In a remarkable achievement, Beyoncé has officially overtaken Jay-Z to become the most-nominated artist ever at the Grammy Awards, currently holding an impressive total of 89 nominations following the announcement of her latest recognition for the single "Bodyguard" from her critically acclaimed album "Cowboy Carter." This milestone comes as a significant moment in the couple's musical journey, which saw them tied at 88 nominations prior to this announcement.
Beyoncé Surpasses Jay-Z in Grammy Nominations, Sets New Record
Beyoncé Surpasses Jay-Z in Grammy Nominations, Sets New Record
Beyoncé makes history as the most-nominated artist in Grammy history, surpassing her husband Jay-Z.
The Recording Academy, known for its prestigious awards, has long recognized Beyoncé's artistic contributions. To date, she has won an astounding 32 Grammy Awards as a solo artist, adding three more with her former group, Destiny's Child. However, despite her numerous accolades, she has yet to win the sought-after Album of the Year award, having received four nominations in this category. Most recently, Beyoncé was a frontrunner with her album "Renaissance" at the 2023 Grammys but was ultimately bested by Harry Styles.
Earlier this year, Jay-Z addressed the ongoing debate surrounding Beyoncé's lack of recognition in the Album of the Year category during his acceptance of a lifetime achievement award, emphasizing the incongruity between her record-all-time wins and her absence from this elite award category. As anticipation builds for the full nominations to be revealed for the 2025 Grammys, experts predict that Beyoncé could very well secure her fifth nomination for Album of the Year.
Other notable artists expected to compete for this prestigious honor include Taylor Swift for "The Tortured Poets Department," Billie Eilish with "Hit Me Hard And Soft," and Chappell Roan for "The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess." The announcement of nominations spans all 94 categories and is being streamed live on the Grammy's official YouTube channel, with special guests including Kylie Minogue and Mark Ronson.
As the Grammy shortlist continues to unfold, both fans and industry insiders are eagerly watching to see how this year's competition develops, including early nominations for artists such as Raye and The Rolling Stones for their respective categories.
The story will be updated as nominations are finalized and reactions are solicited from artists and fans alike.
Earlier this year, Jay-Z addressed the ongoing debate surrounding Beyoncé's lack of recognition in the Album of the Year category during his acceptance of a lifetime achievement award, emphasizing the incongruity between her record-all-time wins and her absence from this elite award category. As anticipation builds for the full nominations to be revealed for the 2025 Grammys, experts predict that Beyoncé could very well secure her fifth nomination for Album of the Year.
Other notable artists expected to compete for this prestigious honor include Taylor Swift for "The Tortured Poets Department," Billie Eilish with "Hit Me Hard And Soft," and Chappell Roan for "The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess." The announcement of nominations spans all 94 categories and is being streamed live on the Grammy's official YouTube channel, with special guests including Kylie Minogue and Mark Ronson.
As the Grammy shortlist continues to unfold, both fans and industry insiders are eagerly watching to see how this year's competition develops, including early nominations for artists such as Raye and The Rolling Stones for their respective categories.
The story will be updated as nominations are finalized and reactions are solicited from artists and fans alike.
