Tate McRae Earns First Grammy Nomination, Despite ‘So Close to What’ Being Shut Out

Tate McRae Earns First Grammy Nomination

Tate McRae received her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording for the song “Just Keep Watching” from the movie F1, starring Brad Pitt. She announced the news on her Instagram Stories, expressing her excitement with the words,

“Grammy nominated!!!!!! @recordingacademy.”

Grammy Nomination Details

The nomination places McRae alongside artists such as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco for “Bluest Flame,” Lady Gaga for “Abracadabra,” Zara Larsson for “Midnight Sun,” and PinkPantheress for “Illegal.”

Album 'So Close to What' Overlooked

Interestingly, her third studio album, So Close to What, which is her most successful to date and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, was completely shut out from nominations this year. This album includes singles like “Revolving Door,” “It’s OK I’m OK,” and “Sports Car.”

Career Highlights and Performances

The promotional period for the album featured notable performances on SNL, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the VMAs.
“Just Keep Watching” also won at the VMAs for Song of the Summer and Best Editing in September.

Best New Artist Eligibility

Although McRae was not nominated for Best New Artist, this is due to her ineligibility after having been submitted three times, which is the maximum allowed for that category.

Upcoming Tour Conclusion

McRae is set to conclude her third studio album’s world tour on Saturday in Inglewood, California.

Summary: Tate McRae earned her first Grammy nomination for a song from a movie soundtrack, while her top-charting album went unrecognized, highlighting the complexities of award eligibility and recognition.

The Hollywood Reporter — 2025-11-08