So who will win when awards are handed out in 2021?

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So who will win when awards are handed out in 2021? The Grammy Award for Record of the Year goes to the artists, producers, engineers and mixers behind the year’s best recording. CREATE A NEW POLL . US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish poses in the press room with the awards for Album Of The Year, ... [+] Record Of The Year, Best New Artist, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The 2021 Grammy Awards may be nearly a year away, but it's never too early to start speculating about who could win the big prizes at music's biggest night! Read Next: Independent Cinemas in England Receive $838,000 From BFI Culture Recovery Fund, Chadwick Boseman Could Be Among a Record Seven Posthumous Oscar Nominees – Awards Circuit, Oscars Predictions: Best Makeup and Hairstyling – ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Could Give First Black and Posthumous Nominee, Oscars Predictions: Best Actress – Michelle Pfeiffer Looks to Get Her Due With ‘French Exit’, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actor, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actress, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Original Screenplay, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Adapted Screenplay, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Animated Feature, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Production Design, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Cinematography, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Costume Design, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Film Editing, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Makeup and Hairstyling, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Visual Effects, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Original Score, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Original Song, World Expresses Shock After President Trump Reveals Positive COVID-19 Test, Trump and First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus, How BTS and Its ARMY Could Change the Music Industry, BTS Reflects on Songwriting, Inspiration and Artistry, Grammys 2021: Who’ll Get Nods in Top 4 Categories?
The eligibility period for the 63rd annual kudos is September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.

Eilish will still be riding high off her domination at the 2020 Grammys, and voters are sure to still be in love with her by then. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Cahn has the most nominations with 25. Voters love syrupy-sweet love songs and ones that may bring a tear to the listener’s eye, so it’s safe to count these in. †† = could be campaigned in lead or supporting categories / original or adapted screenplay categories. The latter of the two may even be a lock, as it is regarded as perhaps the singer’s most personal and touching track yet. There is an overabundance of A-list stars and talent in the mix this year including multiple Grammy winners. Sometimes the trophy goes to a smash hit the world couldn’t stop listening to, while in other instances, it’s awarded to lesser-known compositions that are undeniably beautiful. What makes a well-written song is difficult to pinpoint. Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total) Created 3 weeks ago. The most awarded songwriters in this category are Sammy Cahn, Johnny Mercer, Alan Menken and Jimmy Van Heusen with four wins each. Lots more to be announced. They were all huge, and the songwriting played a big part in their success. With 11 nominations to her credit, Diane Warren could be headed towards numbers 12 and even 13 with two songs in the mix. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Marvel’ Disney Plus Series Casts Iman Vellani in Title Role, Mac Davis, Singer, Actor and TV Variety Show Host, Dies at 78, Taylor Lautner Buys Striking Agoura Hills Mansion, Starting in 2021, Ford’s Mustang Shelby Will No Longer Come With Stick Shift, Vlastelica Out as Activision Blizzard Esports CEO and Overwatch League Commissioner, Get Cozy and Stylish With 20 of the Best Sweatpants for Men, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Documentary Feature, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best International Feature, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Animated Short, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Documentary Short, 2021 Oscar Predictions: Best Live-Action Short.

Oscars Predictions: Best Original Song – Billie Eilish Looks to Make History; Leslie Odom Jr. 2021 Grammy Predictions: Record of the Year, Watch Blackpink Work Through the Pain as ‘Lovesick Girls’ in New Video, Blackpink's Solo Singles Are Bangers, but They Know How to Rock a Collab, Too, People’s Choice Awards 2020 nominations: Full list includes BTS, ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ …. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. Billie Eilish could be the youngest nominee of the category ever with “No Time to Die.” Leslie Odom, Jr. can repeat the same historic double nomination that Mary J. Blige accomplished in 2017 when she nabbed an acting and songwriting nomination. The Grammy eligibility period used to be a little different. Song of the Year is awarded to songwriters, with the best-written track (whatever that means) earning the honor. Less likely, but certainly not out of the question, are Harry Styles’ “Adore You” or “Lights Up” (though chances are he sticks with the bigger hit of the two in the United States, which is the former), Lizzo and Ariana Grande’s remixed “Good as Hell” and The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” (though he may change course depending on how his next few singles perform throughout the coming months). 2021 Grammy Predictions: Album of the Year Daniel Montgomery 8/28/2020. Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars from Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images). Eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and will be displayed next to revision date. Sometimes it’s lyrics that break a heart, while other times, the perfect hook can lead to a songwriter (or more likely songwriters) ending up nominees for the greatest prize for those working behind the scenes in the music business. Scroll down to see the top contenders. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. UPDATED: Oct. 1, 2020 (PRE-SEASON) There is an overabundance of A-list stars and talent in the mix this year including multiple Grammy winners. (Photo by Frederic J. Here’s a look at very early predictions for Song of the Year.
Record Of The Year, Best New Artist, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The eligibility period for the 63rd annual kudos is September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.

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I am a freelance music journalist based in New York City. Following Academy Awards history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar predictions are updated regularly with the current year's contenders in all categories. Scroll down to see the top contenders. Here’s a look at very early predictions for Song of the Year. At the upcoming 2021 Grammys, there is sure to be at least 50% overlap between Record and Song of the Year, which isn’t unusual for the two separate, but related categories. Once again, Billie Eilish could easily snag a nod with either “Everything I Wanted” or “No Time to Die,” even though both of those cuts weren’t as successful as her previously-called-out cut “Bad Guy,” nor the two titles mentioned above. Two previous chart-toppers, Post Malone’s “Circles” and Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me,” are fair game and appear to be well on their way to inclusion, which would benefit a large number of songwriters (there are 10 credited writers between them). The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, is Hollywood’s most prestigious artistic award in the film industry. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Halsey’s “You Should Be Sad” and Luke Combs’ “Even Though I'm Leaving” both failed to break into the Hot 100’s loftiest tier, but that might not be enough to stop them from being nominated, as they are both emotional and deeply personal compositions. Taylor Swift fans have a field day after Jake Gyllenhaal posts throwback photo, Yungblud’s Cardigan mashup surprises Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato Allegedly Split From Max Ehrich After Learning His "Intentions Weren't Genuine", Maria Canals-Barrera's Talented Daughter Covers "This Is Me" For Hispanic Heritage Month, Max Ehrich Says "Be Kind" After Demi Lovato Releases Breakup Anthem, Austin Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Including ‘Dave Not Coming Back,’ ‘The Catch’ (Exclusive), Mediapro Studio Links With Disney, David Simon, Mike Leigh For New Projects, ‘Tenet’ Continues U.K., Ireland Box Office Reign, Spanish Animated Hit ‘The Triplets’ Gets 21st Century Reboot from Brutal Media (Exclusive), ‘Possessor’ Review: David Cronenberg’s Son Shows He Has a Will of His Own, Eternal Beauty review – Sally Hawkins shines in audacious, offbeat triumph, ‘Sno Babies’ Review: A Teens-on-Heroin Drama Is Like ‘Requiem for a Dream’ as a YA Soap Opera, President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus, World Expresses Shock After President Trump Reveals Positive Covid-19 Test, President Donald Trump, First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus, Nent Group Orders Yellow Bird-Produced Series ‘Two Sisters’ (Exclusive), ‘Big Brother All-Stars’: Surprise Triple Eviction Night Shakes Up The Game In A Big Way, French Montana and Doja Cat Are Hanging Out But It's Not What You Think, Jim Carrey and Maya Rudolph Tease Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Saturday Night Live Skits, Why Ana de Armas Almost Passed on Starring in Knives Out, Terry Bradshaw & Rob Gronkowski Team Up to Sing a Duet on The Bradshaw Bunch, ‘The Gentlemen’ TV Series Directed by Guy Ritchie in the Works from Miramax TV, Jim Carrey Debuts His ‘SNL’ Joe Biden, Paints Trump in KKK Hood in New Cartoon Art, ‘Cops’ Resumes Production in Washington, Will Not Air in United States. 2021 OSCARS PREDICTIONS: BEST ORIGINAL SONG. † = no release date scheduled / could be delayed / may not be eligible Keep a lookout for more announcements. I am a freelance music journalist based in New York City. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only.

© 2020 Forbes Media LLC. At the 2021 Grammys, the Song of the Year category is sure to be a healthy mix of love balladry and pop perfection, as has been the case for a few years now. The Grammy Award for Record of the Year goes to the artists, producers, engineers and mixers behind the year’s best recording. How the Weeknd, Swift, Gaga, Styles, Dylan and BTS Might Fare, ‘After We Collided’ Review: You Know, Maybe ‘Twilight’ Wasn’t So Bad After All, ‘South Park’ Pandemic Special Delivers 7-Year Ratings High, ‘Possessor’ Review: David Cronenberg’s Son Shows He Has a Will of His Own, Inside ‘Supernatural’s’ Evolution From Monster-of-the-Week to Psychological Horror, Chadwick Boseman Could Be Among a Record Seven Posthumous Oscar Nominees, ‘Borat’ Sequel Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Takes on Coronavirus and Pence, ‘Ms.