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Predictions put Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo in Grammy album race
Grammy album of the year predictions include Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo among the likely nominees for the 2027 awards.
The predictions also place Ella Langley in contention, with her album potentially helping her earn nominations across several major categories.
The category will have eight nominees, and a total of 683 albums were eligible.
The eligibility period ran from Aug.
31, 2025, to Aug.
28, 2026.
Taylor Swift could extend her record for solo album nominations if The Life of a Showgirl is selected, while a nod for Paul McCartney would be his 10th in the category.
The predictions say Don Toliver’s Octane has moved into the top tier, while Olivia Dean’s album and RAYE’s This Music May Contain Hope are competing for limited places.
The Grammy nominations will be announced on Nov.
16, when the predictions will be tested against the official list.
Billboard predicted Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo are likely to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
The final ballot is expected to have eight nominees, leaving competition for limited places.
Billboard said Dean’s album is competing with RAYE’s for a place, though both could be nominated.
The 69th annual Grammy nominations are scheduled to be announced on Nov. 16, 2026.
The eligibility period ran from Aug. 31, 2025, through Aug. 28, 2026.
- Who
- Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo are among the artists Billboard expects could be nominated.
- What
- Billboard published its final predictions for the Grammy Album of the Year nominees.
- When
- The article was published Nov. 9, 2026. Nominations are scheduled for Nov. 16, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Billboard is updating its predictions ahead of the Grammy nominations announcement.
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The eligibility period for the 69th annual Grammy Awards ran.
Billboard published its final Album of the Year nomination predictions.
The 69th annual Grammy nominations are scheduled to be announced.
- Award
- 69th annual Grammy Awards
- Category
- Album of the Year
- Number of nominees
- Eight
- Olivia Dean album
- The Art of Loving
- Eligibility period
- Aug. 31, 2025–Aug. 28, 2026