Pakistani-American singer Arooj Aftab has earned Grammy nominations for the 2025 awards ceremony. Her song ‘Raat Ki Rani’ from her album Night Reign is nominated in the Best Global Music Performance category. Additionally, Night Reign has received recognition in the Best Alternative Jazz Album category. Aftab, who made history in 2022 as the first Pakistani woman to win a Grammy, continues to gain global acclaim for her fusion of Sufi traditions, folk, jazz, and minimalism.
Beyoncé leads the nominations for the 2025 Grammys with an impressive 11 nominations, bringing her total career nominations to 99, the highest in Grammy history. Her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter has earned nods for Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year, while her hit song Texas Hold ‘Em is nominated in multiple categories, including Record and Song of the Year. Beyoncé’s groundbreaking year includes her debut in the country and Americana categories.
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Other notable nominees include Post Malone, who received his first country nominations, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, each earning seven nominations. Taylor Swift received six nominations, adding to her record-breaking streak in the Album of the Year category. The diverse range of Album of the Year nominations this year reflects a wide spectrum of musical genres, highlighting the varied representation in the 2025 Grammys.
