The countdown to music’s biggest night is on as the Grammy Awards season gathers momentum. This year’s nominations were unveiled at the 55th annual Grammy Nominations Concert, staged in Los Angeles and hosted by LL Cool J and Taylor Swift. The event drew a large crowd, signaling a bold, high energy moment for the nominations process.
On that night, performances from Fun., Janelle Monáe, Maroon 5, Ne-Yo and The Band Perry electrified the audience, underscoring the wide spectrum of styles celebrated that year. The hosts Taylor Swift and LL Cool J shared a playful onstage moment, trading beatboxing and quick lines in a lighthearted collaboration that highlighted the ceremony’s camaraderie.
Carly Rae Jepsen, the Canadian pop sensation, earned two nominations this year for Call Me Maybe in the song of the year category and for best pop solo performance. Credit: Recording Academy.
Rapper Drake earned three nominations, including best rap performance for HYFR, best rap song for The Motto, and best rap album for Take Care. Credit: Recording Academy.
Leading the pack were Kanye West, Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean and Fun., each earning multiple nominations. Jay-Z and Kanye West continue to influence hip hop year after year, while Fun. received recognition for their album Some Nights in the album of the year category. The song We Are Young picked up nods for best new artist, best song and best record. The British folk rock group Mumford & Sons earned a nomination for album of the year for Babel. Credit: Recording Academy.
Readers are invited to weigh in on the nomination results. Will Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe win song of the year in the eyes of fans and critics alike? Share impressions, and stay tuned for the 55th annual Grammy Awards as the music world gears up for the big night.