With 20 Grammy awards under her belt, Beyoncé is
a favorite to take home at least a few more in 2017 — including the Album of
the Year prize for her smash Lemonade. The Houston native is
nominated in nine categories, which is more than any other nominee.
But she's
up against some pretty stiff competition at the 59th annual show. Ian Drew,
entertainment director and music critic, breaks down his top 10
Grammy-nominated songs that are not by Beyoncé. Scroll through
to listen!
Record of the Year:
"Hello" — Adele
"Hello?," Adele’s
pensive shout-out to a lost love, resonated around the world and moves her
competition far to the other side.
Song
of the Year: "Love Yourself" — Justin Bieber
It paid off for the Biebs to keep it real in this
strummy acoustic ballad, which he co-penned with Ed
Sheeran (who is an expert at
that kind of thing). It tugs right at the heartstrings, a benchmark of great
songwriting.
Best
Pop Duo/Group Performance: "Cheap Thrills" — Sia
Come on, come on! Featuring pop-reggae star Sean
Paul, Sia's
“Cheap Thrills” is that rare collaboration in which both parties complement
each other perfectly, taking an infectious party jam from fantastic to even
better.
Best
Rock Song: "Blackstar" — David Bowie
The Starman was robbed of an Album of the Year nod, so
let’s give the dearly departed rock maverick some justice for his brilliant,
nearly 10-minute opening title track from his (sigh) final album.
Best
R&B Performance: "Cranes in the Sky" — Solange
Make room at the table for Bey’s kid sis with this
luscious ballad, in which she flees from adversity to a land far, far away,
away, away, away.
Best
R&B Song: "Lake by the Ocean" — Hod David & Musze
Nobody does plaintive soul balladry quite like Maxwell.
The lead single off 2016’s enthralling blackSUMMERS'night LP deserves an award.
Best
Rap Performance: "Panda" — Desiigner
The rest of the Rap Performance entries had their
moments, but none of them had the momentum of the Brooklyn newcomer’s dynamite
banger.
Best
Rap/Sung Performance: "Hotline Bling" — Drake
When it comes to rapping and singing, Drizzy holds down
both without any assistance needed. This monster smash measured up to all that
hype.
Best
Country Solo Performance: "Vice" — Miranda Lambert
It’s sweet salvation in a potent country tune. Lambert
makes sleeping around after a breakup sound like absolute bliss.
Best
Country Song: “My Church” — Maren Morris
Everybody give it up for the new Patsy Cline! Morris
establishes herself as the rightful heir to Nashville’s throne with this
throwback-sounding ditty.
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