The 2024 Grammy Awards mark a transformative moment with a groundbreaking overhaul, streamlining ballot fields from 26 to 11 for voter flexibility. In this post, we delve into changes, and motivations, and present nominees across the streamlined 11 fields.
Prepare for the most significant night in the music industry! The Recording Academy has revealed nominations for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards. Circle Sunday, Feb. 4, as the 66th GRAMMY Awards will boom the center stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Anticipation is reaching its peak as artists and fans eagerly await the impressive lineup of nominees. The event is set to be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from 8:00 to 11:30 PM (LIVE ET/5:00-8:30 PM LIVE PT) and simultaneously streamed on Paramount+. Whether you opt for CBS or Paramount+, the 2024 GRAMMYs guarantee a night of unforgettable moments!
2024 Grammy Nominees in Country & American Roots Music Field, Complete List:
1. Best Country Solo Performance
Exceptional individual accomplishments in both vocal and instrumental country recordings are honored in the prestigious category of “Best Country Solo Performance”.
- “In Your Love” – Tyler Childers
- “Buried” – Brandy Clark
- “Fast Car” – Luke Combs
- “The Last Thing On My Mind” (Country Solo) – Dolly Parton
- “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
2. Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Recognizing exceptional vocal or instrumental performances in country music collaborations, the category for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” celebrates duo/group or collaborative recordings.
- “High Note” – Dierks Bentley Featuring Billy Strings (Duo/Group Performance)
- “Nobody’s Nobody” – Brothers Osborne (Duo/Group Performance)
- “I Remember Everything” (Group Performance)- Zach Bryan Featuring Kacey Musgraves
- “Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)” (song) – Vince Gill & Paul Franklin
- “Save Me” – Jelly Roll With Lainey Wilson (Duo/Group Performance)
- “We Don’t Fight Anymore” – Carly Pearce Featuring Chris Stapleton (Duo/Group Performance)
3. Best Country Song
The Grammy Awards honor exceptional songwriting in the country music genre through the “Best Country Song” category. This distinguished accolade emphasizes the outstanding artistry of songwriters within the country music realm. The award specifically recognizes and honors the songwriter or songwriters behind the creation of the most exceptional country song. It underscores the importance of songwriting craftsmanship and its profound contribution to the rich landscape of country music celebrated at the Grammy Awards.
- “Buried” – Brandy Clark & Jessie Jo Dillon (Country Song)
- “I Remember Everything” (Country Song) – Zach Bryan & Kacey Musgraves
- “In Your Love” – Tyler Childers & Geno Seale (Country Song)
- “Last Night” (a Country Song) – John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin & Ryan Vojtesak (Morgan Wallen song)
- “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton andd Dan Wilson (Chris Stapleton, an American singer-songwriter song)
4. Best Country Album
This Grammy Award is bestowed upon albums that feature more than 75% playing time of newly recorded country music. The award celebrates excellence in the creation and execution of country music albums, highlighting their significant contributions to the diverse musical tapestry celebrated by the Grammys.
- “Rolling Up The Welcome Mat”- Kelsea Ballerini (the Country Album)
- “Brothers Osborne” – Brothers Osborne
- “Zach Bryan” – Zach Bryan
- “Rustin’ In The Rain” – Tyler Childers
- “Bell Bottom Country” – Lainey Wilson
5. Best American Roots Performance
The Best American Roots Performance award at the Grammy Awards recognizes exceptional vocal or instrumental performances within the American Roots music genre.
- “Butterfly” – Jon Batiste
- “Heaven Help Us All” (American Roots Performance)- The Blind Boys Of Alabama
- “Inventing The Wheel” – Madison Cunningham
- “You Louisiana Man” – Rhiannon Giddens
- “Eve Was Black” – Allison Russell
6. Best Americana Performance
The Grammy Awards category for “Best Americana Performance” acknowledges outstanding vocal or instrumental performances within the Americana music genre. This recognition highlights the excellence and artistry demonstrated in creating recordings that contribute to the diverse and vibrant spectrum of Americana music.
- “Friendship” – The Blind Boys Of Alabama
- “Help Me Make It Through The Night” chorus song -by Tyler Childer (an American singer)
- “Dear Insecurity” – Brandy Clark Featuring Brandi Carlile (‘Brandy Clark’s album song)
- “King Of Oklahoma” (Americana Performance)- Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
- “The Returner” – Allison Russell
7. Best American Roots Song
- “Blank Page” – Michael Trotter Jr. & Tanya Trotter
- “California Sober” – Aaron Allen, William Apostol & Jon Weisberger (American Roots Song)
- “Cast Iron Skillet” – Jason Isbell
- “Dear Insecurity” – Brandy Clark, Michael Pollack’s (American Roots Song)
- “The Returner”(American Roots Song) – Drew Lindsay, JT Nero & Allison Russell
8. Best Americana Album
This recognition highlights the excellence and creativity within the Americana genre, showcasing outstanding works that contribute to the diversity and vibrancy of the American music landscape.
- “Brandy Clark” – Brandy Clark
- “The Chicago Sessions” – Rodney Crowell
- “You’re The One” – Rhiannon Giddens
- “Weathervanes” – Jason Isbell Andd The 400 Unit’s (from the Americana Album)
- “The Returner” – Allison Russell
9. Best Bluegrass Album
This recognition underscores the outstanding contributions to the bluegrass genre, showcasing the talent and artistry within this distinctive and cherished style of music.
- “Radio John: Songs of John Hartford” – Sam Bush’s album
- “Lovin’ Of The Game” – Michael Cleveland
- “Mighty Poplar” – Mighty Poplar
- “Bluegrass” – Willie Nelson
- “Me/And/Dad” – Billy Strings
- “City Of Gold” – Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway (Bluegrass Album)
10. Best Traditional Blues Album
The Grammy Awards category for “Best Traditional Blues Album” acknowledges albums with more than 75% playing time of newly recorded vocal or instrumental traditional blues recordings.
- “Ridin'” – Eric Bibb
- “The Soul Side Of Sipp” (Traditional Blues Album)- Mr. Sipp
- “Life Don’t Miss Nobody” (Traditional Blues)- Tracy Nelson (Album)
- “Teardrops For Magic Slim Live At Rosa’s Lounge” (Traditional Blues)- John Primer (Album)
- “All My Love For You” (Traditional Blues Album)- Bobby Rush
11. Best Contemporary Blues Album
For albums containing over 75% playing time of new vocal or instrumental contemporary blues recordings.
- “Death Wish Blues” (Contemporary Blues)- Samantha Fish And Jesse Dayton (Album)
- “Healing Time” (Contemporary Blues Album)- Ruthie Foster
- “Live In London” (Contemporary Blues Album)- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
- “Blood Harmony” (Contemporary Blues Album)- Larkin Poe
- “LaVette!” (Contemporary Blues Album)- Bettye LaVette
12. Best Folk Album
The Grammy Awards category for “Best Folk Album” celebrates albums with more than 75% playing time of newly recorded vocal or instrumental folk recordings.
- “Traveling Wildfire” (Folk Album)- Dom Flemons
- “I Only See The Moon” (Folk Album)- The Milk Carton Kids
- “Joni Mitchell At Newport [Live]” (Folk Album)- Joni Mitchell
- “Celebrants” (Folk Album)- Nickel Creek
- “Jubilee” (Folk Album)- Old Crow Medicine Show
- “Seven Psalms” (Folk Album)- Paul Simon
- “Folkocracy” (Folk Album)- Rufus Wainwright
13. Best Regional Roots Music Album
For albums containing over 75% playing time of new vocal or instrumental regional roots music recordings.
- “New Beginnings” – Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. andd The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band
- “Live At The 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival” – Dwayne Dopsie annd The Zydeco Hellraisers
- “Live: Orpheum Theater Nola” – Lost Bayou Ramblers & Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
- “Made In New Orleans” – New Breed Brass Band
- “Too Much To Hold” – New Orleans Nightcrawlers
- “Live At The Maple Leaf” – Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. Featured
- Stay tuned for the 66th GRAMMY Awards and witness these exceptional talents shine on music’s most prestigious stage!
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