The initial round of voting for the 2024 Grammy Awards has commenced, and fans are eagerly searching for insights into which songs and artists might receive nominations. Among the intriguing revelations from the Grammy ballot, there’s significant anticipation for Ice Spice in the Best New Artist category, especially since she won at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
While Ice Spice’s chances seem high, the Grammys occasionally surprise with less-known artists like last year’s winner, Samara Joy. Notable names like Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Jelly Roll for Country music are also in the mix, along with talents like Renee Rapp, PinkPantheress, Peso Pluma, Kalii, and Coco Jones.
The Song and Record of The Year categories feature five tracks from the “Barbie” album. Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night,” Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Aqua’s “Barbie World,” Billie Eilish‘s “What Was I Made For,” Ava Max’s “Choose Your Fighter,” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” are among the entries. The Best Pop Duo/Group Performance list includes Fifty Fifty’s “Barbie Dreams” featuring Kaliii. Additionally, “Boys Are Liar Pt. 2,” the song that introduced Ice Spice to a broader audience, is also under consideration.
For the Album of the Year category, notable contenders listed on the ballot include Jon Batiste’s “World Music Radio,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts,” Taylor Swift’s “Midnights,” SZA’s “SOS,” and Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.”
Variety’s projections suggest that SZA and Jon Batiste could be the most nominated artists for the 2024 Grammys. SZA’s acclaimed album “SOS” is expected to secure her nominations across various R&B and rap categories. On the other hand, Jon Batiste, the 2022 Album of the Year winner, is likely to vie for nominations in lesser-known and popular categories. The question remains whether he will become the most nominated and awarded artist again, as he did in 2022.