NEW YORK (AP) – Will the Grammys be “Drunk In Love” with Beyonce or will they fall for the sad, soulful sound of Sam Smith? The Recording Academy will announce the nominees for the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Friday, and here’s how we think it will play out.
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SAM AND SIA
Sam Smith is a shoo-in for nominations in the top categories at the Grammys, including album of the year for “In the Lonely Hour,” song and record of the year for “Stay With Me” and best new artist. The British singer, who captured audiences with his emotional, Adele-like songs, also could earn nominations outside of the pop categories. A remix for “Stay With Me,” featuring Grammy favorite Mary J. Blige, could compete in some R&B categories, while the remix of “I’m Not the Only One” with A$AP Rocky could be a contender for best rap/sung collaboration. Smith could also be nominated for best dance recording, thanks to his guest appearance on Naughty Boy’s hit, “La La La.”
Sia, too, could be swimming in a sea of nominations, thanks for her skilled songwriting and solo breakthrough. She’s written songs for Beyonce, Katy Perry, Eminem, Maroon 5, Shakira and many others. She also enjoyed her first No. 1 album with “1000 Forms of Fear” and launched a massive, worldwide hit with “Chandelier.”