With the 2025 Grammys swiftly approaching, it’s time for last predictions.
It seems like a very high-profile Grammy season: Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter are all anticipated to be in attendance. Along with Roan, Eilish, Carpenter, and Charli, who’re all confirmed as performers, Raye, Doechii, Shakira, Benson Boone, and Teddy Swims are set to take the stage.
As we shut in on the 67th Grammy Awards, we’ve rallied three distinct views for last predictions: R&B artist and voting member of the Recording Academy Shae Universe, knowledgeable betting knowledgeable (James Leyfield of Casinos.com), and me, your native Consequence author. We’ve all shared our predictions for a few of the largest classes beneath.
The 2025 Grammy Awards will broadcast on CBS and stream dwell on Paramount+ starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. This 12 months’s present will double as a fundraiser to assist Los Angeles wildfire reduction efforts. This weekend, keep shut for our ongoing Grammys protection right here. Plus, spend a while with Shae Universe’s newest, the nice and cozy Love Letter (stream it right here).
Album of the Yr
James’ Prediction: Billie Eilish — HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
That is prone to be between Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Division, however Eilish will pip Swift to the prize. Taylor is aiming for consecutive Album of the Yr victories, however an artist hasn’t gained back-to-back within the class in additional than 50 years. Beyoncé has by no means gained Album of the Yr — count on that to proceed this 12 months with Cowboy Carter lacking out, too.
Mary’s Prediction: Charli XCX — BRAT
Perhaps I’m too on-line or perhaps I’m simply nonetheless clinging to the ultimate dregs of the 365 get together woman second, nevertheless it seems like Charli XCX might take the highest prize this weekend for her culture-dominating BRAT. When nominations rolled out, the definitive album of the summer season was as soon as once more the middle of the dialog, proving that the pop artist’s endurance prolonged lengthy past the change within the climate.
Shae’s Prediction: Beyoncé — COWBOY CARTER
I feel COWBOY CARTER will win Album of the Yr. Effectively…it’s Beyoncé!