And the Grammy Goes To…
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.
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