GRAMMYs 2023: LGBTQ+ artists score nominations in all major categories

The nominees for the 2023 GRAMMY Awards have finally been announced, with LGBTQ+ artists recognised in each of the Big Four categories.

It’s therefore possible that, when the show airs on 5 February, we could see openly LGBTQ+ musicians walk away with awards for song of the year, record of the year, best new artist and album of the year.

There is also an array of representation in the genre categories, including pop, rock, country and R&B.

2023’s nominations were led by Beyoncé with three nods, meaning she is tied with her husband Jay-Z as the most-nominated artist in GRAMMY history with a total of 88. 

With eight nods, Kendrick Lamar is this year’s second biggest nominee, closely followed by Adele and Brandi Carlile with seven nominations each. 

See how LGBTQ+ artists fared in the nominations below.

Brandi Carlile

• Record of the Year for You and Me on the Rock feat. Lucius
• Album of the Year for In These Silent Days
• Best Rock Performance for Broken Horses
• Best Rock Song for Broken Horses
• Best Americana Performance for You and Me on the Rock feat. Lucius
• Best American Roots Song for You and Me on the Rock feat. Lucius
• Best Americana Album for In These Silent Days

Steve Lacy

• Record of the Year for Bad Habit
• Song of the Year for Bad Habit
• Best Pop Solo Performance for Bad Habit
• Best Progressive R&B Album for Gemini Rights

Lady Gaga

• Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media for Top Gun: Maverick
• Best Song Written For Visual Media for Hold My Hand [From Top Gun: Maverick]

Anitta

• Best New Artist

Big Freedia

• Album of the Year for Renaissance by Beyoncé (credited songwriter)

Honey Dijon

• Album of the Year for Renaissance by Beyoncé (credited producer)

TJ Osborne

• Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Midnight Rider’s Prayer (as part of Brothers Osborne)

Omar Apollo

• Best New Artist

Randy Rainbow

• Best Comedy Album for A Little Brains, A Little Talent

Kaytranada

• Best Dance/Electronic Recording for Intimidated feat. H.E.R.

Perfume Genius

• Best Alternative Music Performance for Spitting Off the Edge of the World by Yeah Yeah Yeahs feat. Perfume Genius

Sam Smith and Kim Petras

• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Unholy

A Strange Loop

• Best Musical Theater Album

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on 5 February 2023.

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