2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Album of the Year
Both Olivias – Dean and Rodrigo – are likely to make it. Who will join them?
The 69th annual Grammy Awards nominations were set to be announced on November 16, 2027, promising a sweep for country crossover sensation Ella Langley. A recent rule change allowed her to be nominated in all six general field categories, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year, as well as Best New Artist. This would make Langley the first artist to accomplish this feat since Bobbie Gentry in 1968.
We began previewing the Grammy nominations in July, and today, we update our predictions, starting with the Album of the Year category. In this prestigious category, eight nominees were anticipated, with Don Toliver's "Octane" rising to the top tier, displacing RAYE's "This Music May Contain Hope." Olivia Dean's album was also a contender, but with numerous strong albums competing for the eight slots on the final ballot, only a few would secure their place.
Among potential nominees for Best New Artist were Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift. If McCartney's "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" earned a nomination, it would be his record-extending 10th nomination in this category. Swift, meanwhile, was a more likely candidate, boasting an eighth nomination for "The Life of a Showgirl," surpassing any other solo artist in Grammy history.
Both albums were notable entries in the Grammy competition, with Rosalía and Noah Kahan's deluxe editions also considered. A total of 683 albums were on the eligibility list for Album of the Year.
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