Grammy Noms Snubs & Surprises: André 3000’s Flute Opus Gets Album of the Year Nod, Ariana Grande Shut Out of Top Categories, and Much More

variety.com:

2025 Grammy nominations are a far-reaching reflection of the artists who’ve shaped the past year, with Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter leading the nominees and a galaxy of other artists represented in the dozens of categories.

But as always, there were surprises both happy — Andre 3000’s flute opus up for album of the year! Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter both nominated in the top four categories! — and less so.

Eyes below… SURPRISE: Album of the year pits Taylor, Beyoncé and Sabrina against… André 3000? Not a knock on André 3000’s instrumental flute album at all, but Grammy enthusiasts may be shocked to see his latest “New Blue Sun” contending in the top album category against Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish.

If the Grammys are a popularity contest, then “New Blue Sun” is the zen anti-commercialite soaking up the vibes somewhere at a sound bath.