The 2019 Grammys are still a ways away: The 61st Annual Grammy Awards will be be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10, 2019. The proceedings actually got started this morning, though, as the complete list of nominees was announced. Of course, getting nominated for a Grammy is a big moment in an artist’s career, even if it’s happened to them before. This means that these people, who are so passionate about and dedicated to what they do, are bound to have some enthusiastic reactions upon hearing the news.
Perhaps the most prominent example of this happened during the announcement of the major categories on CBS This Morning. On hand to help present the nominations were Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Alessia Cara, and Zane Lowe, and when Monáe heard that Dirty Computer earned a nod for Album Of The Year, she was overcome with emotion and on the verge of tears. It was a powerful moment, and a testament to how impactful a Grammy nomination can be to an artist.
As the news rolled out, other people who found themselves on the huge list of nominations expressed their happiness as well, so find Monáe’s reaction and more responses from other nominated artists below.
"Being a young, black, queer woman in America, there was something I had to say .. a group of people I wanted to celebrate, and I’m happy to be representing them. I hope they feel seen, I hope they feel heard. I hope they feel loved. & I hope they feel celebrated" –@JanelleMonae pic.twitter.com/eXPZXyIgWe
— Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 (@NorahODonnell) December 7, 2018
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https://twitter.com/DUALIPA/status/1071043863769436160
.@DuaLipa reacts to receiving two #Grammys nominations. pic.twitter.com/FCHDhrlZzm
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 7, 2018
such a real freaking honour, shock and surprise to be nominated for “electricity”
i truly love this song so much. @dualipa @diplo pic.twitter.com/w7tmoAqv3b— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) December 7, 2018
Oooo. Psyched for the three Grammy nominations today! #masseduction @jackantonoff @sharp_stick pic.twitter.com/SXFwNZLosY
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) December 7, 2018
I usually can’t shut up but right now I’m speechless. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/t9WlauDPT6
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) December 7, 2018
GUYS I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS !!!!!!!! GUYS GUYS GUYS !!!! NOMINATED FOR TWO GRAMMYS!!!!!!!! WE DID IT !!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) December 7, 2018
I kinda can’t process this right now
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/Pharrell/status/1071126740263563265
https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGYJognRtS/
Big congratulations to @ShawnMendes for his TWO #GRAMMYs nominations! ✨
“Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Vocal Album” 👏 https://t.co/EPVT3Ls3Md pic.twitter.com/UwD1s9nBpV
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) December 7, 2018
Unbelievable, speechless right now. I LOVE YOU
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) December 7, 2018
Demi Lovato on her #GRAMMYs nomination with @Xtina:
"I grew up in Texas, singing to Christina everyday, DESPERATELY trying to hit her high notes—if you would’ve told me I’d have a Grammy nod with her I would’ve laughed in your face! This is so surreal" pic.twitter.com/RGn79KQUYX
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 7, 2018
.@BebeRexha’s reaction to being nominated for Best New Artist is everything!👏 pic.twitter.com/37WSvxEFL6
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 7, 2018
what… the hell 🙌🏼😭
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) December 7, 2018
HOLY FUCCKING SHIT https://t.co/a4zVltUpWQ
— grey (@greymusic) December 7, 2018
we did it sis ❤️ 5:30am when we found out about the 2 grammy noms… unbelievable pic.twitter.com/yr0voC1M6U
— chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) December 7, 2018
IS THIS REAL LIFE?!?!?!?!? we are in SHOCK. can’t believe this. 2 GRAMMY NOMS 😭😭 so grateful, wow God is amazing https://t.co/CzqH7BARDZ
— chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) December 7, 2018
2 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS😭🙈 sooo much love to my team & every one who has supported this project🖤 wow. so thankful!! pic.twitter.com/yLWthF38mF
— tori kelly (@torikelly) December 7, 2018
It’s humbling waking up hearing that you’ve been nominated for two #GRAMMYs. It’s one of those things that just never gets old… from the bottom of my heart, thank you. 🙏 @RecordingAcad pic.twitter.com/nWpoOTYgCl
— Lee Ann Womack (@leeannwomack) December 7, 2018
Congrats @brandicarlile, @KaceyMusgraves, @MarenMorris, & @MissMargoPrice!! Beautiful work! Beautiful artists!! Awesome women!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#grammys @RecordingAcad— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) December 7, 2018
What a humbling list of friends and creative influences to be on. Thank you @RecordingAcad! We’re all on a group DM coordinating our #Grammy ourfits. pic.twitter.com/5aIIKnUhSf
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 7, 2018
Exceedingly humbled to be nominated for a Grammy Award. We are overwhelmed by your magnificent love & support in this unbelievable year. To share this honor & say thank you, we will donate $1 from every December Detroit ticket to @CHMFoundation, on behalf of The Peaceful Army. pic.twitter.com/hI8N5SPcMq
— Greta Van Fleet (@GretaVanFleet) December 7, 2018
.@brandicarlile OUT HERE GETTING THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
— Maggie Rogers (@maggierogers) December 7, 2018
THIS IS INSANE. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY. 5 NOMINATIONS?????
— H.E.R. (@HERMusicx) December 7, 2018
— BrianCourtneyWilson (@BCourtneyWilson) December 7, 2018
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! https://t.co/wlAALalcfx
— Boi-1da (@Boi1da) December 7, 2018
Holy cow! I’ve been nominated for a Grammy (!) for my album notes to “Trouble No More,” lucky volume 13 in Dylan’s Bootleg Series. An honor & a shock to find myself in such fine company.
— Amanda Petrusich (@amandapetrusich) December 7, 2018
Ayyyyyyyeeeeeee!!! Thank you so much! #honored https://t.co/xXh97ishUK
— The Walls Group (@TheWallsGroup) December 7, 2018
HOLY SHIT BALLS WE’RE GOING TO THE FUXJKING GRAMMYS @MarenMorris @Zedd @greymusic https://t.co/nRD8Gjfe8D
— Sarah Aarons (@sarah_aarons) December 7, 2018
on the moon.💜 https://t.co/D9cZpPZXoz
— Dr. LALAH HATHAWAY (@lalahhathaway) December 7, 2018
NOMINADA A UN GRAMMY!!!! No lo puedo creer 😱😱😱 Esto es una locura de verdad, se me va a salir el corazón del pecho. @RecordingAcad #2AM pic.twitter.com/4uTOirHSnf
— Raquel Sofía (@raquelsofia) December 7, 2018
Strong Ones!!! Thank you… I love you all endlessly!
— ETANA (@EtanaStrongOne) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/FatouDiawara/status/1071050868877877248
Gracias @RecordingAcad todo un honor estar nominados #GRAMMYs 'Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album' #GRAMMYs 💃🏻🌴 pic.twitter.com/zzwLDD5PTq
— Monsieur Periné (@monsieurperine) December 7, 2018
