RECORDING ACADEMY AND RCA RECORDS REVEAL 2018 GRAMMY NOMINEES ALBUM TRACK LISTING
LATEST INSTALLMENT OF THE BEST-SELLING SERIES FEATURES 21 HITS FROM THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SUPERSTARS AND EMERGING ARTISTS
2018 GRAMMY® NOMINEES ALBUM HITS STORES AND DIGITAL RETAILERS JAN. 12
ALBUM PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW AT 2018GRAMMYALBUM.COM; FANS CAN WIN A TRIP TO MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT®
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (DEC. 18, 2017) — The Recording Academy™‘s GRAMMY Recordings® and RCA Records have revealed the track listing for the 2018 GRAMMY® Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 12, 2018, in stores and via digital retailers, the latest installment of the best-selling series—now in its 24th year—features a collection of top-charting hits from many of this year’s illustrious GRAMMY-nominated artists. A portion of album proceeds benefit the year-round work of the GRAMMY Museum® and MusiCares®—two charitable organizations founded by the Recording Academy that focus on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.
The 2018 GRAMMY Nominees album features 21 hits from the world’s top recording artists and emerging talent, including Album Of The Year nominees Childish Gambino, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, and Bruno Mars; and Song Of The Year nominees Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber, Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid, and Julia Michaels, among others.
“This album is an extraordinary representation of the diverse talent being recognized as GRAMMY nominees,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. “We’re pleased to partner with RCA to deliver this special collection of recordings and to raise funds and awareness for MusiCares and the GRAMMY Museum—two philanthropic organizations dedicated to improving the environment for music and those who make it.”
“This has been an incredible year for music across all genres, and this collection serves as a celebratory sampling of some of the most important songs released this year,” said RCA Chairman and CEO Peter Edge. “In addition, the entire RCA team joins me in expressing our excitement to partner with the Recording Academy on releasing this album, particularly because it benefits the crucial work done year-round by MusiCares and the GRAMMY Museum.”
Music fans can log on to 2018grammyalbum.com or cbs.com/grammys to pre-order the album and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live on CBS Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Visit 2018grammyalbum.com or cbs.com/grammys for details and eligibility requirements.
2018 GRAMMY Nominees Album
Track List
1. BRUNO MARS
“24K Magic”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
2. KELLY CLARKSON
“Love So Soft”
Best Pop Solo Performance
3. LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE FEAT. JUSTIN BIEBER
“Despacito” (Remix)
Record Of The Year
Song Of The Year
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
4. KENDRICK LAMAR
“HUMBLE.”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
5. LORDE
“Green Light”
Album Of The Year
6. CHILDISH GAMBINO
“Redbone”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
7. JAY-Z
“The Story Of O.J.”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
8. ZEDD & ALESSIA CARA
“Stay”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
9. LADY GAGA
“Million Reasons”
Best Pop Solo Performance
10. IMAGINE DRAGONS
“Thunder”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
11. PORTUGAL. THE MAN
“Feel It Still”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
12. THE CHAINSMOKERS & COLDPLAY
“Something Just Like This”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
13. P!NK
“What About Us”
Best Pop Solo Performance
14. LOGIC FEAT. ALESSIA CARA & KHALID
“1-800-273-8255”
Song Of The Year
15. JULIA MICHAELS
“Issues”
Song Of The Year
16. KESHA
“Praying”
Best Pop Solo Performance
17. CHRIS STAPLETON
“Broken Halos”
Best Country Album
18. LITTLE BIG TOWN
“Better Man”
Best Country Album
19. THOMAS RHETT FEAT. MAREN MORRIS
“Craving You”
Best Country Album
20. LADY ANTEBELLUM
“You Look Good”
Best Country Album
21. KENNY CHESNEY
“All The Pretty Girls”
Best Country Album
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
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ABOUT RCA RECORDS
RCA Records is a Division of Sony Music Entertainment. RCA includes a diverse roster of internationally renowned artists representing all genres of music, including Justin Timberlake, P!NK, Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, Usher, D’Angelo, A$AP Rocky, Kings Of Leon, Britney Spears, Pentatonix, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews Band, ZAYN, Shakira, R. Kelly, Charlie Wilson, Enrique Iglesias, Kesha, Buddy Guy, Daughtry, Three Days Grace, Tool, T-Pain, and Kirk Franklin, among others; critically acclaimed and chart-topping artists including Khalid, G-Eazy, SZA, Mark Ronson, Miguel, Ray LaMontagne, Bryson Tiller, Cam, Cage The Elephant, MAGIC!, Bleachers, Jazmine Sullivan, Tinashe, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Mob, Grizzly Bear, Gavin DeGraw, WALK THE MOON, Kid Ink, and Elle King; burgeoning artists MUNA, Wolf Alice, MØ, Kygo, Martin Garrix, Ro James, Grace, Parson James, Becky G., Sam Dew, and many more.
RCA Records has key partnerships with Polo Grounds Music, Bazmark Records, Bystorm Entertainment, BPG Music, and more.
