The past year was another dynamic, inspired year in music, with rising stars breaking from the pack and taking over the airwaves and longtime hitmakers continuing to top the charts. From Brandi Carlile's staggering standout In These Silent Days to undeniable new bops from Lizzo and Harry Styles to acclaimed albums from heavy hitters like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Adele, this year's honorees are as game-changing as they are outstanding, clean as they are complex, and totally pause-resistant.
Last night, the creative endeavors of such artists who broke the mold and released something truly special were recognized at the industry's most anticipated and prestigious awards ceremony. Whether or not they took home a gold gramophone, the night's biggest and brightest nominees, who also happen to be the creative voices behind Audible's original, flagship music storytelling series, Words + Music and Origins, have no shortage of stories to tell. So, turn up the volume, and listen in.
"I believe that you need to be around people that are different than you, but accept you.”
Nominee, Best New Artist
"There is that celebration after a struggle. I try to be the calm after the storm."
Nominee, Best Reggae Album
"Other people's joy really makes me light up. I would hope that I'm their voice if they need one.”
Nominee, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Best Music Film
“I can do so much more than be a pop star.”
Nominee, Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Rap Performance, Best Music Video
"I think every little step that you take, it's transforming the universe."
Nominee, Best Latin Pop Album
"The stories and lessons we have acquired throughout our lives are like medicine."
Nominee, Best R&B Performance, Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best R&B Song
"You know, if I have a religion, if I have a faith ... it's sort of in humanity, that you can commiserate with whoever."
Nominee, Best Rock Performance
"Whether as a singer, a guitar player, or even as a songwriter, I
found it helpful to have other voices in my head."
Nominee, Best Rock Album
"All of the pain, all of the challenges, all of the uncertainty made me who I
am."
Nominee, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song
"I have spent my whole life writing songs about self-delusion."
Nominee, Best American Roots Song
"You cannot define inspiration. You can only look at it as the fragility of
humanity, which is so connected to ego."
Nominee, Best American Roots Song
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy joins Audible's Words + Music lineup on March 3rd, 2023.
Winner, Best Historical Album
