The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® nominations are here, bringing country and Americana music to center stage. As the only award determined by peers within the industry, the GRAMMY Awards hold a prestigious position, honoring artists for their excellence and creativity. This year’s nominees reflect the exceptional work of artists across all genres, including country and Americana, as acknowledged by the Recording Academy’s® voting members.
Country Music at The GRAMMYS
In the Best Country Album category, industry heavyweights like Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson have secured nominations alongside crossover stars, showing the diversity within the genre.
Stapleton’s Higher and Wilson’s Whirlwind are joined by Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well, highlighting a range of country sounds, from soulful reflections to high-energy storytelling. Musgraves’ work on Deeper Well and Stapleton’s distinctive sound on Higher are powerful examples of why country music remains a vital force in American culture.
Best Country Album Nominees
- COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
- F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
- Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
- Higher – Chris Stapleton
- Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Best Country Song
- “The Architect” — Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
- “I Am Not Okay” — Casey Brown, Jason DeFord, Ashley Gorley & Taylor Phillips, songwriters (Jelly Roll)
- “I Had Some Help” — Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen & Chandler Paul Walters, songwriters (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen)
- “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” — Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
- “Cowboys Cry Too” — Kelsea Ballerini With Noah Kahan
- “II MOST WANTED” — Beyoncé Featuring Miley Cyrus
- “Break Mine” — Brothers Osborne
- “Bigger Houses” — Dan + Shay
- “I Had Some Help” — Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen
Best Country Solo Performance
- “16 CARRIAGES” — Beyoncé
- “I Am Not Okay” — Jelly Roll
- “The Architect” — Kacey Musgraves
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — Shaboozey
- “It Takes A Woman” — Chris Stapleton
Americana Artists Bring Unfiltered Storytelling to the GRAMMYs
Americana music, known for its raw, authentic storytelling, also shines in this year’s nominations, with standout albums in the Best Americana Album category. Artists like Sierra Ferrell and Charley Crockett have received nods for their uniquely crafted works, bringing a fresh yet nostalgic sound to the industry.
Best Americana Album Nominees
- The Other Side – T Bone Burnett
- $10 Cowboy – Charley Crockett
- Trail Of Flowers – Sierra Ferrell
- Polaroid Lovers – Sarah Jarosz
- No One Gets Out Alive – Maggie Rose
- Tigers Blood – Waxahatchee
Sierra Ferrell’s Trail Of Flowers and Charley Crockett’s $10 Cowboy illustrate the depth and emotional range of Americana, capturing timeless themes with modern flair. Maggie Rose and Sarah Jarosz join the nominees with powerful, lyrical explorations of life’s ups and downs, proving the enduring appeal of Americana’s unfiltered sound.
Best American Roots Performance
For outstanding new vocal or instrumental recordings in the American Roots genre. This award celebrates performances across various subgenres within American Roots Music, such as bluegrass, blues, folk, and regional roots styles. Presented to the performing artist(s).
- “Blame It On Eve” — Shemekia Copeland
- “Nothing In Rambling” — The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood
- “Lighthouse” — Sierra Ferrell
- “The Ballad Of Sally Anne” — Rhiannon Giddens
Best Folk Album
- American Patchwork Quartet — American Patchwork Quartet
- Weird Faith — Madi Diaz
- Bright Future — Adrianne Lenker
- All My Friends — Aoife O’Donovan
- Woodland — Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
CEO Harvey Mason Jr. on the Power of Peer Recognition
Speaking on the occasion, Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, shared his thoughts on the honor and weight of GRAMMY nominations. “Today we celebrate the amazing creative achievements of our music community,” Mason said. “The GRAMMY became music’s most coveted award precisely because the recognition comes from one’s peers. Congratulations to all the nominees.”
This year’s eligible recordings spanned from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024, and the final voting round will determine the winners. Fans can tune in to the live broadcast of the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
With artists from the country and Americana genres nominated in major categories, the 67th GRAMMY Awards will undoubtedly offer fans unforgettable performances and well-deserved recognition for these celebrated artists.
