Beyonce |H.E.R: 20 Black women Nominated For The 63rd Grammy Award (2021)
The term black girls rock have never meant or depicted such luxury of awesomeness in one post as the list that broke the 63rd grammy awards nominations. Now more than ever, for the first time in the history of the Grammy awards, more women have been nominated for best rock performance categories and best country album!! Black women are equally not left out of the party.
With this special reveal, the black community and music industry might have a lot to celebrate on Sunday the 31st of January, 2021. The date that the 63rd grammy awards have been scheduled to air on CBS.
In some categories, some female artists have fared best with the highest number of nominations for special categories. Beyonce takes the lead as the queen of music with a stunning number of nine nominations across several categories, and she also appears twice in several categories for the Grammy awards. Megan Thee Stallion, Da Baby, and other artists also tied down incredible nominations across several categories.
Most incredibly, black women have shown fascinating talent in music without limitations to a specific genre. Amidst the Grammy-nominated, the life, experiences, and diverse heritage of black people have been represented ranging from gospel, R&B, jazz, hip hop, jazz, and much more.
It is invigorating to witness a variety of thriving black women nominated to receive the grammy awards for the uniqueness of their talents. From Beyonce, Mavis Staples, to outstanding Chika, to other first time nominees.
Below is a list of talented black women, followed closely by their nominations. These women have been recognized by the Grammy for their talents and unique contributions to society.
- Tiffany Haddish: Best comedy album— BLACK MITZVAH.
- Tiara Thomas: Best country solo performance —BLACK LIKE ME.
- Chloe x Halle:
- Best Progressive R&B Album—UNGODLY HOUR.
- Best Traditional R&B performance for —WONDER WHAT SHE THINKS OF ME.
- Best R&B song—DO IT
- Megan Thee Stallion:
- Best New Artist —SAVAGE
- Record of the year—SAVAGE
- Best Rap performance —SAVAGE
- Best Rap song —SAVAGE
- Cynthia Erivo: Best song written for visual media—Stand up(from Harriet)
- Doja cat:
- Best new artist—SAY SO
- Best pop solo performance—SAY SO
- Record of the year—SAY SO
- Ledisi: Best traditional R&B performance —ANYTHING FOR YOU.
- Tiara Thomas: Song of the year —I CANT BREATHE.
- Beyonce:
- Best Music Video for —BROWN SKIN GIRL
- Best music film—BLACK IS KING
- Song of the year —BLACK PARADE
- Record of the year— BLACK PARADE.
- Record of the year— SAVAGE
- Best R&B song —BLACK PARADE
- Best Rap Performance for —SAVAGE
- Best R&B performance
- Best Rap Song —SAVAGE
- Chika: Best New artist
- Jhene Aiko
- Album of the year—CHILOMBO
- Best progressive R&B album
- Best R&B performance —LIGHTNING AND THUNDER
- Kierra Sheard: Best Gospel Album—KIERRA.
- Mickey Guyton: Best Country solo performance— BLACK LIKE ME.
- Tiana Majora: Best R&B song — COLLIDE.
- H. E. R:
- song of the year— I CANT BREATHE
- Best R&B song—BETTER THAN I IMAGINE
- Britanny Howard:
- Best Alternative music album—JAMIE
- Best R&B performance —GOAT HEAD
- Best Rock Performance—STAY HIGH
- Best Rock song—STAY HIGH
- Best American meets Performance —SHORT AND SWEET
- Best production, non-classical —JAMIE
- Mahelia: Best R&B performance —ALL I NEED.
- Meshell Ndegeocello: Best R& B song—BETTER THAN I IMAGINE.
- Terri Lyne Carrington: Best Jazz instrumental album—WAITING GAME
- Mavis Staples: Best American roots performance—I’LL BE GONE.
We’re equally pumped and excited about these nominations while noting that the show scheduled to hold on 31st, January, will be hosted by none other but the South-African comedian and Daily Show host, Trevor Noah. Let’s keep our fingers as we count down the days.
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