2022 Grammy noms showcase LGBTQ narratives

ABOVE: Lil Nas X’s single cover of “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” via the artist’s Twitter.

The nominations for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony to be held on January 31, 2022, were announced Nov. 23. Topping the list of nominees were openly gay rapper Lil Nas X for his smash LGBTQ narrative hit “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” and lesbian country/pop artist Brandi Carlile for her song “Right On Time.”

Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, celebrated his nominations for song of the year, record of the year and best music video and thanked his fans in a string of Twitter posts.

“don’t have to win a single award, truly thankful for all the insight this year has brought me. and thankful for the journey. love u guys,” the 22-year-old wrote.

https://twitter.com/LilNasX/status/1463206721015459851

LGBTQ artists who received Grammy nominations also include pop star Halsey and singer-songwriter Arlo Parks.

“The vast inclusion of LGBTQ artists amongst this year’s Grammy nominees – including Lil Nas X, Brandi Carlile, Lady Gaga, and many others – highlights not only a growing shift in cultural acceptance, but also the dominant impact that LGBTQ artists are making across the music industry,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “With 5 total nominations, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, Lil Nas X continues to open doors for greater LGBTQ inclusion in rap and hip-hop, which will undoubtedly inspire and empower a new generation of artists to embrace their authenticity and individuality.”

The Grammy Awards ceremony recognizes the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, running from Sept. 1, 2020 – Sept. 30, 2021.

The Recording Academy will present the 2022 GRAMMY Awards show on Mon, Jan. 31, on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+ from 8–11:30 p.m. EST. Prior to the telecast, the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will be held at the Microsoft Theater at 3:30 p.m. EST and will be streamed live on Grammy.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.

View the entire list of 2022 nominations here.

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