The Beatles Earn First Grammy Nominations Since 1997, Eye Record of the Year
The Beatles have made a significant return to the Grammy stage, earning their first nominations in nearly three decades for their track “Now and Then.” The song, described by Paul McCartney as “the last Beatles song,” was written by John Lennon and features his original vocals, which were preserved and enhanced through artificial intelligence. McCartney and Ringo Starr, the surviving members, added new instrumentation, while George Harrison’s guitar recordings from the '90s also feature on the track.
The Beatles earned two Grammy nods this year: one in the prestigious Record of the Year category, alongside contemporary heavyweights like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish, and another in the Best Rock Performance category. These nominations mark the first time the band has been recognized since 1997 when they won three Grammys. Over the years, the Beatles have earned seven Grammy Awards, with their first win in 1965 for Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Vocal Group for "A Hard Day's Night," followed by an Album of the Year win in 1968 for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Also making waves at this year’s Grammy nominations are The Rolling Stones, who received a nod for Best Rock Album for their 2023 release Hackney Diamonds. This marks another milestone for the Stones, who have earned three Grammys, the most recent being in 2018 for Blue & Lonesome. Their first Grammy nomination came in 1978 for Some Girls, which was nominated for Album of the Year. The continued recognition of these iconic rock bands highlights the lasting influence of classic rock on modern music.
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