Grammy 2025: Beyoncé Dominates With 11 Nominations as Female Artistes Make Their Mark

Beyoncé has once again proved her dominance in the music industry with a career-high 11 nominations at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Her album “Cowboy Carter” has earned recognition across multiple categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year, cementing her place as the leading nominee this year.

This achievement surpasses her previous record of 10 nominations in 2009, further solidifying her status as a musical powerhouse.

Despite Beyoncé’s remarkable tally, she shares the spotlight with several other powerful female artists who have also received nods in the top categories. Alongside her, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter are nominated for all three major awards — Record, Song, and Album of the Year.

This remarkable presence of women in the top categories continues the trend seen in recent years, further highlighting the ongoing impact of female artists in the music industry.

In addition to their nominations for the major categories, both Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are also up for Best New Artist. Their recognition in this category places them in a rare position to potentially win in all four major categories, a feat last achieved by Billie Eilish in 2020. This could mark a historic moment if either artist wins Best New Artist along with a top-category Grammy.

Other notable nominees include Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, who have each earned seven nominations this year. These artists are also poised to compete for the top honors, bringing further diversity and excitement to the 2025 Grammy race. Swift, Roan, and Carpenter are close behind with six nominations each, ensuring that the competition remains fierce throughout the season.

As with recent years, female artists continue to dominate in the Album and Record of the Year categories. This year, women occupy six of the eight spots in these two categories, underscoring the ongoing momentum of women in the music scene.

However, there are still some notable inclusions among male nominees, including Andre 3000, whose album “New Blue Sun” earned a nomination for Album of the Year. The inclusion of the posthumous Beatles track “Now and Then” for Record of the Year also sparked conversation, adding a surprise veteran element to the mix.

While men like Benson Boone and Teddy Swims received nominations for Best New Artist, the year’s male nominees have not reached the heights of their female counterparts in terms of top category recognition. Shaboozey stands out as one of the male artists to watch, receiving multiple nominations for his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and a feature on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”.

The 2025 Grammy Awards also include a strong representation from African artists in the “Best African Music Performance” category. Notable nominees include Yemi Alade for “Tomorrow,” Asake & Wizkid for “MMS,” Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay for “Higher,” Burna Boy for “Love Me JeJe,” and Tems. This diverse group highlights the global influence of African music in the current music landscape.

As the February 1 Grammy ceremony draws closer, all eyes are on Beyoncé, who has yet to win Album or Record of the Year, despite her record-breaking success at the Grammys. With fierce competition from artists like Kendrick Lamar, whose hit “Not Like Us” has been ubiquitous across sports and politics, the 2025 Grammy race promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.

Check out the full Nomination list here