If there is one thing that Disney knows how to do really well, it is to write one heck of a catchy tune. From classics like “Under the Sea” and “A Spoonful of Sugar” to newer hits like “Let It Go” and “How Far I’ll Go”, there are just too many great Disney songs to name. Disney can also write fantastic scores that evoke a number of emotions from viewers and truly draw them into what they are watching.
Grammy nominations recently came out and Disney is once again being acknowledged for the incredible songs and scores that they produce. Disney’s films and television series scored a total of nine Grammy nominations from seven different soundtracks.
Here is Disney’s complete nomination list.
Soul
- Best Improvised Jazz Solo – “Bigger Than Us” – Jon Batiste
- Best Jazz Instrumental Album – “Bigger Than Us” – Jon Batiste
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Cruella
- Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
The United States Vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu Original)
- Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
The Mandalorian – Season 2 (Chapters 13-16)
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
WandaVision
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media – “Agatha All Along” – Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
- Best Musical Film – Billie Eilish
Summer of Soul
Jon Batiste, the man behind the Soul soundtrack also received a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year, as well as Album of the Year and Best Jazz Instrumental Album. He is up against musical giants like ABBA, Tony Bennet and Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Billie Eilish, whose Happier Than Ever is also nominated for Record of the Year.
Cruella and The United States Vs. Billie Holiday will be up against each other for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and The Mandalorian will be competing against Soul for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
The Grammy’s will air on January 31 at 8 p.m. ET on both CBS and Paramount+. The awards ceremony will be held at the Crypto.com arena, which is currently the Staples Arena, but will soon be changing its name.
What do you think of the Grammy nominations? Do you think any Disney shows or movies got snubbed?