Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streams, new playlists and the best that music has to offer, and ET has you covered with everything in between.
The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced today. Beyonce is the leader with 11 nominations, Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone have 7 nominations each, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift have 6 nominations each. Record of the Year nominees include The Beatles, Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Chappelle Rohan, Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone. Album of the year nominees include Andre 3000, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Jacob Collier, Billie Eilish, Chappelle Rohan and Taylor Swift. Best New Artist nominees are Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechi, Khruangbin, RAYE, Chappelle Roan, Shabuzzi and Teddy Swims. “Music’s Biggest Night” will air on February 2, 2025 on CBS. For a full list of nominations, visit GRAMMY.com
The CMAs have announced the first performers for the 58th Annual CMA Awards, airing Nov. 20 on ABC. Co-host Luke Bryan will perform his hit ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’ and first-time host Lainey Wilson will perform ‘4x4xU’. Post Malone will perform “Yous,” a song inspired by her daughter, Shabuzzy will perform a medley of his hits, Dierks Bentley will perform Tom Petty’s classic “American Girl” with Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hall and Bronwyn Keith-Haines and Ashley McBride. will also take the stage. Post Malone and Chris Stapleton will perform “California Sober” together, and Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims will perform their hits together for the first time.
Legacy Recordings in association with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music have released Whitney Houston’s new studio single, “Love Is,” from her first live album. Whitney Houston. Concert for the New South African (Durban)On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his historic visit to the Republic of South Africa.
Kevin Jonas Sr., Papa Jonas, has released his debut Christmas EP, Ready Set Glow – holiday set. Kevin’s wife, Denise Jonas, lends her vocals on select songs, including a duet titled “Ready Set Glow.” The EP also features a co-write with Nick Jonas that he wrote when he was 9 years old. Kevin shared, “Thirty-five years ago I promised my wife, Denise, that I would record and release a Christmas record, and now it’s finally coming to life.”
Nelly celebrated her 50th birthday last weekend and Ashanti threw a special party for her at TAO in Las Vegas. ET sat down with the couple, where Ashanti gushed about Nelly, saying “it’s priceless, you know honestly, just to have my soulmate, like my person, my best friend, my protector. You know it’s an amazing feeling. I guess only the universe has. don’t make mistakes.” Nellie shared that Ashanti is “a great person, she’s a great mom” and is very thankful for her friends, family and wife.
Plus, new music from Charlie Puth, Julia Michaels, Gabby Barrett, The Chainsmokers, Mario and more.
“December 25” – Charlie Puth
“Don’t Lie (Remixes)” – The Chainsmokers
From “There is love”. Whitney Houston. Concert for the New South African (Durban) – Whitney Houston
Ready Set Glow – holiday set – Kevin Jonas Sr.
“Maybe This Christmas” – Philly Specials feat. Stevie Nicks
“Heaven II” – Julia Michaels
3: – Ella Mai
Songs and candlelight – Gabby Barrett
“I’m glad you came” – Mario
“Star” Chapter. SUNDAY – TOMORROW X TOGETHER
“+57” – KAROL G, Feid, DFZM, Ovy On The Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Blessd, Ryan Castro
“Access all areas” – FLO
From “Beyond”. Moana 2: – Auli’i Cravahlo
I think I’m spending Christmas with you -Alicia Witt
“last night’s mascara” – Griff
Father and Son – Garfunkel & Garfunkel
Midnight gas – Jamie Johnson
“I will pay the price” – Dwight Yoakam
“Nice to meet you” – Miles Smith
“Missin’ Me Missin’ You” – Chase Matthew
“This is who I am” – CELESTE
Flatland Forever – Plain cavalry
“Walls” – Will Swinton
“Jewett” – Skilla Baby
“Feelin'” – Girlfriend feat Maiya The Don
“Hoodrat” – Kenny Mason
“Carry Me, Carry On (Veteran Song)” – The Imaginaries
– What happened? – Heartland
“Modern Madonna” – Abigail Barlow
Sweet Nothings ch. 2 – Denise Julia
