As 2025 kicks off, music lovers are reflecting on an exciting 2024, which brought standout releases like Charli XCX’s “Brat,” Shaboozey’s country hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and Chappell Roan’s rise to stardom. With the year ahead set to deliver new albums from major artists such as Ringo Starr and The Weeknd, the music industry is still celebrating the achievements of last year.
One of the most anticipated events is the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, set to take place on Sunday, February 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, beginning at 4 p.m. PST. The annual ceremony will recognize the year’s best in music, from “Song of the Year” to “Best New Artist.” This year’s nominees for Album of the Year feature a diverse range of artists, with André 3000, Jacob Collier, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan all vying for the prestigious honor. The category also includes familiar names like Beyoncé, whose album Cowboy Carter is up for consideration, and Taylor Swift, a four-time winner in this category.
In addition to Album of the Year, the nominees for Record of the Year include a mix of established and emerging talent, such as The Beatles’ “Now and Then,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” and Charli XCX’s “360.” Other nominations feature Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” and Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”
The Best New Artist category is also highly competitive, with contenders like Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey among those in the running.
The Grammys promise to be a spectacular event, celebrating a year full of diverse musical accomplishments. As the February 2 ceremony approaches, fans can look forward to an evening full of performances, surprises, and celebrations of the best in music from 2024.
