Kanye West and Taylor Swift were among the last-minute additions to the 2022 Big Four Grammys categories, according to behind-the-scenes information obtained by The New York Times. The Recording Academy decided to expand these categories to 10 nominees the day before the nomination was announced on Tuesday, the Times reports.
West and Swift joined the album of the year list for Donda and Always, respectively. Disc of the Year added “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” by Lil Nas X and “I Still Have Faith in You” by Abba, while “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat and SZA and “Right on Time ”by Brandi Carlile joined the poll of the year song. Arooj Aftab and Baby Keem have been added to Best New Artist.
The Times determined the two laggards in each category after securing a “final” list of nominees that was in circulation prior to Monday’s decision. This list only included eight artists in the Big Four categories. Mason said the expansion would help the Grammys “make room for more music, more artists and more genres, and embrace the spirit of inclusion,” although he also admitted that the Late additions were simply the ninth and tenth candidates in the vote. by members of the Academy.
On Tuesday, Mason also explained why the Recording Academy authorized the appointment of Marilyn Manson and other suspected sex offenders. Follow all of Pitchfork’s 2022 Grammys coverage.
