2024 Grammy Nominations: SZA, Metallica, and Reggae Albums Among Diverse Nominees

SZA leads the nominations for the 66th annual Grammy Awards with nine nods, followed by Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, and Jon Batiste. The nominations are dominated by young women, with SZA, Swift, and Rodrigo competing in all three top categories. The "Barbie" soundtrack, curated by Mark Ronson, received 11 nominations. The nominations reflect a shift towards recognizing female artists, but the winners will ultimately determine the progress made. The nominations also include surprises in the country music category, with Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen absent from the top categories. The Grammy Awards will take place on February 4, 2024.