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February 7, 2025

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Album of the Year Nominees: Beyoncé Faces Critical Grammy Moment in 2025

Supporters demand recognition for Beyoncé, whose multiple losses in this category fuel ongoing Grammy debates.

The 2025 Grammy Awards’ Album of the Year category is shaping up to be one of the most intense races in recent memory, with a diverse slate of nominees, including Beyoncé’s genre-defying “Cowboy Carter.” The competition is fierce, from Chappell Roan’s debut “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” to André 3000’s unique “New Blue Sun.”

This year’s nominees showcase a range of groundbreaking albums, with Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone calling the category “an all-time slate of classic albums.” However, Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” stands out, not only due to its cultural significance but because of the stakes for the Grammys. The Recording Academy has repeatedly overlooked Beyoncé in this category, despite her groundbreaking albums like “Renaissance,” “Lemonade,” and “Beyoncé” failing to win the coveted award.

While Beyoncé has maintained a graceful attitude toward her losses, her supporters, including her husband Jay-Z, have been vocal about the consistent oversight. Critics feel that, for the Album of the Year category to maintain credibility, Beyoncé’s overdue win is essential. “For this particular Grammy category to matter, Beyoncé has to win it,” says Sheffield.

The Album of the Year award is seen as the Grammys’ most prestigious honor, similar to the Best Picture category at the Oscars. Beyoncé, with 32 Grammy wins and 99 nominations, has yet to secure this top prize, fueling ongoing debates about the Recording Academy’s recognition of Black artists and women in music.

This year’s nominations, which include artists like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, also highlight the need for greater diversity in the Grammys. If Beyoncé doesn’t win, it could spark further discussion on race, gender, and representation within the music industry. The 2025 Grammys will air live from Los Angeles, and all eyes will be on the Album of the Year category.

What time are the Grammys?

The Grammys will be announced on Sunday from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It will telecast on CBS, and stream on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

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