Ella Langley Poised to Make Grammy History with Potential Four Nominations at 2027 Awards

Ella Langley stands on the brink of making Grammy history, thanks to a recent rule change in the Best New Artist category. Announced in June, this change allows artists to be nominated up to four times instead of the previous limit of three. As a result, Langley could receive nominations in four of the six general field categories at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year, as well as Best New Artist. If successful, she would become the first country crossover artist to achieve this milestone since Bobbie Gentry in 1968.

Other Contenders for Major Nominations

In addition to Langley, several artists are also in contention for nominations in the marquee categories. Olivia Dean, who won Best New Artist at the previous ceremony, is expected to be nominated in three other major categories. Olivia Rodrigo, who took home the same award in 2022, is also a strong contender, along with Noah Kahan, Bruno Mars, RAYE, and Taylor Swift.

The eligibility period for the 2027 Grammy Awards runs from August 31, 2025, to August 28, 2026. First-round voting will take place from October 12 to October 22, with nominations set to be announced on November 16.

For the fourth consecutive year, there will be eight nominees in each of these categories. With just over a month remaining in the eligibility window, predictions for potential nominees are being made, with names listed in alphabetical order alongside shortlists of other possibilities.

Album of the Year

Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift are both aiming for significant achievements in the Album of the Year category. If McCartney is nominated for The Boys of Dungeon Lane, it will mark his record-extending 10th nomination in this category. Swift’s nomination for The Life of a Showgirl would be her eighth in this category, making her the artist with the most nominations for strictly solo albums in Grammy history. Swift has been nominated in this category with each of her last four studio albums, while McCartney last received a nomination here in 2006.

Notable Albums in Contention

• Olivia Dean, The Art of Loving
  This is Dean’s second studio album, produced alongside Julian Bunetta, Leon Michels, and John Ryan. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

• Noah Kahan, The Great Divide
  Kahan’s fourth studio album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his first nomination in this category. He co-produced the album with Gabe Simon and Aaron Dessner.

• Ella Langley, Dandelion
  Langley co-produced her sophomore album with Miranda Lambert and Ben West. If nominated, she would not be the first artist named Ella to receive an Album of the Year nod; Ella Fitzgerald was nominated in 1959.

• Bruno Mars, The Romantic
  This album, co-produced with D’Mile, could be Mars’ first to top the Billboard 200 and receive an Album of the Year nomination.

• RAYE, This Music May Contain Hope
  This album features three singles, including “Where Is My Husband!” which is a strong contender for Record and Song of the Year nods.

• Olivia Rodrigo, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
  Rodrigo’s third album is vying to become the second album with a 10-word title to land an Album of the Year nomination.

• Rosalía, LUX
  Rosalía could become the first female artist to receive an Album of the Year nomination with a Spanish-language album.

• Taylor Swift, The Life of a Showgirl
  If nominated, Swift would become the second artist in Grammy history to be nominated with five consecutive studio albums.

Record of the Year

Several artists are expected to submit multiple strong hits for consideration in the Record of the Year category. Olivia Dean may choose between “Man I Need” or “So Easy (To Fall in Love)”, while Olivia Rodrigo could submit “drop dead” or “the cure”. Taylor Swift may enter “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Opalite,” or “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5.

Key Singles in the Running

• Olivia Dean, “So Easy (To Fall in Love)”
  This would mark Dean’s first nomination in this category. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

• Noah Kahan, “The Great Divide”
  Co-produced with Gabe Simon, this song could earn Kahan his first nomination in this category, having peaked at No. 6.

• Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”
  This would be Langley’s first nomination in this category, representing a significant moment for core country artists.

• Bruno Mars, “I Just Might”
  This would be Mars’ eighth nomination in this category, tying him with Beyoncé for the most nominations.

• RAYE, “Where Is My Husband!”
  This song has peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and could be nominated for Record of the Year.

• Olivia Rodrigo, “the cure”
  This would be Rodrigo’s third nomination in this category, following her previous hits.

• Sienna Spiro, “Die on This Hill”
  This power ballad echoes early Adele records and has peaked at No. 19.

• Taylor Swift, “The Fate of Ophelia”
  This would be Swift’s seventh nomination in this category, having peaked at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

Song of the Year

The Song of the Year category is expected to see a strong overlap with Record of the Year nominees. Notably, seven of the Record of the Year nominees were also nominated in this category at the 2026 ceremony.

Prominent Songs Under Consideration

• “Choosin’ Texas”
  Songwriters include Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor.

• “Die On This Hill”
  Songwriters include Sienna Spiro, Omer Fedi, and Michael Pollack.

• “the cure”
  Songwriters include Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro.

• “The Great Divide”
  Songwriters include Noah Kahan and Gabe Simon.

• “I Just Might”
  Songwriters include Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, Philip Lawrence, and Brody Brown.

• “I Knew It, I Knew You”
  Songwriters include Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff.

• “So Easy (To Fall In Love)”
  Songwriters include Olivia Dean, Amy Allen, John Ryan, and Max Wolfgang.

• “Where Is My Husband!”
  Songwriters include RAYE and Mike Sabath.

Best New Artist

The Recording Academy has recently updated its rules, allowing artists to be nominated up to four times in the Best New Artist category. This change could benefit Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Ken Carson, Ravyn Lenae, and Geese, while FLO’s previous nomination for an album makes them ineligible.

Noteworthy Contenders

• Dominic Fike
  Fike achieved two top 40 hits this year and was previously nominated for Album of the Year.

• Geese
  This Brooklyn-based rock band has made significant strides on the festival circuit.

• Bella Kay
  Kay recently cracked the top 20 with “iloveitiloveitiloveit” and has a debut album out.

• Ella Langley
  Langley has received multiple nominations and her album Dandelion has topped the charts.

• Megan Moroney
  Moroney’s album Cloud 9 reached No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums.

• Role Model
  The artist’s breakout hit has gained traction this eligibility year.

• Sienna Spiro
  Spiro’s song “Die on This Hill” has garnered attention, and she is vying for a significant win.

• Malcolm Todd
  Todd’s recent album has entered the Billboard 200 and he has a notable family background in music.

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Published on 2026-07-17 18:05:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk