Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 8, Rolling Stone is breaking down 13 different categories.

Who Should Win?

The two things stand side by side: the cultural piece and the excellent album, says Kraines.

Beyoncé accepts the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on April 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images)

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ is a likely nominee for Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards.Michael Buckner/Billboard/Getty Images

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Weve always known she had it in her, says Kraines.