TORONTO — People singer Allison Russell and rapper Drake head to the Grammy Awards right now as two of the main Canadian contenders.
They maintain 4 nominations every with Montreal’s Russell vying for the awards along with her album “The Returner,” whereas Drake competes together with his document “Her Loss,” made in partnership with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage.
Surpassing them is Serban Ghenea, the Romania-born, Canada-raised pop wizard identified for mixing albums for the celebs, who amongst this yr’s nominees embrace Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift. Ghenea already holds 19 Grammys and will accumulate extra with seven nods this yr.
Different notable Canadians up for prizes embrace Toronto band Alvvays for greatest various music efficiency and Niagara Falls, Ont.-native Joel Zimmerman, who performs as Deadmau5, for greatest dance or digital album.
Joni Mitchell, who is about to carry out on the Grammys broadcast for the primary time, will even have an opportunity to win greatest people album, competing in opposition to fellow Canadian Rufus Wainwright.
The 66th Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, airs on Citytv and CBS.
A lot of the 94 Grammy classes are handed out at a pre-telecast ceremony which streams dwell on Grammy.com at 3:30 p.m. ET.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Feb. 4, 2024.
David Pal, The Canadian Press
