At the ripe old age of 67, the Grammy Awards are still considered music's biggest night. This year's ceremony takes place in LA on Sunday, with everyone from Harry Styles to Chaka Khan due to attend.
Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations with nine nods, most of them for his sixth album, GNX. He was the main winner at last year's ceremony, winning both record and song of the year for his scorching diss track, Not Like Us. Other contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, along with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas, who have six each.
In total, there are 95 awards, distributed over eight hours. Alongside major categories like album of the year, the ceremony will also honor achievements such as best album artwork.
The race for the night's biggest prize is tight, with Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga as the presumed favorites. Interestingly, if Bad Bunny wins, it would mark the first time a Spanish-language album receives the album of the year award. Each nominee also faces strong competition in all categories.
For something unexpected, former best new artist winners Milli Vanilli could see emotional redemption this year, as one of the members is nominated again, acknowledging the struggles faced post-scandal.
Moreover, this ceremony invites significant new talent, with Olivia Dean emerging as a front-runner for best new artist. Despite facing competitors like fellow Brit Lola Young and R&B artist Leon Thomas, her recent popularity boosts her chances.
The show will feature performances from a stellar lineup including Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lady Gaga, with Grammy producer Ben Winston clear on expectations for emotional music performances amid ongoing political tensions in the country.
The Grammy Awards will be streamed live on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and live.grammy.com, providing viewers in the UK the opportunity to catch the ceremony despite streaming restrictions.
