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2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Record & Song of the Year
Grammy nominations for record and song of the year are expected to overlap, with five shared titles a likely outcome. The categories recognise different contributions: record of the year honours a particular recording and its performers and production team, while song of the year goes to the songwriters.
Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift are among the artists submitting different works in the two categories. The article’s updated predictions moved Tame Impala and Jennie’s “Dracula” into the leading record of the year contenders, while keeping Sienna Spiro’s “Die on This Hill” among the song contenders. A total of 779 recordings are competing for eight record of the year nominations, and 923 songs for eight song of the year slots; the eligibility period ran from 31 August 2025 to 28 August 2026.
In short
- Grammy record and song nominations often overlap.
- 779 recordings compete for eight record of the year slots.
- 923 songs are in contention for song of the year.
Explained simply
The Grammys are annual music awards, and record of the year and song of the year are two of their major categories. Both can recognise the same track, but they reward different work: record of the year recognises the recording and the people who performed and produced it, while song of the year recognises its songwriters.
Artists and songwriters submit eligible work for consideration, and voting members of the Recording Academy choose the nominees. Each category has eight nomination places, drawn from recordings released during its eligibility period; a track may be entered in one or both categories.