SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big night
Women lead the major categories at the Grammys this year – names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark top the list.
But who will take home music’s most coveted trophies on Feb. 4?
Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman and Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. break down the close races for Grammy glory.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“World Music Radio,” Jon Batiste; “the record,” boygenius; “Endless Summer Vacation,” Miley Cyrus; “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del Rey; “The Age Of Pleasure,” Janelle Monáe; “GUTS,” Olivia Rodrigo; “Midnights,” Taylor Swift; “SOS,” SZA
SHERMAN: The level of talent here is out of this world ... If Taylor Swift wins for “Midnights,” she will become the first artist in Grammy history to win the top prize four times. It would be a news-breaking moment, but I’m not sure I see it in the tea leaves. Instead, they’re spelling out “S-O-S.”
Of the above list, no album has received near total critical acclaim as SZA’s “SOS.” She seems like the most obvious choice — no disrespect to the other nominees.
LANDRUM: Initially, Swift’s
