Beyoncé, alongside Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter, tops the 2025 Grammy nominations, with a focus on powerful female talent in the major categories.
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Beyoncé Takes the Lead in 2025 Grammy Nominations
Beyoncé has set a new personal record, receiving 11 Grammy nominations for her album Cowboy Carter and its singles, surpassing her previous peak of 10 nominations in 2009. With nominations in top categories like Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, Beyoncé is the frontrunner for the 2025 Grammy Awards, set to honor the best in music across multiple genres.
Women Dominate Major Categories
Alongside Beyoncé, four other powerhouse female artists — Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter — are nominated in all three general categories, a significant feat highlighting the year’s strong female representation. Notably, both Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are also nominated for Best New Artist. If either of them wins all four major categories (Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist), they would replicate Billie Eilish’s historic 2020 sweep.
Close Contenders: Eilish, Lamar, Malone, and More
Following Beyoncé’s 11 nominations, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX each received seven nominations, cementing their influence this year. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter follow with six nominations each, affirming their places among 2025’s most celebrated artists.
Key 2025 Grammy Nominations Categories
Record of the Year
- The Beatles – Now and Then
- Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
- Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Charli XCX – 360
- Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
- Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – Fortnight
Album of the Year
- Andre 3000 – New Blue Sun
- Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Charli XCX – Brat
- Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4
- Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Song of the Year
- Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
- Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
- Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please
- Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
- Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Country Album
- Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- Chris Stapleton – Higher
- Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
- Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind
- Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
Highlight on Emerging Talent
In the Best New Artist category, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, also recognized in the top categories, compete against talents like Benson Boone, Doechii, and Teddy Swims. This year’s Best New Artist lineup reflects the Grammy’s ongoing support for rising voices.
Other Noteworthy Nominations
The nominees for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical include industry staples like Alissia and Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, while Best Musical Theatre Album features productions such as Hell’s Kitchen and The Notebook. In Best African Music Performance, standout artists like Burna Boy, Tems, and Yemi Alade highlight the Grammy’s continued recognition of global music.
Full Nominees List & Last Year’s Winners
The complete list of nominees is now available, showcasing the immense diversity of talent across musical genres. The 2024 Grammy Awards saw wins in the Big Four categories for Taylor Swift (Album of the Year), Miley Cyrus (Record of the Year), and Billie Eilish (Song of the Year), with Best New Artist going to Victoria Monét.
This year’s nominations underscore the continued dominance of top female artists in major categories and highlight the influence of the global music scene. With Beyoncé leading, the 2025 Grammy Awards are set to be one of the most exciting ceremonies yet.
