The 59th annual Grammy Awards are coming up on February 12, 2017. Today, the nominees list has been revealed. Alongside the leading nominees Beyoncé, Drake, and Kanye, are some of our favorite artists.
Trey Anastasio was nominated for “Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package” for his most recent solo album Paper Wheels; the late David Bowie was nominated for “Best Rock Performance”, “Best Rock Song”, “Best Alternative Music Album”, “Best Recording Package”, “Best Engineered Album”, and “Non-Classical” for his ultimate Blackstar recording. Bob Dylan is up for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” for his Fallen Angels. Both Chance The Rapper and Anderson .Paak are nominated for “Best New Artist”. Snarky Puppy, with “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” and “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” for their Culcha Vulcha; Leon Bridges‘ “River” for “Best Music Video”, and Alabama Shakes‘ “Joe (Live From Austin City Limits)” for “Best Rock Performance”. Radiohead‘s “Burn The Witch” is up for “Best Rock Song” with their album A Moon Shaped Pool in the “Best Alternative Music Album” category.
Nominations were also given for Sturgill Simpson, Primus, Luther Dickinson, John Scofield, Bill Frissell, and Jack White. For a full list of the nominees, check the entire list here. Tune in to CBS on Sunday, February 12 for the results.