American rap artist Lizzo has made a comet career. She is now nominated in eight categories for next year's Grammy Gala, including Best New Artist, Song of the Year with the hit "Truth Hurts" and Album of the Year "Cuz I Love You". This is reported by the AP News Agency.

Other artists who won several nominations were Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X. They were nominated in six categories each. 17-year-old Billie Eilish becomes the youngest ever to be nominated for all of the four heaviest awards.

Swedish pop artist Tove Lo was nominated for a Grammy in the category of this year's video for "Glad he's gone", writes TT. Swedish metal band Candlemass is also nominated for his performance with the song "Astorolus - the great octopus", together with guest artist Tony Iommi.

Overall, female artists dominated the nominations at the heaviest awards. 5 of 8 nominations in this year's album went to women. In the category Song of the Year, 7 of 8 women were nominated.

The American Grammy Gala is called the Oscars of the music world where the industry's most prestigious award is awarded. The gala will be held in Los Angeles on January 26 next year. The host is musician and singer Alicia Keys.