Upon the release of their debut single “Yellow” in the summer of 2000, Coldplay immediately captivated the rock community. Although the band, comprised of Phil Harvey, Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, and Guy Berryman, has transitioned from pop-oriented to alternative nation-oriented sounds since its inception in the early 2000s, they continue to be regarded as a renowned group that significantly influenced rock music in the decades that followed. Moreover, the group’s Grammy Award performance demonstrates this influence.

Notwithstanding the band’s slightly atypical “wins to nominations” ratio of 7 victories against 34 nominations, they have still managed to secure several prestigious awards. Additionally, they are in position to increase that figure as they approach the 65th Grammy Awards on February 5th. Before that occurs, let’s learn their Grammy winnings, nominations, and other pertinent information.

The 2023 Grammy Nominations for Coldplay

Prior to the 65th Grammy Awards, Coldplay had received only a limited number of nominations:

Album of the Year: The collection received a nomination for Album of the Year, which was unexpecteԀ given the critical reception it received (Rolling Stone rated it average, and Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop rated it 2/10). Good Morning Gorgeous by Mary J. Blige, In These Silent Days by Brandi Carlile, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar, Voyage by ABBA, 30 by Adele, Renaissance by Beyoncé, Harry’s House by Harry Style, and Good Morning Gorgeous by Bad Bunny will be among the artists in competition.

Best Pop Vocal Album: Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres was included in a shortened list of nominees for the Album of the Year award, alongside the albums previously mentioned by ABBA, Adele, Lizzo, and Harry Styles.

It would have been uncomfortable if BTS had won their first Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance through a collaboration with Coldplay, but the group had a 20% chance of doing so. In the competition for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, their track “My Universe” faces off against “Don’t Shut Me Down” by ABBA, “Bam Bam” by Camila Cabello, and “Bam Bam” by Ed Sheeran. “I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone and Doja Cat and “Unholy” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras.

Nevertheless, Coldplay was eliminated. “Unholy” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras was awarded Best Pop/Duo Group Performance, while “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles won Album of the Year and “Best Pop Vocal Album.”