S Poddar
Grammy nominations for this year came forth, which means the year was home to the best artists and tracks. Among the announced nominees are the music industry’s biggest stars: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Sabrina Carpenter.
The list of nominees was announced during a special livestream on Friday, 8th November. CBS News’s Gayle King and comedian Jim Gaffigan took the stage to announce the nominees. Kylie Minogue and Ben Platt, previous Grammy winners themselves, as well as Victoria Monét, last year’s Best New Artist, presented categories and nominees on the night, bringing to the ceremony excitement that was high before the nominations were released.
Music fans worldwide are abuzz with what this year’s possible outcomes might be, having seen in this year’s nominations a keen mix of old familiar Grammy favorites with some newcomers. Every year, the Grammy Awards makes it a tradition of targeting the more established artists who have never failed to bring innovative work and new children to the block whose music rapidly found its way to the hearts and ears of listeners.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, among others, are not going to make debut Grammy nominations. Known for constant evolution of their music, the two artists have received critical acclaim along with huge fan support. Recent work by Beyoncé leaves people talking, and there have been lots of stunning visuals and messages of empowerment accompanying these creations across genres. Similar challenges have recently emerged concerning Taylor Swift re-recording many of her earlier work. On one hand, it is seen as a nostalgic journey for old fans and as a declaration of artistic independence on the other. This is no surprise either, as both of these icons again stand at the pinnacle of their genres for another year.
Meanwhile, a Grammy nomination for Sabrina Carpenter marks her presence in the pop sphere and heralds her increasing influence. For example, realist lyrics and catchy hooks characterize Carpenter’s music; being part of the nominees captures the impact she recently achieved.
Besides the headline names, the list of nominees runs the gamut, genre and artistic style, from hip-hop and R&B to country and pop, to prove just how dedicated the Grammys are to a broad spectrum of music.
