Final Grammy Predictions 2024: Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and More Set for Possible Historic Night
Variety's Awards Circuit predicts the potential winners for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Miley Cyrus.
Record of the Year
The predicted winners for Record of the Year at the 2024 Grammy Awards are "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus, "What Was I Made For?" from the movie "Barbie" by Billie Eilish, and "Anti-Hero" and "Kill Bill" by Taylor Swift and SZA, respectively. However, it's difficult to determine the true winner, as the Grammys tend to surprise and defy expectations. "Flowers" is a strong contender due to its ubiquity and universal appeal. "What Was I Made For?" could win both the Grammy and Oscar, which hasn't happened since "My Heart Will Go On" in '97. While "Anti-Hero" and "Kill Bill" are unique and lyrically interesting, the safe bet is still on a song that combines tempo with a positive message.
Prediction: "Flowers"
Runners-up: "What Was I Made For?" and "Anti-Hero"
Album of the Year
The predicted winner for Album of the Year is "Midnights" by Taylor Swift, with potential contenders being "SOS" by SZA and "The Record" by Boygenius. Swift, who has previously won Album of the Year three times, is the favorite due to her commercial success and cultural impact. However, SZA's multiple nominations and the Recording Academy's history of overlooking R&B artists could make her a strong competitor. "The Record" is also a potential dark horse. Ultimately, it will depend on how diverse the votership is and whether they value mainstream appeal or artistic talent.
Prediction: "Midnights"
Runners-up: "SOS" and "The Record"
Song of the Year
The predicted winner for Song of the Year is "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish, with potential contenders being "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus and "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift. Voters are supposed to consider songwriting over production elements, which could favor a ballad like "What Was I Made For?" However, any of the top four contenders could win, including Cyrus, Swift, and SZA. It could also be a breakthrough moment for Olivia Rodrigo, who has yet to win any of the top categories.
Prediction: "What Was I Made For?"
Runners-up: "Flowers" and "Anti-Hero"
Best New Artist
The predicted winner for Best New Artist is Victoria Monét, with potential contenders being Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll. Monét may prevail due to her high number of nominations and the groundswell of love from voters. Kahan's commercial success and authentic acoustic sound make him a strong competitor. Jelly Roll's popularity among Nashville voters could also give him an edge, although the votes may be split between him and The War and Treaty.
Prediction: Victoria Monét
Runners-up: Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll
