Justin Timberlake, the pop superstar, is in the running to potentially tie Kelly Clarkson's all-time record for the most Best Pop Vocal Album Grammy nominations. Despite facing challenges in 2024, including a commercial disappointment with his latest album and a DUI arrest, Timberlake's chances at the upcoming 2025 Grammys are looking up.
Eligibility for the 2025 Grammys closed recently, and Timberlake's album 'Everything I Thought It Was' is being considered for a nomination in the Best Pop Vocal Album category. While the album may not have met commercial expectations, Timberlake's established reputation in the music industry could work in his favor with Grammy voters.
If Timberlake secures a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, it would mark his sixth career nod in the category, including his work with NSYNC. This nomination would put him on par with artists like Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift, who also have five nominations each in the same category.
NSYNC, the boy band Timberlake was a part of, received nominations in the Best Pop Vocal Album category in the early 2000s but never won. Timberlake himself won the award in 2004 for his solo album 'Justified' and has been nominated for subsequent solo projects.
The 2025 Grammy Awards are scheduled for February 2, 2025, with nominees set to be announced on November 8. Timberlake, along with other top artists, is poised to compete for the prestigious Best Pop Vocal Album award, potentially making history by tying Kelly Clarkson's record.
