Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Charli XCX Levels Up, Beyoncé Spreads Out, and the Beatles Persist

By Elena Bergeron, Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli, Jon Pareles, and Lindsay Zoladz

This year’s Grammy nominations feature the biggest names in music: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, alongside rising stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Making waves in the industry, Shaboozey and Charli XCX have also claimed their spots on the list, with Charli gaining traction thanks to her album Brat.

In recent years, the Grammys have faced criticism for being disconnected from mainstream trends. But under the leadership of Recording Academy chief executive Harvey Mason Jr., and with the input of new industry voters, the Grammy nominations this year reflect a closer alignment with the Billboard charts, radio, and streaming trends. The spotlight on these current stars marks a shift toward more accurately representing the soundscape of today.

From the validation of André 3000’s unique flute music to the continuing legacy of the Beatles, these nominations reveal some unexpected yet intriguing storylines. Meanwhile, the absence of Drake leaves space for fresh perspectives and celebrated genre diversity.

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