The best of music will square off this weekend at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, where Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles compete for top honors.
But with such a stacked lineup of talented nominees, it’s anyone’s guess who will go home with a trophy or leave empty-handed.
Historically, the public and critics have disagreed with each other over who should win, with fans generally rooting for musicians often overlooked by pundits.
Here, DailyMail.com has made some predictions for the artists most likely to win big on the night, along with the musicians fans think are actually deserving of an award.
DailyMail.com has made our own predictions for the artists we think are likely to win, along with the musicians fans think are truly deserving of the award.
Album of the year
- Journey – ABBA
- 30 – Adele
- A Summer Without You – Bad Bunny
- Renaissance – Beyonce
- Good Morning Beautiful (Deluxe) – Mary J. Blige
- In These Silent Days – Brandi Carlile
- Music of the Spheres – Coldplay
- Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar
- Special – Lizzo
- Harry’s House – Harry Styles
Who will win? Beyonce
Who should win? Beyonce
Beyonce, who is currently tied with husband Jay-Z for most Grammy nominations of all time, is long overdue for this award. She has lost all five Album of the Year nominations she was previously nominated for. While critics argued that Renaissance may not have been her best work, it was praised by fans and pundits alike when it released over the summer.
Beyonce, who is currently tied with husband Jay-Z for most Grammy nominations of all time, is long overdue for this award.
record of the year
- Don’t turn me off – ABBA
- Easy on me – Adele
- Break my soul – Beyoncé
- Good morning beautiful – Mary J. Blige
- You and Me on the Rock – Brandi Carlile with Lucius
- Woman – Doja Cat
- Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
- The Heart Part 5 – Kendrick Lamar
- About Damn Hour – Lizzo
- As It Was – Harry Styles
Who will win? adela
Who should win? kendrick lamar
Grammy favorite Adele has been named by several critics as this year’s likely winner. But many also support Lamar. While he has received numerous Grammy Award nominations in the rap categories, Lamar has yet to win any of the four Album of the Year nominations he was previously up for. This critically acclaimed musician is deserving of this award.
While he has received numerous Grammy Award nominations in recognition of his rap music, Lamar is yet to win four of the Album of the Year nominations for which he was previously nominated.
song of the year
- Abcdefu – Sara Davis, GAYLE and Dave Pittenger, songwriters (GAYLE)
- About Damn Time – Melissa “Lizzo” Jefferson, Eric Frederic, Blake Slatkin and Theron Makiel Thomas, songwriters (Lizzo)
- All Too Good (10 minute version) – Liz Rose and Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
- As It Was: Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon and Harry Styles, Songwriters (Harry Styles)
- Bad Habit – Matthew Castellanos, Brittany Fousheé, Diana Gordon, John Carroll Kirby and Steve Lacy, songwriters (Steve Lacy)
- Break My Soul – Beyoncé, S. Carter, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant and Christopher A. Stewart, songwriters (Beyoncé)
- Easy On Me – Adele Adkins and Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele)
- God Did – Tarik Azzouz, E. Blackmon, Khaled Khaled, F. LeBlanc, Shawn Carter, John Stephens, Dwayne Carter, William Roberts & Nicholas Warwar, songwriters (DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & friday)
- The Heart Part 5 – Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar and Matt Schaeffer, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)
- Just Like That – Bonnie Raitt, Songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)
Who will win? Adele, easy on me
Who should win? Taylor Swift, too good
While Adele tops many lists as the favorite to win here, Taylor’s 10-minute long version of All Too Well also captured the hearts of many in hopes of winning Song of the Year.
Unlike Record of the Year, which honors the artists, engineers, and producers who worked on the recording, Song of the Year focuses on the songwriting and rewards the songwriters behind it.
Taylor’s 10-minute long version of All Too Well also captured the hearts of many in hopes of winning Song of the Year.
best new artist
- Anita
- omar apollo
- D.O.Mi & J.D. Beck
- Muni Long
- sámara joy
- latto
- Måneskin
- tobe nwigwe
- molly tuttle
- wet leg
Who will win? latto
Who should win? wet leg
Latto has been ranked high as the most likely to win this year with his infectious Big Energy track making waves last year, but Wet Leg is also a favorite of many fans for its playful approach.
Latto has been ranked high as the most likely to win this year with his infectious song Big Energy making waves last year.
Wet Leg is also a favorite of many fans for their fun music.
Best Pop Solo Performance
- Easy on me – Adele
- Moscow Mule – Bad Bunny
- Woman – Doja Cat
- Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
- About Damn Hour – Lizzo
- As It Was – Harry Styles
Who will win? Take it easy on me, Adele
Who should win? Moscow Mule, Bad Bunny
Adele has historically swept the Grammy Awards, but Bad Bunny’s Moscow Mule was a fan-favorite song over the summer and has people hoping the Puerto Rican artist will take home the trophy.
Bad Bunny’s Moscow Mule was a fan-favorite song over the summer and has people hoping the Puerto Rican artist will take home the trophy.
Best Pop Vocal Album
- Journey – ABBA
- 30 – Adele
- Music of the Spheres – Coldplay
- Special – Lizzo
- Harry’s House – Harry Styles
- Best Dance/Electronic Recording
- Break my soul – Beyoncé
- Rosewood – Bonobo
- Don’t Forget My Love – Diplo & Miguel
- I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
- Intimidated – KAYTRANADA with her
- On your knees – RÜFÜS DU SOL
Who will win? 30, adela
Who should win? 30, adela
Adele is not only the most likely to win this award, but she is also a fan favorite! With her incredible voice and infectious songs of hers, Adele is the frontrunner in this category.
Adele is the frontrunner for the Best Pop Vocal Album award
best rap album
- God Made It – DJ Khaled
- I never liked you – Future
- Come Home The Kids Miss You – Jack Harlow
- Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar
- It’s Almost Dry – Pusha T
Who will win? Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar
Who should win? It’s almost dry, Pusha T
All the pundits are naming Kendrick’s album the favorite to win this year, but many are hoping Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry will take home the trophy.
Many expect Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry to take home the trophy
best rock album
- Dropout Boogie – The Black Keys
- The Boy Called If – Elvis Costello & The Imposters
- Caterpillar – Idle
- Mainstream Selling – Machine Gun Kelly
- Patient number 9 – Ozzy Osbourne
- Lucifer on the couch – Spoon
Who will win? Patient number 9, Ozzy Osbourne
Who should win? Lucifer on the couch, spoon
Ozzy Osbourne already garnered several Grammy Award nominations this year for Patient Number 9, making him one of the names critics are talking about. By contrast, this is Spoon’s first Grammy appearance. The band has been rocking out for decades, but this marks their first Grammy nomination.
Ozzy Osbourne already garnered several Grammy nominations this year for Patient Number 9, making him one of the names critics are talking about this year.
This is Spoon’s first appearance at a Grammy. The band has been rocking out for decades, but this marks his first Grammy nomination.