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Album of the Year Nominee André 3000 To Skip Grammys


André 3000, who surprised with an Album of the Year nomination for 'New Blue Sun,' will not be attending today's Grammy Awards ceremony.

The musician, who is nominated for his debut solo album, did not cite a reason for skipping the awards but referenced Los Angeles in his message to fans, sharing his hope that the city will “rebound” following the recent devastating wildfires. “Our album was conceived and recorded in Los Angeles with the spirit of openness and creative collaboration. In the Album of the Year category, Andre 3000 ‘s “New Blue Sun” is nominated alongside Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”, Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet”, Charli XCX’s “Brat”, Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft”, Chappell Roan’s “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”, and Jacob Collier’s “Djesse Vol.

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