10 notable artists snubbed by the Grammys

  • 7 years ago
10 notable artists snubbed by the Grammys Kanye West was not present in Song or Album of the Year categories. David Bowie's posthumous album "Blackstar" didn’t earn an album of the year nod, while its lead single "Lazarus" was absent from the main song categories. Prince's "Hit n Run Phase Two" was absent from the R&B categories he has typically won in the past. Green Day’s single "Bang Bang" didn’t make an impact, with the band absent from the nominations. Coldplay's "Head Full of Dreams" didn’t make an impact on voters, earning just one nomination for the "Up & Up" music video. Sia's "This Is Acting" failed to earn a nomination for Album of the Year, despite singles like "Cheap Thrills" appearing everywhere. Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling" fell short of earning a nod for Song of the Year. Justin Bieber received four nominations, but his chart-topping single "Sorry" wasn't picked for Song of the Year. Radiohead's "A Moon Shaped Pool" — the band's first album in five years — was neglected in the Album of the Year category. Alessia Cara wasn't nominated for Best New Artist, despite her first single "Here" and critically-acclaimed album "Know-It-All."

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