2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Record & Song of the Year
A record-breaking hit could seize both awards, unless there's a backlash to its enormous success.
The Grammy Awards, held annually, recognize exceptional achievements in the music industry. For the 2027 ceremony, nominations have been announced in various categories, with particular focus on Record and Song of the Year.
Typically, there is a high overlap between the nominees in these categories. In 2026, seven songs were nominated in both Record and Song of the Year categories. This trend of a five-way tie between the two categories has occurred in two other years, suggesting it may repeat in 2027.
The Grammy Awards have specific definitions for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Record of the Year honors a particular recording of a song, recognizing the artist(s), producer(s), engineer(s), mixer(s), and mastering engineer(s). On the other hand, Song of the Year goes to the songwriter(s) for their composition of the song.
Artists often submit their strongest works in both categories, but sometimes they choose different entries. This year, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift are utilizing this split strategy, while Tame Impala and Jennie’s "Dracula" have been moved to the top tier in Record of the Year, replacing Sienna Spiro's "Die on This Hill."
The eligibility period for the Grammy Awards, for the 69th annual event, ran from August 31, 2025, to August 28, 2026. In Record of the Year, there are 779 records competing for eight slots, while Song of the Year has 923 songs competing for its eight nominations.
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