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GRAMMY Awards 2017: Nominations Preview

Songs and albums released from Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016 are eligible for nominations.

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GRAMMY Awards 2017: Nominations Preview
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As the deadline for the 2017 GRAMMY Awards has officially ended, many people are starting to wonder which artists, albums, and singles will receive nominations. The official window for eligibility are songs and albums that have been released from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. So, any song and any album that has been released in this timeframe are eligible to be nominated for a GRAMMY Award that will be aired LIVE on February 12, 2017.

There's no question that 2016 has been a year full of amazing music. Whether we note Adele's monumental comeback, Rihanna's transition from dance-pop to full on R&B, to even the impact Justin Bieber had on pop radio, we can assume Grammy voters will be up all night deciding who deserves the most prestigious awards in the Music Industry.

Who has the best shot at getting nominated? Which songs and albums made the most impact this year?


Best New Artist

According to GRAMMY.org, to be eligible in the category of Best New Artist, the artist, duo, or group:

  • Must have released a minimum of five singles/tracks or one album, but no more than 30 singles/tracks or three albums.
  • May not have entered into this category more than three times, including as a performing member of an established group.
  • Must have achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and impacted the musical landscape during the eligibility period.

Shawn Mendes
Alessia Cara
DNCE
The Chainsmokers
Twenty One Pilots


Song of the Year

Song of the Year is given to writer(s) and/or composer(s) of a single song. Past winners have included Alicia Keys in 2002 for "Fallin'" and John Mayer's "Daughters" in 2005 as well as Adele & Paul Epworth for "Rolling in the Deep" in 2012.

“Hello” - Adele
Written by: Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin

“Sorry” - Justin Bieber
Written by: Justin Bieber, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Sonny Moore & Michael Tucker

“Work” - Rihanna (feat. Drake)
Written by: Jahron Braithwaite, Matthew Samuels, Allen Ritter, Rupert Thomas, Aubrey Graham (Drake), Robyn Fenty (Rihanna) & Monte Moir

"Can't Stop the Feeling!" - Justin Timberlake
Written by: Justin Timberlake, Max Martin & Shellback

“Closer” - The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey)
Written by: Victor Plamenov, Ashley Frangipane (Halsey), Shaun Frank, Frederic Kennett, Issac Slade & Joe King


Album of the Year

Album of the Year is given to the performer and production team of a full album. Past winners have included Rumours by Fleetwood Mac in 1978, Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette in 1996 as well as 21 by Adele in 2012.

25 - Adele
Purpose - Justin Bieber
Lemonade - Beyonce
ANTI - Rihanna
Views - Drake


Record of the Year

Record of the Year is given to the performing artist, the producer, recording engineer and/or mixer for that song. This is a completely different award than Song of the Year, which only highlights the writers. Past winners of this prestigious award have included "Hotel California"by Eagles in 1978, "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston as well as "Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas in 2000.

“Hello” - Adele
Written by: Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin
Produced by: Greg Kurstin

“Sorry” - Justin Bieber
Written by: Justin Bieber, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Sonny Moore & Michael Tucker
Produced by: Skrillex & Michael Tucker "Bloodpop"

“Work” - Rihanna (feat. Drake)
Written by: Jahron Braithwaite, Matthew Samuels, Allen Ritter, Rupert Thomas, Aubrey Graham (Drake), Robyn Fenty (Rihanna) & Monte Moir
Produced by: Matthew Samuels "Boi-1da", Noah "40" Shebib & Kuk Harrell

"One Dance" - Drake (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)
Written by: Aubrey Graham (Drake), Paul Jefferies, Noah Shebib, Logan Sama, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Themba Sekowe, Kyla Smith, Errol Reid & Luke Reid
Produced by: Nineteen85, DJ Maphorisa, Noah "40" Shebib & Wizkid


Of course, there are tons more categories to be nominated such as Best Dance Recording, which you may expect to see songs such as "This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris (feat. Rihanna) and maybe a surprising nod at Ariana Grande's "Into You." Best Pop Solo Performance will be a battle between Adele's "When We Were Young" and Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" as well as a close call with Best Pop Vocal Album between Adele, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, and even Sia.

The official GRAMMY nominations will be held on December 6, 2016, so stay tuned!

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