By Katrina Deisler
It’s that time of year, the red carpet of the 59th Grammy Awards will be rolling out on February 12. The nominees were released yesterday, and it’s no surprise that Queen B is led the pack with 9 nominations for Record of the Year (“Formation”), Album of the Year (“Lemonade”), Song of the Year (“Formation), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Hold Up”), Best Rock Performance (“Don’t Hurt Yourself”ft. Jack White), Best Urban Contemporary Album (“Lemonade”), Best Rap/Sung Performance (“Freedom” ft. Kendrick Lamar), Best Music Video (“Formation”), Best Music Film (“Lemonade”).
Adele with her 2012 Grammys
I wouldn’t be surprised if Adele walked away with Record of the Year, after winning all three of the most coveted awards five years ago. She’s got some pretty tough competition this year though, with Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Mike Posner and Lukas Graham on the nomination sheet for Song of the Year (as a Belieber myself, I’m pulling for Justin). My prediction for Best New Artist is easily The Chainsmokers, after topping the charts with “Closer” for 18 weeks (and counting) preceded by Roses for 31— and all of their songs are just so catchy.
Will The Chainsmokers win Best New Artist?
Record of the Year
“Hello”- Adele
“Formation”-Beyoncé
“7 Years”-Lukas Graham
“Work”-Rihanna Ft. Drake
“Stressed Out”-Twenty One Pilots
Album of the Year
“25” -Adele
“Lemonade”-Beyoncé
“Purpose”-Justin Bieber
“Views”-Drake
“A Sailor’s Guide to Earth”-Sturgill Simpson
Song of the Year
“Formation” written by Khalif Brown, Asheton Hogan, Beyoncé Knowles & Michael L. Williams II, performed by Beyoncé
“Hello” written by Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, performed by Adele
“I Took A Pill In Ibiza” written and performed by Mike Posner
“Love Yourself” written by Justin Bieber, Benjamin Levin & Ed Sheeran, performed by Justin Bieber
“7 Years” written by Lukas Forchhammer, Stefan Forrest, Morten Pilegaard & Morten Ristorp, performed by Lukas Graham
Best New Artist
Kelsea Ballerini
The Chainsmokers
Chance the Rapper
Maren Morris
Anderson Paak
Best Music Video
“Formation”-Beyoncé
“River” -Leon Bridges
“Up & Up”-Coldplay
“Gosh” – Jamie XX
“Upside Down & Inside Out”– OK Go
The full nominations list is here. Who will the winners be? Tune in in February to find out.