The Grammy Awards bring out the biggest names in music to celebrate another year of creating art that brings people together. Award winners, chosen by The Recording Academy, are announced while artists perform throughout the evening.
2025’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Feb. 2. Following a huge year for music, 2025’s show is set to be a tough competition that is sure to have everyone on the edge of their seats.
Here are the nominees and winner predictions for the general field categories.
Album of the Year:
“New Blue Sun” by André 3000
“COWBOY CARTER” by Beyoncé
“Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter
“BRAT” by Charli XCX
“Djesse Vol. 4” by Jacob Collier
“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” by Billie Eilish
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” by Chappell Roan
“THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” by Taylor Swift
I believe that Beyoncé will take home the award for this category for “COWBOY CARTER.“Despite having the most Grammy Awards in history, she has never won Album of the Year.
“COWBOY CARTER” was a genre-defying album that received widespread critical acclaim. The project culturally questioned what it means to be a country artist while boosting collaborating artists into the country music spotlight. The album undeniably impacted the music industry while being sonically, vocally and visually creative.
Record of the Year:
“Now And Then” by The Beatles
“TEXAS HOLD’ EM” by Beyoncé
“Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
“360” by Charli XCX
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
“Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift, featuring Post Malone
Record of the Year represents the biggest song that performed well and impacted the music world. This year, that record would be “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. This song was a sleeper hit, slowly gaining popularity and momentum over time. “Espresso” had undeniable popularity throughout the year, qualifying it to take home the award for this category.
Another close contender is “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar. This song was huge, spotlighting a rap beef that captivated millions. “Not Like Us” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the top spot on the Hot Rap Songs chart for 21 weeks.
Song of the Year:
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
“Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift, featuring Post Malone
“Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
“Not Like Us”‘ by Kendrick Lamar
“Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter
“TEXAS HOLD’ EM” by Beyoncé
Because of its timeless sound, perfect harmonies and balladic production, I predict this category will be taken by “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. This song is an instant classic that could fit into any era of modern music.
This category could also be taken by Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” This song had a large cultural impact, with lyrics that highlight the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals. The timeless pop sound skyrocketed Roan to worldwide fame, making her worthy of winning this category.
Best New Artist:
Benson Boone
Sabrina Carpenter
Doechii
Khruangbin
Raye
Chappell Roan
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
While all artists in this category have broken barriers in the industry this year, there are two frontrunners for the winner of this category. Their impact cannot be denied, and both would be more than deserving of this award.
Sabrina Carpenter has been on the music scene for over a decade but became one of the top hitmakers and pop stars of 2024. Carpenter headlined an arena tour and released a number-one album and three number-one singles throughout the year, garnering a national and global audience.
Similarly, Chappell Roan had a breakthrough year that successfully challenged pop star norms. After “Good Luck, Babe!” sent her to instant fame, her 2023 album became a hit. She established her artistic identity with iconic performances, her drag attire and radiant confidence. She is also popularizing queer topics in pop music, giving many a safe space.
As exciting as it is to make predictions and support our favorite artists, the Recording Academy has a history of shocking everyone with their picks. Following the huge cultural impact of music projects released in the last year, there are so many deserving nominees. With that being said, it is an honor for all of these projects to be nominated for the most prestigious categories on music’s biggest night.