STRENGTH, MOBILITY, CONFIDENCE: BODIFY DELIVERS

Looking for a ladies gym in Dubai? Choose Bodify, a women-only studio that keeps training clear and effective. Locations cover Dubai Marina, Internet City, and Downtown. Weekday classes run 10:00 to 22:00, weekend schedules vary by branch, so you can slot in a session around work, school runs, or late shifts. Keen to see what the buzz is about? Book a first-time trial for AED 55, reserve your spot today, yalla, get moving.

How booking works, no guesswork

Before jumping into your first Bodify class, here’s the smooth way to book and show up:

●       Use the website form or the Bodify app to request your slot, then watch for a confirmation;

●       Arrive 10 minutes early, check in, and tell the coach about any niggles so the plan fits your body;

●       Bring workout kit only, Bodify provides mats, props, and even Kangoo boots for rebound sessions;

●       Need to cancel? Do it with reasonable notice to keep your credit safe and make space for someone else.

After that first visit, the app becomes your best mate for schedule and credits. And yes, the studio team replies fast on WhatsApp or Instagram if you need help.

Classes in plain words

Bodify keeps the schedule broad, not messy. Aero Yoga uses soft hammocks to ease pressure on joints while building core control. Calorie Burn mixes quick cardio stations with kettlebells and bands, so your heart rate climbs and form stays tidy. High Heels Dance teaches posture, lines, and rhythm, and yes, confidence too, no side-eye in the room. Pilates tightens the middle, stabilizes hips, and makes daily movement feel lighter. Zumba brings the fun, easy footwork, and an inclusive vibe. Stretching for Healthy Back opens hips, hamstrings, and spine, exactly what office bodies crave. Kangoo Jumps uses rebound boots to hit cardio with less impact. Yoga balances strength with calm, so you leave clear-headed, not zonked. Every class at Bodify is coach-led and modifiable, which is the point.

Locations and hours that actually help

Bodify at Dubai Marina sits in Silverene Tower B, with free valet for members in the building, which is a lifesaver when Marina parking plays hard to get. Internet City lives on the ground floor of Business Central Towers next to the Red Line metro, easy in and out for commuters. Downtown settles into Yansoon 9, Al Manzil District, handy for Old Town and Dubai Mall workers. Weekdays run long from 10:00 to 22:00, and weekends vary by branch, so check before you roll up. Bodify keeps a consistent feel across all three, so you get the same calm, modern space and friendly front desk every time.

Prices at a glance

Bodify’s walk-in class is AED 200, but packages make more sense if you plan to train regularly. Below is a quick look at popular bundles you can buy in-studio. Numbers are there to save you mental math.

Package	Validity	Price (AED)	Approx. cost per class
5 classes	1 month	850	170
8 classes	1 month	1,190	149
12 classes	1 month	1,560	130
15 classes	3 months	3,000	200

Bodify also runs a first-timer deal — AED 55 for your trial group class — so you can test the room, the coach, and the format you fancy. A gentle reminder, that trial is one-time per person; trying to book it again under a different account or similar tricks can void the deal, plain and simple.

The feel on the floor

Bodify isn’t a mirror-maze or a selfie trap. Lighting suits the class, music sits at the right level, and the rooms give you space to move. Clean changing areas, hot showers, Dyson dryers, lockers that actually work — small wins that make mid-week sessions easier. Say you take a 45-minute evening class after Sheikh Zayed Road traffic has cooked your patience: Bodify calms the edges and still leaves you with that post-session buzz. And because it is ladies-only with female trainers, the room stays relaxed yet focused.

Coaches and community

Bodify coaches bring different strengths — some dance, some Pilates, some HIIT — but all share a habit of clear instruction and useful adjustments. You hear your name, you get a cue, you fix the rep, and progress follows. Members talk, laugh, and spot each other after class, which keeps attendance regular. Personal training is available when you want a deeper push or a plan that solves specific issues. And when the schedule needs something lighter, Yoga or Stretching at Bodify resets the body without wiping you out.

Who gets the most from it

Office pros who sit too long, Marina residents who want valet and a quick in-and-out, Downtown dwellers who like a late session, mums carving out a clean hour for themselves — Bodify fits these lives. New to the gym floor? Bodify has you covered with options in every class, so you do not feel lost. Already strong and chasing sharper lines or stamina? Bodify scales the load and pace so you keep improving without bruising your joints. The studio’s vibe rewards consistency, which is how strength, mobility, and confidence grow.

Quick facts to seal the deal

Bodify is ladies-only, adult members only, with three branches you can actually reach. Classes are coach-led, gear is provided, and the late closing time makes after-work training real. The trial is AED 55 for a single visit, a tidy way to test a few vibes before picking favorites. Find your slot, show up, and let the routine do its work — small honest sessions beat once-a-month hero workouts every time.

TRAINING WITH CONFIDENCE: WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR SCALP PSORIASIS?

Staying confident during workouts or daily routines isn’t always easy when your scalp constantly itches, flakes, or feels sore. For many, these symptoms stem from scalp psoriasis, a persistent skin condition that can be both uncomfortable and emotionally draining. 

Psoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease driven by the immune system, affecting about 2% to 3% of people worldwide. While it can appear anywhere on the body, having it on the scalp makes it particularly challenging to manage due to hair and product buildup. (1)

Still, with the right approach, you can train, live, and move confidently while keeping your symptoms under control. Here’s how to understand the condition and what you can do to treat it effectively.

What Is Scalp Psoriasis?

Scalp psoriasis is a chronic skin condition marked by raised, red patches covered with silvery-white scales that can form across the scalp, along the hairline, or even behind the ears and down the neck.

These plaques develop when the immune system becomes overly active, prompting skin cells to grow and build up more quickly than they should. As a result, layers of thick, scaly buildup develop, leading to irritation and visible flaking.

Interestingly, studies show that scalp psoriasis affects roughly 45% to 56% of people with psoriasis, making it one of the most common areas impacted by the condition. Despite that, it often goes underdiagnosed or mistaken for stubborn dandruff, which can delay proper treatment. (2)

Because hair and hair styling products can interfere with treatment, scalp psoriasis poses unique challenges compared to plaque psoriasis elsewhere. You may experience itching, burning, temporary hair loss (from scratching or pulling scales), and flaking that resembles dandruff, but the scales are usually thicker and more adherent. 

While there’s no cure, you can work with dermatology professionals to help you find the best treatment for scalp psoriasis that may significantly improve your symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and maintain healthier scalp skin.

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Symptoms and Triggers of Scalp Psoriasis

Before addressing effective approaches, it’s important to recognize common signs and what might spark flare-ups:

Symptoms to watch for:

●       Raised red or purple plaques with thick silver or white scales on the scalp. Flakes or shedding, sometimes heavy, especially near the hairline.

●       Itchiness or burning sensation under the plaques.

●       Hair may appear thinner or patchy in areas where plaques are persistent; hair loss is usually temporary and improves once inflammation is controlled. 

●       In some cases, lesions extend beyond the scalp to the forehead, neck, or behind the ears.

Common triggers to consider:

●       Stress and emotional strain can increase flare-ups by influencing the immune response.

●       Scalp injuries or skin trauma (even scratching or harsh hair treatments) can provoke new lesions.

●       Certain medications, infections, or stopping treatment abruptly may worsen the condition.

●       Heavy alcohol use, smoking, or poor sleep can indirectly fuel immune-mediated conditions.

●       Cold, dry weather, or shampoos/hair products that irritate the scalp.

Identifying your triggers and working to minimize them helps you gain better control over the symptoms and flare-ups. Combined with proper medical treatment, this provides the best opportunity for you to remain confident and comfortable in your daily life.

Best Treatment Options for Scalp Psoriasis

When considering how best to treat scalp psoriasis, an effective approach is to create a treatment plan tailored to the severity and extent of your scalp involvement, as well as any body psoriasis you may have. Topical treatments are generally applied first, followed by advanced therapies if needed. 

First-Line Therapies

For mild to moderate involvement on the scalp, the basic building blocks of care often include:

●       Topical corticosteroids: These are the number one and most commonly prescribed treatment for scalp psoriasis. They reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and scaling. (3)

●       Keratolytics (such as salicylic acid): These help soften and remove thick scales, allowing other topical treatments to penetrate more effectively. 

●       Coal tar preparations: Historically established and still used, coal tar (or tar shampoo) slows the turnover of skin cells and calms inflammation. 

●       Vitamin D analogs: These help regulate skin cell production and can be used, especially in combination with steroids. 

●       Medicated shampoos: Because hair complicates access to the scalp, shampoos formulated for scalp psoriasis make it practical to treat the affected area. 

To find the best relief, consult your dermatologist about a treatment plan tailored to your specific scalp needs. The right approach usually involves targeted formulas, such as sprays, foams, or medicated shampoos, that reach the skin beneath your hair instead of relying on creams intended for the body.

Phototherapy and Advanced Measures

If topical treatments aren’t enough, or plaque involvement is more substantial, other options can enhance efficacy:

●       UV light therapy (Phototherapy): This includes narrow-band UVB, broad-band UVB, or specialized comb/handheld devices targeting the scalp. 

●       Laser treatment (e.g., Excimer Lasers): These target focused plaques and may be used when other therapies haven’t cleared the area. 

●       Systemic or biologic treatments: If you have moderate to severe psoriasis affecting large areas or other parts of your body beyond the scalp, medications that target the immune system may be appropriate. 

Your choice of treatment depends not only on how much of the scalp is involved, but also on how much your daily life is affected. Discomfort, hair loss worries, or visible lesions may mean stepping up therapy sooner rather than later.

Final Thoughts

Scalp psoriasis can be frustrating, but it’s a condition that can be managed successfully with the right care and consistency. Once you understand your triggers and stick to dermatologist-guided treatments, you’ll likely see real improvements not just in how your scalp feels, but in your overall confidence, too.

Stay consistent, give your scalp time to respond, and you’ll be able to train, work, and move through your day feeling more at ease in your own skin.

References

1. “Scalp psoriasis and Dermatology Life Quality Index: A retrospective study based on 12-year data”, Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9809430/  

2. “Psoriasis: Facts, Statistics, and You”, Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/facts-statistics-infographic  

3. “Scalp psoriasis: Shampoos, scale softeners, and other treatments”, Source: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/treatment/genitals/scalp-shampoo  

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E9. | AND NOW THE FINALE

PHOTO CREDIT | Disney/Maarten de Boer

This week on The Golden Bachelor, we’ve made it to the finale and it is down to Cindy and Peg! We can tell that both women feel that he is hard to read and they don’t know where they stand. Mel has always said that he doesn’t want to say things to multiple women. We start tonight getting a recap of both of Mel’s dates, We also check in with Jesse Palmer in studio to see what we need to know about what has taken place in Mel’s journey.

Jesse introduces an array of Bachelor Nation couples that are in the audience as well as those that are single from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette cast as well. He also lets us know that he has a chat with the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - S3 is streaming now) to see what she has been up to.

Back on Cindy’s date, she tries to get answers and realizes that she is not his person. She wants her person to be sure and not to say that maybe in 2 years he could marry her. She asks him to walk her out and now we know that he only has Peg. You can see her emotions as she knows she is a great match for him, but his lack of commenting was really the last straw for her.

As Mel is still sitting at their dinner table and the fireworks go off overhead, he is shocked that she left - although he calls it quitting. As he contemplates what has transpired, Jesse arrives to talk with him. Jesse reminds him that the women come with the hopes of being engaged - Mel doesn’t agree and likes to make decisions in his own timeline as opposed to the parameters that the show is based on. Jesse reminds him that Cindy is trying to protect her heart. It seems like Cindy hasn’t officially left but he definitely has thoughts and more confusion - Jesse says that she is still here and available to talk with.

Ultimately, when we come back from the commercial break, we see Cindy walk on the stage to talk to Jesse. She says that she just watched the clip that we saw and she was able to see how it all went down and what she thought happened - did happen. Jesse asks her if Mel went to go find here. He didn’t and she also adds that she didn’t want him to come find her. She believes that everyone should have the kind of love and partner that works for them - she realized that what he was giving her wasn’t enough. The lack of specifics of how she could fit into his life wasn’t there and she just heard compliments but now the why and explanations behind it. She was in it until he wasn’t willing to dig deeper. His lack of commitment was their undoing and she had no regrets leaving.

Mel is on the stage with Cindy to talk about their relationship. She lets him know that she didn’t feel that he was ready for a commitment and wanted to know when he realized that. He feels that because she left early from their date and didn’t do the Fantasy Suites, then he feels that she left the game early. She tells him that he said more to Jesse then he did with her. He feels that they needed to talk without the cameras being there so that they could really talk. She hears him out and says that she gets where he is coming from and that they are not aligned. She tells him that she felt that she learned enough and didn’t need to talk further and that she realized he wasn’t going to take a leap of faith. Jesse interjects as he sees that they will continue to go in circles.

Coming back from the commercial break, only Peg is left and we see her getting ready to meet Mel’s sons. She doesn’t know that Cindy has left and they didn’t even make it to Fantasy Suites! Mel comes to her room and she knows something has happened. He shares his feelings with her about how he likes her and he explains that he had his date with Cindy and he wants to be transparent about what took place. He lets her know that she left before the overnight. You can see Peg’s mind racing as she realizes that Cindy was asking questions that he wouldn’t answer and she sees that she is in the same boat with him. He lets her know that he wants to get to the end with her and in his confessional, he says that he feels that she is one of a kind. He’s worried that because of the situation, that she may feel like a leftover.

We see Mel with his 2 sons and friend Diane from college. He lets them know that Cindy left and that Peg is the only one that is left. His friend shares that as much as she thinks that what happened is unfortunate, she can appreciate that she didn’t feel it was right for her and that she removed herself. This is the first time that his sons have met someone since his divorce. It seems like everyone is getting along and that she fits in.

Peg enjoyed meeting his college friend and his sons. She got to see more about him and feels that their connection is real. She hopes that this will help him commit. He knows he needs to make a decision and that he needs to get out of his head and to use his heart and gut.

It’s the day after Peg meeting Mel’s friend and sons. She still has questions but a decision needs to be made after they have navigated this journey. She knows that she can fall in love again, she feels their bond, and she knows that they could be great together. She has let her walls down and has been vulnerable. She hopes that he is the one that she has been waiting for.

Of course, we know that Mel is getting a bit nervous as the time to decide is now. He lets us know that he has let his walls down to listen to his heart - because of Peg. He gives Peg a commitment ring as well as a Golden Rose.

As the After the Rose portion of the episode takes place, we finally see Peg and Mel together. They talk about the fact that they can now be public, they talk about how they get to decide how to navigate their relationship, and they get feedback and well wishes from previous Goldens!

We also get to hear from the upcoming The Bachelorette which is an interesting sneak peek,

Each night during this season, we will tweet about The Golden Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week, we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THE FINAL GOLDEN ROSE GOES TO…

PEG

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

ATHLEISURE LIST | MINICIRCLE

Minicircle launched in 2019 with the goal of creating safe, accessible gene therapy treatments that could support human healthspan and mitigate suffering from preventable health conditions on a population level. Driven by my own personal experiences observing close friends and family with life-altering, incurable diseases, Minicircle’s primary goal is to improve quality of life for as many people as possible. The ultimate objective is to scale the treatments widely and make them increasingly easy to access in the years to come. We sat down with Mac Davis, CEO and Founder of Minicircle to find out more about them.

Minicircle has created a gene therapy platform that administers the treatment via non-invasive injection. This delivery method employs DNA plasmids, which are small, circular strands of DNA that are easy to inject subcutaneously and cheap to manufacture. These plasmids don’t directly integrate with or alter the recipient’s DNA, but rather add to existing DNA, making them transient, which is a strong differentiator compared to other gene therapy platforms.

Their current gene therapy offering revolves around a protein called follistatin, which has a number of different use cases. Follistatin is naturally occurring in the body and facilitates muscle growth by binding to myostatin, which inhibits muscle growth. Everyone who comes to Minicircle has a different goal in mind, from putting on muscle mass, to enhancing general longevity and healthspan, to mitigating frailty - but it generally boils down to improving quality of life and putting your body in the best position to combat age-related health conditions. Most Minicircle patients report an increase in lean mass, decrease in body fat percentage, lower epigenetic age, and overall improvement in general functioning and well-being. In particular, they’re excited about follistatin’s potential to support those with muscle-wasting conditions like muscular dystrophy, which could have a powerful impact on public health interventions for generations to come.

Thos interested in learning about Minicircle’s therapies and pricing can go to the website and fill out a form with their contact information. They will then be put in touch with one of their partner clinics, who will guide them through the process of getting necessary testing before traveling to the clinic to receive the therapy. The process itself is very quick. The injection takes just a few minutes, with a required 30 minute monitoring period after.

The life cycle of the therapy can vary depending on the individual’s biology and lifestyle habits, but the effects usually last up to a year - sometimes more, sometimes less. Most people who have received the therapy want to get it repeatedly to sustain the effects.

MINICIRCLE

Clinics are located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Paradise Island, Bahamas; Roatan, Honduras; and Panama City, Panama.

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ATHLEISURE LIST | KEBABISHQ

Kebabishq is the latest venture from Vamshi Adi (Executive Chef & Co-Owner) and Neel Mittal (Co-Owner) opened in August 2025 — they’re behind the Bib Gourmand–recognized restaurant Ishq in NYC.

Their vision involved bringinng a modern, fast-casual kebab concept rooted in deep South Asian (especially Hyderabadi) tradition to New York, with bold spices, live charcoal grilling, and accessible formats (rolls, bowls, loaded fries). The menu emphasizes 100% halal meats, vegetarian options, and house-made paneer.

Their Kebabs are marinated in proprietary spice blends and cooked over a live charbroiler to impart smoky, charred flavor.

Typical spices and aromatics you’ll find include: garam masala, cumin, coriander; ginger, garlic aioli; red chili/chili powder, green chili; turmeric, black pepper, mustard; yogurt or from Ishq, focusing on kebabs, grilled meats, and approachable formats.

The technique of marination + charcoal/open flame is central: the meats absorb the flavor deeply, then get “sealed” by the grill’s heat. Because it sits in the Indian kebab tradition, there is also likely influence from Mughlai, Hyderabadi, North Indian kebab substyles (seekh, tikka, etc.).

The menu is broken out with Kebabs/Grill which has core proteins (chicken, lamb, shrimp, paneer, and soya) in kebab form (skewers, cuts). There are Rolls/Wraps where kebabs or grilled meats wrapped in paratha/flatbreads with chutneys, sauces, salad. There is also a section focused on Bowls/Rice/Salad. There are Kebabs placed over pulao or rice, salad (greens), sometimes “loaded” versions (e.g. fries + toppings). They also have Sides & Small Plates which includes: Chutneys, breads (naan, paratha), crispy/fried items, salads, raita, etc. To complete the meal, there are Desserts & Refreshments. You can enjoy South Asian desserts (kulfi, falooda, etc.), lassi, chai, soft drinks, and other beverages. Finally, there are Custom/Add-ons which includes extra sauces, toppings, spice levels, extra protein, etc.

We suggest their Chicken Kebab Roll (or Paratha Roll with Chicken Kebab). It’s a marinated chicken, grilled, wrapped in soft paratha with chutneys and salad offers contrast in texture, spice, and freshness; Lamb Seekh Kebab Bowl/Over Pulao/Loaded Fries; and Paneer/Soya Kebab Option - a great vegetarian offer. If you prefer more exotic suggestion, we suggest their Shrimp Kebab.

For a side, we enjoyed their Bhel Puri – A classic Indian street food snack made with puffed rice, sev (crispy chickpea noodles), onions, tomatoes, herbs, and tangy tamarind chutney. Their Dahi Puri is a beloved chaat dish consisting of hollow, crispy puris filled with potatoes, chickpeas, chutneys, yogurt, and spices.

KEBABISHQ

128 2nd Ave

NY, NY 10003

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THE BRACELET EVERYONE IS LAYERING RIGHT NOW

If you've been browsing social media, you’ve seen one accessory popping up over and over on stylish wrists. The tennis bracelet is everywhere right now. But it’s not just about wearing one, it’s about layering them to make a look that’s classy and cool at the same time.

Why are tennis bracelets perfect to stack? Unlike bold, chunky jewelry that stands out on its own, these bracelets bring just the right mix of style and flexibility. The sleek row of stones creates a simple base that matches with other pieces. You can stack several tennis bracelets together or mix them with different types of bracelets to get a more unique and fun vibe.

The charm of layering tennis bracelets comes from how easily they work for both day and evening, as well as casual and fancy occasions. You could wear a simple piece in the morning and keep adding more as your day calls for a bit of extra sparkle. Think of it like having a collection of jewelry that matches your routine and gives you countless ways to show your style.

Why Tennis Bracelets Work So Well for Layering

Tennis bracelets are seen as the perfect accessory to layer, thanks to their simple yet adaptable design. These classic bracelets usually showcase a row of lab-grown diamonds set in fine metal. The smooth and unbroken sparkle reflects light from every direction. Their sleek design helps them rest on the wrist and lets them stack without feeling bulky or awkward.

The uniform size and shape of most tennis bracelets make them a natural fit to pair with one another. Stacking several together creates a balanced and stylish look that blends instead of clashing for attention. The result is an elegant shine that feels put together, never messy or overdone.

How to Stack Tennis Bracelets

To layer tennis bracelets in a way that looks great, you need to think about balance and size. Start with the bracelet you like the most. Maybe it’s a simple single-row design or one with bigger stones that stands out. Use this piece to set the tone for the rest of the stack. After that, add bracelets that go well with it but don’t steal the spotlight.

Switching up metal colors can make your stack look more interesting. You can pair white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold to create a rich layered look without losing the classic style that tennis bracelets have. Each metal reflects light, making the overall look more elegant and eye-catching.

How to Style Tennis Bracelets for Any Event

Tennis bracelet layering stands out because it works in so many different ways. To keep things professional, wearing two or three simple pieces creates a clean look that doesn’t take attention away. Their steady sparkle adds a polished touch that pairs well with business wear.

To dress up for evening gatherings, you can go bolder by stacking bracelets with bigger stones or mixing in different textures and styles. The trick lies in keeping the timeless elegance of tennis bracelets while turning up the glam to fit the event.

How to Build a Tennis Bracelet Collection That’s Just Right for You

To build a tennis bracelet collection to layer, start by choosing high-quality pieces that keep their charm long-term. Pick bracelets made with care and precision. Look for stones with great clarity and sparkle. The details in the setting and the smooth finish on the metal should show the skill behind the work.

If you want to begin or grow your tennis bracelet collection, explore VRAI's tennis bracelets. Their selection mixes classic style with modern design. It is a great starting point to layer bracelets in a way that matches your unique look.

Stacking tennis bracelets isn’t just trendy. It offers a classic way to highlight the beauty of each piece while showing off its charm together. Whether you’re new to trying this sleek style or want to improve your collection, tennis bracelets bring a mix of elegance and flexibility that fits into any jewelry collection.

FROM RANGE TO FIELD: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT RIFLE FOR YOR SHOOTING NEEDS

Whether you're dialing in a target from 300 yards or tracking game through dense terrain, the ammo you load into your rifle is just as important as the rifle itself. With so many calibers, bullet types, and loads on the market, choosing the right rifle ammunition can feel like navigating a maze. That’s where Able’s Ammo steps in—offering expert guidance, deep inventory, and trusted products for marksmen of all kinds.

In this article, we break down everything you need to know about choosing the right rifle ammo—and how Able’s makes that decision easier, more affordable, and more precise. Check out Able's Ammo Shotgun Shells and explore what they can offer!

1. Understand Your Shooting Purpose

Before anything else, ask yourself: What am I shooting for? Ammo used for hunting deer is vastly different from what you'd use for punching holes in paper or hitting steel targets. Able’s curates rifle ammunition specifically designed for all use cases—from long-range competition to ethical big-game harvests.

2. Matching Caliber to Platform

Not all rifles shoot the same caliber—and shooting the wrong one can be dangerous. At Able’s Ammo

, you’ll find a full range of options for popular calibers like .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-06 Springfield, and more. Their easy navigation and search tools help you quickly match your firearm to the exact cartridge it requires.

3. Bullet Type Matters More Than You Think

Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Hollow Point (HP), Soft Point (SP), Ballistic Tip—the type of bullet you use affects everything from terminal performance to penetration depth. Whether you're hunting coyotes or zeroing a new optic, Able’s provides a wide selection and guidance on the best bullet type for your objective.

4. Grain Weight and Velocity: Why It Counts

Bullet weight—measured in grains—can significantly change how a round behaves. Heavier bullets generally penetrate deeper, while lighter ones travel faster and flatter. Able’s makes it easy to compare grain weights across brands and loads, giving you the confidence to choose the best match for your shooting style.

5. Range Practice vs. Hunting Loads

It’s not economical—or necessary—to burn through expensive hunting rounds at the range. Instead, practice with affordable FMJ rounds and save your premium expanding rounds for the field. With case pricing and bulk discounts, Able’s Ammo lets you train smarter and hunt sharper.

6. Hunting Season? Stock Up Early

During peak hunting seasons, ammo availability can shrink fast. Able’s keeps an eye on supply trends and stocks early, ensuring that hunters get access to their preferred loads before they vanish from shelves. Whether you're after whitetail, elk, hogs, or varmints, you’ll find ammo tailored to your game and region.

7. Premium Brands That Deliver Consistency

When it comes to precision, consistency is everything. Able’s offers top-tier brands like Hornady, Nosler, Federal Premium, Barnes, and Winchester—names trusted by competitive shooters, professional guides, and everyday hunters. These brands are known for reliable ignition, stable powder burn, and tight tolerances, shot after shot.

8. Bulk Ordering Made Simple

If you’re a high-volume shooter or prefer to prep in advance, bulk ordering is a smart move. Able’s Ammo makes it easy to stockpile your go-to loads with bulk pricing, case quantities, and real-time inventory so you can plan with confidence and avoid last-minute scrambles.

9. Ammo for All Skill Levels

Whether you're sighting in your first rifle or refining your sub-MOA grouping, Able’s provides ammo options that meet you where you are. With everything from entry-level ball ammo to match-grade precision rounds, the platform supports growth, learning, and performance improvement at any stage.

10. Expert Advice, Fast Shipping, and No Hassle

Still not sure which ammo fits your needs? Able’s knowledgeable team is always on hand to guide you through the process. And with fast, nationwide shipping and accurate stock counts, you get what you need—when you need it—without delays or guesswork.

Final Thoughts: Load with Confidence, Shoot with Purpose

Choosing the right rifle ammo doesn’t have to be overwhelming—especially with a resource like Able’s Ammo by your side. With a wide selection, premium quality, and tailored support, they help you shoot smarter, hunt better, and train with purpose.

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AWARDS SEASON | GRAMMYS NOMINATIONS

Today, the GRAMMYs announced the nominations for the 68th award show that will take place on Feb 1st on CBS at 8pm ET and you can stream it live on Paramount+. Music’s biggest night will not disappoint! As we do throughout Awards Season, we share our predictions in bold, the ones we correctly identified as winners are in bold italics and winners that we didn’t predict are in italics. On the night of the event, we will share who we predicted correctly as well as those we didn’t that won.

General Field

Record Of The Year

DtMF
Bad Bunny
Scotty Dittrich, Hydra Hitz, La Paciencia, JULiA LEWiS, MAG & Tyler Spry, producers; Antonio Caraballo, Josh Gudwin, Roberto Rosado & Tyler Spry, engineers/mixers; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, producers; Jack Antonoff, Bryce Bordone, Jozef Caldwell, Serban Ghenea, Sean Hutchinson, Oli Jacobs, Michael Riddleberger & Laura Sisk, engineers/mixers; Ruairi O'Flaherty, mastering engineer

Anxiety
Doechii
Doechii, producer; Jayda Love, engineer/mixer; Nicolas De Porcel, mastering engineer

WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish
FINNEAS, producer; Jon Castelli, FINNEAS & Aron Forbes, engineers/mixers; Dale Becker, mastering engineer

Abracadabra
Lady Gaga
Cirkut, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt, producers; Bryce Bordone, Serban Ghenea & Paul LaMalfa, engineers/mixers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

luther
Kendrick Lamar With SZA
Jack Antonoff, Bridgeway, M-Tech, roselilah, Sounwave & Kamasi Washington, producers; Jack Antonoff, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Hector Castro, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Sean Matsukawa, Dani Perez, Tony Shepperd, Laura Sisk & Johnathan Turner, engineers/mixers; Ruairi O’Flaherty, mastering engineer

The Subway
Chappell Roan
Daniel Nigro, producer; Chris Kaysch, Mitch McCarthy & Daniel Nigro, engineers/mixers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

APT.
ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
Rogét Chahayed, Cirkut, Omer Fedi & Bruno Mars, producers; Serban Ghenea

Album Of The Year

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Bad Bunny
Big Jay, La Paciencia, MAG & Tainy, producers; Antonio Caraballo, Josh Gudwin, Luis Amed Irizarry & Roberto José Rosado Torres, engineers/mixers; Benito Antonio Ocasio Martinez, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Marco Daniel Borrero, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Marcos Efrain Masis, songwriters; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

SWAG
Justin Bieber
Eddie Benjamin, Justin Bieber, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon, Carter Lang & Dylan Wiggins, producers; Felix Byrne & Josh Gudwin, engineers/mixers; Eddie Benjamin, Justin Bieber, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon Duenas, Tobias Jesso Jr., Carter Lang, Jackson Lee Morgan & Dylan Wiggins, songwriters; Dale Becker, mastering engineer

Man's Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter
Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter & John Ryan, producers; Zem Adu, Jack Antonoff, Bryce Bordone, Jozef Caldwell, Serban Ghenea, Jeff Gunnell, David Hart, Mikey Freedom Hart, Sean Hutchinson, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Joey Miller, Michael Riddleberger, John Ryan, Laura Sisk & Evan Smith, engineers/mixers; Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter & John Ryan, songwriters; Nathan Dantzler & Ruairi O'Flaherty, mastering engineers

Let God Sort Em Out
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
Pharrell Williams, featured artist; Pharrell Williams, producer; Mike Larson, Manny Marroquin, Rob Ulsh & Pharrell Williams, engineers/mixers; Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., Terrence Thornton & Pharrell Williams, songwriters; Zach Pereyra, mastering engineer

MAYHEM
Lady Gaga
Cirkut, Gesaffelstein, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt, producers; Bryce Bordone, Serban Ghenea & Paul LaMalfa, engineers/mixers; Henry Walter, Mike Lévy, Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky & Andrew Watt, songwriters; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

GNX
Kendrick Lamar
Jack Antonoff & Sounwave, producers; Jack Antonoff, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Jozef Caldwell, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Dani Perez, Laura Sisk & Johnathan Turner, engineers/mixers; Jack Antonoff, Ink, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Kendrick Lamar, Matthew Bernard & Mark Anthony Spears, songwriters; Ruairi O’Flaherty, mastering engineer

MUTT
Leon Thomas
Freaky Rob, Peter Lee Johnson, D. Phelps & Leon Thomas, producers; Jean-Marie Horvat, engineer/mixer; Lazaro Andres Camejo, Freaky Rob, Peter Lee Johnson, D. Phelps & Leon Thomas, songwriters; Dave Kutch, mastering engineer

CHROMAKOPIA
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator, producer; NealHPogue, Tyler Okonma & Vic Wainstein, engineers/mixers; Tyler Okonma, songwriter; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer

Song Of The Year

Abracadabra
Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga)

Anxiety
Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)

**APT.**
Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park, Theron Thomas & Henry Walter, songwriters (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)

DtMF
Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Hugo René Sención Sanabria, Tyler Thomas Spry & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

**Golden [From "KPop Demon Hunters"]**
EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X:EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)

luther
Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Solána Rowe, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar With SZA)

Manchild
Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)

WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical

Dan Auerbach
Elegantly Wasted (Hermanos Gutiérrez Featuring Leon Bridges) (S)
Harsh & Exciting (Moonrisers) (A)
Holy Ghost Party (Robert Finley) (S)
Love Is Cruel (Miles Kane) (S)
Medium Raw (Early James) (A)
A Million Knives (The Velveteers) (A)
No Rain, No Flowers (The Black Keys) (A)
Our Time In The Sun (Jeremie Albino) (A)

Cirkut
Abracadabra (Lady Gaga) (S)
AEOMG (Coco Jones) (T)
APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (S)
Big Sleep (The Weeknd Featuring Giorgio Moroder) (T)
Disease (Lady Gaga) (S)
IT girl (JADE) (S)
A Little More (Ed Sheeran) (S)
Mayhem (Lady Gaga) (A)
Red Terror (The Weeknd) (T)

Dijon
Baby (Dijon) (A)
DAISIES (Justin Bieber) (T)
DEVOTION (Justin Bieber & Dijon) (T)
THINGS YOU DO (Justin Bieber) (T)
YUKON (Justin Bieber) (T)

Blake Mills
For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) (Japanese Breakfast) (A)
Forever Is A Feeling (Lucy Dacus) (A)
Glory (Perfume Genius) (A)
That Wasn't A Dream (Pino Palladino And Blake Mills)(A)

Sounwave
GNX (Kendrick Lamar) (A)

Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical

Amy Allen
APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (S)
Bad As The Rest (Jessie Murph) (S)
Hail Mary (Shaboozey, Sierra Ferrell) (T)
Handlebars (JENNIE Featuring Dua Lipa) (S)
Just Keep Watching (Tate McRae) (S)
Lost In Translation (Carín León & Kasey Musgraves) (S)
Manchild (Sabrina Carpenter) (S)
Tears (Sabrina Carpenter) (S)
WHY (Jon Bellion Featuring Luke Combs) (S)

Edgar Barrera
Birthday Behavior (BIA, Young Miko) (S)
Coleccionando Heridas (KAROL G, Marco Antonio Solís) (T)
Ese Vato No Te Queda (Carín León, Gabito Ballesteros) (S)
Me Jalo (Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera) (T)
Me Retiro (Santana, Grupo Frontera) (S)
Milagros (KAROL G) (S)
Sigueme Besando Asi (Manuel Turizo) (T)
Soltera (Shakira) (S)
Una Noche Contigo (Juanes) (S)

Jessie Jo Dillon
Bless Your Heart (Megan Moroney) (T)
Bottomland (HARDY) (S)
Dreams Don’t Die (Jelly Roll) (S)
First Rodeo (Kelsea Ballerini) (T)
Happen To Me (Russell Dickerson) (S)
Hello S—ty Day (Jake Worthington, Miranda Lambert)(S)
If You Were Mine (Morgan Wallen) (T)
Patterns (Kelsea Ballerini) (T)
To The Men That Love Women After Heartbreak (Kelsea Ballerini) (T)

**Tobias Jesso Jr.**
Another Baby! (Dijon) (T)
Baby! (Dijon) (T)
Daisies (Justin Bieber) (T)
From (Bon Iver) (T)
Go Baby (Justin Bieber) (T)
Golden Burning Sun (Miley Cyrus) (T)
Man I Need (Olivia Dean) (S)
Relationships (HAIM) (S)
Walking Away (Justin Bieber) (T)

Laura Veltz
About You (BigXthaPlug Featuring Tucker Wetmore) (T)
Blue Strips (Jessie Murph) (S)
Grand Bouquet (Maren Morris) (T)
Leave Me Too (Josh Ross) (S)
Parallel Universe (Lauren Spencer Smith) (T)
Someone In This Room (Jessie Murph Featuring Bailey Zimmerman) (T)
Touch Me Like A Gangster (Jessie Murph) (S)
What Tomorrow's For (Blessing Offor) (T)
You'll Be OK, Kid - From The Original Documentary “Child Star” (Demi Lovato) (S)

Field 1: Pop & Dance/Electronic

Best Pop Solo Performance

DAISIES
Justin Bieber

Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter

Disease
Lady Gaga

The Subway
Chappell Roan

Messy
Lola Young

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Defying Gravity
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande

**Golden [From "KPop Demon Hunters"]**
HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI

Gabriela
KATSEYE

**APT.**
ROSÉ, Bruno Mars

30 For 30
SZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar

Best Pop Vocal Album

SWAG
Justin Bieber

Man's Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter

Something Beautiful
Miley Cyrus

MAYHEM
Lady Gaga

**I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)**
Teddy Swims

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

No Cap
Disclosure & Anderson .Paak
Disclosure, producer; Guy Lawrence, mixer

Victory Lap
Fred again.., Skepta, & PlaqueBoyMax
Blake Cascoe, Berwyn Du Bois, Fred again.., Darcy Lewis, Dan Mayo & PlaqueBoyMax, producers; Tom Norris, mixer

SPACE INVADER
KAYTRANADA
KAYTRANADA, producer; KAYTRANADA, mixer

VOLTAGE
Skrillex
John Feldmann & Skrillex, producers; Luca Pretolesi, Skrillex & Virtual Riot, mixers

End Of Summer
Tame Impala
Kevin Parker, producer; Kevin Parker, mixer

Best Dance Pop Recording

Bluest Flame
Selena Gomez & benny blanco
benny blanco, Dylan Brady & Cashmere Cat, producers;benny blanco & Cashmere Cat, mixers

Abracadabra
Lady Gaga
Cirkut, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt, producers; Serban Ghenea, mixer

Midnight Sun
Zara Larsson
Margo XS & MNEK, producers; Tom Norris, mixer

Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie)
Tate McRae
Tyler Spry & Ryan Tedder, producers; Manny Marroquin, mixer

Illegal
PinkPantheress
Aksel Arvid & PinkPantheress, producers; Nickie Jon Pabon

Best Dance/Electronic Album

EUSEXUA
FKA twigs

Ten Days
Fred again..

Fancy That
PinkPantheress

Inhale / Exhale
RÜFÜS DU SOL

F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3
Skrillex

Best Remixed Recording

**Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)**
Gesaffelstein, remixer (Lady Gaga, Gesaffelstein)

Don't Forget About Us
FKAYTRANADA, remixer (Mariah Carey & KAYTRANADA)

A Dreams A Dream - Ron Trent Remix
Ron Trent, remixer (Soul II Soul)

Galvanize
Chris Lake, remixer (The Chemical Brothers & Chris Lake)

Golden - David Guetta REM/X
David Guetta, remixer (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)

Field 2: Rock, Metal & Alternative Music

Best Rock Performance

U Should Not Be Doing That
Amyl and The Sniffers

The Emptiness Machine
Linkin Park

NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile

Mirtazapine
Hayley Williams

Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning
YUNGBLUD Featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman, II

Best Metal Performance

Night Terror
Dream Theater

Lachryma
Ghost

Emergence
Sleep Token

Soft Spine
Spiritbox

BIRDS
Turnstile

Best Rock Song

As Alive As You Need Me To Be
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, songwriters (Nine Inch Nails)

Caramel
Vessel1 & Vessel2, songwriters (Sleep Token)

Glum
Daniel James & Hayley Williams, songwriters (Hayley Williams)

NEVER ENOUGH
Daniel Fang, Franz Lyons, Pat McCrory, Meg Mills & Brendan Yates, songwriters (Turnstile)

Zombie
Dominic Harrison & Matt Schwartz, songwriters (YUNGBLUD)

Best Rock Album

private music
Deftones

I quit
HAIM

From Zero
Linkin Park

NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile

Idols
YUNGBLUD

Best Alternative Music Performance

Everything Is Peaceful Love
Bon Iver

Alone
The Cure

SEEIN' STARS
Turnstile

mangetout
Wet Leg

Parachute
Hayley Williams

Best Alternative Music Album

SABLE, fABLE
Bon Iver

Songs Of A Lost World
The Cure

DON'T TAP THE GLASS
Tyler, The Creator

moisturizer
Wet Leg

Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
Hayley Williams

Field 3: R&B, Rap & Spoken Word Poetry

Best R&B Performance

YUKON
Justin Bieber

It Depends
Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller

Folded
Kehlani

**MUTT (Live From NPR's Tiny Desk)**
Leon Thomas

Heart Of A Woman
Summer Walker

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Here We Are
Durand Bernarr

UPTOWN
Lalah Hathaway

LOVE YOU TOO
Ledisi

Crybaby
SZA

VIBES DON'T LIE
Leon Thomas

Best R&B Song

Folded
Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Dawit Kamal Wilson, songwriters (Kehlani)

Heart Of A Woman
David Bishop & Summer Walker, songwriters (Summer Walker)

It Depends
Nico Baran, Chris Brown, Ant Clemons, Ephrem Lopez Jr., Ryan Press, Bryson Tiller, Elliott Trent & Dewain Whitmore Jr., songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller)

Overqualified
James John Abrahart Jr & Durand Bernarr, songwriters (Durand Bernarr)

YES IT IS
Jariuce Banks, Lazaro Andres Camejo, Mike Hector, Peter Lee Johnson, Rodney Jones Jr., Ali Prawl & Leon Thomas, songwriters (Leon Thomas)

Best Progressive R&B Album

BLOOM
Durand Bernarr

Adjust Brightness
Bilal

LOVE ON DIGITAL
Destin Conrad

Access All Areas
FLO

Come As You Are
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

Best R&B Album

BELOVED
GIVĒON

**Why Not More?**
Coco Jones

The Crown
Ledisi

Escape Room
Teyana Taylor

MUTT
Leon Thomas

Best Rap Performance

Outside
Cardi B

Chains & Whips
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Featuring Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams

Anxiety
Doechii

tv off
Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay

Darling, I
Tyler, The Creator Featuring Teezo Touchdown

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Proud Of Me
Fridayy Featuring Meek Mill

Wholeheartedly
JID Featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack

luther
Kendrick Lamar With SZA

WeMaj
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Rapsody

SOMEBODY LOVES ME
PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

Best Rap Song

Anxiety
Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)

The Birds Don't Sing
Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., Terrence Thornton, Pharrell Williams & Stevie Wonder, songwriters (Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Featuring John Legend & Voices Of Fire)

Sticky
Aaron Bolton, Dwayne Carter, Jr., Dudley Alexander Duverne, Tyler Okonma, Janae Wherry, Gloria Woods & Rex Zamor, songwriters (Tyler, The Creator Featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne)

TGIF
Lucas Alegria, Dillon Brophy, Yakki Davis, Jess Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, Mario Mims, Jorge M. Taveras & Gloria Woods, songwriters (GloRilla)

tv off
Jack Antonoff, Larry Jayy, Kendrick Lamar, Dijon McFarlane, Sean Momberger, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay)

Best Rap Album

Let God Sort Em Out
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice

GLORIOUS
GloRilla

God Does Like Ugly
JID

GNX
Kendrick Lamar

CHROMAKOPIA
Tyler, The Creator

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

**A Hurricane in Heels: healed people don't act like that (partially recorded live @City Winery & other places)**
Queen Sheba

Black Shaman
Marc Marcel

Pages
Omari Hardwick & Anthony Hamilton

Saul Williams Meets Carlos Niño & Friends At Treepeople
Saul Williams, Carlos Niño & Friends

Words For Days Vol. 1
Mad Skillz

Field 4: Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental & Musical Theater

Best Jazz Performance

Noble Rise
Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield

Windows - Live
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade

Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Samara Joy

Four
Michael Mayo

All Stars Lead To You - Live
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Elemental
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap

**We Insist 2025!**
Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell

Portrait
Samara Joy

Fly
Michael Mayo

Live at Vic's Las Vegas
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

**Trilogy 3 (Live)**
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade

Southern Nights
Sullivan Fortner Featuring Peter Washington & Marcus Gilmore

Belonging
Branford Marsalis Quartet

Spirit Fall
John Patitucci Featuring Chris Potter & Brian Blade

Fasten Up
Yellowjackets

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

Orchestrator Emulator
The 8-Bit Big Band

Without Further Ado, Vol 1
Christian McBride Big Band

Lumen
Danilo Pérez & Bohuslän Big Band

**Basie Rocks!**
Deborah Silver & The Count Basie Orchestra

Lights on a Satellite
Sun Ra Arkestra

Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores
Kenny Wheeler Legacy Featuring The Royal Academy of Music Jazz Orchestra & Frost Jazz Orchestra

Best Latin Jazz Album

La Fleur de Cayenne
Paquito D'Rivera & Madrid-New York Connection Band

The Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Featuring Pedrito Martinez, Daymé Arocena, Jon Faddis, Donald Harrison & Melvis Santa

Mundoagua - Celebrating Carla Bley
Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta & Joey Calveiro

Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard
Miguel Zenón Quartet

Best Alternative Jazz Album

honey from a winter stone
Ambrose Akinmusire

Keys To The City Volume One
Robert Glasper

Ride into the Sun
Brad Mehldau

LIVE-ACTION
Nate Smith

Blues Blood
Immanuel Wilkins

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Wintersongs
Laila Biali

The Gift Of Love
Jennifer Hudson

**Who Believes In Angels?**
Elton John & Brandi Carlile

Harlequin
Lady Gaga

A Matter Of Time
Laufey

The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2
Barbra Streisand

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

Brightside
ARKAI

Ones & Twos
Gerald Clayton

BEATrio
Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez

Just Us
Bob James & Dave Koz

Shayan
Charu Suri

Best Musical Theater Album

Buena Vista Social Club
Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow & David Yazbek, producers (Original Broadway Cast)

Death Becomes Her
Taurean Everett, Megan Hilty, Josh Lamon, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard & Michelle Williams, principal vocalists; Noel Carey, Sean Patrick Flahaven, Julia Mattison & Scott M. Riesett, producers; Noel Carey & Julia Mattison, composers/lyricists (Original Broadway Cast)

Gypsy
Danny Burstein, Kevin Csolak, Audra McDonald, Jordan Tyson & Joy Woods, principal vocalists; David Caddick, Andy Einhorn, David Lai & George C. Wolfe, producers (Jule Styne, composer; Stephen Sondheim, lyricist) (2024 Broadway Cast)

Just In Time
Emily Bergl, Jonathan Groff, Erika Henningsen, Gracie Lawrence & Michele Pawk, principal vocalists; Derik Lee, Andrew Resnick & Bill Sherman, producers (Bobby Darin, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)

Maybe Happy Ending
Marcus Choi, Darren Criss, Dez Duron & Helen J Shen, principal vocalists; Deborah Abramson, Will Aronson, Ian Kagey & Hue Park, producers; Hue Park, lyricist; Will Aronson, composer & lyricist (Original Broadway Cast)

Field 5: Country & American Roots Music

Best Country Solo Performance

Nose On The Grindstone
Tyler Childers

Good News
Shaboozey

**Bad As I Used To Be [From "F1® The Movie"]**
Chris Stapleton

I Never Lie
Zach Top

Somewhere Over Laredo
Lainey Wilson

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

A Song To Sing
Miranda Lambert And Chris Stapleton

Trailblazer
Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson

Love Me Like You Used To Do
Margo Price & Tyler Childers

Amen
Shaboozey & Jelly Roll

Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame
George Strait, Chris Stapleton

Best Country Song

Bitin’ List
Tyler Childers, songwriter (Tyler Childers)

Good News
Michael Ross Pollack, Sam Elliot Roman & Jacob Torrey, songwriters (Shaboozey)

I Never Lie
Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols & Zach Top, songwriters (Zach Top)

Somewhere Over Laredo
Andy Albert, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson & Lainey Wilson, songwriters (Lainey Wilson)

A Song To Sing
Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure, Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, songwriters (Miranda Lambert And Chris Stapleton)

Best Traditional Country Album

Dollar A Day
Charley Crockett

American Romance
Lukas Nelson

Oh What A Beautiful World
Willie Nelson

Hard Headed Woman
Margo Price

Ain't In It For My Health
Zach Top

Best Contemporary Country Album

Patterns
Kelsea Ballerini

Snipe Hunter
Tyler Childers

Evangeline Vs. The Machine
Eric Church

Beautifully Broken
Jelly Roll

Postcards From Texas
Miranda Lambert

Best American Roots Performance

LONELY AVENUE
Jon Batiste Featuring Randy Newman

Ancient Light
I'm With Her

Crimson And Clay
Jason Isbell

Richmond On The James
Alison Krauss & Union Station

Beautiful Strangers
Mavis Staples

Best Americana Performance

Boom
Sierra Hull

Poison In My Well
Maggie Rose & Grace Potter

Godspeed
Mavis Staples

That's Gonna Leave A Mark
Molly Tuttle

Horses
Jesse Welles

Best American Roots Song

Ancient Light
Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan & Sara Watkins, songwriters (I'm With Her)

BIG MONEY
Jon Batiste, Mike Elizondo & Steve McEwan, songwriters (Jon Batiste)

Foxes In The Snow
Jason Isbell, songwriter (Jason Isbell)

Middle
Jesse Welles, songwriter (Jesse Welles)

Spitfire
Sierra Hull, songwriter (Sierra Hull)

Best Americana Album

BIG MONEY
Jon Batiste

Bloom
Larkin Poe

Last Leaf On The Tree
Willie Nelson

So Long Little Miss Sunshine
Molly Tuttle

Middle
Jesse Welles

Best Bluegrass Album

Carter & Cleveland
Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

A Tip Toe High Wire
Sierra Hull

Arcadia
Alison Krauss & Union Station

Outrun
The Steeldrivers

Highway Prayers
Billy Strings

Best Traditional Blues Album

Ain’t Done With The Blues
Buddy Guy

Room On The Porch
Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'

One Hour Mama: The Blues Of Victoria Spivey
Maria Muldaur

Look Out Highway
Charlie Musselwhite

Young Fashioned Ways
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush

Best Contemporary Blues Album

Breakthrough
Joe Bonamassa

Paper Doll
Samantha Fish

A Tribute To LJK
Eric Gales

Preacher Kids
Robert Randolph

Family
Southern Avenue

Best Folk Album

What Did The Blackbird Say To The Crow
Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson

Crown Of Roses
Patty Griffin

Wild And Clear And Blue
I'm With Her

Foxes In The Snow
Jason Isbell

Under The Powerlines April 24 – September 24
Jesse Welles

Best Regional Roots Music Album

Live At Vaughan’s
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet

For Fat Man
Preservation Brass & Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Church Of New Orleans
Kyle Roussel

Second Line Sunday
Trombone Shorty And New Breed Brass Band

A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco
(Various Artists)

Field 6: Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Do It Again
Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter

Church
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend; Anthony S. Brown, Brunes Charles, Annatoria Chitapa, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Jonas Myrin, songwriters

Still Live
Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts; Britney Delagraentiss, Jonathan McReynolds, David Lamar Outing III, Orlando Joel Palmer & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters

Amen
Pastor Mike Jr.; Adia Andrews, Michael McClure Jr., David Lamar Outing II & Terrell Anthony Pettus, songwriters

Come Jesus Come
Cece Winans Featuring Shirley Caesar

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

I Know A Name
Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake; Hank Bentley, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Jacob Sooter, songwriters

YOUR WAY'S BETTER
Forrest Frank; Forrest Frank & Pera, songwriters

Hard Fought Hallelujah
Brandon Lake With Jelly Roll; Chris Brown, Jason Bradley Deford, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings & Brandon Lake, songwriters

Headphones
Lecrae, Killer Mike, T.I.; Bongo ByTheWay, Clifford Harris, William Roderick Miller, Lecrae Moore, Michael Render & Tyshane Thompson, songwriters

Amazing
Darrel Walls, PJ Morton; PJ Morton & Darrel Walls,songwriters

Best Gospel Album

Sunny Days
Yolanda Adams

Tasha
Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Live Breathe Fight
Tamela Mann

Only On The Road Live
Tye Tribbett

Heart Of Mine
Darrel Walls, PJ Morton

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

CHILD OF GOD II
Forrest Frank

Coritos Vol. 1
Israel & New Breed

King Of Hearts
Brandon Lake

Reconstruction
Lecrae

Let The Church Sing
Tauren Wells

Best Roots Gospel Album

**I Will Not Be Moved (Live)**
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Then Came The Morning
Gaither Vocal Band

Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah
The Isaacs

Good Answers
Karen Peck & New River

Back To My Roots
Candi Staton

Field 7: Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant

Best Latin Pop Album

Cosa Nuestra
Rauw Alejandro

BOGOTÁ DELUXE
Andrés Cepeda

Tropicoqueta
KAROL G

Cancionera
Natalia Lafourcade

**¿Y ahora qué?**
Alejandro Sanz

Best Música Urbana Album

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Bad Bunny

Mixteip
J Balvin

FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado
Feid

NAIKI
Nicki Nicole

EUB DELUXE
Trueno

**SINFÓNICO (En Vivo)**
Yandel

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

Genes Rebeldes
Aterciopelados

ASTROPICAL
Bomba Estéreo, Rawayana, ASTROPICAL

PAPOTA
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

ALGORHYTHM
Los Wizzards

Novela
Fito Paez

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

MALA MÍA
Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera

Y Lo Que Viene
Grupo Frontera

Sin Rodeos
Paola Jara

**Palabra De To's (Seca)**
Carín León

**Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya Y Una Mía - Por La Puerta Grande (En Vivo)**
Bobby Pulido

Best Tropical Latin Album

Fotografías
Rubén Blades, Roberto Delgado & Orquesta

Raíces
Gloria Estefan

Clásicos 1.0
Grupo Niche

Bingo
Alain Pérez

Debut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. 2
Gilberto Santa Rosa

Best Global Music Performance

EoO
Bad Bunny

Cantando en el Camino
Ciro Hurtado

JERUSALEMA
Angélique Kidjo

**Inmigrante Y Que?**
Yeisy Rojas

**Shrini's Dream (Live)**
Shakti

Daybreak
Anoushka Shankar Featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar

Best African Music Performance

Love
Burna Boy

With You
Davido Featuring Omah Lay

Hope & Love
Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin

Gimme Dat
Ayra Starr Featuring Wizkid

PUSH 2 START
Tyla

Best Global Music Album

Sounds Of Kumbha
Siddhant Bhatia

No Sign of Weakness
Burna Boy

Eclairer le monde - Light the World
Youssou N'Dour

**Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)**
Shakti

Chapter III: We Return To Light
Anoushka Shankar Featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar

Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo
Caetano Veloso And Maria Bethânia

Best Reggae Album

Treasure Self Love
Lila Iké

Heart & Soul
Vybz Kartel

BLXXD & FYAH
Keznamdi

From Within
Mortimer

No Place Like Home
Jesse Royal

Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album

Kuruvinda
Kirsten Agresta-Copely

According To The Moon
Cheryl B. Engelhardt, GEM, Dallas String Quartet

Into The Forest
Jahnavi Harrison

NOMADICA
Carla Patullo Featuring The Scorchio Quartet & Tonality

The Colors In My Mind
Chris Redding

Field 8: Children’s, Comedy, Audio Books, Visual Media & Music Video/Film

Best Children's Music Album

Ageless: 100 Years Young
Joanie Leeds & Joya

Buddy's Magic Tree House
Mega Ran

Harmony
FYÜTCH & Aura V

Herstory
Flor Bromley

The Music Of Tori And The Muses
Tori Amos

Best Comedy Album

Drop Dead Years
Bill Burr

PostMortem
Sarah Silverman

Single Lady
Ali Wong

What Had Happened Was…
Jamie Foxx

Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Nate Bargatze

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story
Kathy Garver

Into The Uncut Grass
Trevor Noah

Lovely One: A Memoir
Ketanji Brown Jackson

Meditations: The Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama

You Know It’s True: The Real Story Of Milli Vanilli
Fab Morvan

Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media

A Complete Unknown
Timothée Chalamet

F1® The Album
(Various Artists)

KPop Demon Hunters
(Various Artists)

Sinners
(Various Artists)

Wicked
(Various Artists)

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)

How To Train Your Dragon
John Powell, composer

Severance: Season 2
Theodore Shapiro, composer

Sinners
Ludwig Göransson, composer

Wicked
John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, composers

The Wild Robot
Kris Bowers, composer

Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive MediaAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Secrets of the Spires
Pinar Toprak, composer

Helldivers 2
Wilbert Roget, II, composer

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Gordy Haab, composer

Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card & A Pirate's Fortune
Cody Matthew Johnson & Wilbert Roget, II, composers

Sword of the Sea
Austin Wintory, composer

Best Song Written For Visual Media

**As Alive As You Need Me To Be [From "TRON: Ares"]**
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, songwriters (Nine Inch Nails)

**Golden [From "KPop Demon Hunters"]**
EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)

**I Lied to You [From "Sinners"]**
Ludwig Göransson & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Miles Caton)

**Never Too Late [From "Elton John: Never Too Late"]**
Brandi Carlile, Elton John, Bernie Taupin & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Elton John, Brandi Carlile)

**Pale, Pale Moon [From "Sinners"]**
Ludwig Göransson & Brittany Howard, songwriters (Jayme Lawson)

**Sinners [From "Sinners"]**
Leonard Denisenko, Rodarius Green, Travis Harrington, Tarkan Kozluklu, Kyris Mingo & Darius Povilinus, songwriters (Rod Wave)

Best Music Video

Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors; Aiden Magarian, Nathan Scherrer & Natan Schottenfels, video producers

So Be It
Clipse
Hannan Hussain, video director; Daniel Order, video producer

Anxiety
Doechii
James Mackel, video director; Pablo Feldman, Jolene Mendes & Sophia Sabella, video producers

Love
OK Go
Aaron Duffy, Miguel Espada & Damian Kulash Jr., video directors; Petra Ahmann, video producer

Young Lion
Sade
Sophie Muller, video director; Aaron Taylor Dean & Sade, video producers

Best Music Film

Devo
Devo
Chris Smith, video director; Danny Gabai, Anita Greenspan, Chris Holmes & Chris Smith, video producers

Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Raye
Paul Dugdale, video director; Stefan Demetriou & Amy James, video producers

Relentless
Diane Warren
Bess Kargman, video director; Peggy Drexler, Michele Farinola & Kat Nguyen, video producers

Music By John Williams
John Williams
Laurent Bouzereau, video director; Sara Bernstein, Laurent Bouzereau, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg & Justin Wilkes, video producers

Piece By Piece
Pharrell Williams
Morgan Neville, video director; Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, Mimi Valdes & Pharrell Williams, video producers

Field 9: Package, Notes & Historical

Best Recording Package

And The Adjacent Possible
Hà Trinh Quoc Bao, Damian Kulash, Jr., Claudio Ripol, Wombi Rose & Yuri Suzuki, art directors (OK Go)

Balloonerism
Bráulio Amado & Alim Smith, art directors (Mac Miller)

Danse Macabre: De Luxe
Rory McCartney, art director (Duran Duran)

Loud Is As
Farbod Kokabi & Emily Sneddon, art directors (Tsunami)

Sequoia
Tim Breen & Ken Shipley, art directors (Various Artists)

**The Spins (Picture Disc Vinyl)**
Miller McCormick, art director (Mac Miller)

Tracks II: The Lost Albums
Meghan Foley & Michelle Holme, art directors (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Album Cover

CHROMAKOPIA
Shaun Llewellyn & Luis “Panch” Perez, art directors (Tyler, The Creator)

The Crux
William Wesley II, art director (Djo)

Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, art director (Bad Bunny)

Glory
Cody Critcheloe & Andrew J.S., art directors (Perfume Genius)

moisturizer
Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand, Henry Holmes, Matt de Jong, Jamie-James Medina, Joshua Mobaraki & Rhian Teasdale, art directors (Wet Leg)

Best Album Notes

Adios, Farewell, Goodbye, Good Luck, So Long: On Stage 1964-1974
Scott B. Bomar, album notes writer (Buck Owens And His Buckaroos)

After The Last Sky
Adam Shatz, album notes writer (Anouar Brahem, Anja Lechner, Django Bates, Dave Holland)

Árabe
Amanda Ekery, album notes writer (Amanda Ekery)

The First Family: Live At Winchester Cathedral 1967
Alec Palao, album notes writer (Sly & The Family Stone)

**A Ghost Is Born (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)**
Bob Mehr, album notes writer (Wilco)

Miles '55: The Prestige Recordings
Ashley Kahn, album notes writer (Miles Davis)

Best Historical Album

**Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)**
Patrick Milligan & Joni Mitchell, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Joni Mitchell)

The Making Of Five Leaves Left
Cally Callomon & Johnny Chandler, compilation producers; Simon Heyworth & John Wood, mastering engineers (Nick Drake)

**Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound Of Harare' Townships 1975-1980 (Analog Africa No.41)**
Samy Ben Redjeb, compilation producer; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists)

**Super Disco Pirata - De Tepito Para El Mundo 1965-1980 (Analog Africa No. 39)**
Samy Ben Redjeb, compilation producer; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists)

You Can't Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos
Will Bratton, Sharyn Felder & Cheryl Pawelski, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Doc Pomus)

Field 10: Production, Engineering, Composition & Arrangement

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

All Things Light
Jesse Brock, Jon Castelli, Tyler Johnson, Nick Lobel, Simon Maartensson, Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, Anders Mouridsen, Ryan Nasci, Ernesto Olivera-Lapier, Ethan Schneiderman & Owen Stoutt, engineers; Dale Becker, mastering engineer (Cam)

Arcadia
Neal Cappellino & Gary Paczosa, engineers; Brad Blackwood, mastering engineer (Alison Krauss & Union Station)

**For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)**
Joseph Lorge, Blake Mills & Sebastian Reunert, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, mastering engineer (Japanese Breakfast)

That Wasn't A Dream
Joseph Lorge & Blake Mills, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, mastering engineer (Pino Palladino, Blake Mills)

Best Engineered Album, Classical

Cerrone: Don't Look Down
Mike Tierney, engineer; Alan Silverman, mastering engineer (Sandbox Percussion)

Eastman: Symphony No. 2; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2
Gintas Norvila, engineer; Jennifer Nulsen, mastering engineer (Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestra)

Shostakovich: Lady Macbeth Of The Mtsensk District
Shawn Murphy & Nick Squire, engineers; Tim Martyn, mastering engineer (Andris Nelsons, Kristine Opolais, Günther Groissböck, Peter Hoare, Brenden Gunnell & Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Standard Stoppages
Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin, Bill Maylone, Judith Sherman & David Skidmore, engineers; Joe Lambert, mastering engineer (Third Coast Percussion)

Yule
Morten Lindberg, engineer; Morten Lindberg, mastering engineer (Trio Mediæval)

Producer Of The Year, Classical

Blanton Alspaugh
All Is Miracle - The Choral Music Of Kyle Pederson (Timothy J. Campbell & Transept) (A)
Heggie: Intelligence (Kwame Ryan, Janai Brugger, Jamie Barton, J'Nai Bridges & Houston Grand Opera) (A)
Marsalis: Blues Symphony (Jader Bignamini & Detroit Symphony Orchestra) (A)
Massenet: Werther (Robert Spano, Matthew Polenzani, sabel Leonard & Houston Grand Opera) (A)
The Mirage Calls (Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale) (A)
Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem (Michael Zaugg, Axios Men's Ensemble & Pro Coro Canada) (A)
Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain (Christopher Gabbitas & Phoenix Chorale) (A)

Sergei Kvitko
Biedenbender: Enigma; River Of Time (Kevin L. Sedatole & Michigan State University Wind Symphony) (A)
Chiaroscuro (Vedrana Subotic) (A)
Dancing In A Still Life (Tasha Warren) (A)
Excursions (Vuorovesi Trio) (A)
Four Hands. Two Hearts. One Hope. Ukrainian And American Music For Piano Duo (Mykhailo Diordiiev & Anastasiia Larchikova) (A)
Here And Now - Trumpet Music By Virginia Composers (Jason Crafton, Richard Masters, Annie Stevens & Paul Langosch) (A)
Lansky: Touch And Go (Gwendolyn Dease) (A)
Orbiting Garden (William Hobbs) (A)
Would That Loving Were Enough (Haven Trio) (A)

Morten Lindberg
Fred Over Jorden (Peace To The World) (Elisabeth Holte, Kjetil Bjerkestrand & Uranienborg Vokalensemble) (A)
Stjernebru (Anne Karin Sundal-Ask & Det Norske Jentekor) (A)
Yule (Trio Mediæval) (A)

Dmitriy Lipay
Heggie: Before It All Goes Dark (Joseph Mechavich, Megan Marino, Ryan McKinny & Music Of Remembrance Ensemble) (A)
Odyssey (Jorge Glem, Gustavo Dudamel & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela) (A)
Ortiz: Yanga (Gustavo Dudamel, Alisa Weilerstein & Los Angeles Philharmonic) (A)

Elaine Martone
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique (Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestra) (A)
Chopin & Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonatas (Brian Thornton & Spencer Myer) (A)
Dear Mrs. Kennedy (Ryan Townsend Strand) (A)
Eastman: Symphony No. 2; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 (Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestra) (A)
LeFrak: Romántico (Sharon Isbin, Lopez-Yañez & Orchestra Of St. Luke's) (A)
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 & Symphony No. 29 (Garrick Ohlsson, Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestrea) (A)
The Poet & The Prodigy (Debra Nagy & Mark Edwards) (A)
Shapes In Collective Space (Tallā Rouge) (A)
Songs Of Orpheus (Kelley O'Connor) (A)

Best Immersive Audio Album

All American F***boy
Andrew Law, immersive mix engineer (Duckwrth)

Immersed
Justin Gray, immersive mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Justin Gray, Drew Jurecka & Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Justin Gray)

**An Immersive Tribute To Astor Piazzolla (Live)**
Andrés Mayo & Martín Muscatello, immersive mix engineers; Andrés Mayo & Martín Muscatello, immersive producers (Various Artists)

Tearjerkers
Hans-Martin Buff, immersive mix engineer; Hans-Martin Buff, immersive producer (Tearjerkers)

Yule
Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Arve Henriksen & Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Trio Mediæval)

Best Instrumental Composition

First Snow
Remy Le Boeuf, composer (Nordkraft Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf & Danielle Wertz)

Live Life This Day: Movement I
Miho Hazama, composer (Miho Hazama, Danish Radio Big Band & Danish National Symphony Orchestra)

Lord, That's A Long Way
Sierra Hull, composer (Sierra Hull)

Opening
Zain Effendi, composer (Zain Effendi)

Train To Emerald City
John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, composers (John Powell & Stephen Schwartz)

Why You Here / Before The Sun Went Down
Ludwig Göransson, composer (Ludwig Göransson Featuring Miles Caton)

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

Be Okay
Cynthia Erivo, arranger (Cynthia Erivo)

A Child Is Born
Remy Le Boeuf, arranger (Nordkraft Big Band & Remy Le Boeuf)

Fight On
Andy Clausen, Addison Maye-Saxon, Riley Mulherkar & Chloe Rowlands, arrangers (The Westerlies)

Super Mario Praise Break
Bryan Carter, Charlie Rosen & Matthew Whitaker, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band)

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

Big Fish
Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, Nate Smith & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Nate Smith Featuring säje)

**How Did She Look?**
Nelson Riddle, arranger (Seth MacFarlane)

Keep An Eye On Summer
Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)

**Something In The Water (Acoustic-Ish)**
Clyde Lawrence, Gracie Lawrence & Linus Lawrence, arrangers (Lawrence)

What A Wonderful World
Cody Fry, arranger (Cody Fry)

Field 11: Classical

Best Orchestral Performance

Award to the Conductor and to the Orchestra.

**Coleridge-Taylor: Toussaint L’Ouverture; Ballade Op. 4; Suites From '24 Negro Melodies'**
Michael Repper, conductor (National Philharmonic)

Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie
Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Ravel: Boléro, M. 81
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela)

Still & Bonds
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra)

Stravinsky: Symphony In Three Movements
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)

Best Opera Recording

Heggie: Intelligence
Kwamé Ryan, conductor; Jamie Barton, J'Nai Bridges & Janai Brugger; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Houston Grand Opera; Gene Scheer)

Huang Ruo: An American Soldier
Carolyn Kuan, conductor; Hannah Cho, Alex DeSocio, Nina Yoshida Nelsen & Brian Vu; Adam Abeshouse, Silas Brown & Doron Schachter, producers (American Composers Orchestra; David Henry Hwang)

Kouyoumdjian: Adoration
Alan Pierson, conductor; Miriam Khalil, Marc Kudisch, David Adam Moore, Omar Najmi, Naomi Louisa O’Connell & Karim Sulayman; Mary Kouyoumdjian, producer (Silvana Quartet; The Choir Of Trinity Wall Street)

O'Halloran: Trade & Mary Motorhead
Elaine Kelly, conductor; Oisín Ó Dálaigh & John Molloy; Alex Dowling & Emma O'Halloran, producers (Irish National Opera Orchestra; Mark O’Halloran)

Tesori: Grounded
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Ben Bliss, Emily D’Angelo, Greer Grimsley & Kyle Miller; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus; George Brant)

Best Choral Performance

Advena - Liturgies For A Broken World
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor (Simon Barrad, Emily Yocum Black & Michael Hawes; Conspirare)

Childs: In The Arms Of The Beloved
Grant Gershon, conductor (Billy Childs, Dan Chmielinski, Christian Euman, Larry Koonse, Lyris Quartet, Anne Akiko Meyers, Carol Robbins & Luciana Souza; Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Lang: Poor Hymnal
Donald Nally, conductor (Steven Bradshaw, Michael Hawes, Lauren Kelly, Rebecca Siler & Elisa Sutherland; The Crossing)

Ortiz: Yanga
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Grant Gershon, chorus master (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Requiem Of Light
Steven Fox, conductor; Emily Drennan & Patti Drennan, chorus masters (Brian Giebler & Sangeeta Kaur; The Clarion Choir)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

Dennehy: Land Of Winter
Alan Pierson & Alarm Will Sound

La Mer - French Piano Trios
Neave Trio

Lullabies For The Brokenhearted
Lili Haydn & Paul Cantelon

Slavic Sessions
Yuja Wang; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Standard Stoppages
Third Coast Percussion

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

**Coleridge-Taylor: 3 Selections From '24 Negro Melodies'**
Curtis Stewart; Michael Repper, conductor (National Philharmonic)

Hope Orchestrated
Mary Dawood Catlin; Jesús David Medina & Raniero Palm, conductors (Venezuela Strings Recording Ensemble)

Inheritances
Adam Tendler

Price: Piano Concerto In One Movement In D Minor
Han Chen; John Jeter, conductor (Malmö Opera Orchestra)

Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos
Yo-Yo Ma; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Shostakovich: The Piano Concertos; Solo Works
Yuja Wang; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Alike - My Mother's Dream
Allison Charney, soloist; Benjamin Loeb, conductor (National Symphonia Orchestra)

Black Pierrot
Sidney Outlaw, soloist; Warren Jones, pianist

In This Short Life
Devony Smith, soloist; Danny Zelibor, pianist; Michael Nicolas, artist

Kurtág: Kafka Fragments
Susan Narucki, soloist; Curtis Macomber, artist

Schubert Beatles
Theo Hoffman, soloist; Steven Blier, pianist (Rupert Boyd, Julia Bullock, Alex Levine, Andrew Owens, Rubén Rengel & Sam Weber)

Telemann: Ino - Opera Arias For Soprano
Amanda Forsythe, soloist; Robert Mealy, Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors (Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra)

Best Classical Compendium

Cerrone: Don't Look Down
Sandbox Percussion; Jonathan Allen, Victor Caccese, Christopher Cerrone, Ian Rosenbaum, Terry Sweeney & Mike Tierney, producers

The Dunbar/Moore Sessions, Vol. II
Will Liverman; Jonathan Estabrooks, producer

Ortiz: Yanga
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer

Seven Seasons
Janai Brugger, Isolde Fair, MB Gordy & Starr Parodi; Nicholas Dodd, conductor; Jeff Fair, Starr Parodi & Kitt Wakeley, producers

Tombeaux
Christina Sandsengen; Shaun Drew & Christina Sandsengen, producers

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

Cerrone: Don't Look Down
Christopher Cerrone, composer (Conor Hanick & Sandbox Percussion)

Dennehy: Land Of Winter
Donnacha Dennehy, composer (Alan Pierson & Alarm Will Sound)

**León: Raíces (Origins)**
Tania León, composer (Edward Gardner & London Philharmonic Orchestra)

Okpebholo: Songs In Flight
Shawn E. Okpebholo, composer (Will Liverman, Paul Sánchez & Various Artists)

Ortiz: Dzonot
Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Alisa Weilerstein, Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)

WHY EVERY MEDICAL SPA NEEDS A LICENSED MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Med spas have expanded quickly as more people look for safe ways to enhance appearance and support overall wellness. These centers blend cosmetic treatments with clinical care, offering services like injectables, laser procedures, and IV hydration. Because these are medical treatments, every med spa needs a licensed medical director to guide safety, oversee procedures, and ensure the work follows accepted medical standards. For new or growing clinics, it’s essential to know how to find a medical director who understands both compliance and the business side of aesthetic care.

The Growing Demand for Med Spas and Medical Oversight

The beauty and wellness field has evolved, and med spas now stand at the center of that change. As more clients seek treatments with noticeable results, the need for strong medical supervision has grown alongside the industry.

The Rise of Med Spas as Beauty and Wellness Destinations

Med spas attract clients who want real improvements backed by proven methods. Procedures such as Botox, fillers, microneedling, and laser work can be effective, but they require the right training and clinical oversight. A licensed medical director helps ensure each treatment is chosen and performed safely.

The Blurred Line Between Medical and Cosmetic Treatments

Many services offered in med spas used to be limited to medical clinics. Injections, chemical peels, and laser therapies must follow proper technique and hygiene. A medical director provides the structure and supervision needed to keep these treatments safe.

Why Professional Supervision Matters in Hybrid Health Services

A med spa is part relaxation, part clinical care. The medical director ensures every procedure remains within safe boundaries, supports long-term results, and maintains a level of professionalism clients can rely on.

The Role and Responsibilities of a Licensed Medical Director

A medical director shapes the clinical side of a med spa. Their work goes beyond signing off on treatments—they build the systems that make care safe, consistent, and trustworthy.

Ensuring Patient Safety and Treatment Accuracy

Before treatments take place, the medical director reviews medical history, health risks, and suitability. This reduces complications and helps match each client with treatments that fit their needs.

Overseeing Clinical Protocols and Staff Training

Every treatment follows clear guidelines that the medical director establishes. They educate staff, maintain sterile practices, and create steps for emergency response. Continued training keeps skills sharp and outcomes steady.

Maintaining Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Standards

Medical aesthetics falls under state regulations. The medical director keeps the spa compliant by reviewing licenses, approving treatment plans, and maintaining required documentation.

Managing Medical Emergencies and Follow-Up Care

Even common cosmetic procedures can involve unexpected reactions. The medical director handles these situations and ensures the client receives proper follow-up care, reinforcing safety and trust.

Legal and Ethical Importance of Medical Oversight

In many places, medical oversight is required by law for services such as injectables and laser work. Without proper supervision, a med spa risks legal action, fines, or closure.

Compliance with State and Federal Regulations

Each state sets rules for what staff may do and under which conditions. The medical director ensures the spa follows these laws closely, preventing regulatory issues and protecting clients.

Protecting the Spa from Liability Risks

Inconsistent safety practices can lead to harm and damage the spa’s reputation. A medical director reduces these risks by maintaining clear protocols and accurate documentation.

Upholding Patient Trust and Public Credibility

Clients are more likely to return when they know a licensed professional stands behind the work being done. Medical oversight signals that the spa values safety—not just trends.

The Business Benefits of Having a Medical Director

Beyond safety and compliance, strong medical leadership contributes to lasting business success.

Elevating Reputation and Credibility

Reputation guides growth in aesthetics. A med spa with clear medical oversight is viewed as responsible and dependable—qualities that attract and keep clients.

Expanding Services Safely

With the right guidance, a spa can offer more advanced treatments with confidence. A medical director ensures new services are introduced thoughtfully and safely.

Building Client Confidence Through Professional Leadership

Clients want both results and reassurance. Knowing that a medical professional oversees treatments builds that confidence and encourages long-term loyalty.

Enhancing Staff Performance and Consistency

Clear direction helps teams work smoothly. The medical director supports staff through ongoing education and ensures care stays consistent for every client.

Choosing the Right Licensed Medical Director

The right medical director helps set the tone of the spa’s culture and long-term success.

Qualifications and Certifications to Look For

The medical director should be a licensed physician with training in aesthetics or related fields. Additional credentials show they understand both patient care and treatment technique.

Alignment with the Spa’s Mission and Goals

A shared philosophy between leadership and the medical director keeps daily operations clear and harmonious. This alignment strengthens both outcomes and communication.

Ongoing Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Regular communication between the medical director and the team supports growth. Together, they refine procedures and adjust services as the industry evolves.

The Future of Med Spas Under Medical Leadership

PHOTO CREDIT | Unsplash/Kirill

As clients continue to look for safe, effective treatments, medical directors will play an even larger role in shaping med spa practice.

Integrating Wellness and Aesthetics

Med spas are expanding beyond cosmetic results to include whole-body health approaches. Medical oversight ensures these offerings remain balanced and appropriate.

Adapting to Evolving Healthcare Regulations

Regulations and treatment methods change. A medical director keeps the spa informed and prepared, reducing disruption and risk.

Setting the Standard for Safety and Innovation

Advancement in aesthetics only matters when safety comes first. Medical directors keep that standard in place.

Conclusion

A licensed medical director is essential to the structure of a med spa. Their oversight ensures treatments are safe, staff are prepared, and services follow medical standards. With this leadership in place, med spas offer care rooted in trust, skill, and responsibility—providing results clients can rely on.

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THE BEST SUPPLEMENTS TO POWER THROUGH BURNOUT

Burnout isn’t just a buzzword anymore, it’s an all-too-common state of physical and mental depletion that hits professionals, athletes, parents, and everyone in between. If it shows up as brain fog, low motivation, restless sleep, or chronic fatigue, the result is the same: you feel like you’re running on empty. And in today’s always-on culture, bouncing back requires more than just a weekend off.

If you’re looking for a science-backed boost, nutritional supplements can offer targeted support. From calming adaptogens to magnesium for nervous system balance, here are the best supplements to power through burnout – starting with a standout from the experts at Nutrition Geeks.

1. Ashwagandha Calm+ by Nutrition Geeks

When it comes to burnout, stress is usually the spark. Ashwagandha Calm+ by Nutrition Geeks is specifically designed to help your body reset from the inside out. This formula taps into the power of adaptogens, natural stress-fighting compounds, to support cortisol balance, reduce daily tension, and bring your energy levels back to baseline. Formulated by PhD scientists, it contains clinically studied KSM-66® Ashwagandha, one of the most bioavailable forms on the market. It also supports better sleep, emotional balance, and recovery from long-term stress. For a more comprehensive approach, it can be bundled with Magnesium Glycinate or Sleep+ formulas for holistic support. This geeky blend isn’t just for yogis or wellness pros – it’s a practical option for anyone juggling high workloads and mental load.

Shop Nutrition Geeks supplements and build a burnout recovery routine that actually works.

2. Vitabiotics Ultra Magnesium

A well-known name in the supplement space, Vitabiotics offers an ultra magnesium formula that supports muscle and nerve function. It’s suitable for daily use and can be a gentle addition to a general wellness plan. Designed to support tiredness and fatigue, it offers a familiar option from a long-established brand and is often found in UK high street wellness stores. This supplement might appeal to those who want something simple and widely available. It’s a decent pick for those easing into magnesium use.

3. Solgar Rhodiola Root Extract

Solgar’s Rhodiola offers support for emotional resilience and mental stamina. Rhodiola is another adaptogen that has a growing fanbase for its potential to enhance stress resistance. This single herb formula keeps things straightforward and is made by a legacy brand known for traditional quality. It’s also non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. While not a game-changer for everyone, it’s a reasonable addition to a supplement stack when exploring herbal support.

4. MAG365 Magnesium Supplement

MAG365 delivers a magnesium citrate blend that is known for its bioavailability. Designed to be mixed with water, it creates a lightly fizzy drink which some may find more pleasant than capsules. The formula focuses solely on magnesium, an essential nutrient for recovery and calm, and is available in flavored options for better compliance. It may support muscle relaxation and nerve health. This supplement may suit those who struggle with sleep or feel "tired but wired" at the end of the day.

5. Together Health Stress Aid

Together Health blends whole food nutrients with adaptogens like schisandra and holy basil in their Stress Aid capsules. It positions itself as a natural choice with a clean ingredient list. This option is 100% vegan and made with food-based ingredients, including a mix of adaptogenic herbs. It’s also packaged with sustainability in mind. It’s an option for those who prefer a whole-food approach and are looking for gentler daily support.

6. Nature’s Way Maca Root

Maca Root is commonly linked to energy and hormonal balance, and Nature’s Way brings this South American herb into a simple, capsule-based format. This focused formula features one main active ingredient and is popular in traditional wellness circles. It’s plant-based and accessible. Some users report increased stamina and mood stability with daily use, though results can vary from person to person.

7. BioCare NT Intensive

BioCare's NT Intensive formula is aimed at supporting neurotransmitter function, containing amino acids, magnesium, and nutrients like vitamin B6. It’s designed with mental focus in mind. Combining several supportive nutrients in one sachet, this practitioner-formulated option is respected in clinical settings and targets energy metabolism and nervous system health. It may be suitable for people looking for a more comprehensive formula, particularly in high-demand lifestyles.

Building a Burnout Recovery Routine That Works

Burnout doesn’t disappear overnight, it requires consistent action and long-term changes. Supplements can be a valuable part of your recovery toolkit, but they work best when paired with other wellness pillars like sleep, boundaries, and real food.

One essential strategy is managing screen time. With the average person checking their phone over 58 times a day and spending more than 3 hours on screens, reducing exposure can have a significant impact on mental clarity and stress. Likewise, incorporating intentional rest and scheduled breaks into your week gives your nervous system the downtime it desperately needs.

According to experts, "Supplements are very important, especially a multiple vitamin... and fish oil because it has omega-3 fatty acids and they have been found to lower depression, dementia, ADD, and people who kill themselves."

That said, balance is essential. As pointed out in the book 7 Habits of Skinny Women, "If you eat a balanced diet you get all the vitamins and minerals you need and you don't need any supplement and overdosing can actually be more harmful."

Movement also plays a huge role. You don’t need to start an intense training program – even daily walking or light yoga can make a difference. Combine that with hydration, a magnesium-rich diet, and sleep hygiene, and you’ve got the foundations of burnout recovery.

Final Thoughts

If you're feeling drained, on edge, or like you're constantly pushing past your limits, it's time to start taking your recovery seriously. Supplements won’t solve everything, but the right ones can offer your body the support it needs to reset and rebuild.

And if you're going to start somewhere, make it with Nutrition Geeks supplements, the kind of science-backed support that brings real results without the fluff. Because burnout doesn't just need a break, it needs a smarter, gentler comeback plan.

THE POWER OF HAIR OILS IN OUR ROUTINE

When it comes to being out and about, we’re always deciding between whether our hair will be worn up, down, under hats, etc. Our hair routines vary whether we are doing it quickly or we are looking to find our next masterpiece! When it comes to the tools that we use, many of us are constantly adding to our essentials and many times the seasons also dictate how we work with our hair! We use a number of products to ensure that it looks healthy whether we’re in the shower, a salon, while we sleep, and what we do right before we head out the door! A truly hero product for our tresses are hair oils. Hair oils are deeply moisturizing as they make sure to supply the nourishing nutrients (vitamins and antioxidants) for our follicles so that they’re soft and easy to manage for all the styles that we put it through. These oils also create a much needed protective barrier on the shaft so that it is not taking in environmental damage from the elements of UV rays, hair styling, and pollution. We love that it adds that shine that we all want to enjoy when we’re out and about.

At Amika, their hair oil is lightweight and ensures that your hair is strong, smooth, and it is serious about protecting your hair and aims to reduce breakage that can happen. Other reasons to enjoy using hair oils in general is the fact that it also reduces frizz and makes it easier to smooth down flyaways for a polished and put together look. Some hair oils also provide scalp health which soothes the area and reduces dandruff. If you have thick or curly hair, these oils can help the detangling process by making it easier to comb through your hair. From a styling standpoint, hair oils can add volume, texture, or hold which is really important when you are going for a designated look.

Regardless of what hair oil you opt to use, you should always think about what works for your hair type and be mindful of how much you use so that you don’t weigh your hair down! Also keep in mind at what point in your hair process you will engage in hair oiling as well as the technique that works best for you when it comes to applying it.

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E8. | THE FINAL TWO + FANTASY SUITES

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This week on The Golden Bachelor, we’ve made it to the Antigua with Cindy and Peg! Although his feelings are getting stronger, he notes that Cindy has said that she is falling in love with him and that Peg isn’t. He also lets us know he is looking forward to the Fantasy Suites as well. We see Mel and Jesse Palmer tossing a football back and forth before chatting and going for a beer.

They talk about both women, dates he went on with him, why he is being careful not to say words that are just said casually and carelessly. Jesse reminds him that these are the last days with them and he needs to let them know where he stands with them. He realizes that he knows he has feelings, but he needs to share it with them as they deserve to know that as well. We know that Cindy has thoughts about the fact that she could still feel his walls up during their Hometowns.

Peg has the first date and she lets us know that he fit in well with her family. She also notes that he needs to communicate his feelings to say what he wants and needs. She is excited to take the time with him to figure this out as it’s important for her to know. They navigate the island and she shares that she has been guarded and knows she needs to connect and be emotionally available. When she asks him about it, he deflects to talk about the dune buggy that they took which catches her off guard. As they continue onto the night portion of their date, she knows she will ask the tough questions to hear more about him prior to going to the Fantasy Suites. They decided to spend additional time with one another back at the suite. We see them the next morning and we can tell that their connection has increased.

We see Cindy waiting for their date and she knows that this is an important date for them to be on. Their date involves them laying out on a boat. He lets her know that they will be swimming with stingrays which she has done before (he thought that he was going to get her out of her comfort zone). She can tell that Mel is a little nervous for this activity, but Cindy is super excited and comfortable in this activity. Eventually Mel gets into it and plays witht he stingrays.

They continue onto dinner and Cindy wants to know how he feels. As they talk, Cindy lets him know that he never has questions for her and that he doesn’t feel free to share. She asks him what is holding him back from truly talking about them, his feelings for her, and more. He says that it is difficult for him to say things when he can’t calculate the costs. She also asked him why he waited later in life to get married.

The finale is next week!

Each night during this season, we will tweet about The Golden Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week, we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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WE’LL SEE THEM NEXT WEEK!

CINDY

PEG

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

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