Music superstar Beyonce has made history again, securing 11 nominations for the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards.
The Grammy nominations, announced on Friday, highlighted her recent album, “Cowboy Carter,” which earned her a spot in the Album of the Year category.
“Cowboy Carter,” a country-inspired album, celebrates Black artistes’ contributions to country music. Earlier this year, it became the first album by a Black woman to top the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, winning both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Alongside Beyonce, artistes like Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone received seven Grammy nominations each. Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter earned six nominations each.
With this year’s nominations, Beyonce’s total Grammy nominations have reached a record-breaking 99, surpassing all other artists.
Previously, she shared the top spot with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, who has 88 Grammy nominations.
This year’s Album of the Year nominees include strong female artistes. Despite her remarkable career, Beyonce has yet to win this award, something Jay-Z highlighted at last year’s Grammy ceremony, urging more recognition for Black artistes.
Taylor Swift, who has won Album of the Year four times, is also competing this year with her album “The Tortured Poets Department,” a breakup-themed project.
The Album of the Year race also includes “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Brat” by Charli XCX, “Hit Me Hard and Soft” by Billie Eilish, and “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” by Chappell Roan.
Male artistes nominated in this category include rapper André 3000 with “New Blue Sun” and jazz musician Jacob Collier with “Djesse Vol. 4.”
The Recording Academy, which includes around 13,000 industry members, will vote on the winners, with a focus on diversity in representation. Since 2019, the Academy has increased its diversity by 65%, with 38% of its voters now being people of colour.
Fans eagerly await the Grammy ceremony in February to see if Beyonce will finally take home the Album of the Year trophy for “Cowboy Carter,” a groundbreaking album honoring Black influence on country music.
