It's been a huge year for Australian music, and the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations prove it, with a stack of Australian artists picking up nominations. The Kid LAROI has been nominated for Best New Artist, RÜFÜS DU SOL have been nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for their single Alive and Hiatus Kaiyote picked up a nomination for their album Mood Valiant, nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album.
LAROI's had a monumental year, releasing the smash single Stay alongside Justin Bieber, while also featuring on JB's album Justice (which has been nominated for Album Of The Year). He recently announced the end of his F*CK LOVE era, telling fans he was going on hiatus until he releases his long-awaited debut album.
Meanwhile, RÜFÜS DU SOL released their massive 4th album, Surrender, this year, and have announced a huge Australian tour for 2022 to celebrate. We recently spoke to RÜFÜS about the new album, as well as how life overseas has been during the pandemic.
Hiatus Kaiyote continue to go from strength to strength, Australian R&B is in a great place at the moment, and Hiatus Kaiyote are leading the charge. Australian legends AC/DC have also been nominated in three categories, proving that rock truly never dies.
Elsewhere, Justin Bieber was nominated for seven awards, as was Doja Cat for her record Planet Her. Oliver Rodrigo received six nominations for her album Sour, including in all top four categories. Billie Eilish was also nominated for six awards for Happier Than Ever.
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You can check out the full list of Grammy nominations here, as well as the nominations for Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year and Best New Artist below. Good luck to everyone that's been nominated!
Album Of The Year
Jon Batiste - We Are
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - Love For Sale
Justin Bieber - Justice
Doja Cat - Planet Her
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
H.E.R. - Back Of My Mind
Lil Nas X - Montero
Olivia Rodrigo - Sour
Taylor Swift - Evermore
Kanye West - Donda
Song Of The Year (recognising the songwriters)
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits
Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile - A Beautiful Noise
Olivia Rodrigo - Drivers License
H.E.R. - Fight For You
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
Doja Cat ft Sza - Kiss Me More
Lil Nas X - Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Justin Bieber ft Daniel Caesar & Giveon - Peaches
Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open
Brandi Carlile - Right On Time
Record Of The Year (recognising the whole recording)
ABBA - I Still Have Faith In You
Jon Batiste - Freedom
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga - I Get A Kick Out Of You
Justin Bieber ft Daniel Caesar & Giveon - Peaches
Brandi Carlile - Right On Time
Doja Cat ft Sza - Kiss Me More
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
Lil Nas X - Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Olivia Rodrigo - Drivers License
Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open
Best New Artist
Arooj Aftab
Jimmie Allen
Baby Keem
Finneas
Glass Animals
Japanese Breakfast
The Kid Laroi
Arlo Parks
Olivia Rodrigo
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