Artist of the Year:
- The Weeknd (for his popular album "Dawn FM")
- Doja Cat (despite successful hits like "Woman" and "Kiss Me More")
- ABBA (for their comeback album "Voyage")
Album of the Year:
- Silk Sonic (for their R&B album "An Evening with Silk Sonic")
- Billie Eilish (for her sophomore album "Happier Than Ever")
- ABBA (for their "Voyage" album)
Record of the Year:
- Ed Sheeran (for the popular hit "Bad Habits")
- Doja Cat (for her hit single "Woman")
- Adele (for her single "Easy on Me")
Song of the Year:
- Cardi B, Lizzo, and BTS were all noticeably absent from this category.
Best New Artist:
- Rina Sawayama
- Tems
- Muni Long
While nominations don't always reflect commercial success, these artists and their respective works were not nominated in their major categories. The Recording Academy's decisions can sometimes surprise industry professionals and fans, leading to discussions and debates about the selection process and criteria used to determine the nominees.