Let’s Talk Grammys
Created by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian
The 2023 Grammys also known as the 65th annual Grammy Awards are back to their normal time of year. The show will air on February 5. Beyoncé leads the pack with the nine nominations. She now ties her husband Jay-Z for the most nominations received in the history of the awards. The ceremony’s time, hosts, presenters, and performers will be announced soon. Here is a small sample of some of the distinguished artists nominated in several categories.
Record of the Year
- “Don’t Shut Me Down” on “Voyage” by ABBA
- “Easy on Me” on “30” by Adele
- “Break My Soul” on “Renaissance” by Beyoncé
- “Good Morning Gorgeous” on “Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige
- “You and Me on the Rock” on “In These Silent Days” by Brandi Carlile
- “Woman” on “Planet Her” by Doja Cat
- “About Damn Time” on “Special” by Lizzo
- “As It Was” on “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles
Album of the Year
- “Voyage” by ABBA
- “30” by Adele
- “Un Verano Sin Ti” by Bad Bunny
- “Renaissance” by Beyoncé
- “Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige
- “In These Silent Days” by Brandi Carlile
- “Music of the Spheres” by Coldplay
- “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” by Kendrick Lamar
- “Special” by Lizzo
Song of the Year
- “About Damn Time” on “Special” by Lizzo
- “All Too Well” on “Red” by Taylor Swift
- “As It Was” on “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles
- “Break My Soul” on “Renaissance” by Beyoncé
- “Easy on Me” on “30” by Adele
- “God Did” on “God Did” by DJ Khaled
- “Just Like That” on “Just Like That” by Bonnie Raitt
Best Rock Album
- “Dropout Boogie” by Black Keys
- “The Boy Named If” by Elvis Costello
- “Mainstream Sellout” by Machine Gun Kelly
- “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne
Best Country Album
- “Grownin’ Up” by Luke Combs
- “Palomino” by Miranda Lambert
- “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” by Ashley McBryde
- “Humble Quest” by Maren Morris
- “A Beautiful Time” by Willie Nelson
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
- “Higher” by Michael Bublé
- “When Christmas Comes Around” by Kelly Clarkson
- “I Dream of Christmas” by Norah Jones
- “Evergreen” by Pentatonix
- “Thank You” by Diana Ross
Best Rap Album
- “God Did” by DJ Khaled
- “I Never Liked You” by Future
- “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” by Kendrick Lamar
- “It’s Almost Dry” by Pusha T