Everybody knew that Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and the Weeknd would dominate the Grammy nominations, but there were still plenty of surprises – and more than a few snubs – in the nominations list. Here are some of the most notable ones.
The Biebs, who made a strong and surprising comeback this year, had two singles in contention for a Record of the Year nomination: his #1 smash “What Do You Mean?” and a top 10 hit on which he was featured, “Where Are Ü Now” by Skrillex and Diplo. Neither got a nom in that top category. “What Do You Mean?” was also passed over in the category of Best Pop Solo Performance. But “Where Are Ü Now” was nominated in the category of Best Dance Recording. Bieber has a history of snubs at the Grammys. Five years ago, he was nominated for Best New Artist, but lost to Esperanza Spalding. Maybe Bieber’s current hit, “Sorry,” will get some Grammy love next year. Credit: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
“Really Love” received a Record of the Year nom, beating out such higher-profile works as Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush.” “Really Love” was a middling R&B hit, but it hasn’t even cracked the Hot 100. Credit: Earl Gibson III/WireImage
This superstar trio introduced “FourFiveSeconds” on last year’s Grammys. Despite that high-profile send-off, the song failed to land a Record or Song of the Year nom. It was also passed over for a nom for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
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The singer was passed over for a Best New Artist nom, even though her sassy alternative rock radio hit “Ex’s & Oh’s” was a top 10 hit during the voting period. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
The rapper had two #1 albums during the year – one on his own and one with Future. Neither received an Album of the Year nom. Though Drake has amassed five #1 albums over the years, he has yet to break into that top category. But Drake’s solo album, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Last year, the Irish singer’s “Take Me to Church” was nominated for Song of the Year. This year, with the release of his debut album, he finally became eligible for Best New Artist. Alas, no nomination. The likely problem: Hozier hasn’t landed another pop hit since “Take Me to Church,” raising the possibility, at least, that he could be a one-hit wonder. Worse, Hozier was passed over for a nom for Best Rock Album. Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images
The Biebs, who made a strong and surprising comeback this year, had two singles in contention for a Record of the Year nomination: his #1 smash “What Do You Mean?” and a top 10 hit on which he was featured, “Where Are Ü Now” by Skrillex and Diplo. Neither got a nom in that top category. “What Do You Mean?” was also passed over in the category of Best Pop Solo Performance. But “Where Are Ü Now” was nominated in the category of Best Dance Recording. Bieber has a history of snubs at the Grammys. Five years ago, he was nominated for Best New Artist, but lost to Esperanza Spalding. Maybe Bieber’s current hit, “Sorry,” will get some Grammy love next year. Credit: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
“Really Love” received a Record of the Year nom, beating out such higher-profile works as Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush.” “Really Love” was a middling R&B hit, but it hasn’t even cracked the Hot 100. Credit: Earl Gibson III/WireImage
This superstar trio introduced “FourFiveSeconds” on last year’s Grammys. Despite that high-profile send-off, the song failed to land a Record or Song of the Year nom. It was also passed over for a nom for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
The singer was passed over for a Best New Artist nom, even though her sassy alternative rock radio hit “Ex’s & Oh’s” was a top 10 hit during the voting period. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
The rapper had two #1 albums during the year – one on his own and one with Future. Neither received an Album of the Year nom. Though Drake has amassed five #1 albums over the years, he has yet to break into that top category. But Drake’s solo album, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Last year, the Irish singer’s “Take Me to Church” was nominated for Song of the Year. This year, with the release of his debut album, he finally became eligible for Best New Artist. Alas, no nomination. The likely problem: Hozier hasn’t landed another pop hit since “Take Me to Church,” raising the possibility, at least, that he could be a one-hit wonder. Worse, Hozier was passed over for a nom for Best Rock Album. Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images
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