By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer
Grammy voting officially closed earlier this month, and anticipation is already building as music’s biggest night approaches. With the 67th Annual Grammy Awards just weeks away, we’re here to break down our picks and predictions for who we think will be taking home the coveted golden gramophone in a couple major categories when the winners are announced on Feb. 1st.
General Field
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) and mastering engineer(s), if other than the artist.
DtMF
Bad Bunny
Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
Anxiety
Doechii
WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish
Abracadabra (WINNER)
Lady Gaga
Luther (RUNNER-UP)
Kendrick Lamar With SZA
The Subway
Chappell Roan
APT
ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
I think that Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” will take home the Grammy for record of the year due to its very well designed production, unique vocal work and innovative song writing. I could also see it going to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “luther” if they wanted to give it to a more R&B song since it also has great production.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award to Artist(s) and to Featured Artist(s), Songwriter(s) of new material, Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s), Mixer(s) and Mastering Engineer(s) credited with 20% or more playing time of the album.
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (WINNER)
Bad Bunny
SWAG
Justin Beiber
Man’s Best Friend (RUNNER UP)
Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
MAYHEM
Lady Gaga
GNX
Kendrick Lamar
MUTT
Leon Thomas
CHROMAKOPIA
Tyler, The Creator
For Album of The Year, I think that Bad Bunny’s “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” will be taking home the Grammy. The album itself has so much passion and thought put into it. It works so well as a complete work of art blending music and culture together.
My runner-up would be Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend.” Despite having some controversy over the cover art, it became one of the biggest pop albums last year with it debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
SONG OF THE YEAR
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. Singles or Tracks only.
Abracadabra
Lady Gaga
Anxiety
Doechii
APT.
ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
DtMF
Bad Bunny
Golden — From KPop Demon Hunters (RUNNER-UP)
HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
luther (WINNER)
Kendrick Lamar With SZA
Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish
For song of the year, “luther” by Kendrick Lamar is the front runner to win this category. It has great song writing from both Kendrick and SZA which it was a big hit on his album “GNX.” The other option that could win is “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters because it was a huge hit in 2025 and is still at the top of the charts months after it was released.
BEST NEW ARTIST
This category recognizes an artist whose eligibility-year release(s) achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.
Olivia Dean (WINNER)
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae (DARK HORSE)
sombr
Leon Thomas (RUNNER-UP)
Alex Warren
Lola Young
Best new artist this year doesn’t have a clear front runner. They all are deserving of this title but I believe that Olivia Dean will be taking this one. She had a huge breakout moment last year with “Man I Need.” I could also see them giving it to Leon Thomas for his album “MUTT” which they nominated in Album of The Year. There is also a dark horse in this category. I believe it will go to Addison Rae since at the end of last year her self titled album “Addison” made the top of the end of year list and received a major amount of critical acclaim.
Pop & Dance Field
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE
For new vocal or instrumental pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.
DAISIES
Justin Beiber
Manchild (WINNER)
Sabrina Carpenter
Disease
Lady Gaga
The Subway
Chappell Roan
Messy (RUNNER-UP)
Lola Young
For Pop Solo Performance, its pretty clear that “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpernter will be winning this one. It debuted at number one and was the pop song of 2025. The breakout hit “Messy” by Lola Young could also have a chance at winning because of its success and it has a lot of good vocal performance moments.
BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.
Defying Gravity (WINNER)
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Golden — From KPop Demon Hunters (RUNNER-UP)
HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
Gabriela
KATSEYE
APT
ROSE, Bruno Mars
30 For 30
SZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar
There is a clear front runner in this performance based category. It has to go to “Defying Gravity” by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande just because their vocal performance is phenomenal. It could also go to the world wide smash hit “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of new pop vocal recordings.
SWAG
Justin Beiber
Man’s Best Friend (WINNER)
Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful
Miley Cyrus
MAYHEM (RUNNER-UP)
Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)
Teddy Swims
I think its safe to say that Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” will be taking this one. It was the biggest pop album release this year and had many hit songs on it. It could also go to Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” for its alt pop more experimental approach to pop music.
BEST DANCE POP RECORDING
For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.
Bluest Flame
Selena Gomez & benny blanco
Abracadabra (RUNNER-UP)
Lady Gaga
Midnight Sun
Zara Larson
Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie)
Tate McRae
Illegal (WINNER)
PinkPantheress
All of these dance pop tracks are really strong but I think they are going to give it to “Illegal” by PinkPantheress since it’s a well produced dance track. “Abracadabra” could also take this one since it was a huge hit but it leans a little more pop then dance so I’m not sure how the academy will view it.
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM
For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.
EUSEXUA (RUNNER-UP)
FKA twigs
Ten Days
Fred again…
Fancy That (WINNER)
PinkPantheress
Inhale/Exhale
RÜFÜS DU SOL
F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3
Skrillex
Even with Skrillex and Fred again winning this category in the past, I think that PinkPantheress’s “Fancy That” mixtape is taking it. It’s a short runtime, but all of the tracks are detailed and throughout with the production. FKA twigs’ “EUSEXUA” would also be an option with its experimental take on dance music.
Overall, this should be an enjoyable award show for viewers and artists alike.
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