Grammy voter reveals 8 surprising picks: Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, and more

The biggest night in music is right around the corner! The 66th Annual Grammy Awards are scheduled for February 2nd, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Big names like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish lead the pack with multiple nominations, while fresh faces such as Sabrina Carpenter and Chapell Roan are eager to make their mark. As of now, fans and insiders alike are speculating who will walk away with the trophies!

The Grammy voting process is a two-step procedure overseen by the Recording Academy. First, submissions are screened by review committees to ensure they land in the correct categories. Then, the Academy’s voting members—comprising industry professionals, artists, and other experts—cast their ballots to pick the final winners.

While the results remain top secret until the big night, one voter has given us a glimpse of their votes. Here’s their Top 8:

1. Album of the Year: “brat”– Charli XCX.
2. Record of the Year: “Good Luck, Babel” – Chappell Roan.
3. Song of the Year: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish.
4. Best New Artist: Chappell Roan.
5. Best Pop Solo Performance: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish.
6. Best Pop Duo/Group: “Guess” – Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish.
7. Best Dance Pop Recording: “Yes And?” – Ariana Grande.
8. Best Vocal Pop Album: “Short N Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter.

These picks offer just a snapshot of one voter’s perspective, but what are your picks? Check the full list of nominees at https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list.