Tinashe, *NSYNC, Megan Thee Stallion and more

• The 2025 Grammy nominations were revealed on November 8
• *NSYNC, Jimmy Carter, André 3000 and more got unexpected nods
• Tinashe, Megan Thee Stallion and other artists were rejected from the list

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards are out, and music fans are already sounding off about who is and isn’t in the running for the night’s biggest trophies.

The Recording Academy announced this year’s Grammy nominations on Friday, Nov. 8 — cementing a milestone year for Beyoncé with 11 nods, taking breakout stars like Shaboozey and Chappell Roan to new heights with a few looks of their own, and making a big moment for Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift, among others.

And while some of music’s biggest stars are being recognized for their latest releases — including some that fans might not have expected — others are entering the new year without any Grammy nominations to their name.

Here are a few of the surprises and revelations to come out of the 2025 Grammy nominations.

Surprise: *NSYNC ends 22-year Grammy hiatus

*NSYNC’s 2023 reunion — which saw bandmates JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake and Joey Fatone reunite for September 2023’s “Better Place” — might just give the boys another chance to get back together for some recording Academy celebrations in early 2025. The legendary boy band’s comeback song, released as part ofTrolls band together soundtrack, earned them a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Song Written for Visual Media.

The Grammy nod marks *NSYNC’s first in 22 years, following the group’s 2003 nomination for “Girlfriend” in the best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals category. In total, the group is now nominated for nine career Grammy Awards.

A “Better Place” win would mark *NSYNC’s first-ever Grammy win as a group — a career milestone for the beloved boy band more than two decades after their last studio album, Celebrity.

Surprise: André 3000 makes his mark with instrumental albums

André 3000 is considered one of the most influential MCs of all time. So when it came time for the Outkast giant’s debut solo album, New blue sunsome listeners may not have necessarily expected an album that consists predominantly of instrumental music.

However, the musical departure definitely paid off for the great Atlanta, who has now earned a solo nomination in the coveted album of the year category at the 2025 Grammys – where he faces competition from the likes of Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Swift and others. The last time the multi-instrumentalist took home the award was for Outkasts Speakerboxxx/The Love Below at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004.

Surprise: The Beatles get a nod every now and then

Despite the release of the group’s last album over 40 years ago with Let it beThe Beatles are back in Grammy contention thanks to their last song “Now and Then”, released in November 2023.

The track – featuring contributions from members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as late members George Harrison and John Lennon – earned an impressive record of the year nomination this week ahead of the 2025 Grammys. The Recording Academy’s recognition of “Now and Then” marks the group’s 24th overall Grammy nod. The group, which has won 8 career Grammys, first took home the Best New Artist trophy back in 1965 at the 7th annual ceremony.

Surprise: Jimmy Carter gets nominated for 100

Already a three-time Grammy recipient, former President Jimmy Carter has now earned his 10th career nomination as a 100-year-old. The politician was recognized on Friday by the Recording Academy in the category of best audiobook, narrative and storytelling for its release Last Sundays on the Plains: A Centennial Celebration. He faces competition in Dolly Parton and others — with multiple deals, incl BBCreports Carter is now the oldest Grammy nominee ever.

Snub: Tinashe’s ‘ugly’ closing time

Tinashe took over the summer with her viral smash “Nasty,” but the momentum apparently wasn’t enough for the Grammys, as the hit single doesn’t appear anywhere on the list of nominations. Despite what fans are now calling an oversight by the Recording Academy, “Nasty” still earned the pop star her first entry at Billboard Hot 100 in almost eight years.

Snub: No love for ‘Megan’

Megan Thee Stallion’s self-titled third studio album was also nowhere to be seen on Friday’s list of Grammy nominees — despite the Houston titan earning her first-ever solo hit with “Hiss” and the continued success of later singles such as like “Mamushi.”

Meg previously scored Grammys in both 2021 and 2022 — with her first win for record of the year for her “Savage” remix with Beyoncé. The 2025 Best Rap Album category includes names like Eminem, Future and Metro Boomin and Doechii – the first woman to be nominated in the category in the 2020s.

Snub: Benson Boone gets a nod, but ‘Beautiful Things’ didn’t

While breakout star Benson Boone earned his spot in the 2025 Best New Artist category alongside names like Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, his breakout hit “Beautiful Things” was left out of Grammy contention entirely. The song previously peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Similarly, new co-star Teddy Swims was also only nominated for Best New Artist, despite his hit “Lose Control” peaking at No. 1 on the hit list back in the spring.

Snub: Hozier’s Chart-Topping “Too Sweet”

Hozier’s hit “Too Sweet” was also nowhere to be seen on the list of Grammy nods for 2025. The song, which also peaked at the top of the Hot 100, marked the singer’s first career No. 1 and first top 5 entry since the breakout success of 2013’s “Take Me to Church.” The latter marked Hozier’s only career Grammy nomination in the Song of the Year category at the 57th annual awards.

Snub: Megan Moroney’s debut album

Country newcomer Megan Moroney, despite a year consisting of her first top-10 album in her sophomore effort am i ok and the success of the record’s title track, also garnered zero nominations for the 2025 Grammys. Next year’s country nominees include breakout star Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves and more.