The Grammy nominations for 2024 have brought both snubs and surprises, showcasing the dynamic nature of the music industry. Let’s take a closer look at some of the notable snubs and surprises from the nominations:
Surprise: Women take all
In response to previous comments by former Grammys president Neil Portnow, this year’s nominations feature a majority of female artists.
Women dominate nominations in categories such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and the Pop categories.
SZA leads the pack with nine nominations, while Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét also receive multiple nominations.
Snub: Latin artists take the backseat
Despite Latin music making strides in previous years, Spanish-language artists have been largely overlooked in the major categories this year.
Karol G’s “Mañana Será Bonito” had potential for an Album of the Year nomination but was only recognized in the Best Música Urbana category.
Artists like Shakira and Peso Pluma were absent from the nominations, despite their contributions to the Latin music scene.
Surprise: Victoria Monét’s breakthrough
Victoria Monét, known for her songwriting skills, receives seven nominations, including Best New Artist.
Her album “Jaguar II” is recognized in the Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album categories.
Monét’s newborn daughter, Hazel Monét, also becomes a nominee, possibly making her the youngest Grammy nominee in history.
Snub: Rap categories are a mixed bag
Travis Scott, Gunna, and DJ Khaled are notable absences from the rap categories, despite their significant contributions to the genre.
Killer Mike receives three nominations, including Best Rap Album, marking a significant moment in his career.
Coi Leray secures her first nomination for Best Rap Performance.
Snub: Country
Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll, who had successful years in country music, did not receive the expected number of nominations.
Morgan Wallen, despite his commercial success, was entirely shut out from the nominations.
Surprise: Pop music got some things right
The newly-introduced Best Pop Dance Recording category features deserving nominations for artists like Kylie Minogue and Troye Sivan.
Lana Del Rey receives nominations in both top categories and pop and alternative genres.