Music is an entity that we meet throughout our lives. We cannot physically touch or communicate with it, but it is the biggest phenomenon that touches our souls in unexplainable ways. We rely on music to get us through sad, happy, rough and exciting times. 

The annual Grammys are an iconic ceremony that celebrates musical success and accomplishments. In the 2024 Grammys, there are many artists who have made a difference in music. Some of the most honorable categories are Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. 

In 2023, many artists created magic for our ears and gold for their discographies. Of the artists listed as nominees, these artists repetitively stuck out: Jon Batiste, Lana del Rey, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Victoria Monét, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and SZA. Not only did the Grammys capture incredibly solid musical talent this year, but they also diversified the categories extremely. The Grammy nominees are composed of several women, people of color and members of the LGBT community. Thankfully, no talent will be getting cut short this year due to identity. 

Album of the Year is composed of eight albums that were intricately worked on and deserve deep recognition. The artists who created these wonderful albums are Jon Batiste with “World Music Radio,” boygenius with “The Record,” Miley Cyrus with “Endless Summer Vacation,” Lana del Rey with “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard,” Janelle Monáe with “The Age of Pleasure,” Olivia Rodrigo with “GUTS,” Taylor Swift with “Midnights” and SZA with “SOS.” The artists continuously persisted in the making of these albums, which earned them the spot that they have in the category. 

Many artists were applauded in their records that they created. The artists listed for this category were Jon Batiste with “Worship,” boygenius with “Not Strong Enough,” Miley Cyrus with “Flowers,” Billie Eilish with “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Victoria Monét with “On My Mama,” Olivia Rodrigo with “Vampire,” Taylor Swift with “Anti-Hero” and SZA with “Kill Bill.” 

These records were all vastly important and culture-altering in the year of 2023 — they opened up an entire world for musical wizardry. Not only does this category consist of a track from a box-office-breaking film, alternative genius, Hannah Montana’s muse, a “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” star, a record-breaking tour creator and incredible R&B artists, but it is filled with identities that consistently topped the Billboard Top 100. 

Similarly, Song of the Year gives major insight into the beauty of the music industry. The songs listed are “A&W” by Lana del Rey, “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift, “Butterfly” by Jon Batiste, “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa, “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “Kill Bill” by SZA, “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo and “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish. As obvious as can be, these artists left their audiences starstruck with the music that they produced this year. 

Not only did music thrive within the last year, but artists finally got their deserving acknowledgment. For example, SZA was nominated for nine Grammys, Jon Batiste was nominated for six and Taylor Swift was nominated for seven. Within Record and Album of the Year, six of eight nominees are women. History has already been made in the 2024 Grammys. 

All of the categories that are praised throughout the Grammys are respectable. Every person or group that produces music is majorly talented, and every nomination is justifiable. Music makes the world turn – it is the one thing that keeps the peace in times of struggle, while also aiding in preexisting happiness. 

Music brings us together. Everybody has the opportunity to love and cherish music, which is what makes it so exemplary. Not one soul is left behind. That leaves us with one thought — the power of music is undeniable. 

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