The 66th annual Grammy Awards are set to showcase an eclectic array of talent, with nominees like SZA, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Miley Cyrus dominating the major categories. However, a sweeping victory seems unlikely given the diverse field. The album of the year category stands out with an unprecedented number of female artists, making it highly probable that one of them will emerge victorious. The lone male nominee, Jon Batiste, might surprise everyone, as he did two years ago when he secured a major album win.
The much-anticipated Grammy Awards, hosted for the fourth time by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday at 8 p.m. EST/5 PST.
Let’s dive into predictions for the top categories:
Record of the Year:
- “Worship” Jon Batiste
- “Not Strong Enough” boygenius
- “Flowers” Miley Cyrus
- “What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture “Barbie”) Billie Eilish
- “On My Mama” Victoria Monét
- “Vampire” Olivia Rodrigo
- “Anti-Hero” Taylor Swift
- “Kill Bill” SZA
Prediction: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus Candidates: “Kill Bill” by SZA
Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” is poised to take the award, given its chart-topping success and its role in revitalizing Cyrus’s career. SZA’s “Kill Bill” stands as a strong contender, offering a unique blend of hip-hop and R&B.
Album of the Year:
- “World Music Radio” Jon Batiste
- “the record” boygenius
- “Endless Summer Vacation” Miley Cyrus
- “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” Lana Del Rey
- “The Age Of Pleasure” Janelle Monáe
- “GUTS” Olivia Rodrigo
- “SOS” SZA
- “Midnights” Taylor Swift
Prediction: “SOS” by SZA Candidates: “Midnights” by Taylor Swift
With nine nominations, SZA is expected to triumph with her genre-blending and lyrically rich sophomore release. Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” is a worthy contender, and a win would make her the first artist to secure the award four times.
Song of the Year (goes to songwriter):
- “A&W” Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey & Sam Dew, performed by Lana Del Rey.
- “Anti-Hero” Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift, performed by Taylor Swift.
- “Butterfly” Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, performed by Jon Batiste.
- “Dance The Night” (From Barbie The Album) Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt, performed by Dua Lipa.
- “Flowers” Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein & Michael Pollack, performed by Miley Cyrus.
- “Kill Bill” Rob Bisel, Carter Lang & Solána Rowe, performed by SZA.
- “Vampire” Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, performed by Olivia Rodrigo.
- “What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture “Barbie”) Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, performed by Billie Eilish.
Prediction: “What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture “Barbie”) by Billie Eilish Candidates: “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” is favored to win, thanks to its delicate and introspective nature. However, Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” could also claim victory, given its catchphrase-filled and off-kilter charm.
Best New Artist:
- Ice Spice
- Gracie Abrams
- Fred again.
- Jelly Roll
- Coco Jones
- Noah Kahan
- Victoria Monét
- The War And Treaty
Prediction: Jelly Roll Candidates: Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét
In a competitive category, Jelly Roll’s versatility across country, rock, and hip-hop makes him a strong contender. However, Noah Kahan’s folk-pop and Victoria Monét’s breakout year also position them as potential winners.
The 66th Grammy Awards promise an exciting showcase of diverse talents, and the winners will be revealed during the live broadcast. Whether it’s the established names or emerging artists, the Grammys are set to celebrate outstanding contributions to the music industry.