One of the most exciting and eagerly anticipated times in the music industry has officially begun as the prestigious and pioneering Grammy Awards revealed its list of nominees for the 65th edition. Grammy is an annual giving body that recognizes the "outstanding achievement" of artists in the music industry.

The live announcement was held from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, with artists present such as Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, and Machine Gun Kelly, along with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

The selection process for the Grammy 2023 began on October 13 and ended on October 23. Final-round voting shall start on December 14 and be concluded on January 4, 2023. The Recording Academy also announced five new award categories, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) and Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games. Grammys 2023 have 91 categories in total and will air live on February 5, 2023, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 

Big names and new artists emerged and dominated the lists. Beyonce led the nominees this year earning a total of 9 nominations including the 'Record of the Year' and  'Song of the Year' for Break My Soul. She also bagged a nomination for 'Album of the Year' for her Renaissance. This 9 nominations for the singer-songwriter created yet another history as she ties with her husband Jay-Z  as the most nominated artists in GRAMMY history, with 88 in total.

South Korean seven-act boy band BTS, also made a feat after scoring two nominations. BTS bagged a nomination for  Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with their song 'My Universe' which was collaborated with British band Coldplay. In addition, BTS’ “Yet To Come” is also nominated for Best Music Video. This makes the band the most nominated k-group in history.

On the other hand, fans were shocked after Korean girl group BLACKPINK was snubbed for a nomination for their music after landing on No. 1 on Billboard 200 chart.

Viola Davis, an award winning actress was nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording category which is a step closer to becoming an EGOT holder.

Pop star and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift made it in the cut for the Song of the Year as "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film) is nominated but her 10th studio album Midnights surprisingly was snubbed for the Album of the Year.

On her Instagram, Taylor penned a message right after 'All too Well' got nominated saying that it is the song she is most proud of out of everything she have ever written.

Moreover, some of the biggest names that were nominated also were Kendrick Lamar which scored 8 nominations, Adele and Brandi Carlile both bagged 7 nominations apiece while Harry Styles, DJ Khaled and Future had six. 

Here are the lists for some of the biggest and most anticipated categories. See who made it and who failed the cut.

Record Of The Year

"Don't Shut Me Down" — ABBA

"Easy On Me" — Adele

"BREAK MY SOUL" — Beyoncé

"Good Morning Gorgeous" — Mary J. Blige

"You And Me On The Rock" — Brandi Carlile feat. Lucius

"Woman" — Doja Cat

"Bad Habit" — Steve Lacy

"The Heart Part 5" — Kendrick Lamar

"About Damn Time" — Lizzo

"As It Was" — Harry Styles

Song Of The Year

"abcdefu" — GAYLE

"About Damn Time" — Lizzo

"All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film) — Taylor Swift

"As It Was" — Harry Styles

"Bad Habit" — Steve Lacy

"BREAK MY SOUL" — Beyoncé

"Easy On Me" — Adele

"GOD DID" — DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, John Legend & Fridayy

"The Heart Part 5" — Kendrick Lamar

"Just Like That" — Bonnie Raitt

Album Of The Year

Voyage — ABBA

30 — Adele

Un Verano Sin Ti — Bad Bunny

RENAISSANCE — Beyoncé

Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) — Mary J. Blige

In These Silent Days — Brandi Carlile

Music Of The Spheres — Coldplay

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers — Kendrick Lamar

Special — Lizzo

Harry's House — Harry Styles

Best New Artist

Anitta

Omar Apollo DOMi & JD Beck

Samara Joy

Latto

Måneskin

Muni Long

Tobe Nwigwe

Molly Tuttle

Wet Leg

Best Pop Solo Performance

"Easy On Me" — Adele

"Moscow Mule" — Bad Bunny

"Woman" — Doja Cat

"Bad Habit" — Steve Lacy

"About Damn Time" — Lizzo

"As It Was" — Harry Styles

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

"Don't Shut Me Down" — ABBA

"Bam Bam" — Camila Cabello feat. Ed Sheeran

"My Universe" — Coldplay & BTS

"I Like You (A Happier Song)" — Post Malone & Doja Cat

"Unholy" — Sam Smith & Kim Petras

Best Pop Vocal Album

Voyage — ABBA

30 — Adele

Music Of The Spheres — Coldplay

Special — Lizzo

Harry's House — Harry Styles

For the complete lists of the 2023 nominees, check out Grammy's official website: 

https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list