Shawn Mendes Scores First Ever GRAMMY Nominations
By Natalie Zamora
At just 20 years old, Shawn Mendes has achieved more than many artists twice his age. As far as awards go, the GRAMMYs are inarguably the most acclaimed, and it looks like the young singer has just scooped up his first two nominations ever.
The long list of nominees were released today, and as we all skimmed through the well-regarded artists, I'm sure everyone's eyes lit up to see Shawn's name not just once, but twice!
? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Song Of The Year nominees: @kendricklamar, @sza, @ellamai, @Drake, @ShawnMendes, @Zedd, @MarenMorris, @greymusic, @ladygaga, #BradleyCooper, and Childish Gambino (@donaldglover)!
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018
Get to know the nominees: https://t.co/bwtAdpA1gI pic.twitter.com/pjAM69tRDh
The "Nervous" singer scored a nomination for Song of the Year with "In My Blood," and Best Pop Vocal Album with Shawn Mendes, his third studio album. Both categories have stiff competition. Look below for all the nominees Shawn will be up against.
Unbelievable, speechless right now. I LOVE YOU
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) December 7, 2018
Song of the Year
Kendrick Lamar & SZA - All the Stars
Ella Mai - Boo'd Up
Drake - God's Plan
Shawn Mendes - In My Blood
Brandy Carlile - The Joke
Zedd & Maren Morris - The Middle
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper - Shallow
Childish Gambino - This Is America
Best Pop Vocal Album
Camila Cabello - Camila
Kelly Clarkson - Meaning of Life
Ariana Grande - Sweetener
Shawn Mendes - Shawn Mendes
Pink - Beautiful Trauma
Taylor Swift - Reputation
Although Shawn is up against some amazing artists, we can't wait to root for him when the 2019 GRAMMYs premiere on Feb. 10. And hey, maybe we'll even get lucky enough and he'll perform!