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The Morning Show - with Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Grammy Nominations

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

November 11, 2024

Beyoncé released her album, "Cowboy Carter," on March 24, 2024.
Beyoncé released her album, "Cowboy Carter," on March 24, 2024. Blair Caldwell

The Grammy nominations were announced last Friday, and Beyoncé is the most-nominated artist this year. She racked up an astonishing 11 nominations — including one for Album of the Year — after the release of her latest project, Cowboy Carter.

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Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Green Day, Charli XCX, Jack White, André 3000, Fontaines D.C., Chappell Roan, and many others were also nominated for their work this year. The Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on February 2, but until then, let’s take a look at some of the nominated artists by creating an award-winning playlist!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Grammy-nominated works from this year would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
The Beatles – Now And Then
St. Vincent – Flea
Common and Pete Rock – Wise Up
Khruangbin – A Love International
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER