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

Tate McRae Receives First Grammy Nomination

On Friday, Tate McRae earned her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording with the song “Just Keep Watching” from the movie F1, starring Brad Pitt. The singer shared her excitement on Instagram Stories, writing:

Grammy nominated!!!!!! @recordingacademy.

Competition and Recognition

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, McRae is nominated alongside Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco for “Bluest Flame,” Lady Gaga for “Abracadabra,” Zara Larsson for “Midnight Sun,” and PinkPantheress for “Illegal.” The song “Just Keep Watching” also earned her wins at the 2025 VMAs for Song of the Summer and Best Editing.

Surprising Nomination Amid Album Snub

This nomination was unexpected because McRae’s third studio album, So Close to What, was completely excluded from Grammy nominations this year despite being her most successful album. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and includes singles like “Revolving Door,” “It’s OK I’m OK,” and “Sports Car.”

Album Promotion and Performances

During the album’s promotion, McRae appeared on major platforms such as Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the VMAs, gaining significant exposure.

Best New Artist Category Clarification

Although it seemed that McRae may have been overlooked for Best New Artist, she was ineligible due to having been submitted for nomination three times, which is the category’s submission limit.

"She wasn’t eligible for that category, since McRae had already been submitted three times, which is the limit."

Author’s summary: Tate McRae secures her first Grammy nomination for a single from a film soundtrack, despite her highly successful album being overlooked this year, highlighting the complexities of Grammy eligibility and recognition.

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The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter — 2025-11-08

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