November 28, 2017

The 2018 Grammy Awards nominations

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Jay-Z leads the pack of this year's Grammy nominations with eight, the Recording Academy announced today.

Following closely are Kendrick Lamar with seven and Bruno Mars with six, plus Childish Gambino, Khalid and SZA, who each nabbed five.

“I’m inspired by this year’s nominees and the incredible talent each possesses,” academy president and CEO Neil Portnow said. “Their recordings are a true testament to how creatively alive and meaningful our music industry has become. Each nominee uses their craft to inspire, uplift, and tell stories of our world through their artistry. They provide a vibrant soundtrack that represents the highest level of excellence and continues to impact and reflect our culture.”

The Grammy Awards will take place Jan. 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Album of the year

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Musician Bruno Mars performs onstage during Rock in Rio USA at the MGM Resorts Festival Grounds, May 16, 2015 in Las Vegas.

Record of the year

Song of the year

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Alessia Cara, performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater , Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Best new artist

Best pop solo performance

Best dance-electric album

Best rock performance

Best urban contemporary album

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Kendrick Lamar performs onstage at Rihanna's 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefiting The Clara Lionel Foundation, Sept. 14, 2017 in New York City.

Best rap album

Best country album

Best jazz vocal album

Best gospel album

Best contemporary Christian music album

Best Latin album

Best Americana album

Producer of the year, nonclassical

Best song written for visual media