The Academy is committed to celebrating a diverse blend of talented entertainers, musicians, and producers, and this commitment is evident in the nominees for the Album of the Year category, according to Grammy.com. Lamar has been nominated for his “jazz-infused rap,” Alabama Shakes for their “alternative and soulful rock,” Swift for her pop, Chris Stapleton for his “classic country sounds,” and The Weeknd for his “genre-bending R&B style.”
D’Angelo and The Vanguard is nominated for Record of the Year, along with Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, and Swift.
Noticeably omitted from the Grammy nominations list are Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Lana Del Rey.
The Grammy ceremony will be held Feb. 15, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Check out the entire list of nominees on the following page.