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Predicting Grammy nominations has never seemed like more of a fools errand than this year.
It left the masses wondering:Who areBlack PumasandJacob Collier?Why is Beyonce nominated for Black Parade?
Now, Academy members will simply vote, with the top eight entries becoming the nominees.
So what happens toall the fields without the nominating committees?
(Theyll stick around to guide the more technical craft categories.)
But Ill be happy to be proved wrong!
In the meantime, dont hold me to any of the picks below come Tuesday afternoon.
Thats key in Record of the Year, which recognizes production and performance of a song.
Also expect repeat nominations for Doja Cat and SZA, thanks to their irresistibly catchy collabKiss Me More.
And even the biggest hit of this year,BTSs Butter,is a tossup.
K-pop has tough odds at the Grammys, with BTS previously scoring just one nomination for their music.
Justin Bieber has also outrun Rodrigo at No.
Her closest competitor here, Billie Eilish, had a similar trajectory in 2020, eventually sweeping the awards.
As for who else Im shakier on?
1 Rapstar cracks Record of the Year.
Speaking of hits,SaweetieandAva Maxbothhave multiple to their names tooand should be near locks here.
The question becomes whether, and how much, the country industry is ready to let him back in.
(Her corresponding album,In These Silent Days, wont be eligible till next cycle.)
The track to beat will be Essence, the late-summer Afrobeats hit by Wizkid and Tems.
