Which album will win AOTY?

[pachinko 10,400]

3 hours ago, Teletubby said:

because it will be released tomorrow and eligibility period ends today

Why would their team not release today then? Ffs.

[StrawberryBlond 14,866]

I'm honestly not sure it'll be any of these options. I really don't know what's considered the front-runner this year. Albums by big names didn't always get huge critical acclaim like expected nor did they do amazing sales. I really don't think they'll give it to Taylor again considering she won it last time and has 3 wins now but she'll get nominated for sure, as I'm sure Billie and Olivia will but I don't actually see them winning. It might be time for another surprising win this year from a lesser-known name. By the way, I was wondering why so many people were saying LFS could have a chance because it's a cover album and I thought only albums with original material could be submitted for this one then I remembered that Herbie Hancock won with River: The Joni Letters which was a Joni Mitchell cover album in 2008, beating out landmark releases from Any Winehouse and Kanye West. I certainly don't agree with cover albums competing with original works especially for an award this big but if it's another nomination for Gaga at least, I'm all for it. I highly doubt it, though, and I sincerely doubt it'll win if it does. It may well be a lock for best traditional pop album seeing as there were no other big releases in that field and considering it'll be Tony's last album but realistically, I think that's all we can hope for.

[thisboyisamonster 864]

I have this feeling that people are overestimating how well SOUR will do - doubt it will even get an AOTY nod tbh. Olivia's best shot at one of the big 4 is best new artist.

Unlike last year we don't have any obvious contenders for AOTY like FN and Folklore.

[Celloo Deng 55,070]

I'd like it to be either Billie or Kanye, I really enjoy both albums.