Grammy Nominations Bring a Pinch of Surprise for Artists
The anticipation is palpable, and the excitement is genuine as Grammy nominees share their thoughts on the coveted awards. Presenters Amazon Prime sat down with Ayra Starr, PinkPantheress, Cirkut, PlaqueBoyMax, and more to get their take on being recognized among the best in music.
For Ayra Starr, the nomination for Best African Music Performance is a milestone that resonates deeply. "Growing up, I used to swear to people that I was going to be like the Black Hannah Montana," she shares. This childhood dream, inspired by the iconic pop star, fueled her passion for music and ultimately led to this recognition.
PinkPantheress, another first-time nominee, describes the experience as a "pinch me moment." The British artist confesses that being nominated alongside such talented peers is surreal. As Cirkut puts it, making hits of the year and collaborating with incredible artists is an honor in itself.
The underdog story of PlaqueBoyMax, the first Twitch streamer to secure a Grammy nomination, has captured hearts across the music industry. His rise to fame from streaming to Grammy recognition is nothing short of remarkable. When asked about his acceptance speech, he humbly says, "When I accepted that trophy last year, I said next time it's gonna be a Grammy." A year later, he finds himself nominated once again.
The OK Go band, known for their quirky music videos, has been recognized with another nomination, this time for Best Music Video. Damian Kulash shares, "To have our peers honor the videos and packaging that we're making is exceptional. It really feels great."
As the Grammy stage beckons these talented artists, the excitement builds. Tune in to Billboard News' exclusive preshow this Saturday at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT to get an inside look at the nominations and more.
The anticipation is palpable, and the excitement is genuine as Grammy nominees share their thoughts on the coveted awards. Presenters Amazon Prime sat down with Ayra Starr, PinkPantheress, Cirkut, PlaqueBoyMax, and more to get their take on being recognized among the best in music.
For Ayra Starr, the nomination for Best African Music Performance is a milestone that resonates deeply. "Growing up, I used to swear to people that I was going to be like the Black Hannah Montana," she shares. This childhood dream, inspired by the iconic pop star, fueled her passion for music and ultimately led to this recognition.
PinkPantheress, another first-time nominee, describes the experience as a "pinch me moment." The British artist confesses that being nominated alongside such talented peers is surreal. As Cirkut puts it, making hits of the year and collaborating with incredible artists is an honor in itself.
The underdog story of PlaqueBoyMax, the first Twitch streamer to secure a Grammy nomination, has captured hearts across the music industry. His rise to fame from streaming to Grammy recognition is nothing short of remarkable. When asked about his acceptance speech, he humbly says, "When I accepted that trophy last year, I said next time it's gonna be a Grammy." A year later, he finds himself nominated once again.
The OK Go band, known for their quirky music videos, has been recognized with another nomination, this time for Best Music Video. Damian Kulash shares, "To have our peers honor the videos and packaging that we're making is exceptional. It really feels great."
As the Grammy stage beckons these talented artists, the excitement builds. Tune in to Billboard News' exclusive preshow this Saturday at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT to get an inside look at the nominations and more.
! I mean, who would've thought a Black Hannah Montana wanna-be from Africa would be rubbing shoulders with music royalty? 
The thing is, it just goes to show that talent knows no bounds and the Grammys are doing their job right. Those PinkPantheress comments about being nominated alongside other talented artists tho... lowkey got me feeling like I'm not good enough 
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! This Best African Music Performance nom is like, her crowning jewel 
and I'm so here for it! I mean, can you even imagine being a kid from Nigeria dreaming of being like Black Hannah Montana 
? It's surreal to see it all come true. And PinkPantheress being nominated alongside those other talented artists is just, wow 
. The underdog story of PlaqueBoyMax is literally giving me life 
, I mean who else gets from Twitch to Grammy in one year?! 
! Like, what's going on with all these same old faces? Where are the new artists? The ones who are actually pushing the boundaries of music? 
It feels like the same old crew is getting all the love. And don't even get me started on the lack of representation for female and non-binary artists 
. I mean, I know some of these artists are amazing, but come on! There's so much more talent out there. 
Not to say I don't love a good underdog story, but let's not forget that his music isn't even that great 
, and PlaqueBoyMax's underdog story is literally crazy! 
The music industry always brings so much energy and excitement, and this year's nominations don't disappoint. Can't wait to see what happens on the Grammy stage! 
. And PinkPantheress being nominated alongside such big names must be a wild ride 
. But what's up with the Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax 
? He's literally from nowhere to Grammy nominee, that's some next-level internet fame 
. Can't wait for the Grammys this Saturday 
I feel like Ayra Starr's story is so inspiring, like she really did grow up wanting to be just like black hannah montana lol and now she's living that dream 
what's next?! The OK Go band's quirky music videos deserve that nomination too, they're always pushing boundaries 
and I love how humble Damian Kulash is about his team's hard work 
and PlaqueBoyMax going from Twitch streams to Grammys is like something out of a movie 
gotta be rooting for the underdogs this year
, and PlaqueBoyMax's underdog story is literally giving me all the feels 
. It's moments like these that remind us why we love music in the first place - the passion, the talent, and the community 
PinkPantheress being nominated alongside her faves must be giving her major confidence boosts 
and PlaqueBoyMax's underdog story is literally inspiring on another level