Taylor, Ellla, Two Olivias and More

Key Points:

• The 2027 Grammy Record of the Year race is beginning with thousands of contenders narrowed down to an expected field of eight nominees, with first-round voting open until October 22 and nominations announced on November 16.
• A confident prediction suggests the eight nominees will mostly come from a top list of ten frontrunners, likely excluding Ariana Grande and Rosalía due to various factors including past Grammy favor and unconventional track style.
• Leading female contenders include Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean, Raye, Ella Langley, and Sienna Spiro, with Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” noted for its record-breaking Billboard Hot 100 run and potential to break country’s recent Grammy drought in major categories.
• The Song of the Year category will overlap with Record of the Year nominees but emphasize songwriting, potentially excluding more production-driven tracks; Taylor Swift is splitting her chances with two different songs submitted for the two categories.
• Hip-hop’s presence in major categories appears limited this year due to a lack of high-profile submissions from leading artists, while notable absences include BTS and PinkPantheress/Zara Larsson, affecting the diversity of contenders.