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Labled for reuse by Creative Commons. The 63rd Grammys will be held on March 14, 2021.

The biggest night in music is nearly upon us–albeit two months late and without a live audience.

Hosted by The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah, the 63rd Grammys will air on March 14. Here at the Jetstream Journal, we’ve assembled a team of clairvoyant music-enthusiasts to offer our best predictions for the coming ceremony. 

Record Of The Year

BLACK PARADE – Beyoncé

Beyoncé & Derek Dixie, producers; Stuart White, engineer/mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

COLORS – Black Pumas

Adrian Quesada, producer; Adrian Quesada, engineer/mixer; JJ Golden, mastering engineer 

ROCKSTAR – DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch

SethinTheKitchen, producer; Derek “MixedByAli” Ali, Chris Dennis, Liz Robson & Chris West, engineers/mixers; Glenn A Tabor III, mastering engineer

SAY SO – Doja Cat

Tyson Trax, producer; Clint Gibbs & Kalani Thompson, engineers/mixers; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer

EVERYTHING I WANTED – Billie Eilish

Finneas O’Connell, producer; Rob Kinelski & Finneas O’Connell, engineers/mixers; John Greenham, mastering engineer

DON’T START NOW – Dua Lipa

Caroline Ailin & Ian Kirkpatrick, producers; Josh Gudwin, Drew Jurecka & Ian Kirkpatrick, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer

CIRCLES – Post Malone

Louis Bell, Frank Dukes & Post Malone, producers; Louis Bell & Manny Marroquin, engineers/mixers; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer 

SAVAGE – Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé

Beyoncé & J. White Did It, producers; Stuart White, engineer/mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

My top pick: “Circles” – Post Malone 

Lily’s pick: “Everything I Wanted” – Billie Eilish 

Savannah’s pick: “Savage” – Meghan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé

Mrs. Anderson’s pick: “Don’t Start Now” – Dua Lipa

What will win: “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish had an impressive turnout at the 62nd Grammys, one that looks sure to continue this coming ceremony. Though Eilish is the favorite, the top contenders are also Dua Lipa and Meghan Thee Stallion.

Album Of The Year

CHILOMBO – Jhené Aiko

Fisticuffs & Julian-Quán Việt Lê, producers; Fisticuffs, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Zeke Mishanec, Christian Plata & Gregg Rominiecki, engineers/mixers; Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Maclean Robinson & Brian Keith Warfield, songwriters; Dave Kutch, mastering engineer

BLACK PUMAS (DELUXE EDITION) – Black Pumas

Adrian Quesada, producer; Adrian Quesada, engineer/mixer; Eric Burton & Adrian Quesada, songwriters; JJ Golden, mastering engineer

EVERYDAY LIFE – Coldplay

Daniel Green, Bill Rahko & Rik Simpson, producers; Mark “Spike” Stent, engineer/mixer; Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters; Emily Lazar, mastering engineer

DJESSE VOL.3 – Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier, producer; Ben Bloomberg & Jacob Collier, engineers/mixers; Jacob Collier, songwriter; Chris Allgood & Emily Lazar, mastering engineers

WOMEN IN MUSIC PT. III – HAIM

Rostam Batmanglij, Danielle Haim & Ariel Rechtshaid, producers; Rostam Batmanglij, Jasmine Chen, John DeBold, Matt DiMona, Tom Elmhirst, Joey Messina-Doerning & Ariel Rechtshaid, engineers/mixers; Rostam Batmanglij, Alana Haim, Danielle Haim, Este Haim & Ariel Rechtshaid, songwriters; Emily Lazar, mastering engineer

FUTURE NOSTALGIA – Dua Lipa

Lorna Blackwood & Koz, producers; Josh Gudwin & Cameron Gower Poole, engineers/mixers; Clarence Coffee Jr. & Dua Lipa, songwriters; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer

HOLLYWOOD’S BLEEDING – Post Malone

Louis Bell & Frank Dukes, producers; Louis Bell & Manny Marroquin, engineers/mixers; Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Austin Post & Billy Walsh, songwriters; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer

 FOLKLORE – Taylor Swift

Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, producers; Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Jonathan Low & Laura Sisk, engineers/mixers; Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, songwriters; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

My top pick: “Folklore” – Taylor Swift 

Angel’s pick: “Everyday Life” – Coldplay 

Savannah’s pick: “Future Nostalgia” – Dua Lipa 

Mrs. Anderson’s pick: “Future Nostalgia” – Dua Lipa and “Everyday Life” – Coldplay 

What will win: “Folklore” – Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has won Album of the Year not just once, but twice, and it looks as if she will soon win a third. “Folklore” was an impressive addition to her discography, and the Grammys seem to agree. If “Folklore” doesn’t take home the trophy, look to “Future Nostalgia” as the main contender.

Song Of The Year

BLACK PARADE – Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk & Rickie “Caso” Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)

THE BOX – Larrance Dopson, Samuel Gloade, Rodrick Moore, Adarius Moragne, Eric Sloan & Khirye Anthony Tyler, songwriters (Roddy Ricch)

CARDIGAN – Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

CIRCLES – Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Kaan Gunesberk, Austin Post & Billy Walsh, songwriters (Post Malone)

DON’T START NOW – Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Dua Lipa & Emily Warren, songwriters (Dua Lipa)

EVERYTHING I WANTED – Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

I CAN’T BREATHE – Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)

IF THE WORLD WAS ENDING – Julia Michaels & JP Saxe, songwriters (JP Saxe Featuring Julia Michaels)

My top pick: “If the World Was Ending” by Julia Michaels & JP Saxe 

Deanna’s pick: “Circles” by Post Malone 

Lily’s pick: “Circles” by Post Malone 

Sam’s top pick: “Circles” by Post Malone

Savannah’s pick: “The Box” by Roddy Ricch 

Mrs. Anderson’s pick: “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa and “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish  

What will win: “Cardigan” by Taylor Swift 

Taylor Swift is arguably overdue for a Song of the Year win. With impressive songwriting abundant in all of the “Folklore” album, Swift will likely take home the award for songwriting with “Cardigan.” If not Swift, likely contenders are “I Can’t Breathe” by H.E.R. or “Everything I Wanted” by Eilish.

Best New Artist

INGRID ANDRESS

PHOEBE BRIDGERS

CHIKA

NOAH CYRUS

D SMOKE

DOJA CAT

 KAYTRANADA

 MEGAN THEE STALLION

My top pick: Megan thee Stallion

Sam’s top pick: Phoebe Bridgers

Who will win: Meghan Thee Stallion

Meghan Thee Stallion had a phenomenal first year. She had several hits, including “Savage”, which was nominated in several other categories.

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

UN DIA (ONE DAY) – J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy

INTENTIONS – Justin Bieber Featuring Quavo

DYNAMITE – BTS

RAIN ON ME – Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande

EXILE – Taylor Swift Featuring Bon Iver

My top pick: “Dynamite” by BTS

Deanna’s top pick: “Dynamite” by BTS

Savannah’s top pick: “Dynamite” by BTS

What will win: “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande

BTS had an impressive year, with “Dynamite” becoming a massive commercial hit; however, the Grammys haven’t had a particularly good track record with groups in the past, and it’s unlikely that they, or the general public, are ready for a K-pop win. Expect the win to go to “Rain on Me” or “Exile.”

View the complete list of nominees here, and watch the 63rd Grammys live on CBS at 6 PM MT on Sunday, March 14.