Grammys 2019: A Deeper Look at the ‘Record of the Year’ Nominees
![Grammys 2019: A Deeper Look at the 'Record of the Year' Nominees [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Elektra, Interscope, RCA, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/grammys-2019-a-deeper-look-record-of-the-year-nominees.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the 2019 Grammy nominees revealed, we break analyze some of the biggest categories in more depth, starting with the Record of the Year category.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
![Grammys 2019: A Deeper Look at the 'Record of the Year' Nominees [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Elektra, Interscope, RCA, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/grammys-2019-a-deeper-look-record-of-the-year-nominees.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the 2019 Grammy nominees revealed, we break analyze some of the biggest categories in more depth, starting with the Record of the Year category.
![Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You [Photo Credit: Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brandi-carlile-by-the-way-i-forgive-you-elektra.jpg?fit=522%2C522&ssl=1)
Americana, folk-rock singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile delivers a sensational sixth studio album with ‘By the Way, I Forgive You.’
![13 Awesome Songs That Highlight Mental Health [Photo Credits: Asthmatic Kitty, Big Machine, Boy in Jeans, Columbia, Def Jam, Island, Pixabay, Republic, Sub Pop, Virgin, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/13-awesome-songs-that-highlight-mental-health.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Awesome Songs That Highlight Mental Health” features music from Badflower, Father John Misty, Florence + The Machine, Ryan Beatty, and Shawn Mendes.

Albums courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, Ghost, Father John Misty, and Pusha T round out the top-five of the 45 Best Albums of 2018.
![Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alessia-cara-the-pains-of-growing-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning Canadian pop artist Alessia Cara comes back strong on her sophomore album, ‘The Pains of Growing.’
![13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Columbia, Roc Nation, Aftermath, 12Tone Music, OVO Sound, Warner Bros., Sub Pop, RCA, Capitol, Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-sure-to-make-you-smile.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
![Sam Fender, Dead Boys (EP) [📷: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sam-fender-dead-boys-polydor.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.
![Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You [📷: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alec-benjamin-narrated-for-you-alec-benjamin.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’
![Hozier, Movement [Photo Credits: Rubyworks / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hozier-movement-rubyworks-columbia.jpg?fit=620%2C613&ssl=1)
Following his brilliant ‘Nina Called Power (EP),’ Irish singer/songwriter Hozier impresses once more on his thrilling new single, “Movement.”
![11 Songs About Nightmares & Suspect Dreams [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Sony, BunHead, 4AD, Interscope, SM Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-songs-about-nightmares-and-suspect-dreams-e1759244208948.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs About Nightmares and Suspect Dreams” features music courtesy of EXO, Juice WRLD, Kane Brown, Kim Petras & The National.
![13 Songs Where the Shadows are Looming [Photo Credits: 4AD, Aigle Music, Asthmatic Kitty, BMG Rights Management, Capitol, EMPIRE, Epitaph, G*59, Hollywood, Interscope, New Citizen LLC, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner Music UK, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-where-the-shadows-are-looming.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Where the Shadows Are Looming” features music courtesy of Black Atlass, Bring Me the Horizon, Mario, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sam Smith.
![15 Beautiful, Gorgeous, or Pretty Songs [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Interscope, Atlantic, Capitol Nashville, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/15-beautiful-gorgeous-or-pretty-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Beautiful, Gorgeous, or Pretty Songs” features music courtesy of 6LACK, Bazzi, Carrie Underwood, G-Eazy, and P!nk among others.