The Grammys announces nominations for the 2022 event.
The nominations for next year’s Grammy event has been announced by the Recording Academy through a Livestream from Los Angeles. The Livestream features Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt along with some other guests.
Jon Batiste has received the most nominations of any artist with 11, followed by Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. with 8, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo with 7, and Jon Batiste with 11.
During the ceremony in the Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, the winners will be revealed. On January 31 at 8 p.m. ET, the ceremony will be live-streamed on CBS and on the Paramount+ app for viewers at home.
The latest project from J. Cole, Drake, Nas, Tyler, The Creator and Kanye West earned the place in Best Rap Album Category. Last year, Nas received the Grammy for Best Rap Album for “King’s Disease”. Kanye West’s “Donda“, Lil Nas X’s “Montero” and Doja Cat’s “Planet Her” are the rap project that is featured in the Album of the year category. Doja Cat & SZA’s “Kiss Me More“, Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open” and Lil Nas X’s “Montero” are up for the Song of the year. Doja Cat is the most-nominated rapper this year as she earns a spot in 8 categories.
8?!?!??!!???!
— Ric Nast (@DojaCat) November 23, 2021
The legendary DMX, who passed away earlier this year, also earned a nomination for his Jay-Z and Nas collab “Bath Salts” in the Best Rap Song category. The other tracks include Saweetie & Doja Cat’s “Best Friend”, Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar’s “Family Ties”, Kanye West & Jay-Z’s “Jail”, J. Cole, 21 Savage, Morray’s “My Life”.
NBA Youngboy, the rapper who was recently released from prison after bail, earned his first-ever Grammy nomination for his assistance on Tyler, The Creator’s “WusYaName” which also featured Ty Dolla Sign. Drake, Future & Young Thug’s “Way To Sexy” also featured in the Best Rap Performance category.
West, who now goes by the name Ye, currently holds 22 Grammy awards and will have the chance to finally win the coveted album of the year award that he has been striving for throughout his career. There are many interesting plotlines surrounding West; not only does his album “DONDA” have a chance to win album of the year over Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy,” but he will also be competing against long-time rival Taylor Swift in the same category. West will face a tough competition in the best rap album category as well, as he will be up against some of the genre’s top talents such as J. Cole, Tyler, The Creator, Drake and last year’s winner Nas.
Last year’s Grammy winners reflected the creative debates that were taking place both online and in person. For example, Megan Thee Stallion of Houston won four accolades, including “Best New Artist” and “Best Rap Song” for “Savage” starring Beyonce, which makes sense considering that 2020 was her breakthrough year.
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on January 31, 2022. Check out the nominations below.
Album Of The Year
We Are – Jon Batiste
Love For Sale – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) – Justin Bieber
Planet Her (Deluxe) – Doja Cat
Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish
Back Of My Mind – H.E.R.
Montero – Lil Nas X
Sour – Olivia Rodrigo
Evermore – Taylor Swift
Donda – Kanye West
🎉 Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Album Of The Year nominees: @JonBatiste, @itstonybennett & @ladygaga, @justinbieber, @dojacat, @billieeilish, @HERMusicx, @LilNasX, @oliviarodrigo, @taylorswift13, and @kanyewest. pic.twitter.com/6Zc9shD0h4
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
Song Of The Year
“Bad Habits” – Ed Sheeran
“A Beautiful Noise” – Alicia Keys Feat. Brandi Carlile
“drivers license” – Olivia Rodrigo
“Fight For You” – H.E.R.
“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic
“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber Feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“Right On Time” – Brandi Carlile
don’t have to win a single award, truly thankful for all the insight this year has brought me. and thankful for the journey. love u guys 😭🤍
— MONTERO 🦋 (@LilNasX) November 23, 2021
Record of the Year
ABBA – I Still Have Faith in You
Jon Batiste – Freedom
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga – I Get a Kick Out of You
Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon – Peaches
Brandi Carlile – Right on Time
Doja Cat, SZA – Kiss Me More
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me by Your Name)
Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Best Rap Album
J. Cole – The Off-Season
Drake – Certified Lover Boy
Nas – King’s Disease II
Tyler, The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost
Kanye West – Donda
Best R&B Album
Snoh Aalegra – Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies
Jon Batiste – We Are
Leon Bridges – Gold-Diggers Sound
H.E.R. – Back of My Mind
Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales
Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Best R&B Album nominees: @snohaalegra, @JonBatiste, @leonbridges, @HERMusicx, and @jsullivanmusic. pic.twitter.com/K3CgxZvRRo
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
Best Rap Song
DMX, Jay-Z and Nas – Bath Salts
Saweetie, Doja Cat – Best Friend
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Kanye West, Jay-Z – Jail
J. Cole, 21 Savage, Morray – My Life
Best R&B Song
H.E.R. – Damage
SZA – Good Days
Giveon – Heartbreak Anniversary
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings
Best Rap Performance
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Cardi B – Up
J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – My Life
Drake, Future, Young Thug – Way Too Sexy
Megan Thee Stallion – Th*t Sh*t
Best R&B Performance
Snoh Aalegra – Lost You
Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon – Peaches
H.E.R. – Damage
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings
Best Melodic Rap Performance
J. Cole, Lil Baby – Pride Is the Devil
Doja Cat – Need to Know
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – Industry Baby
Tyler, the Creator, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Ty Dolla $ign – WusYaName
Kanye West, the Weekend, Lil Baby – Hurricane
GRAMMY NOMINATED FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
— Jack Harlow (@jackharlow) November 23, 2021
Best New Artist
Arooj Aftab
Jimmie Allen
Baby Keem
Finneas
Glass Animals
Japanese Breakfast
The Kid LAROI
Arlo Parks
Olivia Rodrigo
Saweetie
Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Best New Artist nominees: @arooj_aftab, @JimmieAllen, @babykeem, @finneas, @GlassAnimals, @Jbrekkie, @thekidlaroi, @arloparks, @oliviarodrigo, and @Saweetie pic.twitter.com/y9Ot1DUn20
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“I Get a Kick Out of You” – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
“Lonely” – Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco
“Butter” – BTS
“Higher Power” – Coldplay
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat feat. SZA
🎉 Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nominees: @itstonybennett & @ladygaga, @justinbieber & @ItsBennyBlanco, @bts_bighit, @coldplay, and @DojaCat ft. @sza. pic.twitter.com/JZ33yhaMQn
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff
Rogét Chahayed
Mike Elizondo
Hit-Boy
Ricky Reed
Best Music Video
AC/DC – Shot In The Dark
Jon Batiste – Freedom
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – I Get A Kick Out Of You
Justin Bieber – Peaches
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4 U
Best Latin Pop or Urban Album
Pablo Alborán – Vértigo
Paula Arenas – Mis Amores
Ricardo Arjona – Hecho A La Antigua
Camilo – Mis Manos
Alex Cuba – Mendó
Selena Gomez – Revelación
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Anyone” – Justin Bieber
“Right on Time” – Brandi Carlile
“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish
“Positions” – Ariana Grande
“Drivers License” – Olivia Rodrigo
🎉 Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Best Pop Solo Performance nominees: @justinbieber, @brandicarlile, @billieeilish, @ArianaGrande, and @oliviarodrigo.
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
Best Rock Performance
AC/DC – Shot in the Dark
Black Pumas – Know You Better (Live From Capitol Studio A)
Chris Cornell – Nothing Compares 2 U
Deftones – Ohms
Foo Fighters – Making a Fire
Best Rock Song
Weezer – All My Favorite Songs
Kings of Leon – The Bandit
Mammoth WVH – Distance
Paul McCartney – Find My Way
Foo Fighters – Waiting on a War
🎉 Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Best Rock Song nominees: @weezer, @KingsOfLeon, @MammothWVH, @PaulMcCartney, and @foofighters. pic.twitter.com/RenNXQaSer
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
Best Rock Album
AC/DC – Power Up
Black Pumas – Capitol Cuts – Live From Studio A
Chris Cornell – No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1
Foo Fighters – Medicine at Midnight
Paul McCartney – McCartney III
🎉 Congratulations 64th #GRAMMYs Best Metal Performance nominees: @deftones, @dreamtheaternet, @GojiraMusic, @mastodonmusic, and @RobZombie. pic.twitter.com/pmixlEvtgy
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 23, 2021
