Despite not releasing an album of his own this year, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with eight Grammy nominations for his work on the Black Panther soundtrack. Drake is heavy on his heels with seven nominations of his own, with six for singer Brandi Carlile, and five each for Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Childish Gambino, Maren Morris and Best New Artist nominee H.E.R. Taylor Swift, a perennial Grammy favourite, is only nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album for Reputation, though she’s up against the voices of Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande, who only scored two nominations despite having one of the biggest years in music (and one of the best albums, Sweetener). Dua LipaMargo PriceBebe RexhaJorja SmithBest Pop Solo PerformanceBeck – ColorsCamila Cabello – Havana (Live)Ariana Grande – God Is a WomanLady Gaga – Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?) – Best Part [ft. Daniel Caesar]PJ Morton – First BeganBest Traditional R&B PerformanceLeon Bridges – Bet Ain’t Worth the HandBetty LaVette – Don’t Fall Apart on Me TonightMAJOR.

Source: National Post December 07, 2018 15:33 UTC