GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS KICK OFF 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® SEASON

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (NOV. 10, 2023) — The excitement is building as the music world gears up for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, with SZA leading the pack with a remarkable nine nominations. Joining her in the spotlight are Phoebe Bridgers, Serban Ghenea, and Victoria Monét, each earning seven nods. Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, boygenius, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift follow closely with six nominations each.

As the only peer-voted music award, the GRAMMY Awards® are a celebration of excellence, determined by the voting membership body of the Recording Academy®. This diverse group of music makers spans various genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, composers, producers, mixers, and engineers.

The nominees were unveiled during a livestream event on live.GRAMMY.com, setting the stage for what promises to be a dynamic and genre-defying awards ceremony. The anticipation is high as these nominations represent the pinnacle of achievement in the music industry.

"We are thrilled to kick off GRAMMY® season with this year's diverse and genre-bending slate of nominees, representing the best of their craft and an incredible year of music," said Harvey Mason jr, CEO of the Recording Academy. "From breakthrough acts to legacy artists, we are amazed by all the musicians recognized for their outstanding contributions to music today. We can't wait to spotlight these remarkable creators and celebrate another amazing year in music on Feb. 4."

The eligibility period for this year's GRAMMY Awards includes recordings released between Oct. 1, 2022 – Sept. 15, 2023. The final round of GRAMMY voting, which will determine the recipients, is set to take place from Dec. 14, 2023, to Jan. 4, 2024.

The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards will make its return to Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Sun, Feb. 4, 2024. The event will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream online, showcasing the best in musical talent and honoring the outstanding contributions of artists across the spectrum.