The Grammy Awards 2024 have brought forth a surprising and exciting nominee in the form of India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. His song titled “Abundance of Millets” has secured a nomination in the prestigious Best Global Song Performance category. This unique nomination adds a fascinating dimension to the Grammy Awards, where artists from various genres and backgrounds are celebrated. Let’s uncover the details of this extraordinary nomination and provide an overview of the complete list of nominations for the Grammy Awards 2024.
Narendra Modi’s Grammy Nomination
Narendra Modi’s song “Abundance of Millets” is a collaboration with Indian-American Grammy-winning singer Falu (Falguni Shah) and her husband and singer Gaurav Shah. The song, released in June, features lyrics written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. It focuses on the nutritional value of millet, a type of grain that is known for its health benefits. The song carries a special message about the importance of millets in our diet, and it has been recognized in the Best Global Song Performance category at the Grammy Awards 2024.
The Grammy Awards 2024 Nominations
The Grammy Awards 2024 nominations showcase the exceptional talent and diversity in the music industry. Here is a glimpse of some of the major categories and nominees:
Record of the Year:
- Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?” [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”]
- Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”
- Jon Batiste – “Worship”
- Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
- Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Album of the Year:
- Boygenius – “The Record”
- Janelle Monáe – “The Age of Pleasure”
- Jon Batiste – “World Music Radio”
- Lana Del Rey – “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”
- Miley Cyrus – “Endless Summer Vacation”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Guts”
- SZA – “SOS”
- Taylor Swift – “Midnights”
Song of the Year:
- Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?”
- Dua Lipa – “Dance the Night”
- Jon Batiste – “Butterfly”
- Lana Del Rey – “A&W”
- Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Best Global Music Performance:
- Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily – “Shadow Forces”
- Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia – “Pashto”
- Burna Boy – “Alone”
- Davido – “Feel”
- Falu & Gaurav Shah (Featuring PM Narendra Modi) – “Abundance in Millets”
- Ibrahim Maalouf Featuring Cimafunk & Tank and the Bangas – “Todo Colores”
- Silvana Estrada – “Milagro y Disastre”
Best New Artist:
- Coco Jones
- Gracie Abrams
- Fred Again..
- Ice Spice
- Jelly Roll
- Noah Kahan
- Victoria Monét
- The War and Treaty
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical:
- Daniel Nigro
- Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
- Hit-Boy
- Jack Antonoff
- Metro Boomin
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical:
- Edgar Barrera
- Jessie Jo Dillon
- Justin Tranter
- Shane McAnally
- Theron Thomas
Best Pop Solo Performance:
- Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?” [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”]
- Doja Cat – “Paint the Town Red”
- Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
- Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
- Labrinth Featuring Billie Eilish – “Never Felt So Alone”
- Lana Del Rey Featuring Jon Batiste – “Candy Necklace”
- Miley Cyrus Featuring Brandi Carlile – “Thousand Miles”
- SZA Featuring Phoebe Bridgers – “Ghost in the Machine”
- Taylor Swift Featuring Ice Spice – “Karma”
Best Pop Vocal Album:
- Ed Sheeran – “– (Subtract)”
- Kelly Clarkson – “Chemistry”
- Miley Cyrus – “Endless Summer Vacation”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Guts”
- Taylor Swift – “Midnights”
Best Dance/Electronic Recording:
- Aphex Twin – “Blackbox Life Recorder 21f”
- Disclosure – “Higher Than Ever Before”
- James Blake – “Loadin”
- Romy & Fred Again.. – “Stron”
- Skrillex, Fred Again.. & Flowdan – “Rumble”
Best Pop Dance Recording:
- Bebe Rexha & David Guetta – “One in a Million”
- Calvin Harris Featuring Ellie Goulding – “Miracle”
- David Guetta, Anne-Marie & Coi Leray – “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”
- Kylie Minogue – “Padam Padam”
- Troye Sivan – “Rush”
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album:
- James Blake – “Playing Robots Into Heaven”
- The Chemical Brothers – “For That Beautiful Feelin”
- Fred Again.. – “Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)”
- Kx5 – “Kx5”
- Skrillex – “Quest for Fire”
Best Rock Performance:
- Arctic Monkeys – “Sculptures of Anything Goes”
- Black Pumas – “More Than a Love Song”
- Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”
- Foo Fighters – “Rescued”
- Metallica – “Lux Æterna”
Best Metal Performance:
- Disturbed – “Bad Man”
- Ghost – “Phantom of the Opera”
- Metallica – “72 Seasons”
- Slipknot – “Hive Mind”
- Spiritbox – “Jaded”
Best Rock Song:
- Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”
- Foo Fighters – “Rescued”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl”
- Queens of the Stone Age – “Emotion Sickness”
- The Rolling Stones – “Angry”
Best Rock Album:
- Foo Fighters – “But Here We Are”
- Greta Van Fleet – “Starcatcher”
- Metallica – “72 Seasons”
- Paramore – “This Is Why”
- Queens of the Stone Age – “In Times New Roman”
The Grammy Awards 2024 promises to be an exceptional celebration of music, with a diverse range of nominees spanning various genres and backgrounds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nomination for his song “Abundance of Millets” adds an intriguing twist to the event. As we await the awards ceremony in February, music enthusiasts and fans worldwide are eager to see who will take home the coveted Grammy trophies in each category. The Grammy Awards continue to be a platform that recognizes and honours exceptional musical talent from around the world.
