As the 66th Grammy Awards approach, numerous potential records loom on the horizon, with acclaimed artists such as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, SZA, and more poised to make history. According to data gathered by VegasInsider, several records across various categories are within reach at the ceremony scheduled for February 4, 2024.
Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the records that could be broken across different categories:
Big Four Categories:
Record of the Year:
– Billie Eilish could make history by joining Paul Simon & Bruno Mars as the only artists with three Record of the Year trophies if she secures a win for “What Was I Made For.”
– Additionally, Eilish would become the first artist to win three ROTY trophies for solo projects.
Song of the Year:
– Taylor Swift could secure her first Song of the Year trophy for “Anti-Hero,” marking her seventh nomination and making her the most nominated songwriter in the category without a win.
Album of the Year:
– Taylor Swift could break her tie with Stevie Wonder & Frank Sinatra for the most wins in the Album of the Year category if she clinches her fourth trophy for “Midnights.”
Best New Artist:
– The War and Treaty could make history as the first husband & wife duo to win in the Best New Artist category.
Numbers Achievements:
– Several artists have the chance to equal or surpass the record for the most Grammys won in one night by a female solo artist, currently held jointly by Adele and Beyoncé.
Genre-Specific Categories:
Pop Categories:
– Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo could make significant strides in the Best Pop Solo Performance category.
Rap Categories:
– Kendrick Lamar could extend his record in the Best Rap Performance category with a potential win for “The Hillbillies.”
Visual Media Categories:
– Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar are contenders in the Best Music Video category, with opportunities to make Grammy history.
Country Categories:
– Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves have the chance to equal the record for the most awards in the Best Country Song category.
Latin Music Categories:
– Rubén Blades and Karol G are poised to make waves in the Best Tropical Latin Album and Best Música Urbana Album categories, respectively.
Rock & Metal Categories:
– Foo Fighters and Metallica could extend their records in their respective categories.
Dance/Electronic Categories:
– Skrillex and The Chemical Brothers are contenders for multiple wins in the Dance/Electronic categories.
American Roots & Americana Categories:
– Jon Batiste and Jason Isbell have opportunities to further solidify their positions in their respective categories.
Gospel & Christian Categories:
– Kirk Franklin and for KING & COUNTRY are contenders for significant achievements in their categories.
Instrumental Categories:
– Jacob Collier and Jack Antonoff could potentially set records in their respective instrumental and production categories.
As anticipation builds for the 66th Grammy Awards, these potential records add an extra layer of excitement to the prestigious event. Tune in on February 4, 2024, to witness music history in the making.