All articles tagged with #song of the year
Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” was not eligible for Song of the Year at the Grammys due to the academy’s historical rule that already-famous songs cannot win that category; Whitney Houston won in other categories in 1994, while Parton’s song was effectively blocked by the rule changes, which have since evolved.
Kai Trump told Fox News Digital that Adele's 2010 hit Rolling in the Deep defined her year, sharing the detail in videos on YouTube and TikTok. She also revealed a new celebrity crush on Theo James (after previously naming Drew Starkey) and noted she’ll be joining the University of Miami’s golf team this fall.
Taylor Swift skipped the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas and left with no major wins despite eight nominations, while BTS won Artist of the Year and 'Golden' took Song of the Year (credited to EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami). Swift remains the AMAs’ most‑awarded artist in history with 40 career wins, but did not collect a trophy that night.
Olivia Dean dominated the 2026 BRIT Awards, winning four of five nominations including Mastercard Album of the Year for The Art of Loving and Artist of the Year, plus sharing Song of the Year with Sam Fender for Rein Me In; the Manchester-hosted ceremony delivered high-energy performances (Harry Styles, Raye, Wolf Alice) and standout moments (Rosalía as International Artist of the Year, Noel Gallagher’s songwriter win) signaling British music’s renewed confidence.
The song 'Golden' from the Netflix film 'KPop Demon Hunters' received four Grammy nominations, including song of the year, marking a historic achievement for Korean artists and highlighting representation in the industry. The track, performed by Huntr/x, also earned nominations for best pop duo/group performance, best song written for visual media, and best remixed recording, with the full soundtrack up for best compilation soundtrack for visual media.
At the 2024 CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton performed with Post Malone and won Single of the Year for "White Horse." Initially forgetting to thank his wife Morgane, Stapleton later corrected this oversight when accepting the Song of the Year award, acknowledging her support and contributions. "White Horse," inspired by the 2013 film The Lone Ranger, was co-written with Dan Wilson and became the lead single for Stapleton's album "Higher."
The weekly news quiz features a question about who beat Miley Cyrus to win Song of the Year at the Grammys, testing readers' knowledge of recent events in the world.
Miley Cyrus won Song of the Year at the 2024 Grammys for "Flowers" and delivered a memorable acceptance speech, playfully calling out her wardrobe mishap by mentioning she forgot underwear. She also urged the audience not to let awards define their worth and playfully interacted with them during her performance, prompting them to sing along to her song.
Taylor Swift has broken the record for the most Grammy nominations in the Song of the Year category, with her hit "Anti-Hero" earning her a total of seven nominations. This surpasses the previous record held by Sir Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie, who each had six nominations. Swift is also nominated in the Album of the Year and Record of the Year categories, alongside artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, and SZA. The Grammy Awards will take place on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Tracy Chapman's iconic song "Fast Car" has won the Song of the Year award at the Country Music Awards, making her the first Black songwriter to receive this honor. The song, originally released in 1988, gained renewed popularity after Luke Combs covered it. Combs also won Single of the Year for his rendition of "Fast Car." Chapman expressed gratitude for the recognition and thanked Combs and her fans. The success of Combs' cover has introduced a new generation to Chapman's music, and there is anticipation for her potential Grammy Award nominations.
Tracy Chapman's iconic song "Fast Car" won Song and Single of the Year at the 57th annual Country Music Association Awards, making her the first Black songwriter to win Song of the Year in the CMA Awards' 56-year history. Luke Combs, who recorded a remake of the song, expressed his gratitude to Chapman in his acceptance speech. Chapman, who did not attend the ceremony, thanked the CMAs and Combs in a brief acceptance statement. Her song's success introduced her to a new audience and earned her royalties. Other highlights of the CMAs included performances by Jelly Roll, Wynonna Judd, and tributes to Jimmy Buffett and Joe Diffie. Lainey Wilson was the night's big winner, taking home multiple awards.
The 2024 Grammy nominations for Song of the Year are predicted to be a showdown between Taylor Swift and SZA, with Taylor Swift being the safer bet. Other potential nominees include Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, and Miley Cyrus. Morgan Wallen's controversial past may hinder his chances of a nomination or win. SZA's "Kill Bill" is seen as a critical and commercial success and a strong contender for the award.