Expect a big day for Beyonce, Sam Smith & many more when the nominations are announced on Friday.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Beyonce, Beyonce
Jack White, Lazaretto
Ed Sheeran, x
Eric Church, The Outsiders
Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour
Sia, Pharrell Williams, Miranda Lambert or Coldplay might sneak into the albums category, but look for Beyonce's universally acclaimed self-titled album, Jack White's second solo effort, Ed Sheeran’s breakout sophomore LP, Eric Church's star-making country opus and Sam Smith's big-hearted debut to secure the nods. Surrounded by male artists, Queen Bey would be considered the front-runner here.
SONG OF THE YEAR
John Legend, "All of Me" (live version)
Beyonce feat. Jay Z, "Drunk in Love"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Sia, "Chandelier"
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, "Fancy"
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Beyonce feat. Jay Z, "Drunk in Love"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Taylor Swift, "Shake It Off"
Pharrell Williams, "Happy" (live version)
Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea, "Problem"
BEST NEW ARTIST
Sam Smith
Iggy Azalea
HAIM
Bastille
FKA Twigs
http://www.billboard.com/articles/ev...al-predictions