The Grammy nominations just dropped and the soundtrack game is STRONG this year! Director Ryan Coogler is back in the Grammy spotlight with his third nomination for the ‘Sinners’ soundtrack, teaming up once again with the brilliant composer Ludwig Göransson. These two have been an unstoppable creative force since their ‘Black Panther’ days, and now they’re bringing that same cinematic magic to the music world. Talk about a power duo that just can’t miss!
Over in the land of Oz, the magic is definitely working its spell on the Recording Academy. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande just scored Grammy nominations for their work on the ‘Wicked’ soundtrack, adding to their previous nods for ‘Defying Gravity.’ This brings Ariana’s career total to an even 20 Grammy nominations – can we get a round of applause for that incredible milestone? These ladies are proving that defying gravity isn’t just a song lyric, it’s their entire career trajectory!
The Recording Academy just revealed the full list of credits in the compilation soundtrack category, and let me tell you – it’s absolutely stacked with film and music heavyweights. From blockbuster movies to Broadway adaptations, this category is bringing together the best of both worlds. It’s like the ultimate crossover episode we didn’t know we needed! Check out the [complete nomination list](https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-grammy-awards-complete-winners-nominees-list) to see all the incredible talent in the running.
This brings Ariana Grande’s career total to an even 20 Grammy nominations!
For all our Memphis music lovers, this Grammy news hits especially close to home. Our city knows a thing or two about creating iconic soundtracks – from Elvis to Three 6 Mafia’s historic Oscar win for ‘It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp.’ Seeing these film and music collaborations getting their flowers at the Grammys reminds us that Memphis has always been at the forefront of blending different art forms. Who knows – maybe next year we’ll see some 901 talent in these categories!
The 68th Grammys are set to air on February 1st, and the competition in these soundtrack categories is going to be absolutely fierce. Will Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson continue their winning streak? Can the ‘Wicked’ crew work their magic and take home the gold? With [artists like Ariana Grande](https://www.arianagrande.com) and powerhouse vocalists like Cynthia Erivo in the mix, we’re in for some serious entertainment. Don’t forget to [check out the ‘Sinners’ soundtrack](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/) that’s got everyone talking!
Sound off in the comments – who are YOU rooting for at this year’s Grammys?