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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 17: J. Cole performs onstage during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 17, 2021 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

“Music’s biggest night” will take place on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, live from the soon-to-be renamed Staples Center in Los Angeles. CBS will broadcast the ceremony at 8 pm ET and it will be available to stream live on Paramount+.

Check out the nominees below (we’ll updating the nominations as more are announced):

Best New Artist

Arooj Aftab
Jimmie Allen
Baby Keem
FINNEAS
Glass Animals
Japanese Breakfast
The Kid LAROI
Arlo Parks
Olivia Rodrigo
Saweetie

Record of the Year

“I Still Have Faith in You” – ABBA

“Freedom” – Jon Batiste

“I Get a Kick Out of You” – Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga

“Peaches” – Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon

“Right on Time” – Brandi Carlile

“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat, SZA

“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish

“Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” – Lil Nas X

“Drivers License” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Leave the Door Open” – Silk Sonic

Album Of The Year

We Are – Jon Batiste

Love For Sale – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) – Justin Bieber

Planet Her (Deluxe) – Doja Cat

Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish

Back Of My Mind – H.E.R.

Montero – Lil Nas X

Sour – Olivia Rodrigo

Evermore – Taylor Swift

Donda – Kanye West

Song Of The Year

“Bad Habits” – Ed Sheeran

“A Beautiful Noise” – Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile

“drivers license” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Fight For You” – Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas,

“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish

“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat ft. SZA

“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic

“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X

“Peaches” – Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar

“Right On Time” – Brandi Carlile

Best Music Video

“Shot In The Dark” – AC/DC

“Freedom” – Jon Batiste

“Good 4 U” – Olivia Rodrigo

“I Get A Kick Out Of You” – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

“Peaches” – Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar

Best Rap Performance

“Family Ties” – Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar

“My.Life” – J.Cole ft. 21 Savage & Morray

“Up” – Cardi B

“Way 2 Sexy” – Drake

“Thot S***” – Megan Thee Stallion

Best Melodic Rap

“Pride. Is. The. Devil” – J. Cole ft. Lil Baby

“Need To Know” – Doja Cat

“Industry Baby” – Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow

“WUSYANAME” – Tyler, The Creator ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

“Hurricane” –  Kanye West ft. The Weeknd & Lil Baby

Best Rap Song

“Bath Salts” – DMX ft. Jay-Z and Nas

“Best Friend” – Saweetie ft. Doja Cat

“Family Ties” – Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar

“Jail” – Kanye West ft. Jay-Z

“My Life” – J. Cole ft. 21 Savage & Morray

Best Rap Album

The Off-Season – J. Cole

Certified Lover Boy – Drake

Kings Disease II – Nas

Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, The Creator

Donda – Kanye West

Best R&B Performance

“Lost You” – Snoh Aalegra

“Peaches” – Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Ceasar, Giveon

“Damage” – H.E.R

“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic

“Pick Up Your Feelings” – Jazmine Sullivan

Best Traditional R&B Performance

“I Need You” -Jon Batiste

“Bring It On Home To Me” –  BJ The Chicago Kid, PJ Morton & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Charlie Bereal

“Born Again” – Leon Bridges Featuring Robert Glasper

“Fight For You” – H.E.R.

“How Much Can A Heart Take” – Lucky Daye ft. Yebba

Best R&B Song

“Damage”- H.E.R.

“Good Days” – SZA

“Heartbreak Anniversary” – Giveon

“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic

“Pick Up Your Feelings” – Jazmine Sullivan

Best R&B Album

Temporary Highs In The Violet Skies – Snoh Aalegra

We Are – Jon Batiste

Gold-Diggers Sound – Leon Bridges

Back Of My Mind – H.E.R.

Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

“I Get A Kick Out Of You” – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

“Lonely” – Justin Bieber & benny blanco

“Butter” – BTS

“Higher Power” – Coldplay

“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat ft. SZA

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