Kesha got her first Grammy nomination, and Twitter is losing it
It’s always good news when award shows honor the artists that deserve recognition, and this year, the Grammys really came through. Along with some other awesome nods from the Recording Academy to artists like JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and Pink, Kesha got her first Grammy nomination — and the internet is here for it.
She’s nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance for the single “Praying” and Best Traditional Pop Album for her comeback album, Rainbow. She’ll be competing against the likes of Ed Sheeran, Pink, and Lady Gaga (among others), so the competition is sure to be fierce — but no matter who wins, we are thrilled that Kesha is getting this much-deserved recognition.
Rainbow was more than a traditional comeback album, given that Kesha spent five long years battling for the right to create music without the involvement of her sexual and emotional abuser, producer Dr. Luke. Kesha still faces a defamation suit from Dr. Luke and, according to the New York Times, Dr. Luke still stands to profit from Rainbow since it was released by RCA and Kemosabe, two Sony imprints that were created in part with the notorious producer. Needless to say, it’s amazing to see Kesha come out on top with these nominations.
And people on Twitter are all about it.
false false
KESHA HAS FINALLY BEEN NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY. WE DID IT, KIDS! WE DID IT!!! pic.twitter.com/JWHpowsV6w
— Hugh McIntyre (@PopBangHugh) November 28, 2017
Kesha got her first TWO nominations for a GRAMMY: Best Pop Vocal Album (Rainbow) and Best Pop Solo Performance (Praying) ⭐ pic.twitter.com/YCc51f29KE
— 👁 (@GoddessGiBee) November 28, 2017
false false
LIVING for this #GRAMMys category.
Best Pop Solo performance is a tough one!
This is Kesha's first Grammy nomination! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/VnovlDqqY8
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) November 28, 2017
Her fans are serious about this.
false
if kesha does not receive a grammy nom I will individually curb stomp every member of the academy try me bitch pic.twitter.com/6L15WMXvwo
— judy jetson hooker (@virgolding) November 28, 2017
false
I can’t even fathom how Kesha must be feeling. Going from the fear of never releasing music again to receiving TWO GRAMMY NOMS for her comeback album ?! Redemption at its finest. Dr Puke is shook.@KeshaRose sweetie you’re doing AMAZING !! 🌈✨💕
— 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘁 ✨ (@zachias_) November 28, 2017
false false false
Talk about empowering! There was a time when we feared Kesha would never release music again — and now she’s rocking not one, but two potential Grammy wins.
There are people all over the world who love you @KeshaRose. And I can say truly I am in awe of your bravery.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 19, 2016
We’re not gonna lie: As much as we love every artist nominated (like, come on, Gaga) — we’re currently hoping Kesha gets to take home some statues come January. Not only does she deserve them for her work, but it would be a powerful reminder to women everywhere that staying true to yourself and speaking up can lead to beautiful things.
