Timothée Chalamet Scores First Grammy Nomination for A Complete Unknown
Timothée Chalamet Scores First Grammy Nomination for A Complete Unknown
Chalamet earns his first Grammy nod for the A Complete Unknown soundtrack, featuring his live Bob Dylan performances and a cast contribution, up against major nominees.
Timothée Chalamet has earned his first Grammy nomination, marking a milestone on his path toward an EGOT. The Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media nomination is for the A Complete Unknown soundtrack, which features Chalamet singing and playing Bob Dylan classics live on set. The album is credited to Chalamet, with fellow cast members Monica Barbaro, Ed Norton, and Boyd Holbrook also contributing performances.
The competition in this category is stiff: the Sinners soundtrack features a slate of renowned artists, the KPop Demon Hunters album bands together high-energy performances, Wicked’s cast album includes a star-studded lineup, and F1 The Album gathers a wide range of artists from Ed Sheeran to Tate McRae.
Chalamet isn’t new to rigorous preparation: he reportedly spent five years studying guitar, voice, and harmonica in anticipation of the film, and he performed live on the movie’s set. He has emphasized that you can’t re-create a performance in the studio, noting the importance of authentic movements and presence in delivering a true live sound. His dedication to authenticity was underscored by his guitar teacher, who described his refusal to take shortcuts in pursuit of a genuine performance.
This nomination serves as a reminder of Chalamet’s versatility beyond acting and keeps him on a trajectory toward broader recognition, one step closer to an EGOT while continuing to push the boundaries of his craft.
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