The Complete List of Grammy Awards 2024 Nominee

The upcoming 66th Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 4, 2024, promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the pinnacle of musical achievement. In anticipation of this prestigious ceremony, we are pleased to present the comprehensive list of nominees across all categories. This year’s nominees were officially announced by the Recording Academy, offering a glimpse into the diverse and extraordinary talent that has shaped the music industry over the past year.

This announcement follows the successful 65th edition of the Grammy Awards, which set a high standard for excellence in music. The list of nominations for the upcoming awards was eagerly awaited and was broadcast live, capturing the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide. It features an array of artists who have made a significant impact in 2022 and 2023, including some of the most influential and groundbreaking projects.

These nominations span a wide range of genres and categories, reflecting the dynamic and evolving landscape of the music industry. As we look forward to the ceremony in February 2024, set against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles, USA, the excitement continues to build for what is sure to be a memorable celebration of musical artistry.

Record of the Year:

“Worship,” Jon Batiste: A soul-stirring piece blending jazz and R&B influences.
“Not Strong Enough,” Boygenius: A powerful rock ballad with emotional depth.
“Flowers,” Miley Cyrus: A pop anthem showcasing Cyrus’s vocal versatility.
“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Billie Eilish: A whimsical yet profound soundtrack piece.
“On My Mama,” Victoria Monét: R&B with a modern, edgy twist.
“Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo: A pop-rock number with biting lyrics and catchy tunes.
“Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift: A reflective and introspective song from Swift’s latest album.
“Kill Bill,” SZA: A fusion of R&B and neo-soul elements, showcasing SZA’s unique style.

Album of the Year:

“World Music Radio,” Jon Batiste: An album that explores various world music genres.
“The Record,” Boygenius: A collaboration of indie rock’s finest.
“Endless Summer Vacation,” Miley Cyrus: Cyrus’s exploration into new pop sounds.
“Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del Rey: Del Rey’s hauntingly beautiful melodies.
“The Age of Pleasure,” Janelle Monáe: A futuristic blend of R&B and pop.
“Guts,” Olivia Rodrigo: Rodrigo’s bold step into more mature themes.
“Midnights,” Taylor Swift: Swift’s introspective journey through sleepless nights.
“SOS,” SZA: An album that blends vulnerability with empowerment.

Song of the Year:

“A&W” — Lana Del Rey: A song that encapsulates Del Rey’s signature melancholic style.
“Anti-Hero” — Taylor Swift: A self-reflective piece with a catchy melody.
“Butterfly” — Jon Batiste: A soulful track that showcases Batiste’s musical range.
“Dance the Night” (From “Barbie the Album”) — Dua Lipa: A vibrant, dance-pop track.
“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus: A comeback anthem with powerful lyrics.
“Kill Bill” — SZA: A track that blends R&B with cinematic storytelling.
“Vampire” — Olivia Rodrigo: A pop-rock song with an edge.
“What Was I Made For?” — Billie Eilish: A poignant and introspective soundtrack song.

Best New Artist:

Gracie Abrams: Known for her intimate and heartfelt songwriting.
Fred Again: A breakout star in electronic music.
Ice Spice: A fresh voice in rap music.
Jelly Roll: Blending country with hip-hop.
Coco Jones: A rising star in R&B.
Noah Kahan: A folk-pop artist with a unique voice.
Victoria Monét: An R&B singer who has evolved into a powerful solo artist.
The War and Treaty: A duo known for their soulful Americana music.

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical:

Jack Antonoff: Known for his work with top pop artists.
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II: A producer with a magic touch in R&B and beyond.
Hit-Boy: A heavyweight in hip-hop production.
Metro Boomin: A producer who has defined the sound of modern hip-hop.
Daniel Nigro: Known for his work with breakthrough pop artists.

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical:

Edgar Barrera: A versatile songwriter across genres.
Jessie Jo Dillon: A country music storyteller.
Shane McAnally: Known for crafting hits in country music.
Theron Thomas: A songwriter who has penned chart-topping hits.
Justin Tranter: A pop music maestro.

Best Pop Solo Performance:

“Flowers,” Miley Cyrus: A powerful pop ballad.
“Paint the Town Red,” Doja Cat: A vibrant and energetic track.
“What Was I Made For?” Billie Eilish: A hauntingly beautiful song.
“Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo: A catchy and rebellious tune.
“Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift: A introspective and self-aware song.

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:

“Thousand Miles,” Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile: A collaboration blending pop and country.
“Candy Necklace,” Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste: A fusion of alternative and jazz elements.
“Never Felt So Alone,” Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish: A powerful emotional ballad.
“Karma,” Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice: A pop anthem with a twist of rap.
“Ghost in the Machine,” SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers: A haunting and melodious collaboration.

Best Pop Dance Recording:

“Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” David Guetta, Anne-Marie, and Coi Leray: A high-energy dance track.
“Miracle,” Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding: A euphoric dance anthem.
“Padam Padam,” Kylie Minogue: A retro-inspired dance number.
“One in a Million,” Bebe Rexha & David Guetta: A collaboration of pop and EDM giants.
“Rush,” Troye Sivan: A synth-pop track with a captivating melody.

Best Rock Album:

“But Here We Are,” Foo Fighters: The band’s latest venture into hard rock.
“Starcatcher,” Greta Van Fleet: A blend of classic rock and modern influences.
“72 Seasons,” Metallica: A return to their heavy metal roots.
“This Is Why,” Paramore: A mix of punk and pop influences.
“In Times New Roman…,” Queens of the Stone Age: A fusion of rock and experimental sounds.

Best Alternative Music Performance:

“Belinda Says,” Alvvays: An indie pop track with dreamy melodies.
“Body Paint,” Arctic Monkeys: A song showcasing their evolution in sound.
“Cool About It,” boygenius: An introspective track with a raw edge.
“A&W,” Lana Del Rey: A melancholic yet beautiful song.
“This Is Why,” Paramore: A powerful track with an anthemic chorus.

Best Alternative Music Album:

“The Car,” Arctic Monkeys: An album showcasing their continued evolution.
“The Record,” boygenius: A collection of powerful indie rock anthems.
“Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del Rey: An album of hauntingly beautiful tracks.
“Cracker Island,” Gorillaz: A blend of alternative and electronic elements.
“I Inside the Old Year Dying,” PJ Harvey: An introspective and poignant album.

Best Rock Performance:

Arctic Monkeys – “Sculptures of Anything Goes”: A track showcasing their signature sound.
Black Pumas – “More Than a Love Song”: A soulful rock track with a classic feel.
Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”: An emotionally charged performance.
Foo Fighters – “Rescued”: A high-energy rock anthem.
Metallica – “Lux Æterna”: A return to their thrash metal roots.

Best Metal Performance:

Disturbed – “Bad Man”: A powerful and aggressive metal track.
Ghost – “Phantom of the Opera”: A theatrical and grandiose performance.
Metallica – “72 Seasons”: A track showcasing their iconic heavy metal sound.
Slipknot – “Hive Mind”: A brutal and intense metal anthem.
Spiritbox – “Jaded”: A blend of metalcore and melodic elements.

Best Rock Song:

Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”: A song that combines emotional lyrics with powerful music.
Foo Fighters – “Rescued”: A track that showcases the band’s songwriting prowess.
Olivia Rodrigo – “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl”: A rock track with a personal touch.
Queens of the Stone Age – “Emotion Sickness”: A song with a unique blend of rock elements.
The Rolling Stones – “Angry”: A classic rock anthem from the legendary band.

Best R&B Performance:

“Summer Too Hot,” Chris Brown: A smooth R&B track with a summer vibe.
“Back to Love,” Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley: A soulful collaboration with a deep groove.
“ICU,” Coco Jones: A heartfelt R&B ballad.
“How Does It Make You Feel,” Victoria Monét: A sultry and emotive song.
“Kill Bill,” SZA: A standout track combining R&B with cinematic storytelling.

Best R&B Album:

“Girls Night Out,” Babyface: An album that blends classic and contemporary R&B.
“What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe),” Coco Jones: A collection of R&B tracks with depth and soul.
“Special Occasion,” Emily King: An album showcasing King’s unique take on R&B.
“Jaguar II,” Victoria Monét: A blend of sultry vocals and innovative R&B sounds.
“Clear 2: Soft Life EP,” Summer Walker: An EP that highlights Walker’s emotive voice and lyrical depth.

Best Traditional R&B Performance:

Babyface ft. Coco Jones – “Simple”: A smooth and classic R&B duet.
Kenyon Dixon – “Lucky”: A soulful track with a retro feel.
Victoria Monét ft. Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – “Hollywood”: A glamorous and upbeat song.
PJ Morton ft. Susan Carol – “Good Morning”: A traditional R&B track with a modern twist.
SZA – “Love Language”: A song that blends R&B with neo-soul elements.

Best R&B Song:

Coco Jones – “ICU”: A song with heartfelt lyrics and a soulful melody.
Halle – “Angel”: A track that showcases Halle’s vocal range and emotive songwriting.
Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley – “Back to Love”: A collaboration that blends smooth vocals with a groovy beat.
SZA – “Snooze”: A song that combines SZA’s unique style with catchy R&B rhythms.
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”: A track that highlights Monét’s songwriting skills and R&B prowess.

Best Progressive R&B Album:

6lack – “Since I Have a Lover”: An album that explores new sounds in R&B.
Diddy – “The Love Album: Off the Grid”: An innovative blend of R&B and hip-hop.
Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – “Nova”: A collaboration of R&B and soulful melodies.
Janelle Monáe – “The Age of Pleasure”: An album that pushes the boundaries of R&B.
SZA – “SOS”: A bold and experimental R&B album.

Best Melodic Rap Performance:

“Sittin’ on Top of the World,” Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage: A fusion of African beats and rap.
“Attention,” Doja Cat: A catchy and rhythmic rap track.
“Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage: A collaboration showcasing their unique styles.
“All My Life,” Lil Durk featuring J. Cole: A melodic and introspective rap song.
“Low,” SZA: A track that blends R&B and rap elements.

Best Rap Performance:

Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar – “The Hillbillies”: A dynamic rap collaboration.
Black Thought – “Love Letter”: A lyrical masterpiece with a powerful message.
Coi Leray – “Players”: A catchy and energetic rap track.
Drake & 21 Savage – “Rich Flex”: A collaboration showcasing their rap skills.
Killer Mike ft. André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane – “Scientists & Engineers”: A track with a mix of rap legends and modern stars.

Best Rap Song:

Doja Cat – “Attention”: A rap track with catchy hooks and clever lyrics.
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice ft. Aqua – “Barbie World”: A playful and vibrant collaboration.
Lil Uzi Vert – “Just Wanna Rock”: A rap anthem with a unique beat.
Drake & 21 Savage – “Rich Flex”: A track that showcases their lyrical prowess.
Killer Mike ft. André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane – “Scientists & Engineers”: A song with deep lyrics and a strong message.

Best Rap Album:

Drake & 21 Savage – “Her Loss”: A collaboration album filled with hit tracks.
Killer Mike – “Michael”: An album that combines social commentary with rap.
Metro Boomin – “Heroes & Villains”: A production-heavy album with various collaborations.
Nas – “King’s Disease III”: An album showcasing Nas’s lyrical genius.
Travis Scott – “Utopia”: A mix of trap and experimental sounds.

Best Country Solo Performance:

“In Your Love,” Tyler Childers: A heartfelt country ballad.
“Buried,” Brandy Clark: A song with deep storytelling and classic country sound.
“Fast Car,” Luke Combs: A track showcasing Combs’s powerful vocals.
“The Last Thing on My Mind,” Dolly Parton: A timeless performance by the country legend.
“White Horse,” Chris Stapleton: A song that highlights Stapleton’s soulful voice and songwriting skills.

Best Country Album:

“Rolling Up the Welcome Mat,” Kelsea Ballerini: An album with a mix of pop and country elements.
“Brothers Osborne,” Brothers Osborne: A blend of traditional and modern country sounds.
“Zach Bryan,” Zach Bryan: An album showcasing Bryan’s unique voice and storytelling.
“Rustin’ in the Rain,” Tyler Childers: An album that combines bluegrass and country.
“Bell Bottom Country,” Lainey Wilson: A modern take on classic country music.

Best Country Duo/Group Performance:

Dierks Bentley ft. Billy Strings – “High Note”: A collaboration blending country and bluegrass.
Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”: A track showcasing their signature sound.
Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves – “I Remember Everything”: A nostalgic and heartfelt duet.
Vince Gill & Paul Franklin – “Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)”: A traditional country song with a modern twist.
Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – “Save Me”: A powerful and emotional collaboration.
Carly Pearce ft. Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”: A duet that combines strong vocals with deep emotions.

Best Country Song:

Brandy Clark – “Buried”: A song that tells a story with emotional depth.
Chris Stapleton – “White Horse”: A track that showcases Stapleton’s songwriting skills.
Morgan Wallen – “Last Night”: A song with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.
Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”: A heartfelt and soulful country song.
Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves – “I Remember Everything”: A nostalgic track with beautiful harmonies.

Best American Roots Performance:

Jon Batiste – “Butterfly”: A song that blends jazz, blues, and soul.
Blind Boys of Alabama – “Heaven Help Us All”: A gospel-infused roots music track.
Madison Cunningham – “Inventing the Wheel”: A modern take on American roots music.
Rhiannon Giddens – “You Louisiana Man”: A song that showcases Giddens’s unique style.
Allison Russell – “Eve Was Black”: A powerful and poignant roots music song.

Best Americana Performance:

Blind Boys of Alabama – “Friendship”: A track that showcases their gospel roots.
Tyler Childers – “Help Me Make It Through the Night”: A soulful Americana performance.
Brandy Clark ft. Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity”: A collaboration that blends Americana and country.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – “King of Oklahoma”: A song that captures the essence of Americana.
Allison Russell – “The Returner”: A track that combines traditional and contemporary elements.

Best American Roots Song:

The War and Treaty – “Blank Page”: A song with deep emotional resonance.
Billy Strings ft. Willie Nelson – “California Sober”: A collaboration that blends bluegrass and country.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – “Cast Iron Skillet”: A song with strong storytelling and Americana influences.
Brandy Clark ft. Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity”: A track that showcases the artists’ songwriting prowess.
Allison Russell – “The Returner”: A song that blends traditional roots music with a modern approach.

Best Americana Album:

Brandy Clark – “Brandy Clark”: An album that showcases Clark’s songwriting and vocal talents.
Rodney Crowell – “The Chicago Sessions”: An album that captures the essence of Americana.
Rhiannon Giddens – “You’re the One”: An album that blends folk, blues, and country.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – “Weathervanes”: An album with a mix of Americana and rock.
Allison Russell – “The Returner”: An album that showcases Russell’s unique voice and style.

Best Bluegrass Album:

Sam Bush – “Radio John: Songs of John Hartford”: An album that pays tribute to Hartford’s legacy.
Michael Cleveland – “Lovin’ of the Game”: An album that showcases Cleveland’s virtuosity.
Mighty Poplar – “Mighty Poplar”: A collection of traditional and contemporary bluegrass songs.
Willie Nelson – “Bluegrass”: Nelson’s exploration into the bluegrass genre.
Billy Strings – “Me/And/Dad”: A collaboration that blends traditional and modern bluegrass.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway – “City of Gold”: An album that showcases Tuttle’s exceptional talent.

Best Traditional Blues Album:

Eric Bibb – “Ridin’”: A journey through the heart of traditional blues.
Mr. Sipp – “The Soul Side of Sipp”: A blend of blues and soul with a modern twist.
Tracy Nelson – “Life Don’t Miss Nobody”: An album that captures the essence of blues.
John Primer – “Teardrops For Magic Slim Live At Rosa’s Lounge”: A tribute to the blues legend.
Bobby Rush – “All My Love for You”: An album that showcases Rush’s deep blues roots.

Best Contemporary Blues Album:

Samantha Fish And Jesse Dayton – “Death Wish Blues”: A blend of blues and rock with a contemporary edge.
Ruthie Foster – “Healing Time”: An album that combines soulful vocals with bluesy melodies.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – “Live in London”: A live album that captures Ingram’s energy and talent.
Larkin Poe – “Blood Harmony”: An album that blends blues, rock, and Americana.
Bettye LaVette – “LaVette!”: An album that showcases LaVette’s powerful voice and interpretive skills.

Best Folk Album:

Dom Flemons – “Traveling Wildfire”: An album that explores the roots of American folk music.
The Milk Carton Kids – “I Only See the Moon”: An album with beautiful harmonies and acoustic melodies.
Joni Mitchell – “Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]”: A live album that captures Mitchell’s folk roots.
Nickel Creek – “Celebrants”: An album that blends traditional folk with contemporary sounds.
Old Crow Medicine Show – “Jubilee”: An album that showcases the band’s unique take on folk music.
Paul Simon – “Psalms”: An album that explores spiritual themes through folk music.
Rufus Wainwright – “Folkocracy”: An album that blends folk with orchestral arrangements.

Best Regional Roots Music Album:

Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band – “New Beginnings”: An album that celebrates the zydeco tradition.
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers – “Live At The 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival”: A live album that captures the energy of a zydeco performance.
Lost Bayou Ramblers & Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra – “Live: Orpheum Theater Nola”: A collaboration that blends Cajun music with orchestral arrangements.
New Breed Bass Band – “Made in New Orleans”: An album that showcases the rich musical heritage of New Orleans.
New Orleans Nightcrawlers – “Too Much to Hold”: An album that combines brass band music with funk and jazz.
The Rumble Feature Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. – “Live at the Maple Leaf”: A live performance that captures the spirit of Mardi Gras Indian music.

Best Latin Pop Album:

“La Cuarta Hoja,” Pablo Alborán: A romantic and emotive album.
“Beautiful Humans, Vol. 1,” AleMor: An album with a mix of pop and Latin rhythms.
“A Ciegas,” Paula Arenas: An album showcasing Arenas’s soulful voice.
“La Neta,” Pedro Capó: An album that blends pop with traditional Latin sounds.
“Don Juan,” Maluma: A pop album with a reggaeton twist.
“X Mí (Vol. 1),” Gaby Moreno: An album that showcases Moreno’s unique voice and style.

Best Música Urbana Album:

“Saturno,” Rauw Alejandro: An album that combines reggaeton with urban pop.
“Mañana Será Bonito,” Karol G: A vibrant and energetic album.
“Data,” Tainy: An album that showcases Tainy’s production skills.

Best African Music Performance:

“Amapiano,” Asake and Olamide: A track that blends traditional African rhythms with modern beats.
“City Boys,” Burna Boy: A song that showcases Burna Boy’s unique style.
“Unavailable,” Davido featuring Musa Keys: A collaboration that combines Afrobeats and Amapiano.
“Rush,” Ayra Starr: A track that showcases Starr’s powerful voice.
“Water,” Tyla: A song that combines R&B with African influences.

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television):

“Barbie,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt: A soundtrack that captures the whimsical world of Barbie.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Ludwig Göransson: An epic and immersive soundtrack.
“The Fabelmans,” John Williams: A soundtrack that captures the emotional depth of the film.
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” John Williams: An adventurous and iconic score.
“Oppenheimer,” Ludwig Göransson: A dramatic and intense soundtrack.

Best Song Written for Visual Media:

“Barbie World” from “Barbie the Album,” Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj: A playful and catchy track.
“Dance the Night” from “Barbie the Album,” Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt: A dance-pop anthem.
“I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie the Album,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt: A song that adds depth to the character of Ken.
“Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By,” Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi: A powerful and emotional ballad.
“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie the Album,” Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell: A song that captures the essence of the film’s theme.

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano):

Ana Bárbara – “Bordado a Mano”: An album that showcases Bárbara’s traditional Mexican music roots.
Flor de Toloache – “Motherflower”: An album that blends mariachi with contemporary sounds.
Lila Downs – “La Sánchez”: An album that captures Downs’s unique blend of Mexican and American music.
Lupita Infante – “Amor Como en las Películas de Antes”: An album that pays tribute to classic Mexican music.
Peso Pluma – “Génesis”: An album that showcases the diversity of Mexican music.

Best Dance/Electronic Recording:

Aphex Twin – “Blackbox Life Recorder 21F”: A track that showcases Aphex Twin’s experimental electronic style.
James Blake – “Loading”: A song that combines electronic and soul elements.
Disclosure – “Higher Than Ever Before”: A dance track with a catchy beat and melody.
Romy & Fred again.. – “Strong”: A collaboration that blends electronic and pop elements.
Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan – “Rumble”: A high-energy electronic track with a powerful beat.

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album:

James Blake – “Playing Robots Into Heaven”: An album that showcases Blake’s unique electronic style.
The Chemical Brothers – “For That Beautiful Feeling”: An album that captures the essence of electronic dance music.
Fred again.. – “Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)”: An album that blends electronic beats with emotional depth.
Kx5 – “Kx5”: An album that showcases the collaboration of two electronic music giants.
Skrillex – “Quest for Fire”: An album that pushes the boundaries of electronic music.

Best Alternative Jazz Album:

“Love in Exile,” Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily: An album that blends jazz with world music elements.
“Quality Over Opinion,” Louis Cole: An album that showcases Cole’s unique approach to jazz.
“SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree,” Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, SuperBlue: An album that combines jazz with blues and soul.
“Live at the Piano,” Cory Henry: A live album that captures Henry’s virtuosity and improvisational skills.
“The Omnichord Real Book,” Meshell Ndegeocello: An album that showcases Ndegeocello’s unique blend of jazz, soul, and funk.

Best Jazz Performance

Jon Batiste – “Movement 18’ (Heroes)”
Lakecia Benjamin – “Basquiat”
Adam Blackstone ft. the Baylor Project & Russell Ferranté – “Vulnerable (Live)”
Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding – “But Not For Me”
Samara Joy – “Tight”

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Patti Austin Featuring Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – “For Ella 2”
Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding – “Alive at the Village Vanguard”
Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke – “Lean In”
Cécile McLorin Salvant – “Mélusine”
Nicole Zuraitis – “How Love Begins”

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Kenny Barron – “The Source”
Lakecia Benjamin – “Phoenix”
Adam Blackstone – “Legacy: The Instrumental Jawn”
Billy Childs – “The Winds of Change”
Pat Metheny – “Dream Box”

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

ADDA Simfònica, Josep Vicent, Emilio Solla – “The Chick Corea Symphony Tribute – Ritmo”
Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society – “Dynamic Maximum Tension”
The Count Basie Orchestra Directed By Scotty Barnhart – “Basie Swings The Blues”
Vince Mendoza & Metropole Orkest – “Olympians”
Mingus Big Band – “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions”

Best Latin Jazz Album

Eliane Elias – “Quietude”
Ivan Lins with the Tblisi Symphony Orchestra – “My Heart Speaks”
Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band – “Vox Humana”
Luciana Souza & Trio Corrente – “Cometa”
Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo – “El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2”

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Liz Callaway – “To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim”
Rickie Lee Jones – “Pieces of Treasure”
Laufey – “Bewitched”
Pentatonix – “Holidays Around the World”
Bruce Springsteen – “Only the Strong Survive”
Various – “Sondheim Unplugged (The NYC Sessions), Vol. 3”

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer ft. Rakesh Chaurasia – “As We Speak”
House of Waters – “On Becoming”
Bob James – “Jazz Hands”
Julian Lage – “The Layers”
Ben Wendel – “All One”

Best Musical Theater Album

Kimberly Akimbo
Parade
Shucked
Some Like It Hot
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Best Gospel Performances, Albums, and Contemporary Christian Music

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Stanley Brown ft. Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard & Karen Clark Sheard – “God Is Good”
Erica Campbell – “Feel Alright (Blessed)”
Zacardi Cortez – “Lord Do It For Me (Live)”
Melvin Crispell III – “God Is”
Kirk Franklin – “All Things”

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

Blessing Offor – “Believe”
Cody Carnes – “Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]”
Lauren Daigle – “Thank God I Do”
for KING & COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks – “Love Me Like I Am”
Lecrae & Tasha Cobbs Leonard – “Your Power”
Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – “God Problems”

Best Gospel Album

Erica Campbell – “I Love You”
Tasha Cobbs Leonard – “Hymns (Live)”
Maverick City Music – “The Maverick Way”
Jonathan McReynolds – “My Truth”
Tye Tribbett – “All Things New: Live In Orlando”

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Blessing Offor – “My Tribe”
Da’ T.R.U.T.H. – “Emanuel”
Lauren Daigle – “Lauren Daigle”
Lecrae – “Church Clothes 4”
Phil Wickham – “I Believe”

Best Roots Gospel Album

The Blackwood Brothers Quartet – “Tribute to the King”
Blind Boys of Alabama – “Echoes of the South”
Becky Isaacs Bowman – “Songs That Pulled Me Through the Tough Times”
Brian Free & Assurance – “Meet Me at the Cross”
Gaither Vocal Band – “Shine: The Darker The Night The Brighter The Light”

Best Latin Music

Best Música Urbana Album

Rauw Alejandro – “Saturno”
Karol G – “Mañana Será Bonito”
Tainy – “Data”

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

Cabra – “Martínez”
Diamante Eléctrico – “Leche de Tigre”
Juanes – “Vida Cotidiana”
Natalia Lafourcade – “De Todas Las Flores”
Fito Paez – “EADDA9223”

Best Tropical Latin Album

Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta – “Siembra: 45(degree) Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, 14 de Mayo 2022)”
Luis Figueroa – “Voy A Ti”
Grupo Niche Y Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia – “Niche Sinfónico”
Omara Portuondo – “Vida”
Tony Succar, Mimy Succar – “Mimy & Tony”
Carlos Vives – “Escalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así”

Best Global Music

Best Global Music Performance

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily – “Shadow Forces”
Burna Boy – “Alone”
Davido – “Feel”
Silvana Estrada – “Milagro Y Disastre”
Falu & Gaurav Shah (ft. PM Narendra Modi) – “Abundance In Millets”
Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain ft. Rakesh Chaurasia – “Pashto”
Ibrahim Maalouf ft. Cimafunk & Tank and the Bangas – “Todo Colores”

Best Global Music Album

Susana Baca- “Epifanías”
Bokanté – “History”
Burna Boy – “I Told Them…”
Davido – “Timeless”
Shakti – “This Moment”

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Best Reggae Album

Buju Banton – “Born For Greatness”
Beenie Man – “Simma”
Collie Buddz – “Cali Roots Riddim 2023”
Burning Spear – “No Destroyer”
Julian Marley & Antacus – “Colors of Royal”

Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album

Kirsten Agresta-Copely – “Aquamarine”
Omar Akram – “Moments of Beauty”
Ólafur Arnalds – “Some Kind of Peace (Piano Reworks)”
David Darling & Hans Christian – “Ocean Dreaming Ocean”
Carla Patullo ft. Tonality and the Scorchio Quartet – “So She Howls”

Best Children’s Music Album

Andrew & Polly – “Ahhhhh!”
Pierce Freelon & Nnenna Freelon – “Ancestars”
DJ Willy Wow! – “Hip Hope for Kids!”
Uncle Jumbo – “Taste The Sky”
123 Andrés – “We Grow Together Preschool Songs”

Best Comedy Album

Trevor Noah – “I Wish You Would”
Wanda Sykes – “I’m An Entertainer”
Chris Rock – “Selective Outrage”
Sarah Silverman – “Someone You Love”
Dave Chappelle – “What’s In A Name?”

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

Aja Monet – “When the Poems Do What They Do”
J. Ivy – “The Light Inside”
Kevin Powell – “Grocery Shopping With My Mother”
Prentice Powell and Shawn William – “For Your Consideration ’24 – The Album”
Queen Sheba – “A-You’re Not Wrong B-They’re Not Either: The Fukc-It Pill Revisited”

Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

Meryl Streep – “Big Tree”
William Shatner – “Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder”
Rick Rubin – “The Creative Act: A Way of Being”
Senator Bernie Sanders – “It’s Ok to Be Angry About Capitalism”
Michelle Obama – “The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times”

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Daisy Jones & The Six – “Aurora”
Various Artists – “Barbie The Album”
Various Artists – “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By”
Various Artists – “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Awesome Mix, Vol. 3”
Weird Al Yankovic – “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”

Best Music Video

The Beatles – “I’m Only Sleeping”
Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For”
Kendrick Lamar – “Count Me Out”
Troye Sivan – “Rush”

Best Music Film

“Moonage Daydream”
“How I’m Feeling Now”
“Live From Paris, The Big Steppers Tour”
“I Am Everything”
“Dear Mama”

Best Recording Package

Caroline Rose – “The Art of Forgetting”
Hsing-Hui Cheng – “Cadenza 21’”
Perry Shall – “Eletrophonic Chronic”
Iam8bit – “Gravity Falls”
Yu Wei – “Migration”
Luke Brooks & James Theseus Buck – “Stumpwork”

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package

“The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel”
“For The Birds: The Birdsong Project”
“Gieo”
“Inside: Deluxe Box Set”
“Words & Music, May 1965 – Deluxe Edition”

Best Album Notes

John Coltrane & Eric Dolphy – “Evenings At The Village Gate: John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy (Live)” (album notes by Ashley Kahn)
Howdy Glenn – “I Can Almost See Houston: The Complete Howdy Glenn” (album notes by Scott B. Bomar)
Iftin Band – “Mogadishu’s Finest: The Al Uruba Sessions” (album notes by Vik Sohonie)
Various Artists – “Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958-1971” (album notes by Jeff Place & John Troutman)
Various Artists – “Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos” (album notes by Robert Gordon & Deanie Parker)

Best Historical Album

Bob Dylan – “Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series, Vol. 17”
Various Artists – “The Moaninest Moan of Them All: The Jazz Saxophone of Loren McMurray, 1920-1922”
Various Artists – “Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958-1971”
Lou Reed – “Words & Music, May 1965 – Deluxe Edition”
Various Artists – “Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos”

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

Bokanté – “History”
Boygenius – “The Record”
Caroline Polachek – “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You”
Feist – “Multitudes”
Victoria Monét – “Jaguar II”

Best Engineered Album, Classical

Gustavo Dudamel, Anne Akiko Meyers, Gustavo Castillo & Los Angeles Philharmonic – “Fandango”
Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – “Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 & Schulhoff: Five Pieces”
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, George Lernis & A Far Cry – “Sanlikol: A Gentleman Of Istanbul – Symphony For Strings, Percussion, Piano, Oud, Ney & Tenor”
Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra – “Contemporary American Composers”
Shara Nova & A Far Cry – “The Blue Hour”

Producer of the Year, Classical

David Frost
Morten Lindberg
Dmitriy Lipay
Elaine Martone
Brian Pidgeon

Best Remixed Recording

Depeche Mode – “Wagging Tongue (Wet Leg Remix)”
Gorillas ft. Tame Impala & Booty Brown – “New Gold (Dom Dolla Remix)”
Lane 8 – “Reviver (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)”
Mariah Carey – “Workin’ Hard (Terry Hunter Remix)”
Turnstile and Badbadnotgood ft. Blood Orange – “Alien Love Call”

Best Immersive Audio Album

Alicia Keys – “The Diary of Alicia Keys”
Bear McCreary – “God of War Ragnarok”
George Strait – “Blue Clear Sky”
Madison Beer – “Silence Between Songs”
Ryan Ylyate – “Act 3 (Immersive Edition)”

Best Instrumental Composition

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia – “Motion”
John Williams – “Helena’s Theme”
Lakecia Benjamin ft. Angela Davis – “Amerikkan Skin”
Ludwig Göransson – “Can You Hear the Music”
Quartet San Francisco Featuring Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – “Cutey And The Dragon”

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

Hilario Duran And His Latin Jazz Big Band Featuring Paquito D’Rivera – “I Remember Mingus”
Just 6 – “Angels We Have Heard On High”
Ludwig Göransson – “Can You Hear the Music”
The String Revolution ft. Tommy Emmanuel – “Folsom Prison Blues”
Wednesday Addams – “Paint It Black”

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

Cécile McLorin Salvant – “Fenestra”
Maria Mendes ft. John Beasley & Metropole Orkest – “Com Que Voz (Live)”
Patti Austin ft. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – “April in Paris”
säje ft. Jacob Collier – “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning”
Samara Joy – “Lush Life”

Best Orchestral Performance

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra – “Scriabin: Symphony No. 2; The Poem Of Ecstasy”
Los Angeles Philharmonic – “Adès: Dante”
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra – “Bartók: Concerto For Orchestra; Four Pieces”
The Philadelphia Orchestra – “Price: Symphony No. 4; Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony”
San Francisco Symphony – “Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring”

Best Opera Recording

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – “Blanchard: Champion”
Boston Modern Orchestra Project & Odyssey Opera Chorus – “Corigliano: The Lord Of Cries”
The Dime Museum; Isaura String Quartet – “Little: Black Lodge”

Best Choral Performance

The Clarion Choir – “Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil”
The Crossing – “Carols After a Plague”
Miró Quartet; Conspirare – “The House Of Belonging”
San Francisco Symphony Chorus – “Ligeti: Lux Aeterna”
Uusinta Ensemble; Helsinki Chamber Choir – “Saariaho: Reconnaissance”

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

Anthony McGill & Pacifica Quartet – “American Stories”
Catalyst Quartet – “Uncovered, Vol. 3: Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, William Grant Still & George Walker”
Roomful Of Teeth – “Rough Magic”
Third Coast Percussion – “Between Breaths”
Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax & Leonidas Kavakos – “Beethoven For Three: Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastorale’ And Op. 1, No. 3”

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

Robert Black – “Adams, John Luther: Darkness And Scattered Light”
Andy Akiho – “Akiho: Cylinders”
Yuja Wang; Teddy Abrams, conductor (Louisville Orchestra) – “The American Project”
Seth Parker Woods – “Difficult Grace”
Curtis Stewart – “Of Love”

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Reginald Mobley, soloist; Baptiste Trotignon, pianist – “Because”
Karim Sulayman, soloist; Sean Shibe, accompanist – “Broken Branches”
Laura Strickling, soloist; Daniel Schlosberg, pianist – “40@40”
Lawrence Brownlee, soloist; Kevin J. Miller, pianist – “Rising”
Julia Bullock, soloist; Christian Reif, conductor (Philharmonia Orchestra) – “Walking In The Dark”

Best Classical Compendium

Anne Akiko Meyers – “Fandango”
Christopher Rountree, conductor – “Julius Eastman, Vol. 3: If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?”
Peter Herresthal – “Mazzoli: Dark With Excessive Bright”
Alex Brown, Harlem Quartet, Imani Winds, Edward Perez, Neal Smith & A.B. Spellman – “Passion For Bach And Coltrane”
Chick Corea – “Sardinia”
Andy Akiho – “Sculptures”
Aaron Diehl Trio & The Knights – “Zodiac Suite”

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

Thomas Adès, composer (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic) – “Adès: Dante”
Andy Akiho, composer (Andy Akiho, Ankush Kumar Bahl & Omaha Symphony) – “Akiho: In That Space, At That Time”
William Brittelle, composer (Roomful Of Teeth) – “Brittelle: Psychedelics”
Missy Mazzoli, composer (Peter Herresthal, James Gaffigan & Bergen Philharmonic) – “Mazzoli: Dark With Excessive Bright”
Jessie Montgomery, composer (Awadagin Pratt, A Far Cry & Roomful Of Teeth) – “Montgomery: Rounds”

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