Taylor Swift chases album of year record at female-focused Grammys

Taylor Swift chases album of year record at female-focused Grammys

Published February 04,2024


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Luminaries of the music business collect at hand out the annual Grammy awards on Sunday at a red-carpet ceremony that will culminate with one other document for Taylor Swift.

The 34-year-old pop famous person in the midst of the world’s highest-grossing tour is competing for an unprecedented fourth album of the 12 months trophy with “Midnights.”

No different artist within the 66-year Grammys historical past has claimed the coveted honor 4 instances. Music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder gained three every.

The awards shall be broadcast reside on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ beginning at 5 p.m. PT (0100 GMT). Comedian Trevor Noah returns for a fourth stint to host the ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

Heavy rain is forecast to hit southern California on Sunday. Grammy organizers mentioned the pre-ceremony pink carpet can be held beneath tents to guard nominees from the climate.

Swift just isn’t a lock for the album award. Industry pundits mentioned it may go to “SOS” from R&B artist SZA, who can be the primary Black lady since Lauryn Hill 25 years in the past to win the class as a lead artist. SZA, singer of darkish ballad “Kill Bill,” leads all Grammy nominees this 12 months with 9 nods.

“It’s very tight between SZA for ‘SOS’ and Taylor for ‘Midnights,'” mentioned Billboard awards editor Paul Grein, who gave the sting to SZA. “They are overdue for an R&B/hip-hop winner.”

Women determine prominently within the 2024 Grammys subject. Just one man, Jon Batiste, made the minimize amongst eight nominees for the album prize. Other contenders embrace Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey and boygenius, the band that includes Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.

Swift is also vying for music of the 12 months, a writing honor that she has by no means gained regardless of widespread accolades for her lyrics. “Anti-Hero,” her examination of self-doubt, faces competitors from Miley Cyrus empowerment anthem “Flowers” and others.

Music from the blockbuster “Barbie” film acquired 12 nominations, together with document of the 12 months for Billie Eilish’s ballad “What Was I Made For?”

Contenders in one of the best new artist subject embrace rapper Ice Spice, nation singer Jelly Roll, R&B and pop singer Victoria Monet, singer-songwriter Coco Jones and folk-pop singer Noah Kahan.

Scheduled performers on the Grammys stage embrace SZA, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs and Burna Boy. U2 will carry out reside from the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Winners have been chosen by the musicians, producers, engineers and others who make up the Recording Academy. The group has labored to diversify its membership lately by inviting extra ladies and folks of colour to its ranks.

Organizers additionally added a handful of recent classes this 12 months, together with finest African music efficiency.

Source: www.anews.com.tr