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Beyonce's Record-Breaking Grammy Nominations
Beyonce surpasses Jay-Z's record with 99 Grammy nominations, thanks to her country album, while other artists like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish also garner numerous nods.
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- Which artists are competing in the Album of the Year category?
- The album of the year category features women artists such as Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish, competing against Beyonce and male artists Andre 3000 and Jacob Collier.
- Which other artists received a significant number of Grammy nominations this year?
- Other artists with multiple nominations include Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Taylor Swift, each receiving seven or more nominations.
- What is notable about The Beatles' nomination, and what is Beyonce's history with the Album of the Year award?
- The Beatles received an unexpected nomination for their AI-reconstituted song "Now and Then", while Beyonce, despite many nominations and wins, has never won Album of the Year.
- How many Grammy nominations did Beyonce receive for her album "Cowboy Carter", and what is her total number of nominations?
- Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album earned her 11 Grammy nominations, bringing her career total to 99, making her the most nominated artist ever.
- What steps has the Recording Academy taken to address past criticisms, and what is the ongoing discussion surrounding Beyonce's wins?
- Despite past criticism, the Recording Academy has made efforts to diversify its voters, with a 65% increase in people of color since 2019; however, the lack of Album of the Year wins for Beyonce continues to spark discussion.