SZA To Shines Bright As Top Performer With Nine Grammy Nominations
Get ready for a show-stopping performance at the Grammy Awards because SZA is taking the stage! The 34-year-old R&B sensation, who leads the pack with nine Grammy nominations this year, will be gracing the awards ceremony with her stage presence on Feb. 4, as announced by the Grammys.
SZA, known for hits like All the Stars and Love Galore, joins an already impressive lineup of performers that includes Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, Burna Boy, Olivia Rodrigo, U2, Travis Scott, and the legendary Joni Mitchell, making her debut appearance at the Grammys.
With an impressive nine nominations, SZA has secured her position as the most-nominated artist at this year’s Grammy Awards. Her sophomore album, SOS, which spent an impressive 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, is up for both “Progressive R&B Album” and “Album of the Year.”
Her chart-topping hit Kill Bill has earned nominations for “Song of the Year,” “Best R&B Performance,” and “Record of the Year.” Additionally, tracks like Snooze, Love Language, and Low have also received nominations in categories such as “Best R&B Song,” “Best Traditional R&B Performance,” and “Best Melodic Rap Performance,” respectively.
Collaborating with Phoebe Bridgers on the haunting duet Ghost in the Machine from her SOS album, SZA is also in the running for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.”
SZA’s impressive nine nominations this year bring her total career Grammy nominations to 24, with a win in 2022 for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” alongside Doja Cat for their hit track Kiss Me More.
In a recent interview with Apple Music Radio’s Zane Lowe, SZA reflected on her remarkable journey, sharing that she has already achieved many of her career and creative goals. She expressed gratitude for her platinum records, meeting music legends like Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, and Frank Ocean, and the joy of performing for her parents in various countries.
The singer concluded by stating, “Like, what else do I want? I’m nominated for Grammys. I’ve won a Grammy. I’m done, for me, personally.”
The 66th annual Grammy Awards, set to air on CBS and Paramount+ on Feb. 4, will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It promises to be a night filled with exceptional performances and recognition of outstanding talent in the music industry.
