On November 8, 2024, the GRAMMY 2025 nominations were officially revealed during a live broadcast on YouTube, attracting millions of music fans worldwide. Among the most anticipated artists for the prestigious awards, Ariana Grande seemed like a strong contender with her album eternal sunshine. However, in an unexpected turn, she was shut out of the major categories, leaving fans and critics stunned.
Despite high hopes for eternal sunshine, Ariana Grande failed to secure nominations in the Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year categories. The only recognition she received was in three secondary categories: Best Pop Vocal Album (eternal sunshine), Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (the boy is mine (remix)), and Best Pop Dance Recording (yes, and?). Furthermore, her music video for we can’t be friends (wait for your love) also missed out on a nomination for Best Music Video.
This significant snub has left many fans perplexed, especially considering the commercial and critical success of eternal sunshine. Many praised the album for its accessible yet sophisticated sound, which struck a balance between mainstream appeal and artistic depth. Music critics had given the album high marks, further intensifying the surprise that Ariana Grande did not receive a nomination in any of the top categories.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé emerged as the dominant force in this year’s GRAMMY nominations, securing an impressive 11 nominations. She is now the artist with the most nominations in GRAMMY history, totaling 99 nominations throughout her career. The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with the ceremony broadcast live in the early hours of February 3, 2025.
The GRAMMY 2025 nominations have sparked conversations and debates, especially surrounding Ariana Grande’s exclusion from major categories. It remains to be seen whether Beyoncé will continue her historic run or if there will be surprises on the big night.
