The 2025 Grammy nominationsare here, yielding the usual amount ofsnubs,surprises, and a fewWTF moments.

But Crutchfields nomination for Best Americana Album for the excellentTigers Bloodfeels like a big moment nonetheless.

Crutchfield has been in the industry for more than 15 years, starting the band P.S.

SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Waxahatchee performs at Latitude Festival 2024 at Henham Park on July 26, 2024 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Robin Little/Redferns)

Waxahatchee performs at Latitude Festival 2024 at Henham Park on July 26, 2024 in Southwold, England.Robin Little/Redferns/Getty Images

Eliot with her twin sister Allison in 2007.

The most meaningful two records that Ive made have beenSaint CloudandTigers Blood, shetold usearlier this year.

So when Crutchfield followed it up withTigers Blood, it was anybodys guess how the Recording Academy would react.

Thankfully, theyve finally come through on giving Crutchfield the recognition she deserves not that she ever needed it.

I think you have to have a go at find some sort of comfort in the discomfort.