Beyoncé Makes Grammy History with 99 Nominations: Album of the Year Within Reach for Cowboy Carter
Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods, including a highly anticipated Album of the Year nomination for "Cowboy Carter." This brings her career total to an unprecedented 99 nominations, furthering her record as the most-nominated artist in Grammy history.
Beyoncé holding Grammy awards
"Cowboy Carter" represents a groundbreaking fusion of genres, incorporating country, pop, and R&B elements. The album's innovative approach and powerful storytelling have earned critical acclaim and could finally secure Beyoncé her first Album of the Year win, an award that has notably eluded her throughout her decorated career.
Key competitors in the Album of the Year category include Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" and Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft." Beyond this category, Beyoncé's nominations span multiple genres, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
A potential Album of the Year win would mark a historic moment in Grammy history, particularly given Beyoncé's significant impact on popular music and culture. The 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony, scheduled for February 2, could finally see this landmark achievement realized.