Decades
Prince releases Purple Rain, Whitney Houston is nicknamed "The Voice," and Madonna was the best selling female pop artist
1980s
A man sitting on linens and a pillow with a mask and boxing gloves hung next to him
Billy Joel's The Stranger
"Oh! I think that I found myself a cheerleader. She is always right there..."
"...when I need her"
This artist, which has a nomination for "Record of the Year" and "Album of the Year" was featured on SNL three times in the past year.
Sabrina Carpenter
Jazz
Woodstock Festival takes place, The Jimi Hendrix Experience breaks up, and The Beach Boys popularize the surf rock genre
1960s
White waves on a black background
Arctic Monkeys' AM
"Can't stop the spirits when they need you..."
"...this life is more than just a read-through."
Though hated by many, this Tampa artist's song was still nominated for "Song of the Year"
Anxiety by Doechii
Heavy metal
The emergence of grunge music, Green Day has their breakthrough, and the Spice Girls make it to the US market
1990s
A black and white image of the singer surrounded by orange and brown circles
Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life
"...but the kid is not my son"
This artist has the most nominations for this year's Grammys
Kendrick Lamar
Bossa Nova
Brazil
Eminem releases "Not Afraid," Justin Bieber and Ludacris collaborate for "Baby," and Drake releases his debut album
2010s (everything was in 2010)
The junction of I-84 and I-91 in Hartford, Connecticut in white
Radiohead's Ok Computer
"I reflect on my reflection, and I ask myself the question..."
"...what's the right direction to go?"
This artist, if she wins again, will be a two-time recipient of "Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical", and the only woman to have won the award.
Amy Allen
Reggae
Jamaica
Fred Astaire releases "Cheek to cheek", "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland is released, Gustav Holst dies
1930s
A woman laying in front of a clock
Laufey's A Matter of Time
"Though I know I'll never lose affection..."
"...for people and things that went before."
This graduate of LaGuardia High School, with alumni including Timothee Chalamet, Awkwafina, and and Al Pacino is nominated for best new artist.
Sombr
Flamenco
Spain