Grammy Nominations Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Artists in the Running for the 67th Grammy Awards
The Recording Academy just dropped the list of nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, and we’re thrilled to see some amazing LGBTQ+ artists earning major recognition! Announced in a livestream event this Friday morning, the nominations were presented by none other than pop legend Kylie Minogue and current Best New Artist winner—and certified bi-icon—Victoria Monét. With the Grammy Awards set to air live on February 2, 2025, it’s safe to say this year’s ceremony is going to be unforgettable.
From Billie Eilish’s history-making nods to fresh faces like Chappell Roan, LGBTQ+ artists are staking their claim on Grammy gold across the board. Let’s take a look at some of the incredible queer talent recognized this year!
Billie Eilish has once again proven she’s a powerhouse, racking up seven Grammy nominations, including a historic nod for Album of the Year for her third consecutive album—a first in Grammy history! Billie’s nominations cover a range of top categories: Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance for Birds of a Feather; Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Charli XCX for Guess. She also snagged a nod for Best Dance Pop Recording with L’AMOUR DE MA VIE [OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT]. It’s another huge year for Billie, who continues to set records and redefine pop music.
Chappell Roan’s breakthrough is nothing short of iconic. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Her hit single Good Luck Babe also got nods in Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. Roan is also up for Best New Artist, joining an elite group of artists nominated in all four major categories (Album, Song, Record, New Artist) in a single year.
R&B sensation Kehlani scored three nominations: Best R&B Song for After Hours, Best Progressive R&B Album for CRASH, and Best Melodic Rap Performance for Kehlani REMIX. Kehlani’s work continues to push boundaries in the genre, and we’re thrilled to see her artistry celebrated.
Troye Sivan picked up a nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording with his hit Got Me Started, bringing his distinctive style and voice to the mix. Doechii scored three nominations: Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance for Nissan Altima, and Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, further establishing herself as a groundbreaking artist in rap.
St. Vincent’s genre-defying work also received recognition, with nominations for Best Rock Song for Broken Man and Best Alternative Music Album for All Born Screaming. Kaytranada racked up three nominations: Best Dance/Electronic Recording with Witchy, Best Dance/Electronic Album for Timeless, and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for Alter Ego. Brittany Howard, another celebrated queer artist, received a nod for Best Alternative Music Album for her album What Now. Scott Hoying, who you may know from the a cappella group Pentatonix, also got a nod in the Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella category for his song Rose Without The Thorns.
Cardi B got recognition for Best Rap Performance with Enough (Miami) while queer artist Durand Bernarr is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album for En Route. In the rock category, Green Day made waves with nods for Best Rock Album for Saviors, Best Rock Performance for The American Dream is Killing Me, and Best Rock Song for Dilemma. The Brothers Osborne, with one of its members proudly out, also picked up a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Break Mine, representing LGBTQ+ voices in the country category.
Latin music is equally well-represented at the 67th Grammy Awards with Brazilian bisexual superstar Anitta nominated for Best Latin Pop Album with Funk Generation. In the same category we can find Kali Uchis who also got a nod for her album ORQUÍDEAS. Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and former footballer Young Miko scored a nomination for Best Música Urbana Album for her album att.
And finally, Lady Gaga fans, rejoice! Gaga earned two nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her and Bruno Mars’ smash hit, Die With A Smile. Could this be a preview of even bigger things from her upcoming album?
Want to see the full list? Head over to the Grammys website and check out every category and nominee for the 67th Grammy Awards! And don’t forget to tune in February 2nd to see if your faves take home the win. Here’s to another year of boundary-breaking, genre-defying, and, above all, proud LGBTQ+ artistry!
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