British singer-songwriter Raye is up for three awards at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which will be hosted on February 2, 2025. Among her nominations, Raye is in the running for Best New Artist alongside Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, Songwriter of the Year, and Non-Classical and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for her work on Lucky Daye‘s album ‘Algorithm’. This marks the first time Raye’s been nominated for a Grammy.
Sharing the news, Raye took to TikTok and Instagram: “I woke up feeling worried and overthinking my future then got nominated for two Grammys.”
“God knows all it took to get here. This is too much. I can’t stop crying.” She added to Instagram and X.
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God knows all it took to get this far i can’t stop crying my heart— RAYE (@raye) November 8, 2024
Earlier in 2024, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter took home six awards at the Brit Awards, beating Blur, Adele, and Harry Styles.
Raye is celebrated for her raw and honest storytelling. Songs like ‘Escapism’ and ‘Hard Out Here‘ delve into themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and struggles in the music industry. Her willingness to share personal experiences sets her apart in a heavily commercialized industry.
Raye’s journey with record labels has been marked by challenges. Originally signed to Polydor Records, the singer expressed frustration with the label over creative constraints and delays in releasing her music. Despite her talent and popularity, she revealed in 2021 that she had never been allowed to release a full-length album under the label. This led to a public fallout, and shortly afterwards, she parted ways with Polydor.
In 2022, Raye embarked on an independent career, reclaiming creative control over her music. This shift proved successful, as she released her long-awaited debut album, ‘My 21st Century Blues’ in 2023. The album and its lead single, ‘Escapism’, featuring 070 Shake, received critical and commercial acclaim, highlighting Raye’s resilience and artistry. Her journey exemplifies the challenges artists often face within the music industry and the empowerment that can come from independence.
Raye has postponed her much-anticipated second album following the unexpected theft of her car, which contained her songwriting notebooks. She shared this news with fans on Instagram during her 27th birthday alongside a photo of a birthday cake that read, “Sorry ur car got stolen.” As a result of this incident, Raye explained that the album’s release has been delayed.
The ‘Escapism’ singer has also announced she’s going to be headlining All Points East on August 23 in London’s Victoria Park. Tickets are now on sale from today.
