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Beyonce Is Now The Most-Nominated Female Artist In Grammy History
Getty Image The singer’s nine 2021 Grammy nominations helped put her over the top. …

The Recording Academy unveiled its full list of 2021 Grammy nominations on Tuesday. While fans of The Weeknd and Harry Styles were disappointing to see the list, Beyonce’s listeners had reason to rejoice: The the singer racked up nine Grammy nominations, which helped her achieve an impressive title.
This year’s nominations mean that Beyonce holds 79 Grammy nominations, and 24 wins, throughout her career. The feat now makes her the most Grammy-nominated artist of all time, according to USA Today.
Beyonce’s Black Is King film and appearance on Megan Thee Stallion’s track “Savage” secured her reputation as the most Grammy-nominated artist of the year. The singer is up for awards for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video, and Best Music Film.
Along with putting out music, Beyonce has been involved in a number of other endeavors this year. The singer debuted another collection of clothing from her Ivy Park brand, signed a multi-year partnership with the stationary bike company Peloton, and also revealed that she’s taken up the hobby of being a beekeeper and owns over 80,000 bees on her property.
See a roundup of all of this year’s Grammy nominations here.
Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Artist Spotlight
With “We’ll Leave the Light On,” Troy Landon embraces the power of being there for others
Country music can make hard feelings a little easier to bear, and Troy Landon brings that to the heart of “We’ll Leave the Light On.” The song’s based on the idea that nobody should ever have to feel alone when life gets too much, and it delivers a reassuring message.
This production is key to delivering that message, and Landon gives the verses room to breathe, letting the song’s main idea unfold before the arrangement slowly opens up. This measured movement gives “We’ll Leave the Light On” a natural sense of motion, with the dynamics following the story’s emotional arc.
Landon’s artistic direction also shapes the track’s identity, building a country song that connects the emotions, instrumentation, vocal performance, mood, energy, and arrangement. “We’ll Leave the Light On” is a story about compassion, about community, and about the importance of supporting each other in uncertain times.
This message is rooted in shared understanding, and a national foundation is the right context for it. The song is based on the reassurance that sometimes people don’t need advice or answers, simply knowing somebody is still there can make a meaningful difference. Troy Landon is a songwriter who can turn a simple act of kindness into a long-lasting musical statement, with an inviting spirit and crafted dynamics.
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Naomi Jane unveils a statement of independence on latest release “Passenger Princess”
Naomi Jane’s latest release, “Passenger Princess” is a bright, witty indie, country and pop road anthem co-written with Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket that provides a fresh perspective on relationship dynamics. This is a strong cry for independence. Cinematic pop smashing the normal passenger seat stereotype with country storytelling crashing into alt-indie intimacy. Catchy tune, message easy to understand, emotional core you can easily relate to. All thanks to that combination of humor and heartbreak.
But the road trip energy covers up a more complicated feeling, frustration at being next to someone and having somehow been left behind. Naomi Jane examines this tension in a story that moves from diminishing connection to self-possession. Fiddle and pedal steel give the crossover sound a touch of country flavor, and the hook-forward writing helps the core message come across without losing its playful edge. What you have is an anthem of a relationship that understands the difference between sharing a journey and having an equal say in a destination.
“Passenger Princess” works fundamentally because it takes a popular phrase and turns it into a statement of agency and personal choice. It’s a good road trip song, and a good one for those who like songs about finding your voice in relationships with a mix of humor, emotional honesty and country-pop allure. Naomi Jane is a hot reminder partnership is never a loss of control of your own journey. Sometimes you have to ask for the keys and drive it yourself.
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