This occasion includes 86 categories divided into 29 musical genres and one of the stars of the gala, presented again by the comedian Trevor Noah, is the 35-year-old singer Jon Batiste, interpreter of the music of the animated film Soul, with 11 nominations.
In addition to Batiste, distinguished in sections such as recording and album of the year, the focus will be on other artists such as Taylor Swift, one of the winners in the last edition with her phonogram Folklore, and named in this 64th installment for her ninth album Evermore, released in December 2020.
Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber; American singer-songwriter Gabriella Wilson, known by her stage name HER de ella, and rapper and producer from that northern nation Amala Zandile, known as Doja Cat, have eight Grammy nominations.
The list continues with Billie Eilish, recognized at the last Oscar ceremony with the statuette for best original song for No Time To Die, belonging to the latest James Bond film, and Olivia Rodrigo, considered a revelation pop phenomenon, who opt for seven laurels each.
The event, organized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, will feature performances by J Balvin, María Becerra, John Legend, Silk Sonic, Carrie Underwood, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Jack Harlow, Brothers Osborne and H.E.R.
Among the strongest applicants, the experts also distinguish the album Love for Sale, a compilation of jazz classics by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, in an edition that also values Kanye West’s Dona album and Bruno’s Leave the Door Open Mars and Anderson Paak.
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