Who is going to win the Big Four categories at the Grammys? In two words, Olivia Rodrigo. Maybe.
If she does, she will repeat a feat accomplished by only two others — Billie Eilish in 2020 and Christopher Cross in 1981.
Here are my predictions:
Album of the year
Nominees: "We Are," Jon Batiste; "Love for Sale," Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga; "Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)," Justin Bieber; "Planet Her (Deluxe)," Doja Cat; "Happier Than Ever," Billie Eilish; "Back of My Mind," H.E.R.; "Montero," Lil Nas X; "Sour," Olivia Rodrigo; "Evermore," Taylor Swift; "Donda," Kanye West.
Perennial favorite (and last year's winner) Swift is a dark horse this time with Rodrigo and Eilish, the new Oscar winner, in a two-horse race. Bet on Rodrigo. She deserves this prize.
Record of the year
"I Still Have Faith in You," ABBA; "Freedom," Jon Batiste; "I Get a Kick Out of You," Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga; "Peaches," Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon; "Right on Time," Brandi Carlile; "Kiss Me More," Doja Cat featuring SZA; "Happier Than Ever," Billie Eilish; "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)," Lil Nas X; "Drivers License," Olivia Rodrigo; "Leave the Door Open," Silk Sonic.
A Vegas betting line gives the best odds for the sentimental favorites, Bennett and Gaga. My money is on Rodrigo.
Song of the year
"Bad Habits," Ed Sheeran; "A Beautiful Noise," Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile; "Drivers License," Olivia Rodrigo; "Fight for You," H.E.R.; "Happier Than Ever," Billie Eilish; "Kiss Me More," Doja Cat featuring SZA; "Leave the Door Open," Silk Sonic; "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)," Lil Nas X; "Peaches," Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon; "Right on Time," Brandi Carlile.