The 2025 album of the year category might be the most high-stakes Grammys race in years. But let’s back up. The category has a little something for everyone this year – from the pink-drenched newcomer Chappell Roan’s velvety vocals in her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” to André 3000’s flute-centric “New Blue Sun.

Leading the class of 2025 Grammy nominees is Beyoncé, who earned 11 nominations this year, including song of the year for her track “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and album of the year for her latest studio album, “Cowboy Carter.”

Trevor Noah returns to the Grammy Awards stage on Sunday, February 2, hosting the ceremony for the fifth year in a row. New voices such as Chappell Roan and Teddy Swims provide stiff competition for Grammys favorites — including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish — at the 67th annual awards show.