Might it lastly be time for Beyoncé to take the highest prize?
“I believe he has an amazing alternative,” stated Jason Lipshutz, Billboard's govt music editor.
Nonetheless, it's unclear how voters will view his foray into new musical territory, he stated.
“You possibly can inform me that this type of outreach to the opposite facet of the aisle, interesting to nation listeners, propels Beyoncé to win her first album of the 12 months,” Lipshutz stated.
“You possibly can additionally inform me that in some methods it bothers individuals and voters slightly, and perplexes them to the purpose that it falls brief once more,” he added.
Confrontation of latest artists
Within the discipline of finest new artist, Espresso singer Carpenter will face fellow pop singer Roan, pop-rock singer Benson Boone, hip-hop/nation artist Shaboozey, multi-genre musician Teddy Swims and others .
Carpenter and Roan are prone to choose up trophies on Grammy night time, Lipshutz stated.
“Chapell is essentially the most eccentric, extravagant kind of artist and folks love him and actually respect him,” he stated.
Carpenter “is the hitmaker,” he added. “He's written three of the most important songs this 12 months with Espresso and Style and Please, Please, Please.”
The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, pioneers of rock 'n' roll within the 1960s, additionally appeared on this 12 months's nomination checklist.
Now and Then, a Beatles music produced with synthetic intelligence to carry John Lennon's voice to life, was nominated for music of the 12 months.
The Stones had been acknowledged with a nomination for rock album of the 12 months for Hackney Diamonds, their first album of authentic music in 18 years.
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