Why is Taylor Swift not nominated for the 2025 Grammys?

Taylor Swift did not release any new music, including an album, single, or video, during the eligibility period for the 2025 Grammy Awards, which ran from August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025. Her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" and its lead single "The Fate of Ophelia" were released on October 3, 2025, after the cutoff date.

How many Grammys has Taylor Swift won?

Taylor Swift has won a total of 14 Grammys, including four for Album of the Year, making her the only artist in Grammy history to win that prestigious award four times.

When was the last time Taylor Swift was not nominated for the Grammys?

This is the first time since her debut at age 17 that Taylor Swift has not been nominated for the Grammys. She has been a nominee in all but three years since then, missing out in 2009, 2011, and 2017.

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Taylor Swift Skips 2025 Grammys, Focuses on New Album Release

7 Oct

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Summary

Taylor Swift did not release any new music during the 2025 Grammy eligibility period
Her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" and single "The Fate of Ophelia" were released after the cutoff
Swift has been nominated for Grammys in all but 3 years since her debut

Taylor Swift Skips 2025 Grammys, Focuses on New Album Release

As the 2025 GMA Dove Awards approach, the list of performers and presenters has been announced, but one notable name is missing - Taylor Swift. The music superstar is not vying for any Grammy nominations this year, as she did not release an album, single, or video during the eligibility period of August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025.

Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," and its lead single, "The Fate of Ophelia," were both released on October 3, more than a month after the cutoff for the 2026 Grammy Awards. This marks the first time since Swift's debut at age 17 that she has not been in the running for the prestigious music honors.

Despite the Grammys snub, Swift remains one of the most decorated artists in the awards' history. She has won 14 Grammys, including four for Album of the Year, a feat unmatched by any other artist. However, her debut album was not even nominated for Best Country Album back in 2008, though it was entered. Since then, every one of her regular studio albums has been nominated for a genre award or Album of the Year.