We love seeing our MAX artist partners shine! Congratulations to the 2022 GRAMMY Award nominees:
See the full list of 2022 GRAMMY nominees below [source: The Recording Academy]:
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.
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).
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
This category recognizes an artist whose eligibility-year release(s) achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.
For new vocal or instrumental pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new traditional pop recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new pop vocal recordings.
For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.
For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.
For albums containing approximately 51% or more playing time of instrumental material. For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative rock recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative metal recordings.
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rock, hard rock or metal recordings.
Vocal or Instrumental.
For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental traditional R&B recordings.
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded progressive vocal tracks derivative of R&B.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new R&B recordings.
For a Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.
For a solo or collaborative performance containing both elements of R&B melodies and Rap.
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rap recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental solo country recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative country recordings.
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new country recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental new age recordings.
For an instrumental jazz solo performance. Two equal performers on one recording may be eligible as one entry. If the soloist listed appears on a recording billed to another artist, the latter's name is in parenthesis for identification. Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal jazz recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new instrumental jazz recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new ensemble jazz recordings.
For vocal or instrumental albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material. The intent of this category is to recognize recordings that represent the blending of jazz with Latin, Iberian-American, Brazilian, and Argentinian tango music.
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel or contemporary gospel single or track.
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best contemporary Christian music single or track, (including pop, rap/hip-hop, Latin, or rock.)
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip hop, Latin, or rock recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional/roots gospel music, including country, Southern gospel, bluegrass, and Americana recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Latin pop recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Música Urbana recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Latin rock or alternative recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new regional Mexican (banda, norteño, corridos, gruperos, mariachi, ranchera and Tejano) recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new tropical Latin recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental American Roots recordings. This is for performances in the style of any of the subgenres encompassed in the American Roots Music field including Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk or regional roots. Award to the artist(s).
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Americana, bluegrass, traditional blues, contemporary blues, folk or regional roots songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Americana recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental bluegrass recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental traditional blues recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental contemporary blues recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental folk recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental regional roots music recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new reggae recordings.
For new vocal or instrumental Global music recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Global Music recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new musical or spoken word recordings that are created and intended specifically for children.
Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings.
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings. Award to the principle vocalist(s) and the album producer(s) of 51% or more playing time of the album. The lyricist(s) and composer(s) of a new score are eligible for an Award if they have written and/or composed a new score which comprises 51% or more playing time of the album.
Award to the artist(s) and/or ‘in studio’ producer(s) of a majority of the tracks on the album. In the absence of both, award to the one or two individuals proactively responsible for the concept and musical direction of the album and for the selection of artists, songs and producers, as applicable. Award also goes to appropriately credited music supervisor(s).
Award to Composer(s) for an original score created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current legitimate motion picture, television show or series, video games or other visual media.
A Songwriter(s) award. For a song (melody & lyrics) written specifically for a motion picture, television, video games or other visual media, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
A Composer's Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year. Singles or Tracks only.
An Arranger's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
An Arranger's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
An Engineer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)
A Producer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)
A Remixer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses for identification.) Singles or Tracks only.
This category recognizes excellence in multichannel immersive audio recordings. Eligible recordings must be commercially released for sale or streaming on a consumer format/configuration (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-Ray, Atmos, Auro-3D, immersive download, etc.) that provides an original immersive mix (not electronically re-purposed) of four or more channels.
An Engineer's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.)
A Producer's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.)
Award to the Conductor and to the Orchestra.
Award to the Conductor, Album Producer(s) and Principal Soloists.
Award to the Conductor, and to the Choral Director and/or Chorus Master where applicable and to the Choral Organization/Ensemble.
For new recordings of works with chamber or small ensemble (twenty-four or fewer members, not including the conductor). One Award to the ensemble and one Award to the conductor, if applicable.
Award to the Instrumental Soloist(s) and to the Conductor when applicable.
Award to: Vocalist(s), Collaborative Artist(s) (Ex: pianists, conductors, chamber groups) Producer(s), Recording Engineers/Mixers with 51% or more playing time of new material.
Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s) and Engineer(s) of over 51% playing time of the album, if other than the artist.
A Composer's Award. (For a contemporary classical composition composed within the last 25 years, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year.) Award to the librettist, if applicable.
Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.
For concert/performance films or music documentaries. Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.
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