And the nominees are...
On Friday, the Recording Academy unveiled the nominees for album of the year.
Cardi B, "Invasion of Privacy;" Brandi Carlile, "By the Way, I Forgive You;" Drake, "Scorpion;" H.E.R., "H.E.R.;" Post Malone, Beer Bongs & Bentleys;" Janelle Monae, "Dirty Computer;" Kacey Musgraves, "Golden Hour;" and the "Black Panther" soundtrack overseen by Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar will will be in the running at the 2019 Grammy Awards. This marks the first time eight artists will battle it out for the top prize.
