The 61st Grammys happened this past weekend and HCSF made our annual predictions!Â
Keep on reading to see who we predicted and who were the winners for the 61st Grammys.Â
(Winners are in bold).Â
Best New Artist
Nominees:
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Chloe x Halle
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Luke Combs
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Greta Van Fleet
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H.E.R.
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Dua LipaÂ
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Margo Price
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Bebe Rexha
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Jorja Smith
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Predicted winner: Dua Lipa
At age 14, the British singer would cover songs on YouTube which led to her being discovered. Her first smash hit was in 2017 with the song, “New Rules.” Since then, she has had other hits like “IDGAF” and “Blow Your Mind (Muah).” She has opened for artists such as: Bruno Mars, Troye Sivan, and Coldplay. She also embarked in her own world tour for her-self titled album. In 2018, Dua Lipa won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act. Can she win Best New Artist?
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Song of the Year
Nominees:
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“All The Stars”, Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA
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“Boo’d Up”, Ella Mai
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“God’s Plan”, Drake
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“In My Blood”, Shawn Mendes
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“The Joke”, Brandi Carlile
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“The Middle”, Zedd, Maren Morris, & Grey
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“Shallow”, Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
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“This Is America”, Childish GambinoÂ
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HCSF Predicted winner: “Boo’d Up”, Ella Mai
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Record of the Year
Nominees:
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“I Like It”, Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
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“The Joke”, Brandi Carlile
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“This Is America”, Childish Gambino
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“God’s Plan”, Drake
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“Shallow”, Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
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“Rockstar”, Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
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“The Middle”, Zedd, Maren Morris, & Grey
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HCSF Predicted winner: “I Like It”, Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
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Album of the Year
Nominees:
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Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B
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By The Way, I Forgive You, Brandi Carlile
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Scorpion, Drake
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H.E.R., H.E.R.
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Beerbongs & Bentleys, Post Malone
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Dirty Computer, Janelle Monaé
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Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves
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Black Panther: The Album, Music From and Inspired By, Various Artists
Predicted winner:Â Scorpion, Drake
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