Bisina Somto
As the anticipation for the 66th annual Grammy Awards builds, the recently announced nominations have stirred a mix of excitement and disappointment among fans and industry insiders alike. While the list includes some notable surprises, there are glaring omissions that have left fans confused. Here are the five biggest snubs from the 2024 Grammy nominations:
Reneé – “Snow Angel”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelRising star Reneé Rapp, known for her portrayal of Regina George on Broadway and Leighton Murray in HBO’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” took a daring leap into the music scene with her debut album, “Snow Angel.”
Despite its acclaim as one of the year’s stand-out releases, Rapp was surprisingly absent from the Best Pop Vocal Album category, and her absence in the Best New Artist category raises eyebrows, given her previous recognition at the 2023 VMAs.
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Sabrina Carpenter- “Nonsense”
Disney Channel alum Sabrina Carpenter had a breakthrough year in 2023, marked by a viral hit, “Nonsense,” and an opening slot on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. However, the Best New Artist category failed to acknowledge her significant strides toward mainstream acclaim.
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Carpenter’s deluxe album, “Emails I Can’t Send,” including the stellar track “Feather,” left her without a single Grammy nomination this year.
RAYE- “My 21st Century Blues”
Independent artist RAYE’s resilience shone through in her album “My 21st Century Blues,” released after parting ways with her label, Polydor Records.
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Despite critical acclaim and a remarkable vocal performance, RAYE found herself absent from key categories such as Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best R&B Performance. Her absence highlights a missed opportunity to recognize the triumph of independent artists in the industry.
PinkPantheress – “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2”
“Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” by PinkPantheress and Ice Spice became an enduring success since its release in February. The dynamic combination of PinkPantheress’s delicate vocals and Ice Spice’s cheeky rhymes resonated with audiences, making it an inexplicable omission from the nominee list.
Notably, PinkPantheress herself was also overlooked, despite Ice Spice securing four nominations, including Best New Artist.
Doja Cat- “Paint the Town Red”
Despite her undeniable impact and three consecutive Record of the Year nods in previous years, her hit single “Paint the Town Red” only secured a nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance. The decision to exclude her from the Record of the Year category raises questions, considering her consistent track record with Grammy recognition.
As the music world eagerly awaits the 2024 Grammy Awards, these notable snubs underscore the subjective nature of awards and the challenging task of recognizing the wealth of talent within the industry.
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