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Arcade Fire, NIN, Haim, Alice Cooper: 15 New July Albums

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Also included in our new music roundup for July: Foster The People, Kesha, RAC, Toro Y Moi, Waxahatchee, Selena Gomez, and more
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What have you been listening to lately? We've been keeping our ears open this past month, and we heard everything from killer synth beats and hardcore rock to lilting pop ballads and even a little Sinatra-inspired bossa nova.

Our GRAMMY.com editors have rounded up just some of the outstanding new music releases in July, including Alice Cooper, Waxahatchee, Justin Cross, and Arcade Fire to Kesha, Haim, Selena Gomez, and RAC.

Albums

Alice Cooper, Paranormal 

School's out for summer and, fittingly, Alice Cooper's in with a new studio album. Paranormal, Cooper's 27th studio LP, proves the Godfather of Shock Rock's staying power. Songs such as the title track, "Dynamite Road" and "Rats" are delightfully creepy and draped with eldritch production courtesy of longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin. The trick that's a real treat is two new cuts ("Genuine American Girl" and "You And All Of Your Friends") featuring original Cooper band members Michael Bruce (guitar), Dennis Dunaway (bass) and Neal Smith (drums). "This album is like the sideshow at a circus," said Cooper. "That's where Alice lives, and it's been the place to go for 50 years." — Tim McPhate

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Arcade Fire, Everything Now

For all the fresh danceabilty of the four new Arcade Fire singles released ahead of Everything Now, perhaps the biggest splash has been the band's satirical and rather unusual marketing plan ahead of their fifth album. Apparently fed up with stock criticism, Arcade Fire launched a hilarious mock website, beating the swarms of indie-rock reviewers to the punch by reviewing their new album first, tongue planted firmly in cheek. Jokes aside, Everything Now captures the spirit of the modern onslaught of information, with Win Butler channeling Bowie in a sarcastic plea for a simpler life. — Nate Hertweck

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Foster The People, Sacred Hearts Club

Back with their third full-length album, their first since 2014's Supermodel, Mark Foster and company bounce and trip through the stylistically extended landscapes of Sacred Hearts Club. Their ubiquitous smash, 2011's "Pumped Up Kicks," was an effortless breakthrough that any group would have trouble following, but Foster The People seem at home again in their pop darkness, hitting new nerves on the standout track, "Doing It For The Money" with '80s textures, pulsing rhythms and hip-hop phrasing. Even the most satisfying moments on the album must be accessed by the musical equivalent of the seedy, neon-lit passageway depicted on the album's cover, which all makes for a mystical and intriguing pop experience. — N.H.

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French Montana, Jungle Rules

Emerging more an acquired taste with this official sophomore effort, French Montana's party atmospherics and their rhythmic and stylistic variety are a guilty pleasure. The collaborations here are world-class, including appearances by Pharrell Williams, Future and Swae Lee. Comparisons by reviewers with Drake's Toronto-sounding R&B enhance the take that French Montana's music defies well-set genres. Perhaps The Guardian best summed up Jungle Rules, saying it "provides the 'playlist generation' with bangers to choose from." — Philip Merrill

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Haim, Something To Tell You

The Haim sisters' West Coast country pop sound has grown with more craft, effect and authority, potentially inspiring some giddy happiness in listeners who don't find it all too sweet. This sophomore smash follows up on their successful debut, which led to their nomination at the 57th GRAMMY Awards for Best New Artist. Pitchfork says they "crucially remain masters of rhythm" and acknowledged the album's emotion while admiring the trio's multilayered skill. — P.M.

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Sarah Jaffe, Bad Baby

Electro-pop singer/songwriter Jaffe's fourth full-length LP shows a musical evolution that takes her previous melodic ballads and transforms them into '80s synth-pop with sophisticated melodies and lyrics. The result is a showpiece that's smooth, enticing and often jammable, all while tackling a variety of moods. "She sounds as versatile as ever in songs that mix spiky synth-pop with softer, slower-burning reflections on the way human beings interact," writes NPR. — Renée Fabian

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Melvins, A Walk With Love & Death

For 34 Years, the Melvins have been lurking just far enough beyond what's popular to not be clearly seen, yet close enough to make everyone a little uncomfortable. Their syrupy sludge riffs and relentless ambition have earned the band a devoted fan base and the respect of their heavy hitting peers. But on their 25th album (!) founding member Buzz Osborne leads the band into new realms. A double album, A Walk With Love & Death's first half, Death, proves without doubt, according to The Guardian, "the band have long since perfected a sound that's as dense as a neutron star." This is followed by a sharp left turn into the challenging and esoteric, Love, a soundtrack to a short film. Not for the faint of heart, this latest Melvins effort reminds us there are still new boundaries to push. — N.H.

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Mura Masa, Mura Masa

Guernsey-born producer Alex Crossan, aka Mura Masa, has earned every drop of hype preceding the release of his debut album. A rising star, he started building buzz for his full-length debut back in September when he dropped the catchy A$AP Rocky-featured "Love$ick." Other notable features who came along for the young gun's maiden voyage include Charli XCX, Desiigner, Christine And The Queens, and Jamie XX. Pitchfork gave strong praise for the diverse stylings of the record. "Alex Crossan's debut album is a love letter to multicultural London that's informed by the 21-year-old musician's insular upbringing and abetted by a number of high-profile guests."  — Brian Haack

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Nine Inch Nails, Add Violence

Taking a breather from soundtrack music, Trent Reznor has dusted off Nine Inch Nails with a new five-track EP. Reznor and partner in crime Atticus Ross sustain a brooding mood on Add Violence, ripe with synth-rock embellishments and experimental angst alongside subtle nods to Depeche Mode and David Bowie. While some tracks scream classic NIN ("Less Than," "The Background World"), the introspective "The Lovers" pulsates into unfamiliar territory, combining potent rhythms, aching lyrics and somber melodies. "I'm feeling re-energized about music now," Reznor told Vulture. "An EP allows us to be nimble. We can turn one comfortably around in six months … and you can use it to sustain moods without getting bogged down in a full-length album." — T.M.

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John Pizzarelli, Sinatra & Jobim @ 50

In 1967 the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim fanned a refreshing musical breeze felt from the shores of Brazil to the beaches of America. A half-century later, jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli has tastefully reimagined that classic pairing. Smoke breaks and two-inch tape have been replaced in favor of FaceTime collaborations and Pro Tools sessions, but Sinatra & Jobim @ 50 faithfully pays tribute to the original Sinatra-Jobim album, enhancing that collection with two originals. And with Daniel Jobim, grandson of Antonio Carlos Jobim, guesting on select tracks, the results blend like a tasty Caipirinha. Though "The Girl From Ipanema" is conspicuously absent, chestnuts such as "Dindi," "Baubles, Bangles And Beads," "Aqua De Beber," and "Meditation" make this the perfect late-summer chill soundtrack. — T.M.

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RAC, EGO

Another production darling from the soon-to-be bygone days of homegrown SoundCloud stardom, GRAMMY-winning DJ/producer André Allen Anjos, aka RAC, has managed to distill his disparate pop and indie dance roots into a cohesive package that simultaneously sounds fresh and current, while also hearkening to the raw and experimental sounds of your favorite MySpace-era bedroom production gems. AllMusic.com says RAC's sophomore LP "feels like a culmination of his music; a seamless fusion of influences, collaborations and memories; it resembles one continuously morphing, 60-minute song more than a traditional album." — B.H.

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Romeo Santos, Golden

Released on his 36th birthday, Golden gives Romeo Santos' talent new room to be recognized, as it was when Formula Vol. 1, his first solo album, was nominated for Best Tropical Latin Album at the 55th GRAMMY Awards. A boy band success recently described by The Fader as "an ambassador for Latinos in the world's biggest boardrooms," Santos' fresh take on bachata draws Drake-style R&B/hip-hop comparisons. He told Rolling Stone, "I was super excited for the success of 'Despacito'," while describing his more modest Spanish-language success as well as his drive to refresh and revisit not only bachata but his own previous work. — P.M.

Toro Y Moi, Boo Boo

Toro Y Moi, aka Chaz Bundick, took a leap of faith by opening his fifth studio album, Boo Boo, with a Prince homage called "Mirage." It paid off, and the rest of the album's synth-laden tunes cover a wide range of territory from Daft Punk-esque tracks to R&B slow jams, all inspired by a breakup and a quick rise to fame. "He's back with another album that might just be the best Toro Y Moi album yet," writes Stereogum. "Partly because it sounds like all these past strains of his music whirled together and partly because it's just a great album." — R.F.

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Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy

Flower Boy marks a creative turn for the founder of hip-hop collective Odd Future. The record, which was 90 percent written and produced by Tyler, The Creator himself, features cool synth beats coupled with smooth melodies. You'll recognize other featured voices, including A$AP Rocky, Estelle, Frank Ocean, and Pharrell Williams. "[Flower Boy is] filled with purpose," writes AllMusic.com. "This is a major creative advancement, no slapdash repository of provocations and whims." — R.F.

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Waxahatchee, Out In The Storm

Buzzy indie garage rockers Waxahatchee's fourth release in a string of consistently enjoyable LPs should draw some added interest, given it was engineered and recorded as a live studio record with help from producer John Agnello — perhaps best known for his work in the '90s and early '00s with Dinosaur Jr. and Sonic Youth. The album's production shines, and songwriter/frontwoman Katie Crutchfield's lyrical and vocal efforts are as present as ever, poignant and self-reflective with her trademark touch for subtlety. The Fader calls Out In The Storm a "ridiculously good, deeply personal record," adding that, "Katie Crutchfield has, objectively, established herself as one of this generation's most reliable songwriting forces." — B.H.

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Singles

Justin Cross, "Fiction Of The Mind"

Singer/songwriter Cross' latest single, "Fiction Of The Mind," off his three-song EP of the same name, tackles a universal concern — are we following our dreams or just fooling ourselves — while also shredding a solid tune. "He skillfully shifts between indie rock, funk, Americana, blues, soul, and even hip-hop while telling true stories," writes New Jersey Stage. — R.F.

Kesha, "Praying"

After a widely publicized legal feud with Dr. Luke, Kesha has resurfaced with the contemplative anthem "Praying." The singer/songwriter, who once crowed about brushing her teeth with a bottle of Jack in "Tik Tok," turns down a more soulful corner here, with some close-to-the-bone lyrics set against a stark pop-meets-gospel soundscape. "I have channeled my feelings of severe hopelessness and depression, I've overcome obstacles, and I have found strength in myself even when it felt out of reach," said Kesha, whose high note at 4:20 is full of feels. The track precedes her new album, Rainbow, which drops Aug. 11. — T.M.

Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real, "Find Yourself"

Being the child of a music legend can come with its share of challenges. In this case, Willie Nelson's son and his dynamite band make it look easy. Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real's new single, "Find Yourself," struts out of the speakers, issuing a soulful and confident warning of, "I hope you find yourself before I find somebody else to be my lover." Unhinged and unafraid, the song's self-assured jam glides past the six-minute mark without losing interest or conviction. On "Find Yourself," Nelson takes a big step out of his father's shadow and into his own skin. — N.H.

Purity Ring, "Asido"

Announced as a stand-alone offering, and released in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the group's debut album Shrines, "Asido" makes for a hopeful teaser of more great things to come. The Canadian electronic duo announced in April they were taking a break from touring to work on recording new music, and if "Asido" is any indication, then the two-plus year wait since 2015's Another Eternity will be well worth it when the band releases their third LP. Pitchfork comments, "The track tethers Purity Ring to their past while letting them tentatively explore the present." — B.H.

Selena Gomez feat. Gucci Mane, "Fetish"

"Fetish" is a righteously steady and sleek track with a featured appearance by Gucci Mane that adds to the song's repeatability and hip glam. While "origami" might suggest a more overt twist to "Fetish," its premise to the listener is, "If I were you, I'd do me too." The music video, which primarily features only Gomez's lips, received more than 49 million YouTube views since it was published July 12, justifying Gomez's confidence that her listeners indeed want more of what she is putting down. — P.M.

More new music: Hear Mick Jagger's new remixes with Skepta, Tame Impala

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Solange, Nine Inch Nails Will Headline Day For Night Festival 2017

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Sep 20, 2017 - 5:55 pm

The official lineup for the third annual Day For Night Festival was announced today, a strong statement that the city is getting back on its feet and ready to move ahead in the wake of the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey just a few weeks ago.

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The headliners announced for the 2017 event are as varied as they are impressive — Solange, Nine Inch Nails, Thom Yorke, Justice, and St. Vincent — top the bill alongside Tyler The Creator, James Blake, Pretty Lights, Jamie XX, and Phantogram.

The three-day festival bills itself as an event dedicated to "[exploring] the deep connections between light, technology, sound and space," and since its inception in 2015 has become a yearly meeting of the minds for artists, technicians, and cultural figures on the forefront of the creative digital space.

Along with the strong billing of headliners and supporting acts, festival attendees will be treated to 18 different visual art installations from creators like Ryoji Ikeda, Matthew Schreiber, and Radio Soulwax. There will also be a panel discussion on the intersection between art and activism featuring Chelsea Manning, Laurie Anderson, Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot, and Lauren McCarthy.

The Night For Day Festival will take place in Houston on Dec. 15-17. Tickets and additional information can be found on the festival website.

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Chance The Rapper performs at 2017 Lollapalooza

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Music Festivals 2017: Lollapalooza In Chicago

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From Chance The Rapper and Kaskade to Foster The People and Atlas Genius, check out our backstage pass at Lollapalooza
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Aug 3, 2017 - 11:40 am

Summertime is a magical time in the vibrant Windy City. At the center of the frenzy each year is Lollapalooza: four full days of music on eight stages and tons of after-parties — all right downtown in Grant Park. Check out our exclusive Lollapalooza coverage from on the ground in Chicago.

Sunday Aug. 6

Arcade Fire closed out Lollapalooza with a set mixing favorites such as "Reflektor" and "The Suburbs" (which the group dedicated to David Bowie) with a cover mash-up of John Lennon's "Mind Games" and Radiohead's "Karma Police." It was a celebratory performance, no doubt, as earlier in the day Billboard reported that the group's new album, Everything Now, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. "We played [Lollapalooza] on The Suburbs. We played here on Funeral," said Win Butler, before referencing Everything Now. 

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We caught up with Kaskade backstage at Lollapalooza and the GRAMMY nominee updated us on everything from his take on the current state of pop music, collaborating with Imagine Dragons, his new studio in Santa Monica, Calif., and more.

Kaskade On Why He Remixed Imagine Dragons

Saturday, Aug. 5

Now that's a homecoming! Go inside Chance The Rapper's electrifying headlining set at Lollapalooza.

Chance The Rapper performs at 2017 Lollapalooza

In between the amazing performances on the various Lollapalooza stages, fans are treated to a diverse menu of after-party shows. Get a taste of the types of artists and experiences you'll find at an epic Lolla after-show.

Tegan And Sara perform at 2017 Lollapalooza After-Party

(Photo: Tegan And Sara perform at Park West on Aug. 3; Photo: Jacklyn Krol/The Recording Academy)

Friday, Aug. 4

New York-based singer/songwriter Jesse Malin not only gave us the scoop on life on tour and his primary influences, but he provided an exclusive track-by-track commentary on his new EP, Meet Me At The End Of The World.

Jesse Malin On Influences, Songwriting, New EP

Inspiration, psychics, songs, and the Alabama Shakes? Find out what each of these topics has to do with Bishop Briggs during our interview with the London-born singer/songwriter backstage at Lollapalooza. 

Bishop Briggs Reveals Where Her Passion Lies

 

Foster The People have returned to Lollapalooza, this time in support of their just-released album, Sacred Hearts Club. Mark Foster sat down to walk us through how the trio approached the LP.

Inside Foster The People's Latest Album

Thursday, Aug. 3

Mondo Cozmo — aka Josh Ostrander — took us through the "outside-of-the-box" approach he took on his debut solo album, Plastic Soul.

Mondo Cozmo: Inside The Making Of His Debut Album

We caught up with Atlas Genius on the first day of Lollapalooza. Check out our interview with Keith and Michael Jeffery on touring and their new single, "63 Days."

Atlas Genius Talk Tour, New Single At Lollapalooza

Want More Festivals? 17 Must-Attend Music Festivals in 2017

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Firefly Festival 2019 Lineup Announced With Panic! At The Disco & More

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Dec 12, 2018 - 1:37 pm

The Firefly Music Festival 2019 lineup was announced on Dec. 11 for next summer, June 21–23, in Dover, Delaware. The eighth annual, open-air fest features headliners Panic! At The Disco, Post Malone and Travis Scott. All three are past or present GRAMMY nominees.

GRAMMY winners in the lineup include TLC, Vampire Weekend and Zedd. Artists who received GRAMMY nominations, on the bill, include Courtney Barnett, Death Cab For Cutie, DJ Snake, and Tyler, The Creator.

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Some of what makes festivals so unforgettable are the performances by newcomers and emerging artists. With many more expected on Firefly's multiple stages, a few who we've written about or spoken to include Alison Wonderland, Brockhampton, Dashboard Confessional, GRiZ, Kygo, Gucci Mane, Jessie Reyez, Snail Mail, Walk The Moon, and Young The Giant.

For your chance to see what makes "the east coast's largest music and camping festival" unforgettable at The Woodlands beside Dover International Speedway, tickets and special packages go on sale Friday Dec. 14 at the Firefly Festival website.

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60 Facts About The 60th GRAMMY Nominees

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From Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, SZA, and Childish Gambino to Rapsody, Lady Gaga, Shakira, and Taylor Swift, get forensic with 60 interesting facts about the 60th GRAMMY nominees
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Jan 3, 2018 - 4:56 pm

Looking for a different kind of New Year's resolution? How about pledging to become an expert on this year's nominees for the 60th GRAMMY Awards? We can help you do just that.

From first-time nominees and top nominees to GRAMMY history and potential records at stake, we've sliced and diced the 84 categories to bring you 60 delectable factoids about the 60th nominee class.

Make sure to read all 60 facts below and follow all the storylines during Music's Biggest Night at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday, Jan. 28.

1. Jay-Z

Jay-Z is this year's leading GRAMMY nominee with eight nominations. This is the third time the rapper has been the year's leading nominee (or at least tied for the lead). He tied for the lead for 2003 with Beyoncé, OutKast and Pharrell Williams. He held the lead outright for 2013.

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2. SZA

SZA is this year's top female nominee with five nominations, including Best New Artist.

3. Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino is nominated for five GRAMMYs, including Record and Album Of The Year. The versatile performer, aka Donald Glover, won two Emmy Awards in September for his work on the FX series Atlanta. (He won Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series.)

4. "Despacito"

"Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber is this year's only work to be nominated for both Record and Song Of The Year. It's the first foreign-language hit to be nominated in both categories since "La Bamba," recorded by Los Lobos, 30 years ago.

5. "The Story Of O.J."

"The Story Of O.J." is Jay-Z's fourth single to receive a Record Of The Year nomination. It follows Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love," on which he was featured; Rihanna's "Umbrella," on which he was featured; and "Empire State Of Mind," a collaboration with Alicia Keys. Jay-Z is the first rapper to amass four Record Of The Year nominations.

6. Bruno Mars, Record Of The Year

Bruno Mars' "24K Magic" is nominated for Record Of The Year. It's Mars' fifth nomination in that category since 2010. That's more than any other artist in this decade. Mars and Beyoncé are the only artists to amass five nominations since 2000.

7. Kendrick Lamar

DAMN. is Kendrick Lamar's third consecutive studio album to be nominated for Album Of The Year. Kanye West is the only other rapper to receive nominations in this category for three consecutive studio albums.

8. Lorde

Lorde is among the nominees for Album Of The Year for her sophomore release, Melodrama. The young star has now been nominated in three of the General Field categories. Four years ago, her breakthrough hit, "Royals" was nominated for Record Of The Year and won for Song Of The Year.

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9. Alessia Cara, Khalid, Julia Michaels: Song Of The Year

Three of this year's Best New Artist nominees — Alessia Cara, Khalid and Julia Michaels — are up for Song Of The Year. Cara and Khalid co-wrote "1-800-273-7255," the Logic hit on which they are featured. Michaels co-wrote her hit "Issues." This is only the second time in GRAMMY history that three Best New Artist nominees have also been nominated for Song Of The Year in the same year. It first happened 16 years ago with Alicia Keys ("Fallin'"), India.Arie ("Video") and Nelly Furtado ("I'm Like A Bird").

10. Alessia Cara, Best New Artist

Alessia Cara is the first artist who was born in Canada to receive a Best New Artist nomination since 2010, when both Justin Bieber and Drake were nominated.

11. Khalid, Best New Artist

Khalid, 19, is the first teenager to receive a Best New Artist nomination since Justin Bieber, who was 16 when he was a finalist for the 2010 award. Khalid will turn 20 on Feb. 11.

12. Michael Bublé

Michael Bublé lands his eighth nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Nobody But Me (Deluxe Version). He is a four-time winner in the category.

13. Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Triplicate. This gives the music legend a 55-year span of GRAMMY nominations. He received his first nomination for 1962, when his debut album was up for Best Folk Recording. Dylan received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 1991.

14. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga's Joanne is among the nominees for Best Pop Vocal Album. She won in this category seven years ago for The Fame Monster. Gaga is vying to become the third two-time winner in the category's history, following Kelly Clarkson and Adele.

15. Kraftwerk

Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk are nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album for the second time for 3-D The Catalogue. The German group was first nominated in this category 12 years ago for Minimum-Maximum. 3-D The Catalogue is also nominated for Best Surround Sound Album. Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk are nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album for the second time for 3-D The Catalogue. The German group was first nominated in this category 12 years ago for Minimum-Maximum. 3-D The Catalogue is also nominated for Best Surround Sound Album. Kraftwerk received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 2014.

16. Leonard Cohen, Chris Cornell

Leonard Cohen and Chris Cornell are posthumously nominated for Best Rock Performance. Another late, great artist, David Bowie, won the award posthumously last year for "Blackstar."

17. Body Count

Body Count are vying for Best Metal Performance for "Black Hoodie." Bandleader Ice-won a GRAMMY 27 years ago for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group, for his featured role on the title song from Quincy Jones' album, Back On The Block. He's vying to become the first artist to win in both of these categories.

18. Best Metal Performance

Each of the five bands vying for Best Metal Performance — August Burns Red, Body Count, Code Orange, Mastodon, and Meshuggah — is looking to bring home their first GRAMMY Award.

19. Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters are nominated for Best Rock Song for "Run." The group won in the category six years ago for their similarly titled song "Walk." In addition, group members Dave Grohl and Pat Smear shared the 2013 award in that category for "Cut Me Some Slack," a collaboration with Paul McCartney and Krist Novoselic.

20. Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire lands their fifth nomination for Best Alternative Music Album for Everything Now. Only one other group or duo has amassed five or more nominations in this category. Radiohead have had eight.

21. LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem's American Dream is nominated for Best Alternative Music Album. The group's first two albums, LCD Soundsystem and Sound Of Silver, were nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

22. Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis receives her first GRAMMY nomination for Best R&B Performance for her featured role on Daniel Caesar's "Get You." At the recent Latin GRAMMY Awards, she received a Record Of The Year nod for "El Ratico," a collaboration with Juanes, who is also a current GRAMMY nominee.

23. The Weeknd

The Weeknd's Starboy is among the nominees for Best Urban Contemporary Album. The Weeknd's previous album, Beauty Behind The Madness, won in the category two years ago. He is vying to become the first two-time winner in the category.

24. Ledisi

Ledisi's Let Love Rule is nominated for Best R&B Album. This is Ledisi's fourth nomination in this category. She was previously nominated for Lost & Found, Turn Me Loose and Pieces Of Me. Ledisi was nominated for Best New Artist 10 years ago.

25. Bruno Mars, Best R&B Album

Bruno Mars' 24K Magic is nominated for Best R&B Album. Mars won Best Pop Vocal Album four years ago for Unorthodox Jukebox. He is vying to become the first artist to win in both of these categories.

Bruno Mars wins 2014 Best Pop Vocal Album GRAMMY

26. Cardi B

"Bodak Yellow" brings Cardi B her first GRAMMY nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. The title is a play on its musical inspiration: Kodak Black's 2014 hip-hop hit "No Flockin."

27. Jay-Z, Best Rap Album

Jay-Z's 4:44 is nominated for Best Rap Album. Jay-Z won in that category 19 years ago for Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life. If he wins, he'll have the longest span of wins in the category's history. Eminem currently holds that distinction, with a 15-year span of wins in the category.

28. Rapsody

Rapsody's Laila's Wisdom is nominated for Best Rap Album. Rapsody is the fifth female solo artist to be nominated in this category, following Missy Elliott (who has had four nominations in the category), Nicki Minaj (two) and Eve and Iggy Azalea (one each).

29. Tyler, The Creator

Tyler, The Creator's Flower Boy is up for Best Rap Album. It's his second GRAMMY nomination. He was nominated as a featured artist on Frank Ocean's Channel Orange, which was an Album Of The Year contender five years ago.

30. Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for "Losing You" and Best American Roots Performance for "I Never Cared For You." Krauss is currently tied with Quincy Jones for the second most wins in GRAMMY history with 27. The late classical conductor Sir Georg Solti is the long-time GRAMMY leader, with 31 awards.

31. Little Big Town

Little Big Town are seeking their third win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Better Man." The group won for "Pontoon" (2012) and "Girl Crush" (2015).

Little Big Town Win Best Country Duo/Group Performance

32. Taylor Swift, Best Country Song

Taylor Swift is vying to win for her third GRAMMY for Best Country Song. She is nominated for writing the Little Big Town hit, "Better Man." Swift previously won for co-writing "White Horse" and writing "Mean." She would become only the second three-time winner in the category. Josh Kear won for co-writing the Carrie Underwood hits "Before He Cheats" and "Blown Away" and the Lady Antebellum hit "Need You Now."

33. Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne are among the writers of two of this year's nominees for Best Country Song. They co-wrote Sam Hunt's "Body Like A Back Road" and Midland's "Drinkin' Problem." McAnally and Osborne won in this category four years ago for co-writing Kacey Musgraves' "Merry Go 'Round."

34. Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton is nominated for Best Country Album for From A Room: Volume 1. He won in the category two years ago for Traveller. Stapleton is vying to become the first male solo artist to win two awards in this category since the late Roger Miller did it more than 50 years ago.

Chris Stapleton Wins Best Country Album

35. Indie.Arie

Indie.Arie's SongVersation: Medicine is nominated for Best New Age Album. She won Best R&B Album 15 years ago for Voyage To India. India.Arie is vying to become the first artist to win in both of these categories.

36. Jazzmeia Horn, Alex Han, Pascal Le Boeuf

Three alumni of the GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session receive their first GRAMMY nominations. Jazzmeia Horn is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Alex Han for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Pascal Le Boeuf for Best Instrumental Composition. The GRAMMY Museum program is designed for outstanding high school jazz musicians.

37. CeCe Winans

CeCe Winans lands two nominations for Best Gospel Album for Let Them Fall In Love and Best Gospel Performance/Song for "Never Have To Be Alone." These are Winans' first nominations in seven years. The gospel great is a 10-time GRAMMY winner.

38. Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire's Sing It Now: Songs Of Faith & Hope is among the nominees for Best Roots Gospel Album. This marks her first nod in the Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Field. She has 13 previous Country Field nominations and one prior Music Video/Film Field nod.

39. Shakira

Shakira's El Dorado is among the nominees for Best Latin Pop Album. Shakira won in that category 17 years ago for Shakira — MTV Unplugged. She is vying to become the first female artist to win twice in this category.

40. Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell is nominated for Best American Roots Performance for "Arkansas Farmboy." This gives the late music legend a 50-year span of GRAMMY nominations. He received six nominations (including four awards) for 1967 for his classic hits "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" and "Gentle On My Mind." Campbell received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 2012.

Glen Campbell: Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance

41. Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit's The Nashville Sound is nominated for Best Americana Album. Isbell won in this category two years ago for his previous album, Something More Than Free. Isbell is vying to become the second two-time winner in this category, following Levon Helm.

42. The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are nominated for Best Traditional Blues Album for Blue & Lonesome. They won Best Rock Album 23 years ago for Voodoo Lounge. They are vying to become the first artist to win in both of these categories.

43. Yusuf/Cat Stevens

Yusuf/Cat Stevens lands his first GRAMMY nomination, more than 50 years after he released his first album. He is nominated for Best Folk Album for The Laughing Apple.

44. Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is among the nominees for Best Reggae Album for Stony Hill. With two prior category wins, he's looking to join his brother Stephen Marley as a three-time Best Reggae Album winner. Another brother, Ziggy Marley, has the most wins in the category with seven.

45. Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is nominated in two categories with different albums. Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration is nominated for Best World Music Album. Songs Of Peace & Love For Kids & Parents Around The World is nominated for Best Children's Album.

46. Lisa Loeb

Lisa Loeb is nominated for Best Children's Album for Feel What U Feel. It's her second GRAMMY nomination. She was nominated 23 years ago for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for "Stay (I Missed You)," a chart-topping hit with her group, Nine Stories.

47. Carrie Fisher

The late Carrie Fisher scores her second GRAMMY nomination for Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) for The Princess Diarist. The Star Wars actress was nominated in the same category eight years ago for Wishful Drinking.

48. Bernie Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) earns his first GRAMMY nomination alongside actor Mark Ruffalo for Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling) for the audio version of his book, Our Revolution: A Future To Believe In. Sanders is the fourth politician to be nominated in this category this decade, following fellow Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter (the 2015 winner).

49. Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen receives his 50th GRAMMY nomination for Born To Run, which is among the nominees for Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling). The audiobook shares its title with Springsteen's classic 1975 album, which was voted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2003.

50. Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman is nominated for Best Comedy Album for A Speck Of Dust. She is vying to become the fifth female comic to win in this category, following Elaine May (who won for a collaboration with Mike Nichols), Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg, and Kathy Griffin.

51. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are nominated for Best Musical Theater Album as composers/lyricists and co-producers of Dear Evan Hansen. They're also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "City Of Stars" from La La Land (which they co-wrote with Justin Hurwitz). They previously won a Tony Award for Dear Evan Hansen and an Academy Award for "City Of Stars."

52. Hello, Dolly!

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler, is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album. It's the third time a cast album from this durable show has been nominated. An album from the original production, starring Carol Channing, was nominated for 1964. An album from a previous revival, also starring Channing, was nominated for 1995.

53. Justin Hurwitz

Composer Justin Hurwitz's four nominations stemming from the hit film La La Land mark his second try for GRAMMY gold. He was up for Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media for his work on Whiplash two years ago. Hurwitz worked with director Damien Chazelle on both films.

54. Game Of Thrones: Season 7

Game Of Thrones: Season 7 is nominated for Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media. It's vying to become the first TV soundtrack to win in this category since Mission: Impossible won 50 years ago. Ramin Djawadi is the composer of Game Of Thrones. Lalo Schifrin did the honors on Mission: Impossible.

55. Common, Diane Warren

Common and Diane Warren are nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media for their collaboration, "Stand Up For Something," from Marshall. Both songwriters are past winners in the category. Common won two years ago for co-writing "Glory" from Selma. Warren won 21 years ago for writing "Because You Loved Me" from Up Close & Personal.

56. Taylor Swift, Best Song Written For Visual Media

Taylor Swift, another nominee for Best Song Written For Visual Media, is also a past winner in that category. Swift, nominated this year for co-writing "I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)," won five years ago for co-writing "Safe And Sound" from The Hunger Games.

57. Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris receives his first Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical nomination. Harris won his first GRAMMY five years ago for "We Found Love," his smash collaboration with Rihanna. They shared the award for Best Short Form Music Video.

58. Greg Kurstin

Greg Kurstin, last year's winner for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical, is nominated in that category again this year. He's vying to become the first producer to win it two years in a row since Babyface won it three years running from 1995 through 1997.

Greg Kurstin wins Producer Of The Year GRAMMY

59. Producer Of The Year, Classical

The Producer Of The Year, Classical category comprises five producers with previous nods in the category. Morten Lindberg, who now has 24 total GRAMMY nominations, is seeking his first win. Blanton Alspaugh, Manfred Eicher, David Frost, and Judith Sherman have each won the category previously.

60. Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar: Best Music Video

Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar are each vying for their second award in the Best Music Video category. Jay-Z, who is nominated for "The Story Of O.J.," won four years ago for "Suit & Tie," a collaboration with Justin Timberlake. Lamar, nominated for "HUMBLE.," won two years ago for "Bad Blood," a collaboration with Taylor Swift. To date, just four artists have won twice in this category: Peter Gabriel, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Johnny Cash.

The 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 28, 2018, airing live on CBS from 7:30–11 p.m. ET/4:30–8 p.m. PT.

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