Big Thief

The singer-songwriter performs songs from her new solo record, Bright Future.

Ryan LaCroix's favorites list includes songs by Lucy Dacus, Soccer Mommy, Santigold and more.

Raina Douris, the host of World Cafe from WXPN in Philadelphia, shares her favorite listens from the year.

The host of All Songs Considered listens for the moments when the poetry of a song's lyrics seem woven into its sound. This year, his playlists overflowed.

In a year when the industry bet on fresh tech and virtual worlds, NPR's hip-hop and R&B editor found these albums powerfully immersive all on their own.

In 2022, the top 10 rock albums took a pilgrimage to Memphis, communed with theologians and poets, found the interconnectedness of all beings and danced through pain and pleasure.

The best albums from the first half of the year include sprawling offerings from Big Thief and Bad Bunny, works of fiery introspection from Kendrick Lamar and S.G. Goodman and an abundance in between.

In this session, you'll hear Big Thief talk about how their support for each other has been vital to creating their latest album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You.

In advance of Sunday night, get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the artists and albums nominated this year.

Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year.