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The Biggest Surprises and Snubs from This Year’s Awards Season: Grammy Edition!

By Cassie Bauer Jan 28, 2025 | 10:39 AM

The 2025 Grammys are just around the corner, and the buzz is electric. Awards season has been a rollercoaster of emotions, with jaw-dropping surprises and eyebrow-raising snubs.

The Heavy Hitters: Who’s Leading the Pack?

Queen Bey is reigning supreme with a record-breaking 11 nominations for her genre-blending album Cowboy Carter, making her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with a total of 99 nods.

Not far behind, Charli XCX and Post Malone have each snagged eight nominations, showcasing their versatility and dominance in the pop landscape.

Billie Eilish continues to captivate the industry with seven nominations, solidifying her status as a Gen Z icon.

Taylor Swift is also making waves with six nominations, including a nod for Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department, marking her seventh career nomination in this category—a record for female artists.

Breakout Stars: The New Kids on the Block

The Best New Artist category is sizzling with talent. Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have both earned nominations in all four major categories—a rare and impressive feat.

Doechii and RAYE are also strong contenders, bringing fresh sounds and perspectives to the scene.

Snub Shockers: Who Got Left Out in the Cold?

Fans are buzzing about the noticeable absence of Miley Cyrus in the major categories. Despite the success of her introspective album Endless Summer Vacation and the smash hit “Flowers,” she didn’t secure nominations in the top fields

Similarly, Doja Cat‘s innovative rap album Scarlet didn’t receive the recognition many anticipated, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads

Celebrity Buzz: What’s the Word on the Street?

The rumor mill is churning with whispers of a surprise collaboration performance between Bad Bunny and Karol G—talk about fuego!

Post-ceremony, all eyes are on Harry Styles, who is reportedly hosting an exclusive afterparty. The guest list is the talk of the town, and speculation is rife about who will make the cut

Predictions: Who’s Taking Home the Gold?

The Album of the Year category is shaping up to be a showdown between Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter and Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department. Will Beyoncé finally clinch this coveted award, or will Taylor add another trophy to her collection?

For Record of the Year, Billie Eilish‘s “Birds of a Feather” is a strong contender, but she’s up against heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” and The Beatles‘ “Now and Then,” the first AI-assisted song to earn a Grammy nomination.

In the Best New Artist race, Sabrina Carpenter seems to have an edge, but with such a diverse lineup, it’s anyone’s game.

What to Watch For

Whether you’re tuning in for the show-stopping performances, the heartfelt acceptance speeches, or the inevitable meme-worthy moments, the 2025 Grammys promise to be an unforgettable night.

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