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My Projections For The 2017 Grammys

It's award season, and the Grammys are where it all begins.

Lexi Huhta
Dec 12, 2016
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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My Projections For The 2017 Grammys

The Grammy Nominations for this year have arrived, and a mess of emotions have come with them. Beyoncé led with a total of nine nominations. Kanye West, Drake and Rihanna followed in nominations, each earning eight. Chance the Rapper, a first-time nominee, made Grammy history earning seven nominations with a streaming only album. Adele also earned five nominations for her album 25. With all the nods given out, some artists were not included. Many influential artists were snubbed in many different categories. Rihanna's Anti was snubbed for album of the year, and many worthy artists were not given a best new artist nod. As for surprises, Demi Lovato shocked many audiences with her nomination in the Best Pop Vocal Album category. Aside from the snubs and surprises, all nominees deserved it. Tune in to the awards on February 12 to find out the true results!

1. Album of the Year: 25 by Adele

2. Record of the Year: "Work" by Rihanna and featuring Drake

3. Song of the Year: "Formation" by Khalif Brown, Asheton Hogan, Beyoncé Knowles & Michael L. Williams II, songwriters (Beyoncé)

4. Best New Artist: Chance the Rapper

5. Best Pop Vocal Album: 25 by Adele


6. Best Pop Solo Performance: "Hold Up" by Beyonce

7. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: "Closer" by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey


8. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Cinema by Andrea Bocelli

9. Best Dance Recording: "Never Be Like You" by Flume featuring Kai

10. Best Dance/Electronic Album: Skin by Flume


11. Best R&B Performance: "Cranes in the Sky" by Solange

12. Best Urban Contemporary Album: Anti by Rihanna


13. Best Rap Performance: "No Problem" by Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz


14. Best Rap/Sung Performance: "Famous" by Kanye West featuring Rihanna


15. Best Rap Album: This decision is too hard

It is thoroughly impossible to decide between the nominees for best rap album. I'm sorry. I just cannot decide. No one can judge me for this.

16. Best Country Duo/Group Performance: "Setting the World On Fire" by Kenny Chesney and P!nk


17. Best Country Song: "Die a Happy Man" by Sean Douglas, Thomas Rhett, and Joe Spargur, songwriters (Thomas Rhett)


18. Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Straight Outta Compton by Various Artists


19. Best Song Written for Visual Media: "Try Everything" by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Sia Furler, and Tor Erik Hermansen, songwriters (Shakira), Track from: Zooptopia


20. Best Music Video: "Formation" by Beyoncé


21. Best Music Film: Lemonade by Beyoncé


22. Best Rock Performance: "Blackstar" by David Bowie


23. Best Rock Album: Death of a Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco


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