The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced, and Beyonce once again dominates with a whopping 11 nominations, bringing her career total to 99. Other top contenders include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX. Newcomers Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan also received six nominations in their debut year. However, one notable absence is country star Zach Bryan, who chose to withdraw his work from consideration citing discomfort with the competitive nature of awards shows.
Beyoncé Dominates 2025 Grammy Nominations, Extends Record-Breaking Legacy
The 2025 Grammy Award nominations have been unveiled, and Queen Bey yet again reigns supreme. Beyoncé received an astonishing 11 nominations for her critically acclaimed album "Renaissance," bringing her career total to a staggering 99. This marks an unprecedented milestone, making her the artist with the most Grammy nominations in history.
Top Contenders and Newcomers Shine
Joining Beyoncé in the race for the coveted gilded gramophones are several other musical luminaries. Billie Eilish, the youngest artist to win all four major categories in a single year, earned six nominations for her sophomore album "Happier Than Ever." Kendrick Lamar, the reigning Pulitzer Prize winner for music, secured seven nods for his introspective album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers." Post Malone and Charli XCX round out the top contenders with four and five nominations, respectively.
Notably, rising stars Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan made a significant impact with six nominations in their debut Grammy year. Carpenter's infectious pop anthems and Roan's ethereal folk melodies have garnered widespread acclaim.
Zach Bryan's Notable Absence
One notable omission from the nominations list was country music sensation Zach Bryan. Despite receiving critical praise for his raw and emotional album "American Heartbreak," Bryan chose to withdraw his work from consideration. He cited discomfort with the competitive nature of awards shows and his desire to focus on his connection with fans.
FAQs on the Grammy Awards
1. When will the 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony be held?
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, February 5, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
2. Who will host the 2025 Grammy Awards?
The host of the 2025 Grammy Awards has yet to be announced.
3. What is the most awarded category in Grammy history?
The Record of the Year category has the most awarded trophies in Grammy history, with over 200 winners since its inception.
4. Who has won the most Grammy Awards?
Georg Solti, a Hungarian conductor, holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won with a staggering 31 trophies.
5. Are Grammy Awards decided by fans?
No, the Grammy Awards are decided by a panel of music industry professionals, known as the Recording Academy.
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Superstar Mammootty praises his fellow winners, reflects on younger actors taking over the awards, and shares his thoughts on his role in the Malayalam film 'Bramayugam'. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the period folk horror thriller explores Kerala's sacred mysteries and was a box office success, grossing over ₹85 crore. Mammootty, who won his seventh Kerala State Film Award, also congratulated fellow winners and praised Ronex Xavier for his make-up work in the film.
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The 55th Kerala State Film Awards saw stars and filmmakers from the Malayalam cinema industry being lauded for their exceptional performances and technical brilliance. From Mammootty’s Best Actor win for ‘Bramayugam’ to ‘Manjummel Boys’ sweeping multiple categories, the awards ceremony proved once again why the Malayalam film industry is revered for its diversity and innovation. A total of 128 films were evaluated by a jury led by Prakash Raj, with special recognition given to emerging talents like Payal Kapadia and veterans like Tovino Thomas.