.
Montero – Lil Nas X
Sour – Olivia Rodrigo
Evermore – Taylor Swift
Donda – Kanye West
Song Of The Year
Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
A Beautiful Noise – Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile
drivers license – Olivia Rodrigo
Fight For You – H.E.R
Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish
Kiss Me More – Doja Cat Featuring SZA
Leave The Door Open – Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic
Montero (Call Me By Your Name) – Lil Nas X
Peaches – Justin Bieber
Right On Time – Brandie Carlile
Best New Artist
Aroof Aftab
Jimmie Allen
Baby Keem
FINNEAS
Glass Animals
Japanese Breakfast
The Kid LAROI
Arlo Parks
Olivia Rodrigo
Saweetie
Best Pop Vocal Album
Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) – Justin Bieber
Planet Her (Deluxe) – Doja Cat
Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish
Positions – Ariana Grande
Sour – Olivia Rodrigo
Best Rap Performance
Family Ties – Baby Keem Featuring Kendrick Lamar
Up – Cardi B
M Y . L I F E – J. Cole Featuring 21 Savage & Morray
Way 2 Sexy – Drake Featuring Future & Young Thug
Thot S*** – Megan Thee Stallion
Best Rap Album
The Off-Season – J. Cole
Certified Lover Boy – Drake
King’s Disease II – Nas
Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, The Creator
Donda – Kanye West
To see the full list of nominees, head over to grammy.com. The Grammy’s will be held on January 31st 2022.