As the music industry gathers in Los Angeles for the Grammys, Taylor Swift is at the forefront of discussions. 

With a diverse list of nominees, the awards’ outcome is unpredictable. Female artists dominate the nominations, with SZA leading at nine, closely followed by Billie Eilish, boygenius, and Taylor Swift. 

Other contenders include Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monae, and Lana Del Rey. A potential win for Swift in the Album of the Year category would mark her fourth, setting a new record. 

The Grammys also feature the influence of ‘Barbie,’ earning 11 nods. Gender diversity is evident, with seven out of eight Album and Record of the Year nominees being women or gender fluid. 

The Recording Academy aims for continued change, increasing the inclusion of women and people of color. 

The awards ceremony, airing on CBS on Sunday, promises performances from top nominees and presents a platform for recognition and change in the music industry.