The Grammy Awards often seem unpredictable.

One year, you might leave with a whole collection of awards, and the next, you might not be acknowledged at all.

Just ask artists like Dolly Parton, Ed Sheeran, or Justin Timberlake.

This year, the roster of nominees for the 67^th Grammy Awards showcases a remarkable range of talent across its 94 categories, blending pop, country, and hip-hop in a way that challenges traditional genre limits. Beyoncé leads the pack with an impressive 11 nominations for her album “Cowboy Carter.” Women notably dominate in both the record and album of the year categories, with strong showings from Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, and Chappell Roan.

However, each year, there are artists who many anticipated would receive accolades but ended up being overlooked or barely acknowledged ahead of the ceremony scheduled for February 2.

Despite having six nominations, which include key categories like record, song, and album of the year for “The Tortured Poets Department,” even Taylor Swift might feel she missed out on additional recognition, particularly for her groundbreaking Eras Tour movie (nominated for best music film) and her song “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” which is among her most memorable and deeply resonant works.

Meanwhile, actress Michelle Williams, celebrated for her audiobook narration of Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me,” might have been a strong contender for a Grammy, adding to her collection of Oscars, Tonys, and Emmys (she won an Emmy in 2019 for her role in “Fosse/Verdon”).

However, the competition in the narration category will be between Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, and former President Jimmy Carter.

Here are some other prominent artists who were surprisingly snubbed.

Dua Lipa

The three-time Grammy winner released the dance hit “Houdini” in November 2023. With the Grammy submission window spanning from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024, it feels like a long time since she debuted this Tame Impala-produced track, heralding her upcoming album, “Radical Optimism,” which dropped in May. Even though “Houdini” nearly hit the Top 10 in the U.S., subsequent singles “Training Season” and “Illusion” underwhelmed, and the album, a solid follow-up to her successful “Future Nostalgia,” quickly faded from the spotlight, earning no recognition from Grammy voters.

Megan Thee Stallion

Despite being a three-time Grammy Award winner, including best new artist in 2021, Megan Thee Stallion’s latest album “Megan” did not earn her any nominations. Neither did her successful tracks “Cobra,” “Boa,” “Mamushi,” and her first chart-topping hit “Hiss,” which might lead her to feel frustrated with the Grammys’ choices.

K-pop

In 2021, BTS made history as the first K-pop group nominated for a Grammy. Since then, the K-pop genre has expanded in the U.S., producing major artists such as Tomorrow X Together, Blackpink (and solo star Lisa), and Seventeen. Yet, the Grammys have still overlooked many prominent K-pop artists, leading to yet another year without nominations for stars like BTS’s Jung Kook and RM, who released solo projects “Golden” and “Right Place, Wrong Person,” respectively, and Lisa, who generated buzz with singles like “Rockstar” and “New Woman.” While the Grammys have diversified their categories, there appears to be a missed opportunity to include K-pop representation.

Dolly Parton

It’s fair to suspect that Grammy voters were uncertain about where to place Dolly Parton’s diverse and star-studded “Rockstar” album, which may have contributed to its lack of recognition. While songs that are covers cannot be nominated in the songwriting categories, the album contains nine original tracks, like the title song featuring Richie Sambora, the single “World on Fire,” and “What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You” with Stevie Nicks, all of which should qualify for consideration. Additionally, her collaborations with Steven Tyler, Pink, John Fogerty, Sting, and others could have been recognized in performance categories. This was Parton’s 49^th album, and hopefully her milestone 50^th will receive more accolades.

Nicki Minaj

Since 2011, the dynamic rapper Nicki Minaj has received a dozen Grammy nominations but has yet to secure a win. Although her debut album “Pink Friday” garnered a nomination in 2012, it was assumed that her latest project “Pink Friday 2,” which topped the Billboard 200 chart upon its December release, would also be considered. Yet none of the album’s popular tracks, including “Last Time I Saw You,” “FTCU,” or “Everybody,” garnered any nominations. It’s a disappointing outcome for Minaj and her fans.

Justin Timberlake

Timberlake wasn’t completely overlooked, as he received co-writing credit for “Better Place” from the “Trolls Band Together” movie, which is nominated for best song written for visual media. However, his own sixth studio album “Everything I Thought it Was” did not gain any recognition. In a different time, his moderately successful song “Selfish,” which contributed to co-writer Amy Allen’s non-classical songwriter of the year nomination, would have easily made its way into various pop categories. Unfortunately, those days are behind him.

Lenny Kravitz

The vibrant track “Blue Electric Light,” which showcases Kravitz’s solo songwriting and instrumental prowess, exudes funk and joy, reminiscent of his well-defined physique. However, despite its energetic vibe, it did not receive any Grammy nominations.

Luke Combs

At the 2024 Grammy Awards, country music star Luke Combs captivated the audience with his moving performance of “Fast Car” alongside its original creator, Tracy Chapman. However, he did not win in the category for best country solo performance, and his album “Gettin’ Old,” which features this hit remake, was also overlooked. This felt familiar for Combs, as earlier in June, his album “Fathers & Sons” faced a similar fate. On a positive note, his track “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” from the “Twisters” soundtrack, is competing for best song written for visual media.