ATHLEISURE LIST | STICKY'S FINGER JOINT

During the summer of 2019, Athleisure Mag's team headed to the Liberty National Golf Course for The Northern Trust tournament. The night before the tournament launched we were treated to a fun party at the course and got our first taste of Sticky's Finger Joint which is known for their sauces and chicken.

Since 2012, this eatery has grown from it's Greenwich Village location and now includes 13 locations between NorthJersey and an array of neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn. They have also been featured on Food Network's 3 Days to Open with Bobby Flay. This month, they will be opening their 14th location in Philadelphia.

It’s worth noting that their fried fingers, grilled fingers and bite-sized poppers are made from farm-raised, antibiotic and hormone-free chicken (and their mushroom poppers are made from crimini mushrooms, vegan tempura batter and panko breadcrumbs). They use local ingredients to make their 18 different homemade sauces inspired by cuisines from around the world. Between all those choices, plus sandwiches, wraps, salads, nachos and French fry baskets, there are literally quadrillions of different theoretical options on the menu.

SFJ also offers vegetarian fingers that are made with a mushroom-based protein. They have the following sauces that are vegan: Nashville Numb, SalsaVerde, and Thai Sweet Chili.

SFJ is available for delivery and takeout at all our locations.

Earlier this year, SFJ started RandomActofStickys where they donated individually packaged meals to first responders. In addition to sending meals on behalf of their own guests' inquiries and local hospitals, they partnered with NoshesforNurses, led by Jill Zarin and Ally Shapiro to send meals to nurses and first responders that were nominated by their fans. From this initiative, they donated over 800 meals.

For their most recent store opening, they ran a campaign called Basket4Basket and matched the number of small baskets sold in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. They donated over 300 meals to kids going back to school

STICKY'S FINGER JOINT

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www.stickys.com

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IN OUR BAG | WHEN DINING AL FRESCO AT HOME

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9LIST

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HOW TO DRESS | WHEN YOU'RE HOMEGATING

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BEST IDEAS FOR A FIRST FITNESS DATE WITH A PARTNER

Best ideas for a first fitness date with a partner

There’s an adage about opposites attracting. But for the majority of singles seeking romance, a more potent incentive is finding someone who shares their interests and passions. One activity with universal appeal is keeping fit, always an ideal subject for prospective partners to enjoy together. A fitness date is a great solution for athletes and people who are demanding on their figure. Singles website helps design unusual dating concepts.

1. Morning run - good way to start your date

Running has been proved to be one of the best forms of exercise you can undertake. Most gyms have treadmills, not only allowing you to develop your leg muscles and boost cardiovascular activity, but you can plug headphones into the apparatus, or watch virtual scenes unfolding as you complete your circuits.

Within a fitness center, you and your partner can select machines and run side-by-side, chatting as you go, encouraging when either of you shows any sign of flagging! You can also pause the running equipment for a breather or to allow drinks of water, just as you would in the real world. But in terms of improving your heart health – and equally important, your mental wellbeing – this form of keep fit is ideal because you don't even need to take out a gym membership.

Treadmills make organized running exercises seem a bit like a chore. But you and your partner could enjoy your morning run wherever happens to be most appropriate on your doorstep  - the world is your oyster. Even in built-up urban areas, town planners will have factored in parks and other recreation facilities where you can not only enjoy the physical aspect, but you can relish the scenery. Choose different locations for your daily runs, or pay frequent visits to those destinations you particularly enjoy. Scientists will tell us humans naturally evolved to run over the millennia, so there can be no excuses for not indulging in what our bodies have been designed for!

2. Work out together at the gym

Gyms and leisure centers have become one of the key social hubs of the modern era. They are uniformly well-designed and welcoming arenas, and many will offer joint membership schemes for you and your partner to take advantage of.

There is every chance you will enjoy doing different workout routines, particularly if you have differing fitness levels. You could spend some time exercising separately, working on whatever equipment most suits you. Then, at a pre-designated time, you could meet up at the apparatus you share an affinity for. Perhaps you could step away from the treadmills and convene at a quieter part of the room to lift some weights together, catching up with some amorous chat as you are doing so!

3. Dinner: candles and healthy food - great end of the day

While doing exercise feels tremendous in terms of the positives it brings to your physical and mental health, can it ever be described as 'fun' in the truest sense of the word?! There are other things you could be doing – savoring a meal, watching a blockbuster movie, playing computer games, performing athletics in the bedroom – that seem much more deserving of that three-letter word.

So it’s always important to plan ahead. If you have arranged to spend part of your day sweating it out at the leisure center, a terrific incentive would be to know you’ve got something even more exciting to look forward to. How about a healthy feast?

Dating is traditionally associated with dining, especially in those four or five-star restaurants that will make any occasion especially worthwhile. But the only issue with eating pre-prepared meals is that you have no control over what the chef adds to his ingredients. There will always be healthy options on any menu, such as tasty salads, but even these might be generously garnished in fatty dressings. A better option would be to indulge in a home-cooked meal.

Preparing this together would be a romantic activity in itself. There are countless recipes for you to tackle, whether you pop down to your local bookstore and select some healthy cookbooks, or download recipes from an appropriate website.

As the culinary delight you have collaborated in creating is slow-cooking in the oven, why not make the most of the period of anticipation by lighting some candles, then getting into a mutual massage session? Just picture that scenario for a moment. The flickering candles, soft and alluring music in the background, the aroma of the impending feast wafting over the room, then you and your partner taking turns to explore each other's bodies, rubbing away any muscle tension. Just don't get so carried away that your passion gets interrupted by the smell of burning from the kitchen!

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THE BACHELORETTE S16. E8. | TAYSHIA + JOJO

If you have yet to see episode 8, spoilers are ahead! Tonight on ABC’s The Bachelorette we see that JoJo Fletcher is on tonight’s episode! Chris is taking his kid to college so she will be hosting this week - which is so fun (we also love that she can design a house, flip a house and has an amazing Etsy collab filled with fab decor). The first date is with our Style Director’s dear friend, Franco Lacosta (he has been apart of a number of the dates that involves photography and keeping the memories of that date) who styled the date, photographed it and had pieces from his line, Franco Lacosta NY as well. Tayshia and Zac had a fun date of different outfits wearing eveningwear and bridal. The date continued with their dinner which allowed Zac to share things that he went through from getting a brain tumor, beginning to take medications, getting married and realizing that he went down a dark road that led him to a 4 month stay in rehab. The very rehab facility that he attended, he is now on the board. We liked Zack initially when we first met him so we’re glad that he is continuing on as he will get the rose.

A group date of art and expression is next on the list. The guys will need to sketch a nude couple (although they were thinking that they would be stripping down again). Bennett gets the chance to sit with Tayshia as they are making their artwork. It’s essentially an arts and crafts date that allows them to share more about one another. She ends up hanging out everyone later on in the group date and getting to know them more. We find out more about Ben how he battled an eating disorder which is a topic that people don’t think about as it pertains to men. We have always liked Ben and we think that he’s definitely on Tayshia’s mind for sure! Tayshia gives a rose during the group date to Ben and it’s not just because he got buck naked during the artistic portion, but him sharing his story.

For Tayshia’s one on one date with Eazy, they decide to conquer their fears and go on a ghost hunt on the property that they are staying at. We were so excited to see how they were progressing and learned that she felt that she couldn’t get to where he was and ultimately, sent him home! This was a surprise for sure as we thought that he was definitely in the lead.

WIth Eazy being sent home, JoJo comes in letting the guys know that the cocktail party is still happening, but prior to that she will need to speak with Bennett and Noah to find out about the petty drama that is taking place. JoJo also shares that there is no way that both of them will be able to stay and one will be sent home prior to continuing on.

Prior to the cocktail party, we see Noah and Bennett waiting on Tayshia. After going back and forth, Bennett leaves and comes back with a present for Noah, It’s a series of gifts that refer to the fact that Bennett feels that Noah is young and too immature. When Tayshia arrives, she tries to let them speak but comes to the conclusion that she will not continue with their mutual childish games. We’ll have to wait until next week.

Each night, we’ll tweet The Bachelorette 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 last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns (it will be interesting to see how Hometowns will take place - we’re assuming families will be quarantined) if we were choosing right now! We will also say who we think should take it all.

We also suggest a podcast that we’re newly obsessed with, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour which is hosted by Rachel Lindsay (contestant on The Bachelor Season 21; The Bachelorette Season 13) and co-hosted by Becca Kufrin (contestant on The Bachelor Season 22; The Bachelorette Season 14) to get their feedback!

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LAST EPISODE

We cheered on Ben, Ivan and Eazy and added Brendan because Tayshia seemed to have an instant connection with them. We felt that Brendan would propose to her and that she would accept.

WEEK 7 (TAYSHIA’s 3rd)

When it comes to Hometown’s we think that it will be Ben, Brendan, Ivan and Zac - but we still think Zac will find love.

OUR HOMETOWN PICKS

BEN

IVAN

BRENDAN

ZAC

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THE BACHELORETTE’S CONTESTANTS

BEN, 29 - Indianapolis, IN

BENNETT, 30 - NY, NY

BLAKE, 29 - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

BRENDAN, 30 - Milford, MA

CHASEN, 31 - Walnut Creek, CA (Copy) (Copy)

DEMAR, 26 - San Diego, CA (Copy) (Copy)

ED, 36 - Pittsburgh, PA

EAZY, 29 - Dallas, TX

IVAN, 28 - Dallas, TX

JASON, 31 - Rutland, VT

JAY, 29 - Langhorne, PA

JOE, 36 - North Woodmere, NY

JORDAN, 32 - NY, NY

KENNY, 39 - Chicago, IL

MONTEL, 30 - Boston, MA

NOAH, 25 - Tulsa, OK

PETER, 32 - Everett, MA

RILEY, 30 - NY, NY

SPENCER, 30 - San Diego, CA

TYLER, 27 - Morgantown, WV

ZAC, 36 - Haddonfield, NJ

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HOW TO AVOID EATING SO MUCH DURING THE HOLIDAYS

The holidays are steadily approaching. Even though many more people are staying home due to COVID-19, it isn’t stopping the festivities. From preparing a big feast for one to downing some eggnog, a little pandemic isn’t going to stop the feast.

If you’ve been trying to keep the pounds off, however, this can be a nightmare. This article will help you be on the right track.

Understanding Why We Eat More

Many of us eat more during the winter season, and there are several reasons for this. It can vary from person to person, of course, but in general, it boils down to these reasons:

·       There are yummy foods available during the holidays that you can’t get any other time. From holiday cookies to pumpkin pie, it’s hard not to put down the fork.

·       Everyone else is doing it. Peer pressure is definitely a reason for you wanting to eat more during the holidays.

·       When it gets colder, there is a natural instinct to want to eat more.

·       We tend to drink more during the holidays. Alcohol has plenty of calories, and many of us underestimate how much a cup of eggnog has.

·       Finally, wintertime can bring depression. One symptom of depression is wanting to eat more.

By knowing why we eat more, it can help us control how we eat. Eating is a major part of controlling weight. A bit of exercise is as well, but it’s hard to outrun a big holiday meal.

Cut Back or Replace Certain Foods

This holiday season, be mindful of what you eat. There are many different foods and drinks that are high in calories, and by replacing them or cutting back on them, you can save calories. Some examples include:

·       Eggnog. It’s a calorie sinkhole. If you’re going to have a drink, look for holiday-themed seltzers, which tend to be low in calories.

·       Pies. Pie can have a lot of calories. Eat a smaller slice if you’re going to have it.

·       Dark-skinned meat. Eating white turkey tends to be low in calories, so go for that. Country ham is another meat that has plenty of calories.

·       Cookies. It’s hard to eat just one, which is why you may want to avoid them.

For some people, their diet or calorie count may allow for an occasional indulgence. With that said, it’s always important to see how many calories you’re eating and what the damage is.

Pretty Much All Thanksgiving Foods Need to Be Eaten in Moderation

Minus some white turkey without the skin, all the Thanksgiving foods are calorie rich. There’s a reason we associate the holiday with our bellies being full and feeling sleepy.

Even the fruits and veggies. That green bean casserole is packed with calories, and so is the cranberry sauce. Not to mention, who doesn’t go into a Thanksgiving meal without expecting to eat a slice of pie?

Having it on one day is okay, but you may want to think twice about having leftovers. If you do, be mindful.

Mood Eating

Many of us overindulge on the holidays due to boredom or depression. If you feel this way, it’s important to find a distraction. For example, you may find it beneficial to turn on a movie or try a hobby when you feel the urge to eat.

Alternatively, have some healthy snacks nearby, such as fruit. This can satisfy those cravings without giving you too many calories.

Be Healthy on Other Fronts

If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you may feel hungrier. Also, being sedentary can make you feel hungry. By getting enough exercise and sleep, it can reduce your chances of overindulgence during the holidays.

It’s Okay to Mess Up

With all that said, few people are going to be perfect this holiday season. Maybe you saw some delicious-looking cookies at the store and ate too much. Not to mention, who ends up eating perfectly during Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or other holidays? Very few. Having a day to indulge a little is okay, and if you end up eating too much outside those days, it’s not the end of the world. The important thing is to do better next time.

Seeking Help

With all that said, if you’re eating too much due to depression or another mental health issue, it’s easier said than done to control yourself. It’s important to seek therapy if you have chronic depression, anxiety, or if you just need to speak someone during the holidays and beyond.

More people are seeing the benefits of online therapy like that with BetterHelp therapists, which may be beneficial to you. May you have the best possible holidays this year.

Article By: Marie Miguel

5 SECRETS TO A HAPPY BRAIN AND LIFE

There are countless reasons to seek out happiness. Having a happy brain can often make us more physically fit, and it can also improve our social lives. As they say, “happy brain happy life.”

A lot of times, people will blame their circumstances for the fact that they are not happy. But the truth is that we make our own happiness. It is all about the outlook that we have of the world. While there is a chemical in the brain that makes you happy, there are ways to stimulate this.

So, what can you do to improve your outlook on life, and how can you make yourself happy?

In this article, we’ll look at the five habits of a happy brain.

1. Acknowledge Your Feelings

At every opportunity, you should consider how you feel about any given situation. If you are in touch with your emotions, you will be able to process them. If you distract yourself from how you feel, you will eventually find that you feel numb.

When you are not in touch with your emotions, it can lead to depression. Spend some time each day thinking about how you are feeling and learn to process your emotions.

2. Get Some Exercise

A happy brain is a healthy one, and a healthy brain is part of a healthy body. Getting exercise helps you because it releases endorphins, which make you feel good.

Check out the benefits to hiking, as even going for a walk will help your mental health. If you are feeling more active, you could take up running as this is a great way to lift your mood.

3. Think About Good Memories

If you think about the past, are you thinking about happy memories or sad ones? If you think about positive memories, then you will feel good. If you dwell on the negative ones, it stands to reason that it will bring you down.

Create lists of happy memories. This will help you to focus on the good times instead of gravitating towards the bad.

4. Think Positive

If you think about the negatives in life all the time, you will put yourself in a bad mood. It is important to have a healthy, positive outlook.

Make a list of everything that you have to feel good about and thankful for.

5. Avoid Fear

Fear is the root of many problems in our lives and should be avoided at all costs. Fear inhibits us and stops us from reaching our true potential.

You can overcome fear by taking time out and breathing. Facing your fears is one of the best ways of putting them into perspective. Another good technique is to explore the evidence to prove to yourself that the worst is not necessarily going to happen.

Happy Brain Happy Life

If you want a happy brain, you will need to work at it. Nobody but yourself can make you feel happy. Remember, you are worth the effort.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #59 NOV 2020

ATHLEISURE MAG | NOV ISSUE #59

In this month’s issue as we continue into the fall, our Nov Issue #59 is covered by one of Athleisure Mag’s favorite EDM artists, SOFI TUKKER. Our virtual cover shoot showcases fun vibrant fashion worn by the duo ranging from varying forms of lounge and WFH looks. We talk to them about their musical background, how they came to working with one another, a number of their achievements and how they have navigated these past few months by continuing to stay connected with their fans and their upcoming econcert that takes place on Dec 4th! This month we interviewed Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst who is also a full time correspondent for EXTRA. We talked about her competing in the pageant system, recently crowning Miss USA 2020 at Graceland earlier this month. In addition we talk about her work in law, her focus on social justice and the importance for empowering women. We’re fans of BRAVO’s Million Dollar Listing franchise and this month, we interviewed Million Dollar Listing LA’s Tracy Tutor to talk about her work in the residential luxury market, being a broker in a competitive industry, how she balances her life as a mom, her focus on fitness and how she empowers women. Just in time for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays, we talked with Chef David Rose, Food Network Personality and Executive Chef of Omaha Steaks. He talks about how we can still celebrate even thought our holidays will look a little different. He provides tips and his go to meals that he enjoys smoking and grilling. We also talk with Chef Ruben Rodriguez in this month’s The Art of the Snack about his latest restaurant, Amigo Nia. He shares his culinary influence, what you can expect when enjoying pickup and delivery as well as his plans as he heads into 2021.

This month, our cover SOFI TUKKER shares their 9PLAYLIST as well as providing a fun video of their 9MIX. Normani shares her favorites and why in our 9LIST STORI3S.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2020

The team at Athleisure Mag wants to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully, it’s a day filled with connecting with your loved one whether within your bubble or virtually! It’s been quite a year, but we’re all thankful that we have continued to progress through a year with a number of twists and turns and are glad we’re able to share our world with you.

AWARDS SEASON 2021 | GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS

At noon yesterday, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for this year’s 63rd GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 31 which will be hosted by "The Daily Show" host and GRAMMY-nominated comedian Trevor Noah for Music’s Biggest Night. Each Awards Season, we share with you the nominations, who we think will win and then on the big night - the actual winners. Even though 2020 has looked very different than anyone could have imagined, we’re still bringing this to you! Items in italics will reflect our predictions, items in bold will be the winners on the night of the show and those that are italicized and in bold would be correct predictions that won!

GENERAL FIELD

Record Of The Year
Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) and mastering engineer(s), if other than the artist.

• BLACK PARADE
  Beyoncé
  Beyoncé & Derek Dixie, producers; Stuart White, engineer/mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer
  

• COLORS
  Black Pumas
  Adrian Quesada, producer; Adrian Quesada, engineer/mixer; JJ Golden, mastering engineer
  

• ROCKSTAR
  DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
  SethinTheKitchen, producer; Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Chris Dennis & Liz Robson, engineers/mixers; Susan Tabor, mastering engineer
  

• SAY SO
  Doja Cat
  Tyson Trax, producer; Clint Gibbs, engineer/mixer; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer
  

• EVERYTHING I WANTED
  Billie Eilish
  Finneas O'Connell, producer; Rob Kinelski & Finneas O'Connell, engineers/mixers; John Greenham, mastering engineer
  

• DON'T START NOW
  Dua Lipa
  Caroline Ailin & Ian Kirkpatrick, producers; Josh Gudwin, Drew Jurecka & Ian Kirkpatrick, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
  

• CIRCLES
  Post Malone
  Louis Bell, Frank Dukes & Post Malone, producers; Louis Bell & Manny Marroquin, engineers/mixers; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer
  

• SAVAGE
  Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé
  Beyoncé & J. White Did It, producers; Stuart White, engineer/mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

Album Of The Year
Award to Artist(s) and to Featured Artist(s), Songwriter(s) of new material, Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s), Mixer(s) and Mastering Engineer(s) credited with at least 33% playing time of the album, if other than Artist.

• CHILOMBO
  Jhené Aiko
  Fisticuffs & Julian-Quán Việt Lê, producers; Fisticuffs, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Zeke Mishanec, Christian Plata & Gregg Rominiecki, engineers/mixers; Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Maclean Robinson & Brian Keith Warfield, songwriters; Dave Kutch, mastering engineer
  

• BLACK PUMAS (DELUXE EDITION)
  Black Pumas
  Jon Kaplan & Adrian Quesada, producers; Adrian Quesada, Jacob Sciba, Stuart Sikes & Erik Wofford, engineers/mixers; Eric Burton & Adrian Quesada, songwriters; JJ Golden, mastering engineer
  

• EVERYDAY LIFE
  Coldplay
  Daniel Green, Bill Rahko & Rik Simpson, producers; Mark “Spike” Stent, engineer/mixer; Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters; Emily Lazar, mastering engineer
  

• DJESSE VOL.3
  Jacob Collier
  Jacob Collier, producer; Ben Bloomberg & Jacob Collier, engineers/mixers; Jacob Collier, songwriter; Chris Allgood & Emily Lazar, mastering engineers
  

• WOMEN IN MUSIC PT. III
  HAIM
  Rostam Batmanglij, Danielle Haim & Ariel Rechtshaid, producers; Rostam Batmanglij, Jasmine Chen, John DeBold, Matt DiMona, Tom Elmhirst, Joey Messina-Doerning & Ariel Rechtshaid, engineers/mixers; Rostam Batmanglij, Alana Haim, Danielle Haim, Este Haim & Ariel Rechtshaid, songwriters; Emily Lazar, mastering engineer
  

• FUTURE NOSTALGIA
  Dua Lipa
  Koz, producer; Josh Gudwin & Cameron Gower Poole, engineers/mixers; Clarence Coffee Jr. & Dua Lipa, songwriters; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
  

• HOLLYWOOD'S BLEEDING
  Post Malone
  Louis Bell & Frank Dukes, producers; Louis Bell & Manny Marroquin, engineers/mixers; Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Austin Post & Billy Walsh, songwriters; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer
  

• FOLKLORE
  Taylor Swift
  Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, producers; Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Jonathan Low & Laura Sisk, engineers/mixers; Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, songwriters; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

Song Of The Year
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• BLACK PARADE
  Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim "Kaydence" Krysiuk & Rickie "Caso" Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)
  

• THE BOX
  Samuel Gloade & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Roddy Ricch)
  

• CARDIGAN
  Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
  

• CIRCLES
  Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Kaan Gunesberk, Austin Post & Billy Walsh, songwriters (Post Malone)
  

• DON'T START NOW
  Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Dua Lipa & Emily Warren, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
  

• EVERYTHING I WANTED
  Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
  

• I CAN'T BREATHE
  Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
  

• IF THE WORLD WAS ENDING
  Julia Michaels & JP Saxe, songwriters (JP Saxe Featuring Julia Michaels)

Best New Artist
This category recognizes an artist whose eligibility-year release(s) achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.

• INGRID ANDRESS
  

• PHOEBE BRIDGERS
  

• CHIKA
  

• NOAH CYRUS
  

• D SMOKE
  

• DOJA CAT
  

• KAYTRANADA
  

• MEGAN THEE STALLION

POP

Best Pop Solo Performance
For new vocal or instrumental pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.

• YUMMY
  Justin Bieber
  

• SAY SO
  Doja Cat
  

• EVERYTHING I WANTED
  Billie Eilish
  

• DON'T START NOW
  Dua Lipa
  

• WATERMELON SUGAR
  Harry Styles
  

• CARDIGAN
  Taylor Swift

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.

• UN DIA (ONE DAY)
  J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy
  

• INTENTIONS
  Justin Bieber Featuring Quavo
  

• DYNAMITE
  BTS
  

• RAIN ON ME
  Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
  

• EXILE
  Taylor Swift Featuring Bon Iver

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new traditional pop recordings.

• BLUE UMBRELLA
  (Burt Bacharach &) Daniel Tashian
  

• TRUE LOVE: A CELEBRATION OF COLE PORTER
  Harry Connick, Jr.
  

• AMERICAN STANDARD
  James Taylor
  

• UNFOLLOW THE RULES
  Rufus Wainwright
  

• JUDY
  Renée Zellweger

Best Pop Vocal Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new pop vocal recordings.

• CHANGES
  Justin Bieber
  

• CHROMATICA
  Lady Gaga
  

• FUTURE NOSTALGIA
  Dua Lipa
  

• FINE LINE
  Harry Styles
  

• FOLKLORE
  Taylor Swift

DANCE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Best Dance Recording
For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.

• ON MY MIND
  Diplo & SIDEPIECE
  Diplo & SIDEPIECE, producers; Luca Pretolesi, mixer
  

• MY HIGH
  Disclosure Featuring Aminé & Slowthai
  Guy Lawrence & Howard Lawrence, producers; Guy Lawrence, mixer
  

• THE DIFFERENCE
  Flume Featuring Toro y Moi
  Flume, producer; Eric J Dubowsky, mixer
  

• BOTH OF US
  Jayda G
  Fred Again.. & Jayda G, producers; Fred Again.. & Jayda G, mixers
  

• 10%
  Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis
  Kaytranada, producer; Neal H. Pogue, mixer

Best Dance/Electronic Album
For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.

• KICK I
  Arca
  

• PLANET'S MAD
  Baauer
  

• ENERGY
  Disclosure
  

• BUBBA
  Kaytranada
  

• GOOD FAITH
  Madeon

CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
For albums containing approximately 51% or more playing time of instrumental material. For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings.

• AXIOM
  Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah
  

• CHRONOLOGY OF A DREAM: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD
  Jon Batiste
  

• TAKE THE STAIRS
  Black Violin
  

• AMERICANA
  Grégoire Maret, Romain Collin & Bill Frisell
  

• LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
  Snarky Puppy

ROCK

Best Rock Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative rock recordings.

• SHAMEIKA
  Fiona Apple
  

• NOT
  Big Thief
  

• KYOTO
  Phoebe Bridgers
  

• THE STEPS
  HAIM
  

• STAY HIGH
  Brittany Howard
  

• DAYLIGHT
  Grace Potter

Best Metal Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative metal recordings.

• BUM-RUSH
  Body Count
  

• UNDERNEATH
  Code Orange
  

• THE IN-BETWEEN
  In This Moment
  

• BLOODMONEY
  Poppy
  

• EXECUTIONER'S TAX (SWING OF THE AXE) – LIVE
  Power Trip

Best Rock Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• KYOTO
  Phoebe Bridgers, Morgan Nagler & Marshall Vore, songwriters (Phoebe Bridgers)
  

• LOST IN YESTERDAY
  Kevin Parker, songwriter (Tame Impala)
  

• NOT
  Adrianne Lenker, songwriter (Big Thief)
  

• SHAMEIKA
  Fiona Apple, songwriter (Fiona Apple)
  

• STAY HIGH
  Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)

Best Rock Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rock, hard rock or metal recordings.

• A HERO'S DEATH
  Fontaines D.C.
  

• KIWANUKA
  Michael Kiwanuka
  

• DAYLIGHT
  Grace Potter
  

• SOUND & FURY
  Sturgill Simpson
  

• THE NEW ABNORMAL
  The Strokes

ALTERNATIVE

Best Alternative Music Album
Vocal or Instrumental.

• FETCH THE BOLT CUTTERS
  Fiona Apple
  

• HYPERSPACE
  Beck
  

• PUNISHER
  Phoebe Bridgers
  

• JAIME
  Brittany Howard
  

• THE SLOW RUSH
  Tame Impala

R&B

Best R&B Performance
For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings.

• LIGHTNING & THUNDER
  Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend
  

• BLACK PARADE
  Beyoncé
  

• ALL I NEED
  Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign
  

• GOAT HEAD
  Brittany Howard
  

• SEE ME
  Emily King

Best Traditional R&B Performance
For new vocal or instrumental traditional R&B recordings.

• SIT ON DOWN
  The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor
  

• WONDER WHAT SHE THINKS OF ME
  Chloe X Halle
  

• LET ME GO
  Mykal Kilgore
  

• ANYTHING FOR YOU
  Ledisi
  

• DISTANCE
  Yebba

Best R&B Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• BETTER THAN I IMAGINE
  Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)
  

• BLACK PARADE
  Denisia Andrews, Beyoncé, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim "Kaydence" Krysiuk & Rickie "Caso" Tice, songwriters (Beyoncé)
  

• COLLIDE
  Sam Barsh, Stacey Barthe, Sonyae Elise, Olu Fann, Akil King, Josh Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar & Benedetto Rotondi, songwriters (Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG)
  

• DO IT
  Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Anton Kuhl, Victoria Monét, Scott Storch & Vincent Van Den Ende, songwriters (Chloe X Halle)
  

• SLOW DOWN
  Nasri Atweh, Badriia Bourelly, Skip Marley, Ryan Williamson & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Skip Marley & H.E.R.)

Best Progressive R&B Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded progressive vocal tracks derivative of R&B.

• CHILOMBO
  Jhené Aiko
  

• UNGODLY HOUR
  Chloe X Halle
  

• FREE NATIONALS
  Free Nationals
  

• F*** YO FEELINGS
  Robert Glasper
  

• IT IS WHAT IT IS
  Thundercat

Best R&B Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new R&B recordings.

• HAPPY 2 BE HERE
  Ant Clemons
  

• TAKE TIME
  Giveon
  

• TO FEEL LOVE/D
  Luke James
  

• BIGGER LOVE
  John Legend
  

• ALL RISE
  Gregory Porter

RAP

Best Rap Performance
For a Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.

• DEEP REVERENCE
  Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle
  

• BOP
  DaBaby
  

• WHAT'S POPPIN
  Jack Harlow
  

• THE BIGGER PICTURE
  Lil Baby
  

• SAVAGE
  Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé
  

• DIOR
  Pop Smoke

Best Melodic Rap Performance
For a solo or collaborative performance containing both elements of R&B melodies and Rap.

• ROCKSTAR
  DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
  

• LAUGH NOW, CRY LATER
  Drake Featuring Lil Durk
  

• LOCKDOWN
  Anderson .Paak
  

• THE BOX
  Roddy Ricch
  

• HIGHEST IN THE ROOM
  Travis Scott

Best Rap Song
A Songwriter(s) Award.  A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only..

• THE BIGGER PICTURE
  Dominique Jones, Noah Pettigrew & Rai'shaun Williams, songwriters (Lil Baby)
  

• THE BOX
  Samuel Gloade & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Roddy Ricch)
  

• LAUGH NOW, CRY LATER
  Durk Banks, Rogét Chahayed, Aubrey Graham, Daveon Jackson, Ron LaTour & Ryan Martinez, songwriters (Drake Featuring Lil Durk)
  

• ROCKSTAR
  Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, Ross Joseph Portaro IV & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch)
  

• SAVAGE
  Beyoncé, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Session Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe & Anthony White, songwriters (Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé)

Best Rap Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rap recordings.

• BLACK HABITS
  D SMOKE
  

• ALFREDO
  Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist
  

• A WRITTEN TESTIMONY
  Jay Electronica
  

• KING'S DISEASE
  Nas
  

• THE ALLEGORY
  Royce Da 5’9"

COUNTRY

Best Country Solo Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo country recordings.

• Stick That In Your Country Song
  Eric Church
  

• WHO YOU THOUGHT I WAS
  Brandy Clark
  

• WHEN MY AMY PRAYS
  Vince Gill
  

• BLACK LIKE ME
  Mickey Guyton
  

• BLUEBIRD
  Miranda Lambert

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative country recordings.

• ALL NIGHT
  Brothers Osborne
  

• 10,000 HOURS
  Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
  

• OCEAN
  Lady A
  

• SUGAR COAT
  Little Big Town
  

• SOME PEOPLE DO
  Old Dominion

Best Country Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• BLUEBIRD
  Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby & Miranda Lambert, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
  

• THE BONES
  Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins & Laura Veltz, songwriters (Maren Morris)
  

• CROWDED TABLE
  Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby & Lori McKenna, songwriters (The Highwomen)
  

• MORE HEARTS THAN MINE
  Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis & Derrick Southerland, songwriters (Ingrid Andress)
  

• SOME PEOPLE DO
  Jesse Frasure, Shane McAnally, Matthew Ramsey & Thomas Rhett, songwriters (Old Dominion)

Best Country Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new country recordings.

• LADY LIKE
  Ingrid Andress
  

• YOUR LIFE IS A RECORD
  Brandy Clark
  

• WILDCARD
  Miranda Lambert
  

• NIGHTFALL
  Little Big Town
  

• NEVER WILL
  Ashley McBryde

NEW AGE

Best New Age Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental new age recordings.

• SONGS FROM THE BARDO
  Laurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal & Jesse Paris Smith
  

• PERIPHERY
  Priya Darshini
  

• FORM//LESS
  Superposition
  

• MORE GUITAR STORIES
  Jim "Kimo" West
  

• MEDITATIONS
  Cory Wong & Jon Batiste

JAZZ

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
For an instrumental jazz solo performance. Two equal performers on one recording may be eligible as one entry. If the soloist listed appears on a recording billed to another artist, the latter's name is in parenthesis for identification. Singles or Tracks only.

• GUINEVERE
  Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, soloist
  Track from: Axiom
  

• PACHAMAMA
  Regina Carter, soloist
  Track from: Ona (Thana Alexa)
  

• CELIA
  Gerald Clayton, soloist
  

• ALL BLUES
  Chick Corea, soloist
  Track from: Trilogy 2 (Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade)
  

• MOE HONK
  Joshua Redman, soloist
  Track from: RoundAgain (Redman Mehldau McBride Blade)

Best Jazz Vocal Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal jazz recordings.

• ONA
  Thana Alexa
  

• SECRETS ARE THE BEST STORIES
  Kurt Elling Featuring Danilo Pérez
  

• MODERN ANCESTORS
  Carmen Lundy
  

• HOLY ROOM: LIVE AT ALTE OPER
  Somi With Frankfurt Radio Big Band
  

• WHAT'S THE HURRY
  Kenny Washington

Best Jazz Instrumental Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new instrumental jazz recordings.

• ON THE TENDER SPOT OF EVERY CALLOUSED MOMENT
  Ambrose Akinmusire
  

• WAITING GAME
  Terri Lyne Carrington And Social Science
  

• HAPPENING: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD
  Gerald Clayton
  

• TRILOGY 2
  Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade
  

• ROUNDAGAIN
  Redman Mehldau McBride Blade

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new ensemble jazz recordings.

• DIALOGUES ON RACE
  Gregg August
  

• MONK'ESTRA PLAYS JOHN BEASLEY
  John Beasley
  

• THE INTANGIBLE BETWEEN
  Orrin Evans And The Captain Black Big Band
  

• SONGS YOU LIKE A LOT
  John Hollenbeck With Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, Gary Versace And The Frankfurt Radio Big Band
  

• DATA LORDS
  Maria Schneider Orchestra

Best Latin Jazz Album
For vocal or instrumental albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material. The intent of this category is to recognize recordings that represent the blending of jazz with Latin, Iberian-American, Brazilian, and Argentinian tango music.

• TRADICIONES
  Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra
  

• FOUR QUESTIONS
  Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
  

• CITY OF DREAMS
  Chico Pinheiro
  

• VIENTO Y TIEMPO - LIVE AT BLUE NOTE TOKYO
  Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola
  

• TRANE'S DELIGHT
  Poncho Sanchez

GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC

Best Gospel Performance/Song
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel or contemporary gospel single or track.

• WONDERFUL IS YOUR NAME
  Melvin Crispell III
  

• RELEASE (LIVE)
  Ricky Dillard Featuring Tiff Joy; David Frazier, songwriter
  

• COME TOGETHER
  Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Presents: The Good News; Lashawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Lecrae Moore & Jazz Nixon, songwriters
  

• WON'T LET GO
  Travis Greene; Travis Greene, songwriter
  

• MOVIN' ON
  Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music; Darryl L. Howell, Jonathan Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best contemporary Christian music single or track, (including pop, rap/hip-hop, Latin, or rock.

• THE BLESSING (LIVE)
  Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship; Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe Carnes & Steven Furtick, songwriters
  

• SUNDAY MORNING
  Lecrae Featuring Kirk Franklin; Denisia Andrews, Jones Terrence Antonio, Saint Bodhi, Brittany Coney, Kirk Franklin, Lasanna Harris, Shama Joseph, Stuart Lowery, Lecrae Moore & Nathanael Saint-Fleur, songwriters
  

• HOLY WATER
  We The Kingdom; Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash & Scott Cash, songwriters
  

• FAMOUS FOR (I BELIEVE)
  Tauren Wells Featuring Jenn Johnson; Chuck Butler, Krissy Nordhoff, Jordan Sapp, Alexis Slifer & Tauren Wells, songwriters
  

• THERE WAS JESUS
  Zach Williams & Dolly Parton; Casey Beathard, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams, songwriters

Best Gospel Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings.

• 2ECOND WIND: READY
  Anthony Brown & group therAPy
  

• MY TRIBUTE
  Myron Butler
  

• CHOIRMASTER
  Ricky Dillard
  

• GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PJ
  PJ Morton
  

• KIERRA
  Kierra Sheard

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip hop, Latin, or rock recordings.

• RUN TO THE FATHER
  Cody Carnes
  

• ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS
  Hillsong Young & Free
  

• HOLY WATER
  We The Kingdom
  

• CITIZEN OF HEAVEN
  Tauren Wells
  

• JESUS IS KING
  Kanye West

Best Roots Gospel Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional/roots gospel music, including country, Southern gospel, bluegrass, and Americana recordings.

• BEAUTIFUL DAY
  Mark Bishop
  

• 20/20
  The Crabb Family
  

• WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS
  The Erwins
  

• CELEBRATING FISK! (THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM)
  Fisk Jubilee Singers
  

• SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
  Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

LATIN

Best Latin Pop or Urban Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Latin pop or urban recordings.

• YHLQMDLG
  Bad Bunny
  

• POR PRIMERA VEZ
  Camilo
  

• MESA PARA DOS
  Kany García
  

• PAUSA
  Ricky Martin
  

• 3:33
  Debi Nova

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Latin rock or alternative recordings.

• AURA
  Bajofondo
  

• MONSTRUO
  Cami
  

• SOBREVOLANDO
  Cultura Profética
  

• LA CONQUISTA DEL ESPACIO
  Fito Paez
  

• MISS COLOMBIA
  Lido Pimienta

Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new regional Mexican (banda, norteño, corridos, gruperos, mariachi, ranchera and Tejano) recordings.

• HECHO EN MÉXICO
  Alejandro Fernández
  

• LA SERENATA
  Lupita Infante
  

• UN CANTO POR MÉXICO, VOL. 1
  Natalia Lafourcade
  

• BAILANDO SONES Y HUAPANGOS CON MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ
  Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez
  

• AYAYAY!
  Christian Nodal

Best Tropical Latin Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new tropical Latin recordings.

• MI TUMBAO
  José Alberto "El Ruiseñor"
  

• INFINITO
  Edwin Bonilla
  

• SIGO CANTANDO AL AMOR (DELUXE)
  Jorge Celedon & Sergio Luis
  

• 40
  Grupo Niche
  

• MEMORIAS DE NAVIDAD
  Víctor Manuelle

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC

Best American Roots Performance
For new vocal or instrumental American Roots recordings.  This is for performances in the style of any of the subgenres encompassed in the American Roots Music field including Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk or regional roots. Award to the artist(s).

• COLORS
  Black Pumas
  

• DEEP IN LOVE
  Bonny Light Horseman
  

• SHORT AND SWEET
  Brittany Howard
  

• I'LL BE GONE
  Norah Jones & Mavis Staples
  

• I REMEMBER EVERYTHING
  John Prine

Best American Roots Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Americana, bluegrass, traditional blues, contemporary blues, folk or regional roots songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• CABIN
  Laura Rogers & Lydia Rogers, songwriters (The Secret Sisters)
  

• CEILING TO THE FLOOR
  Sierra Hull & Kai Welch, songwriters (Sierra Hull)
  

• HOMETOWN
  Sarah Jarosz, songwriter (Sarah Jarosz)
  

• I REMEMBER EVERYTHING
  Pat McLaughlin & John Prine, songwriters (John Prine)
  

• MAN WITHOUT A SOUL
  Tom Overby & Lucinda Williams, songwriters (Lucinda Williams)

Best Americana Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Americana recordings.

• OLD FLOWERS
  Courtney Marie Andrews
  

• TERMS OF SURRENDER
  Hiss Golden Messenger
  

• WORLD ON THE GROUND
  Sarah Jarosz
  

• EL DORADO
  Marcus King
  

• GOOD SOULS BETTER ANGELS
  Lucinda Williams

Best Bluegrass Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental bluegrass recordings.

• MAN ON FIRE
  Danny Barnes
  

• TO LIVE IN TWO WORLDS, VOL. 1
  Thomm Jutz
  

• NORTH CAROLINA SONGBOOK
  Steep Canyon Rangers
  

• HOME
  Billy Strings
  

• THE JOHN HARTFORD FIDDLE TUNE PROJECT, VOL. 1
  Various Artists

Best Traditional Blues Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental traditional blues recordings.

• ALL MY DUES ARE PAID
  Frank Bey
  

• YOU MAKE ME FEEL
  Don Bryant
  

• THAT'S WHAT I HEARD
  Robert Cray Band
  

• CYPRESS GROVE
  Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
  

• RAWER THAN RAW
  Bobby Rush

Best Contemporary Blues Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental contemporary blues recordings.

• HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND YET?
  Fantastic Negrito
  

• LIVE AT THE PARAMOUNT
  Ruthie Foster Big Band
  

• THE JUICE
  G. Love
  

• BLACKBIRDS
  Bettye LaVette
  

• UP AND ROLLING
  North Mississippi Allstars

Best Folk Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental folk recordings.

• BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN
  Bonny Light Horseman
  

• THANKS FOR THE DANCE
  Leonard Cohen
  

• SONG FOR OUR DAUGHTER
  Laura Marling
  

• SATURN RETURN
  The Secret Sisters
  

• ALL THE GOOD TIMES
  Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Best Regional Roots Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental regional roots music recordings.

• MY RELATIVES "NIKSO KOWAIKS"
  Black Lodge Singers
  

• CAMERON DUPUY AND THE CAJUN TROUBADOURS
  Cameron Dupuy And The Cajun Troubadours
  

• LOVELY SUNRISE
  Nā Wai ʽEhā
  

• ATMOSPHERE
  New Orleans Nightcrawlers
  

• A TRIBUTE TO AL BERARD
  Sweet Cecilia

REGGAE

Best Reggae Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new reggae recordings.

• UPSIDE DOWN 2020
  Buju Banton
  

• HIGHER PLACE
  Skip Marley
  

• IT ALL COMES BACK TO LOVE
  Maxi Priest
  

• GOT TO BE TOUGH
  Toots & The Maytals
  

• ONE WORLD
  The Wailers

GLOBAL MUSIC

Best Global Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Global Music recordings.

• FU CHRONICLES
  Antibalas
  

• TWICE AS TALL
  Burna Boy
  

• AGORA
  Bebel Gilberto
  

• LOVE LETTERS
  Anoushka Shankar
  

• AMADJAR
  Tinariwen

CHILDREN'S

Best Children's Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new musical or spoken word recordings that are created and intended specifically for children.

• ALL THE LADIES
  Joanie Leeds
  

• BE A PAIN: AN ALBUM FOR YOUNG (AND OLD) LEADERS
  Alastair Moock And Friends
  

• I'M AN OPTIMIST
  Dog On Fleas
  

• SONGS FOR SINGIN'
  The Okee Dokee Brothers
  

• WILD LIFE
  Justin Roberts

SPOKEN WORD

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling)

• ACID FOR THE CHILDREN: A MEMOIR
  Flea
  

• ALEX TREBEK - THE ANSWER IS...
  Ken Jennings
  

• BLOWOUT: CORRUPTED DEMOCRACY, ROGUE STATE RUSSIA, AND THE RICHEST, MOST DESTRUCTIVE INDUSTRY ON EARTH
  Rachel Maddow
  

• CATCH AND KILL
  Ronan Farrow
  

• CHARLOTTE'S WEB (E.B. WHITE)
  Meryl Streep (& Full cast)

COMEDY

57. Best Comedy Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings.

• BLACK MITZVAH
  Tiffany Haddish
  

• I LOVE EVERYTHING
  Patton Oswalt
  

• THE PALE TOURIST
  Jim Gaffigan
  

• PAPER TIGER
  Bill Burr
  

• 23 HOURS TO KILL
  Jerry Seinfeld

MUSICAL THEATER

Best Musical Theater Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new recordings. Award to the principle vocalist(s) and the album producer(s) of 51% or more playing time of the album. The lyricist(s) and composer(s) of a new score are eligible for an Award if they have written and/or composed a new score which comprises 51% or more playing time of the album.

• AMÉLIE
  Audrey Brisson, Chris Jared, Caolan McCarthy & Jez Unwin, principal soloists; Michael Fentiman, Sean Patrick Flahaven, Barnaby Race & Nathan Tysen, producers; Nathan Tysen, lyricist; Daniel Messe, composer & lyricist (Original London Cast)
  

• AMERICAN UTOPIA ON BROADWAY
  David Byrne, principal soloist; David Byrne, producer (David Byrne, composer & lyricist) (Original Cast)
  

• JAGGED LITTLE PILL
  Kathryn Gallagher, Celia Rose Gooding, Lauren Patten & Elizabeth Stanley, principal soloists; Neal Avron, Pete Ganbarg, Tom Kitt, Michael Parker, Craig Rosen & Vivek J. Tiwary, producers (Glen Ballard & Alanis Morissette, lyricists) (Original Broadway Cast)
  

• LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
  Tammy Blanchard, Jonathan Groff & Tom Alan Robbins, principal soloists; Will Van Dyke, Michael Mayer, Alan Menken & Frank Wolf, producers (Alan Menken, composer; Howard Ashman, lyricist) (The New Off-Broadway Cast)
  

• THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
  Christine Allado, Luke Brady, Alexia Khadime & Liam Tamne, principal soloists; Dominick Amendum & Stephen Schwartz, producers; Stephen Schwartz, composer & lyricist (Original Cast)
  

• SOFT POWER
  Francis Jue, Austin Ku, Alyse Alan Louis & Conrad Ricamora, principal soloists; Matt Stine, producer; David Henry Hwang, lyricist; Jeanine Tesori, composer & lyricist (Original Cast)

MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA

Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
Award to the artist(s) and/or ‘in studio’ producer(s) of a majority of the tracks on the album.  In the absence of both, award to the one or two individuals proactively responsible for the concept and musical direction of the album and for the selection of artists, songs and producers, as applicable. Award also goes to appropriately credited music supervisor(s).

• A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
  (Various Artists)
  

• BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC
  (Various Artists)
  

• EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA
  (Various Artists)
  

• FROZEN 2
  (Various Artists)
  

• JOJO RABBIT
  (Various Artists)

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media
Award to Composer(s) for an original score created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current legitimate motion picture, television show or series, video games or other visual media.

• AD ASTRA
  Max Richter, composer
  

• BECOMING
  Kamasi Washington, composer
  

• JOKER
  Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer
  

• 1917
  Thomas Newman, composer
  

• STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
  John Williams, composer

Best Song Written For Visual Media
A Songwriter(s) award. For a song (melody & lyrics) written specifically for a motion picture, television, video games or other visual media, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS [FROM CATS]
  Andrew Lloyd Webber & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
  

• CARRIED ME WITH YOU [FROM ONWARD]
  Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth & Tim Hanseroth, songwriters (Brandi Carlile)
  

• INTO THE UNKNOWN [FROM FROZEN 2]
  Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, songwriters (Idina Menzel & AURORA)
  

• NO TIME TO DIE [FROM NO TIME TO DIE]
  Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas Baird O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
  

• STAND UP [FROM HARRIET]
  Joshuah Brian Campbell & Cynthia Erivo, songwriters (Cynthia Erivo)

COMPOSING/ARRANGING

Best Instrumental Composition
A Composer's Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year. Singles or Tracks only.

• BABY JACK
  Arturo O'Farrill, composer (Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra)
  

• BE WATER II
  Christian Sands, composer (Christian Sands)
  

• PLUMFIELD
  Alexandre Desplat, composer (Alexandre Desplat)
  

• SPUTNIK
  Maria Schneider, composer (Maria Schneider)
  

• STRATA
  Remy Le Boeuf, composer (Remy Le Boeuf's Assembly Of Shadows Featuring Anna Webber & Eric Miller)

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
An Arranger's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• BATHROOM DANCE
  Hildur Guðnadóttir, arranger (Hildur Guðnadóttir)
  

• DONNA LEE
  John Beasley, arranger (John Beasley)
  

• HONEYMOONERS
  Remy Le Boeuf, arranger (Remy Le Boeuf's Assembly Of Shadows)
  

• LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
  Alvin Chea & Jarrett Johnson, arrangers (Jarrett Johnson Featuring Alvin Chea)
  

• URANUS: THE MAGICIAN
  Jeremy Levy, arranger (Jeremy Levy Jazz Orchestra)

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
An Arranger's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.

• ASAS FECHADAS
  John Beasley & Maria Mendes, arrangers (Maria Mendes Featuring John Beasley & Orkest Metropole)
  

• DESERT SONG
  Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Säje)
  

• FROM THIS PLACE
  Alan Broadbent & Pat Metheny, arrangers (Pat Metheny Featuring Meshell Ndegeocello)
  

• HE WON'T HOLD YOU
  Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier Featuring Rapsody)
  

• SLOW BURN
  Talia Billig, Nic Hard & Becca Stevens, arrangers (Becca Stevens Featuring Jacob Collier, Mark Lettieri, Justin Stanton, Jordan Perlson, Nic Hard, Keita Ogawa, Marcelo Woloski & Nate Werth)

PACKAGE

Best Recording Package

• EVERYDAY LIFE
  Pilar Zeta, art director (Coldplay)
  

• FUNERAL
  Kyle Goen, art director (Lil Wayne)
  

• HEALER
  Julian Gross & Hannah Hooper, art directors (Grouplove)
  

• ON CIRCLES
  Jordan Butcher, art director (Caspian)
  

• VOLS. 11 & 12
  Doug Cunningham & Jason Noto, art directors (Desert Sessions)

Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package

• FLAMING PIE (COLLECTOR'S EDITION)
  Linn Wie Andersen, Simon Earith, Paul McCartney & James Musgrave, art directors (Paul McCartney)
  

• GIANTS STADIUM 1987, 1989, 1991
  Lisa Glines & Doran Tyson, art directors (Grateful Dead)
  

• MODE
  Jeff Schulz, art director (Depeche Mode)
  

• ODE TO JOY
  Lawrence Azerrad & Jeff Tweedy, art directors (Wilco)
  

• THE STORY OF GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL
  Michael Cina & Molly Smith, art directors (Various Artists)

NOTES

Best Album Notes

• AT THE MINSTREL SHOW: MINSTREL ROUTINES FROM THE STUDIO, 1894-1926
  Tim Brooks, album notes writer (Various Artists)
  

• THE BAKERSFIELD SOUND: COUNTRY MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WEST, 1940-1974
  Scott B. Bomar, album notes writer (Various Artists)
  

• DEAD MAN'S POP
  Bob Mehr, album notes writer (The Replacements)
  

• THE MISSING LINK: HOW GUS HAENSCHEN GOT US FROM JOPLIN TO JAZZ AND SHAPED THE MUSIC BUSINESS
  Colin Hancock, album notes writer (Various Artists)
  

• OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY
  David Sager, album notes writer (Nat Brusiloff)

HISTORICAL

Best Historical Album

• CELEBRATED, 1895-1896
  Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (Unique Quartette)
  

• HITTIN' THE RAMP: THE EARLY YEARS (1936 - 1943)
  Zev Feldman, Will Friedwald & George Klabin, compilation producers; Matthew Lutthans, mastering engineer (Nat King Cole)
  

• IT'S SUCH A GOOD FEELING: THE BEST OF MISTER ROGERS
  Lee Lodyga & Cheryl Pawelski, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Mister Rogers)
  

• 1999 SUPER DELUXE EDITION
  Michael Howe, compilation producer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Prince)
  

• SOUVENIR
  Carolyn Agger, compilation producer; Miles Showell, mastering engineer (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark)
  

• THROW DOWN YOUR HEART: THE COMPLETE AFRICA SESSIONS
  Béla Fleck, compilation producer; Richard Dodd, mastering engineer (Béla Fleck)

PRODUCTION, NON-CLASSICAL

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
An Engineer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)

• BLACK HOLE RAINBOW
  Shawn Everett & Ivan Wayman, engineers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer (Devon Gilfillian)
  

• EXPECTATIONS
  Gary Paczosa & Mike Robinson, engineers; Paul Blakemore, mastering engineer (Katie Pruitt)
  

• HYPERSPACE
  Drew Brown, Andrew Coleman, Shawn Everett, Serban Ghenea, David Greenbaum, Jaycen Joshua & Mike Larson, engineers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer (Beck)
  

• JAIME
  Shawn Everett, engineer; Shawn Everett, mastering engineer (Brittany Howard)
  

• 25 TRIPS
  Shani Gandhi & Gary Paczosa, engineers; Adam Grover, mastering engineer (Sierra Hull)

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical​

• JACK ANTONOFF

• August (Taylor Swift) (T)
• Gaslighter (The Chicks) (A)
• Holy Terrain (FKA Twigs Featuring Future) (T)
• Mirrorball (Taylor Swift) (T)
• This Is Me Trying (Taylor Swift) (T)
• Together (Sia) (S)

• DAN AUERBACH

• Cypress Grove (Jimmy "Duck" Holmes) (A)
• El Dorado (Marcus King) (A)
• Is Thomas Callaway (CeeLo Green) (A)
• Singing For My Supper (Early James) (A)
• Solid Gold Sounds (Kendell Marvel) (A)
• Years (John Anderson) (A

• DAVE COBB

• Backbone (Kaleo) (S)
• The Balladeer (Lori McKenna) (A)
• Boneshaker (Airbourne) (A)
• Down Home Christmas (Oak Ridge Boys) (A)
• The Highwomen (The Highwomen) (A)
• I Remember Everything (John Prine) (S)
• Reunions (Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit) (A)
• The Spark (William Prince) (S)
• You're Still The One (Teddy Swims) (S)

• FLYING LOTUS

• It Is What It Is (Thundercat) (A)

• ANDREW WATT

• Break My Heart (Dua Lipa) (T)
• Me And My Guitar (A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie) (T)
• Midnight Sky (Miley Cyrus) (S)
• Old Me (5 Seconds Of Summer) (T)
• Ordinary Man (Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Elton John) (T)
• Take What You Want (Post Malone Featuring Ozzy Osbourne & Travis Scott) (T)
• Under The Graveyard (Ozzy Osbourne) (T)

Best Remixed Recording
A Remixer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses for identification.) Singles or Tracks only.

• DO YOU EVER (RAC MIX)
  RAC, remixer (Phil Good)
  

• IMAGINARY FRIENDS (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
  Morgan Page, remixer (Deadmau5)
  

• PRAYING FOR YOU (LOUIE VEGA MAIN REMIX)
  Louie Vega, remixer (Jasper Street Co.)
  

• ROSES (IMANBEK REMIX)
  Imanbek Zeikenov, remixer (SAINt JHN)
  

• YOUNG & ALIVE (BAZZI VS. HAYWYRE REMIX)
  Haywyre, remixer (Bazzi)

PRODUCTION, IMMERSIVE AUDIO

Best Immersive Audio Album
Due the COVID-19 pandemic, the Best Immersive Audio Album Craft Committee was unable to meet. The judging of the entries in this category has been postponed until such time that we are able to meet in a way that is appropriate to judge the many formats and configurations of the entries and is safe for the committee members. The nominations for the 63rd GRAMMYs will be announced next year in addition to (and separately from) the 64th GRAMMY nominations in the category

PRODUCTION, CLASSICAL

Best Engineered Album, Classical
An Engineer's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.)

• DANIELPOUR: THE PASSION OF YESHUA
  Bernd Gottinger, engineer (JoAnn Falletta, James K. Bass, Adam Luebke, UCLA Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus)
  

• GERSHWIN: PORGY AND BESS
  David Frost & John Kerswell, engineers; Silas Brown, mastering engineer (David Robertson, Eric Owens, Angel Blue, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus)
  

• HYNES: FIELDS
  Kyle Pyke, engineer; Jesse Lewis & Kyle Pyke, mastering engineers (Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion)
  

• IVES: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES
  Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
  

• SHOSTAKOVICH: SYMPHONY NO. 13, 'BABI YAR'
  David Frost & Charlie Post, engineers; Silas Brown, mastering engineer (Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Producer Of The Year, Classical
A Producer's Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.)

• BLANTON ALSPAUGH

• Aspects Of America - Pulitzer Edition (Carlos Kalmar & Oregon Symphony)
• Blessed Art Thou Among Women (Peter Jermihov, Katya Lukianov & PaTRAM Institute Singers)
• Dvořák: Symphony No. 9; Copland: Billy The Kid (Gianandrea Noseda & National Symphony Orchestra)
• Glass: The Fall Of The House Of Usher (Joseph Li, Nicholas Nestorak, Madison Leonard, Jonas Hacker, Ben Edquist, Matthew Adam Fleisher & Wolf Trap Opera)
• Kahane: Emergency Shelter Intake Form (Alicia Hall Moran, Gabriel Kahane, Carlos Kalmar & Oregon Symphony)
• Kastalsky: Requiem (Leonard Slatkin, Steven Fox, Benedict Sheehan, Charles Bruffy, Cathedral Choral Society, The Clarion Choir, The Saint Tikhon Choir, Kansas City Chorale & Orchestra Of St. Luke's)
• Massenet: Thaïs (Andrew Davis, Joshua Hopkins, Andrew Staples, Erin Wall, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir & Toronto Symphony Orchestra)
• Smyth: The Prison (Sarah Brailey, Dashon Burton, James Blachly & Experiential Orchestra)
• Woolf, L.P.: Fire And Flood (Julian Wachner, Matt Haimovitz & Choir Of Trinity Wall Street)

• DAVID FROST

• Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9 (Jonathan Biss)
• Gershwin: Porgy And Bess (David Robertson, Eric Owens, Angel Blue, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus)
• Gluck: Orphée & Eurydice (Harry Bicket, Dmitry Korchak, Andriana Chuchman, Lauren Snouffer, Lyric Opera Of Chicago Orchestra & Chorus)
• Holst: The Planets; The Perfect Fool (Michael Stern & Kansas City Symphony)
• Muhly: Marnie (Robert Spano, Isabel Leonard, Christopher Maltman, Denyce Graves, Iestyn Davies, Janis Kelly, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus)
• Schubert: Piano Sonatas, D. 845, D. 894, D. 958, D. 960 (Shai Wosner)
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, 'Babi Yar' (Riccardo Muti, Alexey Tikhomirov, Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Chorus)

• JESSE LEWIS

• Gunn: The Ascendant (Roomful Of Teeth)
• Harrison, M.: Just Constellations (Roomful Of Teeth)
• Her Own Wings (Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival)
• Hynes: Fields (Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion)
• Lang, D.: Love Fail (Beth Willer & Lorelei Ensemble)
• Mazzoli: Proving Up (Christopher Rountree, Opera Omaha & International Contemporary Ensemble)
• Sharlat: Spare The Rod! (NOW Ensemble)
• Soul House (Hub New Music)
• Wherein Lies The Good (The Westerlies)

• DMITRIY LIPAY

• Adams, J.: Must The Devil Have All The Good Tunes? (Yuja Wang, Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
• Cipullo: The Parting (Alastair Willis, Laura Strickling, Catherine Cook, Michael Mayes & Music Of Remembrance)
• Ives: Complete Symphonies (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
• LA Phil 100 - The Los Angeles Philharmonic Centennial Birthday Gala (Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
• Langgaard: Prelude To Antichrist; Strauss: An Alpine Symphony (Thomas Dausgaard & Seattle Symphony Orchestra)
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 & Symphony No. 2, 'The Four Temperaments' (Thomas Dausgaard & Seattle Symphony)

• ELAINE MARTONE

• Bound For The Promised Land (Robert M. Franklin, Steven Darsey, Jessye Norman & Taylor Branch)
• Dawn (Shachar Israel)
• Gandolfi, Prior & Oliverio: Orchestral Works (Robert Spano & Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)
• Singing In The Dead Of Night (Eighth Blackbird)
• Whitacre: The Sacred Veil (Eric Whitacre, Grant Gershon & Los Angeles Master Chorale)

CLASSICAL

Best Orchestral Performance
Award to the Conductor and to the Orchestra.

• ASPECTS OF AMERICA - PULITZER EDITION
  Carlos Kalmar, conductor (Oregon Symphony)
  

• CONCURRENCE
  Daníel Bjarnason, conductor (Iceland Symphony Orchestra)
  

• COPLAND: SYMPHONY NO. 3
  Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)
  

• IVES: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES
  Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
  

• LUTOSłAWSKI: SYMPHONIES NOS. 2 & 3
  Hannu Lintu, conductor (Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra)

76. Best Opera Recording
Award to the Conductor, Album Producer(s) and Principal Soloists.

• DELLO JOIO: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN
  Gil Rose, conductor; Heather Buck & Stephen Powell; Gil Rose, producer (Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Odyssey Opera Chorus)
  

• FLOYD, C.: PRINCE OF PLAYERS
  William Boggs, conductor; Keith Phares & Kate Royal; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; Florentine Opera Chorus)
  

• GERSHWIN: PORGY AND BESS
  David Robertson, conductor; Angel Blue & Eric Owens; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
  

• HANDEL: AGRIPPINA
  Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor; Joyce DiDonato; Daniel Zalay, producer (Il Pomo D'Oro)
  

• ZEMLINSKY: DER ZWERG
  Donald Runnicles, conductor; David Butt Philip & Elena Tsallagova; Peter Ghirardini & Erwin Stürzer, producers (Orchestra Of The Deutsche Oper Berlin; Chorus Of The Deutsche Oper Berlin)

Best Choral Performance
Award to the Conductor, and to the Choral Director and/or Chorus Master where applicable and to the Choral Organization/Ensemble.

• CARTHAGE
  Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)
  

• DANIELPOUR: THE PASSION OF YESHUAH
  JoAnn Falletta, conductor; James K. Bass & Adam Luebke, chorus masters (James K. Bass, J'Nai Bridges, Timothy Fallon, Kenneth Overton, Hila Plitmann & Matthew Worth; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus & UCLA Chamber Singers)
  

• KASTALSKY: REQUIEM
  Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Charles Bruffy, Steven Fox & Benedict Sheehan, chorus masters (Joseph Charles Beutel & Anna Dennis; Orchestra Of St. Luke's; Cathedral Choral Society, The Clarion Choir, Kansas City Chorale & The Saint Tikhon Choir)
  

• MORAVEC: SANCTUARY ROAD
  Kent Tritle, conductor (Joshua Blue, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Dashon Burton, Malcolm J. Merriweather & Laquita Mitchell; Oratorio Society Of New York Orchestra; Oratorio Society Of New York Chorus)
  

• ONCE UPON A TIME
  Matthew Guard, conductor (Sarah Walker; Skylark Vocal Ensemble)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
For new recordings of works with chamber or small ensemble (twenty-four or fewer members, not including the conductor). One Award to the ensemble and one Award to the conductor, if applicable.

• CONTEMPORARY VOICES
  Pacifica Quartet
  

• HEALING MODES
  Brooklyn Rider
  

• HEARNE, T.: PLACE
  Ted Hearne, Steven Bradshaw, Sophia Byrd, Josephine Lee, Isaiah Robinson, Sol Ruiz, Ayanna Woods & Place Orchestra
  

• HYNES: FIELDS
  Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion
  

• THE SCHUMANN QUARTETS
  Dover Quartet

Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Award to the Instrumental Soloist(s) and to the Conductor when applicable.

• ADÈS: CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA
  Kirill Gerstein; Thomas Adès, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)
  

• BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE PIANO SONATAS
  Igor Levit
  

• BOHEMIAN TALES
  Augustin Hadelich; Jakub Hrůša, conductor (Charles Owen; Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks)
  

• DESTINATION RACHMANINOV - ARRIVAL
  Daniil Trifonov; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
  

• THEOFANIDIS: CONCERTO FOR VIOLA AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
  Richard O'Neill; David Alan Miller, conductor (Albany Symphony)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Award to: Vocalist(s), Collaborative Artist(s) (Ex: pianists, conductors, chamber groups) Producer(s), Recording Engineers/Mixers with 51% or more playing time of new material.

• AMERICAN COMPOSERS AT PLAY - WILLIAM BOLCOM, RICKY IAN GORDON, LORI LAITMAN, JOHN MUSTO
  Stephen Powell (Attacca Quartet, William Bolcom, Ricky Ian Gordon, Lori Laitman, John Musto, Charles Neidich & Jason Vieaux)
  

• CLAIRIÈRES - SONGS BY LILI & NADIA BOULANGER
  Nicholas Phan; Myra Huang, accompanist
  

• FARINELLI
  Cecilia Bartoli; Giovanni Antonini, conductor (Il Giardino Armonico)
  

• A LAD'S LOVE
  Brian Giebler; Steven McGhee, accompanist (Katie Hyun, Michael Katz, Jessica Meyer, Reginald Mobley & Ben Russell)
  

• SMYTH: THE PRISON
  Sarah Brailey & Dashon Burton; James Blachly, conductor (Experiential Chorus; Experiential Orchestra)

Best Classical Compendium
Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s) and Engineer(s) of over 51% playing time of the album, if other than the artist.

• ADÈS CONDUCTS ADÈS
  Mark Stone & Christianne Stotijn; Thomas Adès, conductor; Nick Squire, producer
  

• SAARIAHO: GRAAL THÉÂTRE; CIRCLE MAP; NEIGES; VERS TOI QUI ES SI LOIN
  Clément Mao-Takacs, conductor; Hans Kipfer, producer
  

• SEREBRIER: SYMPHONIC BACH VARIATIONS; LAMENTS AND HALLELUJAHS; FLUTE CONCERTO
  José Serebrier, conductor; Jens Braun, producer
  

• THOMAS, M.T.: FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK & MEDITATIONS ON RILKE
  Isabel Leonard; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Jack Vad, producer
  

• WOOLF, L.P.: FIRE AND FLOOD
  Matt Haimovitz; Julian Wachner, conductor; Blanton Alspaugh, producer

Best Contemporary Classical Composition
A Composer's Award. (For a contemporary classical composition composed within the last 25 years, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year.) Award to the librettist, if applicable.

• ADÈS: CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA
  Thomas Adès, composer (Kirill Gerstein, Thomas Adès & Boston Symphony Orchestra)
  

• DANIELPOUR: THE PASSION OF YESHUA
  Richard Danielpour, composer (JoAnn Falletta, James K. Bass, Adam Luebke, UCLA Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus)
  

• FLOYD, C.: PRINCE OF PLAYERS
  Carlisle Floyd, composer (William Boggs, Kate Royal, Keith Phares, Florentine Opera Chorus & Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra)
  

• HEARNE, T.: PLACE
  Ted Hearne, composer (Ted Hearne, Steven Bradshaw, Sophia Byrd, Josephine Lee, Isaiah Robinson, Sol Ruiz, Ayanna Woods & Place Orchestra)
  

• ROUSE: SYMPHONY NO. 5
  Christopher Rouse, composer (Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)

MUSIC VIDEO/FILM

Best Music Video
Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.

• BROWN SKIN GIRL
  Beyoncé
  Beyoncé Knowles-Carter & Jenn Nkiru, video directors; Lauren Baker, Astrid Edwards, Nathan Scherrer & Erinn Williams, video producers
  

• LIFE IS GOOD
  Future Featuring Drake
  Julien Christian Lutz, video director; Harv Glazer, video producer
  

• LOCKDOWN
  Anderson .Paak
  Dave Meyers, video director; Nathan Scherrer, video producer
  

• ADORE YOU
  Harry Styles
  Dave Meyers, video director; Nathan Scherrer, video producer
  

• GOLIATH
  Woodkid
  Yoann Lemoine, video director

Best Music Film
For concert/performance films or music documentaries. Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.

• BEASTIE BOYS STORY
  Beastie Boys
  Spike Jonze, video director; Amanda Adelson, Jason Baum & Spike Jonze, video producers
  

• BLACK IS KING
  Beyoncé
  

• WE ARE FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
  Freestyle Love Supreme
  Andrew Fried, video director; Andrew Fried, Jill Furman, Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarina Roma, Jenny Steingart & Jon Steingart, video producers
  

• LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE
  Linda Ronstadt
  Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman, video directors; Michele Farinola & James Keach, video producers
  

• THAT LITTLE OL' BAND FROM TEXAS
  ZZ Top
  Sam Dunn, video director; Scot McFadyen, video producer

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THE BACHELORETTE S16. E7. | TAYSHIA MAKES MOVES

If you have yet to see episode 7, spoilers are ahead! Tonight on ABC’s The Bachelorette we find out that there is a group date for the guys to write a song about Tayshia. The winner will win a one-on-one date. We thought that Kenny (who manages boy bands) would be a shoe in on this one. Now of course, you can manage a band and not be able to sing or write, but we had hope. But it was Ivan who brought it home. Having the opportunity to hear about his Filipino-Black background, how important family is to him, his role as a big brother, how he processed his brother’s incarceration, stepping up to be there for his niece, his thoughts on 2020 in terms of social justice and more - made us really like him so much more! Hearing Tayshia recognize that he gets where she is as she is of Mexican-Black descent and grew up in Orange County, when she tries to respond on how George Floyd and other incidents have impacted her, she is brought to tears. This was such a moment that really made them bond and also grapple with the entire situation. Let’s not forget that she is only the second Bachelorette that is Black and the upcoming Bachelor will be the first Black Bachelor in the franchise which will kick off in early Jan! Needless to say, Ivan gets the rose and enjoys a night of wine, games, and watching home videos.

The next day, a group date (without Noah who ALREADY has a rose - we have to say, that he’s much better without the mustache) meets up with Tayshia, former Bachelorette Becca and previous Bachelor contestant Sydney. The guys in this date are broken up into groups on a scavenger hunt. This activity feels a bit interactive because everyone on the property can hear some of the tasks that they’re doing - but, it’s all in good fun. Although Zack gets the rose from this portion of the group date, you can tell that she is actively looking to make bonds and give each guy a chance.

It seems like a couple of guys got the same idea to visit Tayshia at her room to try and broker some time. Ben was scolded last episode for waiting to connect with her and she let him know that the date was over. Ed apparently went to the wrong door and knocked on Chris’ door. Chris did let him in - but I guess there aren’t any bonus points being made for being able to come to his room and to enjoy a drink with him.

Tayshia has the cocktail party with all the guys and Noah brings up a few things that include the guys questioning him getting the rose. So she talks to the guys to set the record straight and to cancel the remainder of the cocktail party. Needless to say, the tension has hit yet another level as a number of the guys who have yet to talk with her are concerned as well as those that have already secured a rose. So now, we move into the last portion of the night. Tayshia eliminates: Chasen, Joe, Kenny

Each night, we’ll tweet The Bachelorette 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 last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns (it will be interesting to see how Hometowns will take place - we’re assuming families will be quarantined) if we were choosing right now! We will also say who we think should take it all.

We also suggest a podcast that we’re newly obsessed with, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour which is hosted by Rachel Lindsay (contestant on The Bachelor Season 21; The Bachelorette Season 13) and co-hosted by Becca Kufrin (contestant on The Bachelor Season 22; The Bachelorette Season 14) to get their feedback!

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LAST EPISODE

We cheered on Kenny, Eazy and Joe and added Brendan because Tayshia seemed to have an instant connection with them. We felt that Kenny would propose to her and that she would accept.

WEEK 7 (TAYSHIA’s 3rd)

When it comes to Hometown’s we think that it will be Brendan and Eazy from last week are in the mix. We’re going to add Ben and Ivan into this group - but we still think Brendan will find love.

OUR HOMETOWN PICKS

BEN

IVAN

EAZY

BRENDAN

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THE BACHELORETTE’S CONTESTANTS

BEN, 29 - Indianpolis, IN

BENNETT, 30 - NY, NY

BLAKE, 29 - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

BRENDAN, 30 - Milford, MA

CHASEN, 31 - Walnut Creek, CA

DEMAR, 26 - San Diego, CA

ED, 36 - Pittsburgh, PA

EAZY, 29 - Dallas, TX

IVAN, 28 - Dallas, TX

JASON, 31 - Rutland, VT

JAY, 29 - Langhorne, PA

JOE, 36 - North Woodmere, NY

JORDAN, 32 - NY, NY

KENNY, 39 - Chicago, IL

MONTEL, 30 - Boston, MA

NOAH, 25 - Tulsa, OK

PETER, 32 - Everett, MA

RILEY, 30 - NY, NY

SPENCER, 30 - San Diego, CA

TYLER, 27 - Morgantown, WV

ZAC, 36 - Haddonfield, NJ

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MOST EFFECTIVE SUSPENSION TRAINING EXERCISES 2020

Your fitness routine should not be all about weightlifting; it should be as diverse as possible. It is essential to introduce new ways of exercising to your practice. That will help your body develop proportionately and also remain healthy.

Suspension training exercises are an excellent example of how you can keep fit without weightlifting. It mainly involves adding some stability to your regular routine. This helps to engage your body muscles more in a bid to maintain body balance.

The results of these exercises are fantastic. With time, you will improve core strength and maintain body stability. This article takes a more in-depth look at what these exercises are.

What Are Suspension Training Exercises?

As briefly mentioned earlier, suspension exercises are unique from any other exercises we get involved in daily. With these exercises, you do not need to lift any weights but a set of straps to get started. You use your bodyweight to find balance in challenging positions.

These bodyweight exercises will play a significant role in your fitness level. You get to achieve balance and stability after doing them for some time. Besides, you become flexible and improve your overall body strength. Therefore, they deliver good results, just like weightlifting exercises.

However, that shouldn't mean that you ditch dumbbells and other weights. You will get the best results by combining the two kinds of exercises in your routine. Every suspension training exercise is a challenge as you work against your body weight and gravity, something that requires a lot of energy.

You will find these exercises convenient to perform anywhere and at any time so long as you have the right gear. All you need is a stable surface that won't get you hurt. You will use your legs or hands to hold onto the straps depending on the kind of exercise you opt to perform.

Suspension training exercises are perfect for people looking to kick-start their fitness journey. With a good trainer, you can do countless body exercises. Besides, you can carry it anywhere you go and get excellent results within just a few days.

Suspension Training Exercises

If you would like to get started with suspension training exercises, it will be vital that you know a few of them. It will help you learn how to do the basics and advance as your body gets used to them. You will support your body weight effortlessly within a short period.

Here are a few examples of suspension training exercises that will give you outstanding results.

Push Up

Pushups are common in standard exercising and also get performed traditionally. However, you will engage your body more when it comes to suspension training exercise pushups. With these, your body feels more unstable and demands stability, thus making you work harder.

The secret to getting excellent results with this exercise is following the correct steps. First, extend your arms fully and start with an inclined position. Go ahead and walk your feet back and stop at a point that it becomes challenging.

Bend your elbows and descend to a pushup position and back to the top position 8-12 times while engaging your abs.

Single-Leg Lunge

This exercise aims at working out your lower body. However, you do it this time with one leg strapped. That helps to put more weight on your lower body and give the desired results. With this exercise, you need to maintain ankle stability while working out to prevent any injuries.

Use your trainer to hold your right leg at upper thigh length. Next, bend your right knee to perform a lunge while keeping your torso upright. Draw the leg back to your body and repeat between 10-12 times. Don't forget to have something like a chair to hold on to in case you lose balance.

Plank

Plank is a great exercise, especially for beginners, as it establishes core strength. It requires you to keep your body balanced and aligned, making it hard for better performance in other exercises. Therefore, you must do it in your early stages of exercising.

Put the straps on at midcalf and lie on your stomach. Place your foot into the cradles and drive your heel back while pressing to ensure a perfect plank. That will cause your body to contract and the muscles to harden, making it easier to build strength and the much-needed body alignment.

Pistol Squat

A pistol squat will help you develop leg and core strength and hold your body weight better when performing other exercises. Work out each leg unilaterally following a step-by-step procedure. Pistol squat becomes difficult without a suspension trainer; thus, it is necessary to have one with you.

Stand next to the trainer and position its handle to ensure it is shoulder-length. Grip it with your right hand and take a backward step to make it tighter. Next, lift the left leg off the ground and bend its knee to squat while extending your right hand. Perform 8-10 squats on each leg for every session.

Low Row

This exercise is essential for your body posture. One of the best things about it is that it targets the back muscles. Besides, it allows you to control the amount of effect you want to feel while doing it. Moving your feet closer or further from the anchor determines the intensity of the exercise.

Stand while facing the anchor point with a shortened suspension trainer. Bend your elbows at 90 degrees and position the handles at your rib cage. All this time, you need to keep the body straight and planked and straightened from head to toe.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are lots of suspension training exercises to try. If you are starting, don't be afraid of your slow beginnings, which will help you master them. Start with one or two of them and slowly add the rest into your exercising routine. Ensure that you get the right balance between suspension training exercises and weightlifting to avoid strains or injuries. For more information, contact suspension training experts at Suspension Rev.

FIVE LIFESTYLE HACKS TO ENSURE #YOURHEALTHIEST SKIN

Healthy Skin Month is the perfect time to recharge that skincare routine with five lifestyle hacks to promote holistic health from head to toe, inside and out, beyond the latest cleansers, moisturizers, creams, lotions and potions. Good, healthy skin starts with diet, proper nutrition, cleanliness, H20 consumption and getting the right amount of zzz’s.

“Lifestyle choices are the biggest driver to achieving healthy skin,” says Elizabeth Mullans, M.D., board-certified Dermatologist at Uptown Dermatology. “A 'health glow' starts by addressing the various aspects of everyday life that are negatively impacting our skin’s health and deliberately altering unhealthy patterns.”

5 self-care tips to achieve healthy skin:

1. Get enough sleep. Sufficient sleep means fewer wrinkles; brighter, less puffy eyes; and a well-rested “healthy” glow. A Swedish study published in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that sleep deprivation is associated with paler skin, increased wrinkles, fine lines, and droopy corners around the mouth. The CDC recommends adults get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. If it’s tough to fall asleep, a melatonin supplement can help.

2. Drink more water. The benefits of H20 for the skin are seemingly endless: water clears out the dangerous toxins that hurt the skin, flushes out toxins, prevents acne, helps even complexion by increasing blood flow, prevents premature aging through skin tightening, and reduces puffiness.

3. Wash your mask. Although masks are important for virus protection, they also may be causing skin irritation and acne. To help deter these adverse reactions, wash your mask daily to avoid bacteria buildup. Since the skin on the face is so sensitive, it’s also important to use a laundry detergent that is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.

4. Sun protection. Wearing sunscreen is truly a form of self-care and protection. Even when weather is cloudy, rainy, or cold, the sun can harm the skins with ultraviolent exposure with effects like wrinkles and “leather-y skin.” Sunscreen, hats, and careful monitoring of time in the sun not only promotes a youthful appearance, but they also lessen the risk of developing skin cancer.

5. Manage stress. Increased stress impacts mental and physical health. Stress has been known to increase acne, cause a flushed face, worsen undereye bags, and produce dry and flaky skin. While exercise and fresh air are age old endorphin-producing ways to manage stress, sticking to a structured health and wellness routine can help. vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin & Nails gummy multivitamin with Biotin and vitamins C and E provides a daily intake of key nutrients to enhance skin, hair, and nail health.

“Simple lifestyle changes are the easiest and most impactful actions we can make to achieve healthy skin,” adds Mullans. “If acne, skin sensitivity and irritation persist, however, make sure to consult a medical professional.”

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TACKLKING TURKEY DAY, THE HEALTHY WAY

Dr. Myles Spar, Chief Medical Officer of Vault Health, a telehealth startup offering personalized direct-to-consumer prescription treatments and testosterone replacement therapy to help men achieve optimize physical, sexual, and cognitive health, has 5 tips for Thanksgiving dishes he avoids for belly fat.

Stuffing - You’re essentially chowing down on bread, butter, and sometimes sausage. Did I mention butter? And if you use the packaged stuffing, know that it’s designed to STUFF you full of salt, trans fats, and overly processed junk.

Pumpkin Pie - Perhaps a more obvious answer since it’s a dessert, but pumpkin pie has more ingredients than just healthy pumpkin. The crust’s butter and flour, along with cream and sugar required for the filling, make for a large dose of saturated fat and calories.

Mashed potatoes - As with many Thanksgiving side dishes, the main culprits in mashed potatoes are the add-ins (in this case, whole milk and butter). Some recipes even call for cream cheese or shredded cheese too. Try going easy on the butter and use low-fat milk to keep the nutritionals in check.

Dark turkey meat with skin - Dark turkey meat contains too much fat to be considered a lean, healthy meat— even more so when the fatty skin is left on. I know, it’s a delicious part of your Thanksgiving meal, but try swapping a piece for white meat and your belly will thank you later.

Biscuits - Without any healthy tweaks, biscuits are essentially flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk or cream. That’s a large number of calories for little nutritional value and little satiety. And chances are, you’re topping that biscuit with butter, gravy, or jelly.

In addition, he has tips on how you can stay healthy:

Savor Every Bite. Eating slowly, putting your fork down between bites, and tasting each mouthful is one of the easiest ways to enjoy your holiday meal without going overboard on calories.

Go Easy on the Booze, You Lush. Don’t forget those alcohol calories that can add up quickly. Have a glass of wine or a wine spritzer and between alcoholic drinks, (or) enjoy sparkling water. This way you stay hydrated, limit alcohol calories, and stay sober.

Be Realistic. The holiday season is a time for celebration. With busy schedules and so many extra temptations, this is a good time to strive for weight maintenance instead of weight loss.

Be an Adult and Practice Self-Restraint. Thanksgiving tables are beautiful displays of traditional family favorites which are always abundant. Before you fill your plate and start gorging, survey the buffet table and decide what you’re going to choose. Try to select reasonable-sized portions of foods you cannot live without.

Be a Kid and Get Moving Around. Create a calorie deficit by exercising to burn off extra calories before you dive into your favorite foods. The exercise can be fun and involve other family members/friends, too. Run a Turkey Trot, take a scenic walk at a nearby trail, or plan some outdoor fun before dinner like the traditional game of flag football. It’s a wonderful way for your family to get physical activity and enjoy the holiday together.

THE MYTHS AND FACTS ASSOCIATED WITH GAMBLING

Gambling is taken to be a behavioural addiction that is characterized by pathological obsession. However, addiction to gambling is slowly turning out to be a problem for many. 

To get a good understanding of this disorder, it is necessary to separate myths from facts.

Let’s take a look at these myths and facts. 

Myth: Gambling Is Not Addictive

Fact: Gambling Has Been Proven Addictive

Gambling functions are based on the principle of psychology. This can be compulsion-inducing and addictive. The principle is basically based on the different ratios of reinforcement and random reinforcement ratio. Together they are called VRRS or variable ratio reinforcement. Seeking out the most addictive form of VRRS takes extensive research. A majority of the gambling machines give out wins as per a specific schedule, which is based on the most addictive VRRS. 

Myth: You Have to Gamble Every Day to Make It a Problem

Fact: Gambling Problem can Arise Whether You Play Frequently or Infrequently

The problems that a gambler might struggle with while playing can arise frequently and infrequently. Remember, the frequency isn’t as important as the effect of gambling. In case a person’s gambling causes physiological, psychological, emotional, financial, and other difficulties for the one who gambles, it appears to be a problem gambling. 

Myth: Gambling Is a Way to Make Money

Facts: The House Will Always Win

The house always awards a win, particularly in regards to the compulsive gamblers. When you drive past a casino, you might admire a great building. Nevertheless, think of the amount of money they have put in to create it. Keep in mind that all these came from people’s losses. 

Similar is the case with online gambling. The online sites where you are playing free slot machine games without downloading or registration have to maintain their sites. They have to keep it up and try to make it attractive to the punters. This requires money. It comes from the money you are losing in the casino. 

However, gamblers tend to believe that the next bet will pay even when they have lost the past bets. The belief that luck is just a stake is a part of gambling addiction. This assumption is a driving factor for compulsive gamblers. 

Myth: If You Keep Gambling, You Are Eventually Going to Get the Money Back

Fact: The Longer You Gamble, the Greater Is the Loss

It is an irrational belief that you will eventually hit big and come out of your gambling addiction. At times people, primarily compulsive gamblers, keep coming back because they believe that they will win big. Some people can walk away from their losses. However, compulsive gamblers can’t do this. 

The fact is gambling largely depends on your luck. Just because you are losing money now doesn’t mean you will win in the next hour. You can continue losing money for all your gambling sessions. 

Myth: Knowing the Game Will Increase Winning Odds

Fact: Gambling Games Can’t Be Controlled by Skill or Knowledge

Gambling can be absorbing for punters. In fact, players tend to be so engaged in the game that they tend to forget what is happening in the outside world. This is associated with addiction. It occurs among people who have got to know the game by playing it for long hours. 

No matter how much you know the game, it doesn’t increase your winning chances. The games favour the house. This is how the casino owners make money, and the gamblers don’t. In case a game is not in favour of the house, it becomes popular, and no casino wants that. So, whether you know the game well or not doesn’t change the fact that it is developed in favour of the house. 

Myth: There Are Hot and Cold Slots

Facts: Slot Machines Are Designed to Promote Problematic Play 

Slot machines are considered the most dangerous form of gambling as they are programmed to function with loss disguised as a winning principle. This takes place when the player gets a win of credits with a spin but only a few credits, not the actual wager. The psychological effects of these frequent wins help keep the punters engaged despite a net loss. 

The slots are programmed to offer LDWs wins in a certain percentage. However, it is always less than 100%. Hence, the house always wins. This means that there are no cold or hot slot machines. No matter what slot you choose, the house is going to win.