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December 7, 2018

2019 Grammy nominees: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Taylor Swift

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The first batch of Grammy nominations are in and stars like Lady Gaga and Drake all earned multiple nods.

Gaga and her "A Star Is Born" co-star, Bradley Cooper, earned four nominations for the soundtrack to their blockbuster film.

(MORE: Golden Globes 2019: Complete list of nominees)

But it was Kendrick Lamar who led all nominations with eight. Drake was right behind him with seven.

A slew of young, dynamic women also took over the Grammy field with Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R. and Janelle Monáe among some of the nominees for music's top honor!

Here are the top nominees:

Best R&B Album

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best R&B Album nominees: @tonibraxton, @leonbridges, @lalahhathaway, @HERMusicx, and @PJMORTON!

Get to know the nominees in all 84 categories: https://t.co/iPjts7Ro13 pic.twitter.com/14Ul4C47im

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) 7. december 2018

Best Country Album

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best Country Album nominees: @KelseaBallerini, @brothersosborne, @AshleyMcBryde, @KaceyMusgraves, and @ChrisStapleton!

Get to know the nominees in all 84 categories: https://t.co/iPjts7Ro13 pic.twitter.com/JJynJDDXIV

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Album of the Year

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Album Of The Year nominees: @iamcardib, @brandicarlile, @Drake, @HERMusicx, @PostMalone, @JanelleMonae, @KaceyMusgraves, and (@kendricklamar + Various Artists)!

Explore the category nominees: https://t.co/3VQX0frxgm pic.twitter.com/tmuDzqsG9A

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Record of the Year

Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Record Of The Year nominees: @iamcardib
Bad Bunny @JBALVIN @brandicarlile Childish Gambino (@donaldglover) @Drake @ladygaga #BradleyCooper @kendricklamar @sza @PostMalone @21savage @Zedd @MarenMorris @greymusic!

Full Story: https://t.co/Qx4UVcc6R9 pic.twitter.com/ub85npo1wn

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Song Of The Year

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Song Of The Year nominees: @kendricklamar, @sza, @ellamai, @Drake, @ShawnMendes, @Zedd, @MarenMorris, @greymusic, @ladygaga, #BradleyCooper, and Childish Gambino (@donaldglover)!

Get to know the nominees: https://t.co/bwtAdpA1gI pic.twitter.com/pjAM69tRDh

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Best New Artist

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best New Artist nominees: @chloexhalle, @lukecombs, @GretaVanFleet, @HERMusicx, @DUALIPA, @MissMargoPrice, @BebeRexha, and @JorjaSmith!

Get to know the nominees: https://t.co/Fd5RW7RN4U pic.twitter.com/qwTn90YwKF

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Best Urban Contemporary Album

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best Urban Contemporary Album nominees: #TheCarters (@Beyonce, @S_C_), @chloexhalle, @chrisdaddydave, @Miguel, and @OfficialMeshell.

View the full nominees list: https://t.co/3RgaZI0VYC pic.twitter.com/R8LwAlq8or

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Best Alternative Music Album

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best Alternative Music Album nominees: @ArcticMonkeys, @Beck, @bjork, @DBtodomundo, and @st_vincent.

View the full nominees list: https://t.co/3RgaZI0VYC pic.twitter.com/5odI1yVu1k

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Best Rock Album

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best Rock Album nominees: @AliceInChains, @falloutboy, @thebandGHOST, @GretaVanFleet, and @Weezer.

View the full nominees list: https://t.co/3RgaZI0VYC pic.twitter.com/kwQqhiLw5o

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

Best Pop Vocal Album

?? Congratulations 61st #GRAMMYs Best Pop Vocal Album nominees: @Camila_Cabello, @kelly_clarkson, @ArianaGrande, @ShawnMendes, @Pink, and @taylorswift13.

View the full nominees list: https://t.co/3RgaZI0VYC pic.twitter.com/4bFRAmlFtC

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 7, 2018

For the full list, head over to Grammy.com.