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Recording Academy™ And RCA Records Reveal “2018 Grammy® Nominees” Album Track Listing

Latest Installment Of The Best-Selling Series Features 21 Hits From The World’s Biggest Superstars And Emerging ARTISTS
2018 GRAMMY® NOMINEES ALBUM HITS STORES AND DIGITAL RETAILERS JAN. 12
ALBUM PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW AT 2018GRAMMYALBUM.COM; FANS can win a trip to MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT®
NEW YORK, NY (DEC. 18, 2017) — The Recording Academy™‘s GRAMMY Recordings® and RCA Records have revealed the track listing for the 2018 GRAMMY® Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 12, 2018, in stores and via digital retailers, the latest installment of the best-selling series—now in its 24th year—features a collection of top-charting hits from many of this year’s illustrious GRAMMY-nominated artists. A portion of album proceeds benefit the year-round work of the GRAMMY Museum® and MusiCares®—two charitable organizations founded by the Recording Academy that focus on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.
The 2018 GRAMMY Nominees album features 21 hits from the world’s top recording artists and emerging talent, including Album Of The Year nominees Childish Gambino, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, and Bruno Mars; and Song Of The Year nominees Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber, Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid, and Julia Michaels, among others.
“This album is an extraordinary representation of the diverse talent being recognized as GRAMMY nominees,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. “We’re pleased to partner with RCA to deliver this special collection of recordings and to raise funds and awareness for MusiCares and the GRAMMY Museum—two philanthropic organizations dedicated to improving the environment for music and those who make it.”
“This has been an incredible year for music across all genres, and this collection serves as a celebratory sampling of some of the most important songs released this year,” said RCA Chairman and CEO Peter Edge. “In addition, the entire RCA team joins me in expressing our excitement to partner with the Recording Academy on releasing this album, particularly because it benefits the crucial work done year-round by MusiCares and the GRAMMY Museum.”
Music fans can log on to 2018grammyalbum.com or cbs.com/grammys to pre-order the album and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards® will be broadcast live on CBS Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Visit 2018grammyalbum.com orcbs.com/grammys for details and eligibility requirements.
2018 GRAMMY Nominees Album
Track List
- BRUNO MARS
“24K Magic”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
- KELLY CLARKSON
“Love So Soft”
Best Pop Solo Performance
- LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE FEAT. JUSTIN BIEBER
“Despacito” (Remix)
Record Of The Year
Song Of The Year
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- KENDRICK LAMAR
“HUMBLE.”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
- LORDE
“Green Light”
Album Of The Year
- CHILDISH GAMBINO
“Redbone”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
- JAY-Z
“The Story Of O.J.”
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
- ZEDD & ALESSIA CARA
“Stay”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- LADY GAGA
“Million Reasons”
Best Pop Solo Performance
- IMAGINE DRAGONS
“Thunder”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- PORTUGAL. THE MAN
“Feel It Still”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- THE CHAINSMOKERS & COLDPLAY
“Something Just Like This”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- P!NK
“What About Us”
Best Pop Solo Performance
- LOGIC FEAT. ALESSIA CARA & KHALID
“1-800-273-8255”
Song Of The Year
- JULIA MICHAELS
“Issues”
Song Of The Year
- KESHA
“Praying”
Best Pop Solo Performance
- CHRIS STAPLETON
“Broken Halos”
Best Country Album
- LITTLE BIG TOWN
“Better Man”
Best Country Album
- THOMAS RHETT FEAT. MAREN MORRIS
“Craving You”
Best Country Album
- LADY ANTEBELLUM
“You Look Good”
Best Country Album
- KENNY CHESNEY
“All The Pretty Girls”
Best Country Album
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BET MEDIA GROUP HONORED BLACK LGBTQ+ TRAILBLAZER WITH A POWERFUL NIGHT OF CELEBRATION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
FROM BOB THE DRAG QUEEN’S GROUNDBREAKING RECOGNITION TO HOPE GISELLES’S INSPIRING REMARKS– THE 3RD ANNUAL BET BLACK + ICONIC SOIREE HIGHLIGHTED THE BRILLIANCE AND IMPACT OF BLACK LGBTQ+ LEADERS

(New York, NY)– May 28, 2025 – The 3rd Annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée made its Washington, D.C debut with inspiring evening celebrating the past, present, and future of black LGBTQ+ excellence. The 2025 theme, “Excellence Ascending,” paid tribute to cultural change makers leading with authenticity, courage and purpose.
Hosted by entertainment journalist and Access Hollywood anchor Scott Evans, the Soirée gathered trailblazers across activism, arts, business, and media for a powerful evening of storytelling , performance, and legacy-building.
Highlights from the BET Black + Iconic Soriée Included:
- Ashlee Davis, J.D. received the Executive Realness Award for her trailblazing work in civil rights leadership, including her legacy of impact across government and corporate sectors.
- Hope Giselle, a powerful advocate and author was named Emerging leader for her unrelenting work championing visibility and inclusion for Black trans communities.
- Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, was honored as Active Advocate for her decades of leadership advancing reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Ashlee Marie Preston, a nationally recognized activist and media strategist, accepted the Creative Visionary Award, saluted for using her voice to shift narratives and build intergenerational coalitions.
- Bob the Drag Queen, Emmy-winning entertainer and global icon, received the Culture Trailblazer Award, closing the evening with a heartfelt speech about identity, freedom, legacy.
- The Center for Black Equity and the Take Resource Center each received $5,000 through the BET Thrive Fund Recognition, honored for their work advancing Black LGBTQ+ wellness, equity and community organizing.
The night also featured a soul-stirring medley performance by Broadway powerhouse Avery Wilson, fresh off stage from The Wiz revival. Presenters included Eva Marcille (All The Queen’s Men, BET+), Carter The Body (All The Queen’s Men, BET+), Bryan Terrell Clark (Diarra from Detroit, BET+), and Arrington Foster (The Family Business, BET+), each bringing star power and heartfelt tributes to the evening’s honorees.
“From the very beginning, we knew this couldn’t be just another event,” said Tiyale Hayes, EVP of Insights and Multiplatform Analytics and Co-Lead of Social Impact at BET, During his opening remarks. “It had to an intentional space to uplift stories too often silenced and celebrate contributions that have shaped the world in powerful ways.”
The evening also spotlighted Gilead Sciences, a long standing partner of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée. Gilead’s Rashad Burgess, Vice President of U.S. Advocacy and Health Equity, emphasized and the importance of equitable healthcare access, visibility, and long-term impact for Black LGBTQ+ communities.
Additionally, the event welcomed Truth Initiative as a new partner of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée. Dr. Kendrick Dartis, Vice president of Outreach and Engagement, addressed the urgent issue of tobacco use in Black and LGBTQ+ communities and emphasized the need for culturally relevant cessation support. He also announced a $5,000 BET Thrive Fund donation, sponsored by Truth Initiative, to Us Helping Us– a D.C.- based non profit dedicated to advancing health equity.
BET Black + Iconic Soirée stands as defining moment in the 45th anniversary year of the media group– underscoring its mission to center Black culture, honor its LGBTQ+ communities, and drive meaningful, measurable impact.
Join the conversation using #BlackAndIconic and relieve the nights most powerful moments on BET’s official social channels. The Televised premiere date and time will be announced at a later date.
ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ:PARAA;PARA), is the worlds largest media company dedicated too entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Back audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements visit bet pressroom.com.
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