Names like Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift dominate the Grammy conversation, but stars like Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z also quietly earned nods as well.

The annual Grammy Award nominations were announced Friday. While it was a relatively quiet year for Memphis acts, a few Mid-South-connected artists were recognized.  Frayser-bred hip-hop queen GloRilla led the charge with a pair of nominations in the rap categories,

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.