SZA dominates Grammy nods in female-focused year, alongside ‘Barbie’.
By Daniel Trotta
November 11, 2023 – 12:03 AM UTC
(Reuters) – Versatile recording artist SZA stole the spotlight in this year’s Grammy Award nominations, earning a whopping nine nods. She outshined industry heavyweights Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish, making it a year dominated by women artists and the movie blockbuster “Barbie.”
The winners of the prestigious awards will be revealed at the ceremony on Feb. 4.
SZA Leads the Pack
The 34-year-old SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, secured nominations for album of the year with “SOS” and record of the year and song of the year for “Kill Bill.” She also made the shortlist in multiple genres, including pop, melodic rap, and both progressive and traditional R&B.
The song “Kill Bill,” which is also nominated for best R&B performance, takes inspiration from Quentin Tarantino’s two-part film. Its lyrics revolve around killing an ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend, with the narrator expressing a preference for hell over loneliness.
Album of the Year Nominees
- “Midnights” by Taylor Swift
- “Endless Summer Vacation” by Miley Cyrus
- “World Music Radio” by Jon Batiste
- “the record” by boygenius
- “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” by Lana Del Rey
- “The Age of Pleasure” by Janelle Monáe
- “GUTS” by Olivia Rodrigo
Following closely behind SZA, Victoria Monét received seven nominations, including best new artist and record of the year for “On My Mama.” Phoebe Bridgers, in addition to her duo performance nomination with SZA for “Ghost in the Machine,” scored six other nominations as part of boygenius, a collaboration with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.
Olivia Rodrigo also earned six nominations, with her hit “vampire” being nominated for record of the year, song of the year, and best pop solo performance. This puts her on par with country star Brandy Clark and industry stalwarts Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.
While Taylor Swift may not have broken away from the pack in nominations this year, her six nods bring her total career nominations to 52, with 12 wins under her belt.
Embracing Girl Power
Reflecting the girl power theme of this year’s nominations, the motion picture “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, secured four out of the five nominations for the best song written for visual media category. Among them is Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?,” which is also nominated for record of the year, song of the year, and best pop solo performance. Representing the male artists, actor Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” received a nomination in the visual media category. Jon Batiste leads the male singers with six nominations.
The Grammys this year cover recordings released between Oct. 1, 2022, and Sept. 15, 2023. The voters include recording artists, songwriters, composers, producers, mixers, and engineers. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Last year, pop icon Beyoncé made history by winning four Grammys, bringing her total career wins to 32. She is also tied with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, for the most career nominations with 88.
Reporting by Daniel Trotta. Editing by Gerry Doyle
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Who is the most decorated female artist in Grammy history?
Nine Grammy Awards in a single night, becoming the most decorated female artist in Grammy history. This year, it appears that another female powerhouse is set to dominate the awards. SZA, the versatile recording artist, has earned a whopping nine Grammy nominations for her outstanding work.
SZA, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe, has been nominated for Album of the Year with her album “SOS.” She has also received nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit single “Kill Bill.” Additionally, SZA is in the running for awards in multiple genres including pop, melodic rap, and both progressive and traditional R&B.
One of SZA’s nominated songs, “Kill Bill,” draws inspiration from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic film series. The lyrics of the song revolve around revenge and the narrator’s preference for hell over loneliness. The song is also nominated for Best R&B Performance.
While SZA may be leading the pack with her nine nominations, she is closely followed by Victoria Monét, who has received seven nominations, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for her song “On My Mama.” Phoebe Bridgers, known for her collaboration with SZA on “Ghost in the Machine,” has secured six nominations as part of the duo boygenius.
Another notable nominee this year is Olivia Rodrigo, who has earned six nominations for her hit song “vampire.” The song is nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. This puts Rodrigo on par with industry stalwarts such as Brandy Clark, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.
Speaking of Taylor Swift, although she may not have the highest number of nominations this year, her six nods bring her total career nominations to an impressive 52, with 12 wins under her belt.
This year’s Grammy nominations reflect a strong presence of female artists, embracing the girl power theme. In the visual media category, the motion picture “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, secured four out of the five nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Billie Eilish’s ”What Was I Made For?” is among the nominated songs, which is also up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
While the female artists dominated the nominations, male artists are also represented. Actor Ryan Gosling’s song “I’m Just Ken” received a nomination in the visual media category. Jon Batiste leads the male singers with six nominations.
The Grammy Awards this year cover recordings released between October 1, 2022, and September 15, 2023. The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony, which will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4. The coveted awards are decided by a voting body that includes recording artists, songwriters, composers, producers, mixers, and engineers.
Last year, Beyoncé made history with her wins, and this year it looks like SZA is poised to be the center of attention. The female artists have truly stolen the spotlight, showcasing their incredible talent and contribution to the music industry. We can expect a night filled with outstanding performances and well-deserved recognition for these extraordinary artists.
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