A look at the nominations’ unexpected and intriguing story lines, including the role of an absent Drake, the validation of André 3000’s flute music and overlooked gems.
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He was half of Outkast, the last rap act to win album of the year — 20 years ago. His latest nominations are for “New Blue Sun,” an expression of ultimate freedom.
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At 68, the Nashville outsider is releasing his first album of original material in nearly a decade, inspired by a joyous shift in his personal life.
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Susanna Mälkki and Santtu-Matias Rouvali made back-to-back appearances with the orchestra, leading similar programs with distinct style.
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Grammy Awards 2025: The Full List of Nominees
Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 67th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Nearly 200 years after his death, the piano master is back.
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A Violinist on a Mission to Capture America, Division and All
Johnny Gandelsman has commissioned 28 pieces for his project “This Is America,” which explores themes of love, hope, inequality and injustice.
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The Musician Building the Great Native American Songbook
Tim Long, a pianist, conductor and teacher, conceived his project to fill a cultural need: “There is no repertoire like this in existence.”
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Philharmonic Dismisses 2 Players Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations
The orchestra said an inquiry found credible claims against the musicians of sexual assault and harassment. They denied the charges.
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In “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,” Rob Sheffield chronicles how Taylor Swift has made fans, foes and even journalists part of her story.
By Amanda Hess
The Manhattan church said it would turn over administration of its boarding school for choristers, one of only a few of its kind remaining, because of financial woes.
By Javier C. Hernández
The country singer’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has been omnipresent; now it’s up for song of the year in February.
By Julia Jacobs
Not exactly. But in Grammyland, nothing is simple.
By Ben Sisario
Big names dominate the biggest categories, but lovely discoveries await on the ballot too. Hear tracks from Arooj Aftab, Sierra Ferrell, Tems, Idles and more.
By Lindsay Zoladz
With her husband, David LaFlamme, she founded the rock band It’s a Beautiful Day and wrote a soaring paean to a generation’s dreams of escape.
By Alex Williams
Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter will compete in the biggest categories, along with Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.
By Ben Sisario
The 100 replicas of the “Wu-Tang Clan District” sign on Staten Island, where the group was formed in 1992, were gone in less than two hours.
By Qasim Nauman
The argument over anonymity in civil and criminal sex abuse cases weighs the principle of a fair trial with the desire to protect accusers’ privacy.
By Julia Jacobs
The rapper was released from jail last week after a surprise guilty plea. For 15 years, a set of strict requirements will govern his life and music.
By Joe Coscarelli
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