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Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncè lead this year’s pack of artists…

It’s that special time of year again when the nominations for music’s biggest popularity contest are released, with the Grammy’s unveiling the list of artists in the running for this year’s awards.

Adhering to tradition, Beyoncè is leading the charge for the nods, racking up a total of nine nominations and being up for album, record and song of the year. Hip hop don Kendrick trails closely behind, copping a total of eight noms for his latest LP, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAPUkgeiFVY

Other artists in the running include Adele, Harry Styles, Future, DJ Khaled and more. It’s no doubt set to be a mega showdown of the who’s of the music industry Check out the full list of nominations below.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-FGf_ZZiI

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)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz1rIp1-b-Y

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5v3kku4y6Q

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