The upcoming Grammy Awards will be dominated by women, with SZA leading the nominations with nine chances at taking home gold. Other strong contenders include Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, and the indie rock supergroup boygenius. Pop superstars like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish also earned multiple nominations across various categories.
SZA, known for her acerbic R&B sound, is expected to have a big night with nominations in multiple categories. Phoebe Bridgers, part of the supergroup boygenius, received seven nominations, while Billie Eilish earned six thanks to her work on the ‘Barbie’ film soundtrack.
In addition to the music heavyweights, producer Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift, and Lana Del Rey all received multiple nominations for their work. If Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ wins Album of the Year, it will be a record-breaking fourth win for her, tying her with Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder.
Jazz artist Jon Batiste is the sole male nominee for Record and Album of the Year, while women like Miley Cyrus, Brandy Clark, and Victoria Monet also received multiple nominations.
The nominations reflect a long overdue shift towards recognizing the talent and achievements of women in music, following criticism of the Recording Academy for overwhelmingly honoring white, male acts. Bernie Sanders even has a chance to win a Grammy in the audiobook and narration category, showing the diverse range of talent being recognized at the upcoming awards show.