The 64th Annual Grammy Awards Take the Stage

Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish are among the top contenders at this year’s Grammys

A lot’s changed in the world these past two years, but come COVID or high water, music will endure.

In fact, as far as the Recording Academy’s annual honours go, there’s even more to celebrate, since several major categories expand by two to encompass 10 nominees each. As CBS presents the 64th Annual Grammy Awards from Las Vegas’s MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (the event was postponed from January, thanks to Omicron), The Late Show With Stephen Colbert bandleader Jon Batiste leads all nominees with 11 bids.

Despite some strife within and challenging of the Recording Academy in recent years, the Grammys—which Trevor Noah of The Daily Show will host for the second consecutive gala—remain the high bar of music awards, with industry professionals casting the votes.

Other artists with significant numbers of nominations this time include Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. with eight each.

Here are the nominees in some of the evening’s major categories.

Record of the Year

“I Still Have Faith in You,” ABBA; “Freedom,” Jon Batiste; “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga; “Peaches,” Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon; “Right on Time,” Brandi Carlile; “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Featuring SZA; “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish; “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X; “Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo; “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic

Album of the Year

We Are, Jon Batiste; Love for Sale, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga; Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), Justin Bieber; Planet Her (Deluxe), Doja Cat; Happier Than Ever, Billie Eilish; Back of My Mind, H.E.R.; Montero, Lil Nas X; Sour, Olivia Rodrigo; Evermore, Taylor Swift; Donda, Kanye West

Song of the Year (awarded to the songwriter or songwriters)

“Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran; “A Beautiful Noise,” Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile; “drivers license,” Olivia Rodrigo; “Fight for You,” H.E.R.; “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish; “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Featuring SZA; “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic; “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X; “Peaches,” Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon; “Right on Time,” Brandi Carlile

Best New Artist

Arooj Aftab; Jimmie Allen; Baby Keem; FINNEAS; Glass Animals; Japanese Breakfast; The Kid Laroi; Arlo Parks; Olivia Rodrigo; Saweetie

Best Pop Vocal Album

Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), Justin Bieber; Planet Her (Deluxe), Doja Cat; Happier Than Ever, Billie Eilish; Positions, Ariana Grande; Sour, Olivia Rodrigo 

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards airs Sunday, April 3rd at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on City & CBS