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2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees List
As the 2023 GRAMMYs approach, it’s finally time to reveal the nominees
The 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on Sunday, Feb. 5, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, and it will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. ET / 5-8:30 p.m. PT+. The special ceremony’s broadcast time, hosts, presenters, and performers will be announced soon.
Below is the complete list of the nominees for the 2023 GRAMMYs. See you on Sunday, Feb. 5, for Music’s Biggest Night!
Below is the full list of nominees.
Record of the Year
ABBA – Don’t Shut Me Down
Adele – Easy on Me
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius – You and Me on the Rock
Doja Cat – Woman
Harry Styles – As It Was
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Lizzo – About Damn Time
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous
Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
Album of the Year
ABBA – Voyage
Adele – 30
Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti
Beyoncé – Renaissance
Brandi Carlile – In These Silent Days
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Lizzo – Special
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)
Song of the Year
Adele – Easy on Me
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That
DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy – God Did
Gayle – ABCDEFU
Harry Styles – As It Was
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Lizzo – About Damn Time
Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film)
Best New Artist
Anitta
Domi & JD Beck
Latto
Måneskin
Molly Tuttle
Muni Long
Omar Apollo
Samara Joy
Tobe Nwigwe
Wet Leg
Best Pop Solo Performance
Adele – Easy on Me
Bad Bunny – Moscow Mule
Doja Cat – Woman
Harry Styles – As It Was
Lizzo – About Damn Time
Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
ABBA – Don’t Shut Me Down
Camila Cabello Featuring Ed Sheeran – Bam Bam
Coldplay & BTS – My Universe
Post Malone & Doja Cat – I Like You (A Happier Song)
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Diana Ross – Thank You
Kelly Clarkson – When Christmas Comes Around…
Michael Bublé – Higher
Norah Jones – I Dream of Christmas (Extended)
Pentatonix – Evergreen
Best Pop Vocal Album
ABBA – Voyage
Adele – 30
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Lizzo – Special
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
Bonobo – Rosewood
David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Good (Blue)
Diplo & Miguel – Don’t Forget My Love
Kaytranada Featuring H.E.R. – Intimidated
Rüfüs Du Sol – On My Knees
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
Beyoncé – Renaissance
Bonobo – Fragments
Diplo – Diplo
Odesza – The Last Goodbye
Rüfüs Du Sol – Surrender
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Brad Mehldau – Jacob’s Ladder
Domi & JD Beck – Not Tight
Grant Geissman – Blooz
Jeff Coffin – Between Dreaming and Joy
Snarky Puppy – Empire Central
Best Rock Performance
Beck – Old Man
The Black Keys – Wild Child
Brandi Carlile – Broken Horses
Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts
Idles – Crawl!
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck – Patient Number 9
Turnstile – Holiday
Best Metal Performance
Ghost – Call Me Little Sunshine
Megadeth – We’ll Be Back
Muse – Kill or Be Killed
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi – Degradation Rules
Turnstile – Blackout
Best Rock Song
Brandi Carlile – Broken Horses
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck – Patient Number 9
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Black Summer
Turnstile – Blackout
The War on Drugs – Harmonia’s Dream
Best Rock Album
The Black Keys – Dropout Boogie
Elvis Costello & The Imposters – The Boy Named If
Idles – Crawler
Machine Gun Kelly – Mainstream Sellout
Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9
Spoon – Lucifer on the Sofa
Best Alternative Music Performance
Arctic Monkeys – There’d Better Be a Mirrorball
Big Thief – Certainty
Florence and the Machine – King
Wet Leg – Chaise Lounge
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Featuring Perfume Genius – Spitting Off the Edge of the World
Best Alternative Music Album
Arcade Fire – WE
Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Björk – Fossora
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Cool It Down
Best R&B Performance
Beyoncé – Virgo’s Groove
Jazmine Sullivan – Hurt Me So Good
Lucky Daye – Over
Mary J. Blige Featuring Anderson .Paak – Here With Me
Muni Long – Hrs & Hrs
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Adam Blackstone Featuring Jazmine Sullivan – ’Round Midnight
Babyface Featuring Ella Mai – Keeps on Fallin’
Beyoncé – Plastic Off the Sofa
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous
Snoh Aalegra – Do 4 Love
Best R&B Song
Beyoncé – Cuff It
Jazmine Sullivan – Hurt Me So Good
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous
Muni Long – Hrs & Hrs
PJ Morton – Please Don’t Walk Away
Best Progressive R&B Album
Cory Henry – Operation Funk
Moonchild – Starfuit
Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights
Tank and the Bangas – Red Balloon
Terrace Martin – Drones
Best R&B Album
Chris Brown – Breezy (Deluxe)
Lucky Daye – Candy Drip
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)
PJ Morton – Watch the Sun
Robert Glasper – Black Radio III
Best Rap Performance
DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy – God Did
Doja Cat – Vegas
Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug – Pushin P
Hitkidd & Glorilla – F.N.F. (Let’s Go)
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Best Melodic Rap Performance
DJ Khaled Featuring Future & SZA – Beautiful
Future Featuring Drake & Tems – Wait for U
Jack Harlow – First Class
Kendrick Lamar Featuring Blxst & Amanda Reifer – Die Hard
Latto – Big Energy (Live)
Best Rap Song
DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy – God Did
Future Featuring Drake & Tems – Wait for U
Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug – Pushin P
Jack Harlow Featuring Drake – Churchill Downs
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Best Rap Album
DJ Khaled – God Did
Future – I Never Liked You
Jack Harlow – Come Home the Kids Miss You
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Pusha T – It’s Almost Dry
Best Country Solo Performance
Kelsea Ballerini – Heartfirst
Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town
Miranda Lambert – In His Arms
Willie Nelson – Live Forever
Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Brothers Osborne – Midnight Rider’s Prayer
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde – Never Wanted to Be That Girl
Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt – Wishful Drinking
Luke Combs & Miranda Lambert – Outrunnin’ Your Memory
Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton – Does He Love You (Revisited)
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Gonig Where the Lonely Go
Best Country Song
Cody Johnson – ’Til You Can’t
Luke Combs – Doin’ This
Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town
Miranda Lambert – If I Was a Cowboy
Taylor Swift – I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)
Willie Nelson – I’ll Love You Till the Day I Die
Best Country Album
Ashley McBryde – Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville
Luke Combs – Growin’ Up
Maren Morris – Humble Quest
Miranda Lambert – Palomino
Willie Nelson – A Beautiful Time
Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album
Cheryl B. Engelhardt – The Passenger
Madi Das, Dave Stringer & Bhakti Without Borders – Mantra Americana
Mystic Mirror – White Sun
Paul Avgerinos – Joy
Will Ackerman – Positano Songs
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Ambrose Akinmusire – Rounds (Live)
Gerald Albright – Keep Holding On
John Beasley – Cherokee/Koko
Marcus Baylor – Call of the Drum
Melissa Aldana – Falling
Wayne Shorter & Leo Genovese – Endangered Species
Best Jazz Vocal Album
The Baylor Project – The Evening : Live At Apparatus
Carmen Lundy – Fade to Black
Cécile McLorin Salvant – Ghost Song
The Manhattan Transfer & The WDR Funkhausorchester – Fifty
Samara Joy – Linger Awhile
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – LongGone
Peter Erskine Trio – Live in Italy
Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, Nicholas Payton & Matthew Stevens – New Standards, Vol. 1
Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leo Genovese & Esperanza Spalding – Live at the Detroit Jazz Festival
Yellowjackets – Parallel Motion
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
John Beasley, Magnus Lindgren & SWR Big Band – Bird Lives
Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows – Architecture of Storms
Ron Carter & The Jazzaar Festival Big Band Directed by Christian Jacob – Remembering Bob Freedman
Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber & WDR Big Band Conducted by Michael Abene – Center Stage
Steven Feifke, Bijon Watson & Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra – Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra
Best Latin Jazz Album
Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Featuring The Congra Patria Son Jarocho Collective – Fandango at the Wall in New York
Arturo Sandoval – Rhythm & Soul
Danilo Pérez Featuring The Global Messengers – Crisálida
Flora Purim – If You Will
Miguel Zenón – Música de las Américas
Best Gospel Performance/Song
Doe – When I Pray
Erica Campbell – Positive
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin – Kingdom
PJ Morton Featuring Zacardi Cortez, Gene Moore, Samoht, Tim Rogers & Darrel Walls – The Better Benediction
Tye Tribbett – Get Up
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever
Crowder & Dante Bowe Featuring Maverick City Music – God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)
Doe – So Good
For King & Country & Hillary Scott – For God Is With Us
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin – Fear Is Not My Future
Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven (Radio Version)
Best Gospel Album
Doe – Clarity
Maranda Curtis – Die to Live
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin – Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)
Ricky Dillard – Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live)
Tye Tribbett – All Things New
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Anne Wilson – My Jesus
Chris Tomlin – Always
Elevation Worship – Lion
Maverick City Music – Breathe
TobyMac – Life After Death
Best Roots Gospel Album
Gaither Vocal Band – Let’s Just Praise the Lord
Karen Peck & New River – 2:22
Keith & Kristyn Getty – Confessio – Irish American Roots
Tennessee State University – The Urban Hymnal
Willie Nelson – The Willie Nelson Family
Best Latin Pop Album
Camilo – De Adentro Pa Afuera
Christina Aguilera – Aguilera
Fonseca – Viajante
Rubén Blades & Boca Livre – Pasieros
Sebastián Yatra – Dharma +
Best Música Urbana Album
Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti
Daddy Yankee – Legendaddy
Farruko – La 167
Maluma – The Love & Sex Tape
Rauw Alejandro – Trap Cake, Vol. 2
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Cimafunk – El Alimento
Fito Paez – Los Años Salvajes
Gaby Moreno – Alegoría
Jorge Drexler – Tinta y Tiempo
Mon Laferte – 1940 Carmen
Rosalía – Motomami
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Chiquis – Abeja Reina
Christian Nodal – EP #1 Forajido
Marco Antonio Solís – Qué Ganas de Verte (Deluxe)
Natalia Lafourcade – Un Canto por México – El Musical
Los Tigres del Norte – La Reunión (Deluxe)
Best Tropical Latin Album
Carlos Vives – Cumbiana II
Marc Anthony – Pa’lla Voy
La Santa Cecilia – Quiero Verte Feliz
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Imágenes Latinas
Tito Nieves – Legendario
Best American Roots Performance
Aaron Neville & The Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Stompin’ Ground
Aoife O’Donovan & Allison Russell – Prodigal Daughter
Bill Anderson Featuring Dolly Parton – Someday It’ll All Make Sense (Bluegrass Version)
Fantastic Negrito – Oh Betty
Madison Cunningham – Life According to Raechel
Best Americana Performance
Asleep at the Wheel Featuring Lyle Lovett – There You Go Again
Blind Boys of Alabama Featuring Black Violin – The Message
Bonnie Raitt – Made Up Mind
Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius – You and Me on the Rock
Eric Alexandrakis – Silver Moon [A Tribute to Michael Nesmith]
Best American Roots Song
Anaïs Mitchell – Bright Star
Aoife O’Donovan & Allison Russell – Prodigal Daughter
Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That
Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius – You and Me on the Rock
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – High and Lonesome
Sheryl Crow – Forever
Best Americana Album
Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That…
Brandi Carlile – In These Silent Days
Dr. John – Things Happen That Way
Keb’ Mo’ – Good to Be…
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Raise the Roof
Best Bluegrass Album
The Del McCoury Band – Almost Proud
The Infamous Stringdusters – Toward the Fray
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway – Crooked Tree
Peter Rowan – Calling You From My Mountain
Yonder Mountain String Band – Get Yourself Outside
Best Traditional Blues Album
Buddy Guy – The Blues Don’t Lie
Charlie Musselwhite – Mississippi Son
Gov’t Mule – Heavy Load Blues
John Mayall – The Sun Is Shining Down
Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder – Get on Board
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Ben Harper – Bloodline Maintenance
Edgar Winter – Brother Johnny
Eric Gales – Crown
North Mississippi Allstars – Set Sail
Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Too Far
Best Folk Album
Aoife O’Donovan – Age of Apathy
Janis Ian – The Light at the End of the Line
Judy Collins – Spellbound
Madison Cunningham – Revealer
Punch Brothers – Hell on Church Street
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Halau Hula Keali’i o Nalani – Halau Hula Keali’i o Nalani (Live at the Getty Center)
Natalie Ai Kamauu – Natalie Noelani
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas – Lucky Man
Ranky Tanky – Live at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Sean Ardoin & Kreole Rock and Soul Featuring The Golden Band From Tigerland – Full Circle
Best Reggae Album
Kabaka Pyramid – The Kalling
Koffee – Gifted
Protoje – Third Time’s the Charm
Sean Paul – Scorcha
Shaggy – Com Fly Wid Mi
Best Global Music Performance
Arooj Aftab & Anoushka Shankar – Udhero Na
Burna Boy – Last Last
Matt B & Eddy Kenzo – Gimme Love
Rocky Dawuni Featuring Blvk H3ro – Neva Bow Down
Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode – Bayethe
Best Global Music Album
Angélique Kidjo & Ibrahim Maalouf – Queen of Sheba
Anoushka Shankar, Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley Featuring Manu Delago – Between Us… (Live)
Berklee Indian Ensemble – Shuruaat
Burna Boy – Love, Damini
Masa Takumi – Sakura
Best Children’s Music Album
Alphabet Rockers – The Movement
Divinity Roxx – Ready Set Go!
Justin Roberts – Space Cadet
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – Los Fabulosos
Wendy and DB – Into the Little Blue House
Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording
Jamie Foxx – Act Like You Got Some Sense
Lin-Manuel Miranda – Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World
Mel Brooks – All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business
Questlove – Music Is History
Viola Davis – Finding Me
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
Amanda Gorman – Call Us What We Carry: Poems
Amir Sulaiman – You Will Be Someone’s Ancestor. Act Accordingly.
Ethelbert Miller – Black Men Are Precious
J. Ivy – The Poet Who Sat by the Door
Malcolm-Jamal Warner – Hiding in Plain View
Best Comedy Album
Dave Chappelle – The Closer
Jim Gaffigan – Comedy Monster
Louis C.K. – Sorry
Patton Oswalt – We All Scream
Randy Rainbow – A Little Brains, a Little Talent
Best Musical Theater Album
Original Broadway Cast – A Strange Loop
New Broadway Cast – Caroline, or Change
‘Into the Woods’ 2022 Broadway Cast – Into the Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording)
Original Broadway Cast – MJ the Musical
‘Mr. Saturday Night’ Original Cast – Mr. Saturday Night
Original Broadway Cast – Six: Live on Opening Night
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Various Artists – Elvis
Various Artists – Encanto
Various Artists – Stranger Things: Soundtrack From the Netflix Series, Season 4
Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga & Hans Zimmer – Top Gun: Maverick
Various Artists – West Side Story
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)
Germaine Franco – Encanto
Hans Zimmer – No Time to Die
Jonny Greenwood – The Power of the Dog
Michael Giacchino – The Batman
Nicholas Britell – Succession: Season 3
Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
Austin Wintory – Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Bear McCreary – Call of Duty®: Vanguard
Christopher Tin – Old World
Richard Jacques – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephanie Economou – Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Beyoncé – Be Alive
Carolina Gaitán – La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto – Cast – We Don’t Talk About Bruno
Jessy Wilson Featuring Angélique Kidjo – Keep Rising (The Woman King)
Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand
Taylor Swift – Carolina
4*Town, Jordan Fisher, Finneas O’Connell, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo & Grayson Villanueva – Nobody Like U
Best Instrumental Composition
Danilo Pérez Featuring The Global Messengers – Fronteras (Borders) Suite: Al-Musafir Blues
Geoffrey Keezer – Refuge
Miguel Zenón, José Antonio Zayas Cabán, Ryan Smith & Casey Rafn – El País Invisible
Tasha Warren & Dave Eggar – African Tales
Tasha Warren & Dave Eggar – Snapshots
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
Armand Hutton Featuring Terrell Hunt & Just 6 – As Days Go By (An Arrangement of the Family Matters Theme Song)
Danny Elfman – Main Titles
Kings Return – How Deep Is Your Love
Magnus Lindgren, John Beasley & The SWR Big Band Featuring Martin Auer – Scrapple From the Apple
Remy Le Boeuf – Minnesota, WI
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Becca Stevens & Attacca Quartet – 2 + 2 = 5 (Arr. Nathan Schram)
Cécile McLorin Salvant – Optimistic Voices / No Love Dying
Christine McVie – Songbird (Orchestral Version)
Jacob Collier Featuring Lizzy McAlpine & John Mayer – Never Gonna Be Alone
Louis Cole – Let It Happen
Best Recording Package
Fann – Telos
Soporus – Divers
Spiritualized – Everything Was Beautiful
Tamsui-Kavalan Chinese Orchestra – Beginningless Beginning
Underoath – Voyeurist
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
Black Pumas – Black Pumas (Collector’s Edition Box Set)
Danny Elfman – Big Mess
The Grateful Dead – In and Out of the Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81, ’82, ’83
They Might Be Giants – Book
Various Artists – Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined
Best Album Notes
Andy Irvine & Paul Brady – Andy Irvine / Paul Brady
Astor Piazzolla – The American Clavé Recordings
Doc Watson – Life’s Work: A Retrospective
Harry Partch – Harry Partch, 1942
Wilco – Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)
Best Historical Album
Blondie – Against the Odds: 1974 – 1982
Doc Watson – Life’s Work: A Retrospective
Freestyle Fellowship – To Whom It May Concern…
Glenn Gould – The Goldberg Variations: The Complete Unreleased 1981 Studio Sessions
Wilco – Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen
Laura Veltz
Nija Charles
The-Dream
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Baynk – Adolescence
Father John Misty – Chloë and the Next 20th Century
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Robert Glasper – Black Radio III
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Boi-1da
Dahi
Dan Auerbach
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Jack Antonoff
Best Remixed Recording
Beyoncé – Break My Soul (Terry Hunter Remix)
Ellie Goulding – Easy Lover (Four Tet Remix)
The Knocks & Dragonette – Slow Song (Paul Woolford Remix)
Lizzo – About Damn Time (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Wet Leg – Too Late Now (Soulwax Remix)
Best Immersive Audio Album
Anita Brevik, Nidarosdomens Jentekor & Trondheimsolistene – Tuvayhun — Beatitudes for a Wounded World
The Chainsmokers – Memories…Do Not Open
Christina Aguilera – Aguilera
Jane Ira Bloom – Picturing the Invisible: Focus 1
Stewart Copeland & Ricky Kej – Divine Tides
Best Engineered Album, Classical
Anita Brevik, Nidarosdomens Jentekor & Trondheimsolistene – Tuvayhun — Beatitudes for a Wounded World
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Boston Symphony Orchestra & John Williams – Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
Edwin Outwater & Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Mason Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Manfred Honeck – Beethoven & Stucky: Orchestral Works
Third Coast Percussion – Perspectives
Producer of the Year, Classical
Christoph Franke
Elaine Martone
James Ginsburg
Jonathan Allen
Judith Sherman
Best Orchestral Performance
Berlin Philharmonic & John Williams – John Williams: The Berlin Concert
Los Angeles Philharmonic & Gustavo Dudamel – Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7-9
New York Youth Symphony – Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman
Various Artists – Sila: The Breath of the World
Wild Up & Christopher Rountree – Stay on It
Best Opera Recording
Boston Modern Orchestra Project & Odyssey Opera Chorus – Anthony Davis: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Eurydice
Best Choral Performance
The Crossing – Born
English Baroque Soloists & Monteverdi Choir – J.S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, The Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Ailyn Pérez, Michelle DeYoung, Matthew Polenzani & Eric Owens – Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Attacca Quartet – Caroline Shaw: Evergreen
Dover Quartet – Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 2 – The Middle Quartets
Neave Trio – Musical Remembrances
Publiquartet – What Is American
Third Coast Percussion – Perspectives
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Daniil Trifonov – Bach: The Art of Life
Hilary Hahn – Abels: Isolation Variation
Mak Grgić – A Night in Upper Town – The Music of Zoran Krajacic
Mitsuko Uchida – Beethoven: Diabelli Variations
Time for Three, The Philadelphia Orchestra & Xian Zhang – Letters for the Future
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Il Pomo d’Oro – Eden
Nicholas Phan, Brooklyn Rider, The Knights & Eric Jacobsen – Stranger – Works for Tenor by Nico Muhly
Renée Fleming & Yannick Nézet-Séguin – Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
Sasha Cooke & Kirill Kuzmin – How Do I Find You
Will Liverman, Paul Sánchez & J’Nai Bridges – Shawn E. Okpebholo: Lord, How Come Me Here?
Best Classical Compendium
Christopher Tin, Voces8, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Barnaby Smith – The Lost Birds
Kitt Wakeley – An Adoption Story
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Yannick Nézet-Séguin – A Concert for Ukraine
Seunghee Lee, JP Jofre & London Symphony Orchestra – Aspire
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Andris Nelsons & Gewandhausorchester – Gubaidulina: The Wrath of God
Carlos Simon, MK Zulu, Marco Pavé & Hub New Music – Simon: Requiem for the Enslaved
Ian Rosenbaum & Dover Quartet – Akiho: Ligneous Suite
Jack Quartet – Bermel: Intonations
Time for Three, The Philadelphia Orchestra & Xian Zhang – Puts: Contact
Best Music Video
Adele – Easy on Me
BTS – Yet to Come
Doja Cat – Woman
Harry Styles – As It Was
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Taylor Swift – All Too Well: The Short Film
Best Music Film
Adele – Adele One Night Only
Billie Eilish – Billie Eilish Live at the O2
Justin Bieber – Our World
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – A Band a Brotherhood a Barn
Rosalía – Motomami (Rosalía TikTok Live Performance)
Various Artists – Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
Entertainment
Tsadidi Street Art Festival Wows Public With Grand Procession Led By GlennSamm
The Tsadidi Street Art Festival once again captivated audiences with a spectacular celebration of creativity, culture, and community spirit. This year’s edition reaffirmed Keta’s growing reputation as the artistic heart of the Volta Region, showcasing the transformative power of public art and collective expression.
Curated by renowned walking artist GlennSamm popularly known by his performance persona Akabutu and Ian Kwakye the three-day festival offered an immersive experience that blended art, music, tradition, and social engagement.
The festivities began on Friday, 31st October, with the Children’s Dorm Project at the Keta Municipal Government Hospital — a heartwarming initiative that combined art and healing. In collaboration with the InPosters Art Collective, a group of contemporary Ghanaian visual artists known for their experimental and socially responsive works, volunteers and local creatives transformed the hospital’s children’s ward into a bright, inspiring space filled with color, murals, and hope. The project symbolized the festival’s belief in art as a vehicle for community care and emotional wellness.
That evening, the community gathered along the shores for Bonfire Night, an intimate and joyous event that brought together locals, visitors, and performers around music, storytelling, and drumming. Under the coastal night sky, participants shared stories of heritage, resilience, and creativity — setting a soulful tone for the days ahead.
On Saturday, 1st November, Keta’s streets exploded into life with a grand art procession led by GlennSamm (Akabutu). The dynamic parade featured striking costumes, energetic traditional drumming, graffiti installations, live painting, and interactive performances that turned the town into a moving gallery of color and rhythm. The fusion of contemporary street art with traditional Anlo aesthetics created a breathtaking visual dialogue between past and present — a hallmark of the Tsadidi experience.
The festival culminated on Sunday, with residents and visitors flooding the streets in a jubilant celebration of community pride, creativity, and shared identity. Local teams, vendors, and artisans joined in for outdoor card games and turned Keta into a mosaic of cultural vibrancy and social unity.
Supported by the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana, the Tsadidi Street Art Festival continues to evolve as a major cultural platform celebrating the artistic pulse and heritage of Keta, the Anlo people, and the wider Volta Region.
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Entertainment
Westline Entertainment Launches 9th Edition Of Western Music Awards In Tarkwa
The 9th edition of the prestigious Western Music Awards has been officially launched at the
Goldfields Club House in Tarkwa on Friday, November 8, 2025.
Organized by Westline Entertainment, the event brought together stakeholders, traditional
leaders, musicians, media partners and fans of Western music to usher in what promises to be a
grand celebration of talent and culture.
Chief Executive Officer of Westline Entertainment, Mr. Emmanuel Ampaabeng, announced that
the main event will take place in Tarkwa on December 13, 2025, marking the first time the
ceremony will be hosted in the city renowned for its gold and vibrant culture.
In his address, Mr. Ampaabeng described the Western Music Awards as more than just an
annual celebration of music.
“This year’s theme, ‘Rhythm of Success’, marks a new chapter. We’re moving beyond awards—
focusing on empowerment, collaboration, and sustainability in the creative industry,” he said.
“Tarkwa is symbolic; known for gold, but it also shines with creative wealth. To every young
person here, your talent is your gold mine.”
He expressed appreciation to the sponsors whose support continues to sustain the vision,
including the GNPC Foundation, Jonamass Travel and Tour, Spy Entertainment, Evanex
Pharmacy, and Medimafo Herbal Center. He further thanked media partners and stakeholders
for their commitment to promoting the creative arts in the Western Region.
Representing the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, Hon. Ebenezer Cobbinah, the Municipal
Chief Executive, welcomed guests and commended Westline Entertainment for bringing the
launch to Tarkwa.
“We are truly proud to host this great event here in Tarkwa, a city known not only for its gold
but also for its golden talent,” he stated. “The Western Music Awards has projected the Western
Region as a hub of rich culture and musical excellence.”
He added that the Assembly would continue to support initiatives that promote arts, tourism,
and youth development in the municipality.
Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, Hon. Issah Taylor, also delivered a stirring address,
emphasizing the economic and social power of the creative arts.
“Hosting this event in Tarkwa is symbolic. Our city stands for hard work, wealth, and resilience—
the same qualities that define our creative people,” he noted. “Just as we mine gold from our
soil, we must also refine the golden talents of our youth.
He praised the organizers for their consistency and pledged his support for policies that
strengthen the creative economy and provide opportunities for young people in the region.
The people of Tarkwa, visibly elated, expressed their excitement about hosting the region’s
biggest entertainment event. Many described it as a “homecoming” moment that will boost
local pride, tourism, and unity.
As part of the launch, nominees for this year’s awards were unveiled, setting the tone for weeks
of anticipation and celebration leading to the grand event in December.
The Western Music Awards, instituted by Westline Entertainment in 2017, continues to
recognize and reward outstanding musical talent across the Western Region. With the 2025
edition themed ‘Rhythm of Success,’ the event seeks to highlight harmony, collaboration and
progress in the region’s creative space.
The Western Region’s rhythm beats stronger than ever and this December, all roads lead to Tarkwa .
Entertainment
Cynthia Morgan Signs Booking Deal with Star Booking — Fans Celebrate Her Official Comeback
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian music star Cynthia Morgan, popularly known as Madrina, has officially signed a new booking and talent management deal with Star Booking, marking her long-anticipated return to the music scene.
The announcement was made via Cynthia Morgan’s official Instagram page, where she shared a collaborative post featuring Star Booking and Mr Tega, confirming the new partnership. The post has since gone viral, with fans flooding the comments in excitement — celebrating what many describe as “the real comeback of the Queen.”
Under this new arrangement, all bookings, performances, brand appearances, and endorsements for Cynthia Morgan will now be managed exclusively through Star Booking.
“This deal marks a new chapter — not just for Cynthia Morgan, but for her fans who have waited patiently. We’re ready to bring back the energy, the sound, and the magic that made her a household name,” said Mr. Tega, spokesperson for the collaboration.
The signing signals Cynthia Morgan’s official re-entry into active music business after years of hiatus, as she prepares to roll out new projects and reconnect with her global fanbase.
Fans and industry colleagues have taken to social media to welcome her back, with hashtags like #CynthiaMorganIsBack and #StarBookingxMadrina trending across platforms.
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Amerro Twist Drops Vibrant New Single “Friday Night”
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Louisa Annan Secures Nomination At Western Music Awards 2025
UK-based Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, preacher, and performer Louisa Ida Annan, popularly known as Louisa Annan, has captured the spotlight with her nomination in the 9th Edition of the Western Music Awards.
The talented gospel artiste has been recognized in the prestigious category of “Diaspora Artist of the Year,” marking a remarkable milestone in her blossoming music career.
Known for her series of hit songs and powerful performances, Louisa Annan has become a household name across Europe, mesmerizing audiences with her unique sound, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering passion for gospel music.
Over the years, she has solidified her reputation as one of the most talked-about Ghanaian artists making waves on the European gospel scene.
With her soulful vocals, captivating rhythms, and commanding stage presence, Louisa Annan continues to inspire and touch lives globally. Her nomination at the Western Music Awards 2025 stands as a testament to her exceptional talent, growing influence, and dedication to excellence in music ministry.
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My Upcoming Song With Seydoranking Set To Win Best Collaboration At Western Music Awards 26 – Kweku Evidence
Rising music talent Kweku Evidence is brimming with confidence as he anticipates the release of his upcoming collaboration with Seydoranking, a track he believes will earn him his first-ever Western Music Awards (WMA) plaque.
In an exclusive chat with Ekow Smith (Ghvibes Dotnet), Kweku Evidence made a bold declaration:
> “I’m going to win Best Collaboration and New Artist next year at the Western Music Awards,” he stated with conviction.
According to him, the new song was strategically crafted with the award category in mind, reflecting both creativity and intention.
> “I was supposed to win with Crusade, but it didn’t come my way,” he recalled. “That was the collaboration of the year—hands down! It was supposed to be.”
Kweku Evidence emphasized that a lot of effort and originality went into that project, expressing hope that his new release will finally bring the recognition he has long awaited.
As he gears up to drop what he describes as a potential hit, the talented artist remains optimistic that this latest collaboration with Seydoranking will soon make its way to the WMA stage — and possibly to victory.
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Bexter Richardson Announces Heartfelt Return To His Roots With Community Giving And Special Performance
Renowned Liberian artist Bexter Richardson is making headlines once again, not only for his latest hit single B2B but also for his inspiring plans to give back to his grassroots community. The talented musician, who attended Hase International School in Kasoa for his JSS education, is gearing up to host a special event that highlights his commitment to his roots and his community.
Following the successful release of B2B, Bexter Richardson is set to perform on the Runway International Show scheduled for December 13th at the College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in Accra. This performance promises to be a memorable occasion for fans and supporters alike, showcasing his musical growth and gratitude.
But beyond the music, Bexter has revealed his intention to give back to his community specifically, his alma mater, Hase International School, and the broader Kasoa community.
“Inspired by my journey and the support I received from my community, I want to give back and help nurture the next generation of talented individuals,” Bexter shared.
The December 13th event at the College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management will also serve as a platform for Bexter to connect with his fans and community members, sharing his story and inspiring others to follow their dreams. The event is expected to draw music lovers, students, and community members from all over Ghana.
As Bexter Richardson continues to make waves in the music industry, his dedication to uplifting his community underscores his role not just as an artist, but as a positive influence and role model. Fans and supporters are eagerly looking forward to both his performance and his ongoing efforts to give back to the place that shaped him.
For more updates on Bexter Richardson’s upcoming events and community initiatives, stay tuned to local media and his official social media channels.
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Uncle Rich Shuts Down West View Lounge with His First-Ever “Midnight Frequency” Concert
The event turned out to be a total shutdown, with the venue packed to full capacity by fans, music lovers, and industry colleagues who came out to support the buzzing act.
The night was nothing short of electrifying, blending energy, music, and star power in perfect rhythm. With DJ Nobossboi on the turntables, the crowd was treated to nonstop hits and seamless transitions that kept everyone on their feet throughout the night.
Adding to the excitement, rapper Tulenkey made a surprise appearance that sent the audience into a frenzy. His energetic performance, alongside Uncle Rich’s thrilling set, created an unforgettable moment that sealed the event as one of the most talked-about nights in Accra.
Uncle Rich delivered a powerful and entertaining performance, performing fan favorites and unreleased material that had the audience singing along and asking for more.
His connection with the crowd reflected his growth as an artist and his readiness to take on bigger stages.
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“Uncle Rich & Friends: Midnight Frequency” was more than a concert—it was a celebration of sound, friendship, and the undeniable rise of a new star in Ghana’s music scene.
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Gospel Musician Narbe Musik Set To Host His “Narbe Musik Festival” With The Theme Thanksgiving On November 23, 2025
Renowned gospel musician Narbe Musik is once again set to touch hearts and lift spirits as he hosts his highly anticipated Narbe Musik Festival on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, at 5 PM, at the Church of Christ Spiritual Movement, Railway Quarters, Tarkwa. This year’s theme, “Thanksgiving,” promises to be a soul-refreshing experience of worship, gratitude, and joy.
Known for his passion for spreading God’s message through music, Narbe Musik has become a beacon of inspiration to many. His songs carry deep meaning, rooted in faith, hope, and the celebration of God’s goodness. With the upcoming festival, he seeks to create a sacred space where believers can come together to give thanks for the blessings of life and the grace of God that sustains us every day.
Speaking about the event, Narbe Musik shared:
“Thanksgiving is more than a season — it’s a way of life. This festival is about gathering as one family to acknowledge God’s faithfulness. No matter what we go through, we always have a reason to give thanks.”
The Narbe Musik Festival will feature powerful live performances, spirit-filled worship sessions, and moments of heartfelt praise. It’s expected to draw gospel lovers, families, and worshippers from across Tarkwa and beyond, all united in gratitude and celebration.
With its “Thanksgiving” theme, the festival serves as a reminder that gratitude is the key to joy and peace. It’s an invitation to reflect on God’s goodness and to express thanks not only for what we have but also for the gift of life and the journey of faith.
As the date draws near, excitement continues to build. The Narbe Musik Festival 2025 is set to be more than just an event — it’s a divine encounter, a night of praise, and a celebration of thanksgiving that will leave every heart renewed and inspired.
Mark your calendars for November 23rd, 2025, and join Narbe Musik at the Church of Christ Spiritual Movement, Railway Quarters, Tarkwa, at 5 PM, for an evening of worship, unity, and overflowing gratitude.
Come ready to give thanks, rejoice, and experience the presence of God in a powerful way.
Source: Eazimandotcom
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HM EyeJah Set To Drop His New Afro-Dancehall Banger “Party Cyaan Over”
Ghana’s fast-rising Afro-Dancehall artist HM EyeJah is about to turn up the heat with his brand-new single, “Party Cyaan Over,” set for release on November 14, 2025. Produced by Fresh Mic Beat and powered by RiverJam Entertainment, the track promises to be a full-blown street anthem with irresistible vibes.
A Vibe That Never Ends
“Party Cyaan Over” is more than just a party jam — it’s an energy booster. The record blends Caribbean dancehall rhythms with Afrobeat’s vibrant groove, creating a feel-good sound that instantly moves the body. From the catchy hook “Party cyaan over, bare bad gyal ah bruk it out here” to the booming bass and dance-ready tempo, this song has everything to light up any dance floor — from Accra to Kingston.
HM EyeJah delivers his trademark confidence and positive energy, reminding listeners that music is meant to unite and celebrate life. It’s that kind of tune that doesn’t fade when the night ends — the type you hit replay on without thinking twice.
About HM EyeJah
Born Solomon Badasu Gbeve in Tema, Ghana, HM EyeJah represents the new wave of Afro-Dancehall music — authentic, spiritual, and full of heart. His stage name, HeroMade Eyes of Jah, reflects his deep faith and self-belief, inspired by Psalm 17:8: “Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.”
Currently based in Kpone-on-Sea in the Greater Accra Region, EyeJah draws from his surroundings — where Highlife, Reggae, and Afrobeat meet the streets — to craft a sound that feels both deeply Ghanaian and globally connected. Since debuting with “Takeover,” and following up with songs like “Vision,” “Balance Pon It,” and “Good Vibe,” he’s steadily built a loyal following that connects with his message of faith, perseverance, and unity.
His growing fanbase, known as SkulSyde, reflects a family of believers and dreamers — people who, like EyeJah, believe in striving for greatness no matter the odds.
The New Afro-Dancehall Wave
As one of the freshest voices bridging Ghana’s Afrobeat and Dancehall culture, HM EyeJah is helping define a new sound that’s proudly African yet universally appealing. His music carries the spirit of celebration, resilience, and togetherness — and “Party Cyaan Over” is a perfect example of that.
If you’re looking for the next song to turn up to, this is it. A track that says the fun never stops, the spirit never dies, and the rhythm keeps flowing.
Then you can’t definitely wait for the banger to drop
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Release Date: November 14, 2025
Genre: Afro-Dancehall
Label: RiverJam Entertainment
Producer: Fresh Mic Beat
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