The highly anticipated 2025 Grammy Awards are taking place today in Los Angeles, showcasing the industry’s top talent as they compete for the prestigious golden gramophone. Beyoncé leads the pack with 11 nominations, marking a significant moment in her career as she approaches a total of 99 nominations and surpassing her husband in the record books. Will tonight be the night she clinches the Album of the Year award?
Post Malone and Kendrick Lamar follow closely with eight and seven nominations, respectively. Renowned artists like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, along with rising stars Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, have each garnered six nominations, while Charli XCX shines with nominations across seven categories due to the success of her album Brat.
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Trevor Noah, marking his fifth consecutive year in the role. Performances include a star-studded lineup featuring Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Benson Boone, and Teddy Swims, among others.
Last year’s top prize winners were Taylor Swift for Album of the Year, Miley Cyrus for Record of the Year, Billie Eilish for Song of the Year, and Victoria Monét as Best New Artist, alongside noteworthy wins for SZA, Karol G, Killer Mike, and many more.
Stay tuned for insights into predicted winners and comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Andrea Casarrubios – Casarrubios: Seven for Solo Cello
Decoda – Coleman: Revelry
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo & San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra – Saariaho: Adriana Mater
Eighth Blackbird – Lang: Composition as Explanation
WINNER: Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Master Chorale – Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
Best Classical Compendium
Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1 & Renaissance Concerto
Andy Akiho & Imani Winds – BeLonging
Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Michael Shapiro – Mythologies II
Experiential Orchestra, James Blachly & Curtis J Stewart – American Counterpoints
WINNER: Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Cody Fry Featuring Sleeping at Last – The Sound of Silence
John Legend – Always Come Back
WINNER: Säje Featuring Regina Carter – Alma
Willow – Big Feelings
The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher – Last Surprise (From “Persona 5”)
