Sony Music Publishing songwriters and composers picked up a slew of Grammy nods across several major categories on Friday (11/8), including Best New Artist, Producer, Songwriter, Record and Album of the Year.

Beyoncé netted 11 noms for her work on COWBOY CARTER (Parkwood/Columbia), including Album and Country Album of the Year. “TEXAS HOLD 'EM, which was co-written by Killah B, Ink and Nate Ferraro, picked up Record and Song. She's now the most nominated artist in history at 99.

SMP's Big Four nominees also include Charli xcx, who landed seven nods, and Chappell Roan, who earned six. Lady Gaga was nominated for Song for “Die With A Smile" f/Bruno Mars while Julian Bunetta scored a Record nod for Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.”

Edgar Barrera was nominated in the Songwriter category for a second year following the success of Karol G, Carin Leon and Peso Pluma, among others. A Producer of the Year nod went to Dan Nigro for Chappell's The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and “Good Luck, Babe!,” which also earned him Record and Song noms. Other notable nominations in the category include Mustard, Alissia and Ian Fitchuk.

But that was only the beginning for SMP. USHER, Tems, Latto, Lainey Wilson, Ashley Gorley, Noah Kahan, Shakira, Anitta and Marc Anthony were just a sliver of the many artists also recognized for their musical works in 2024. As for us, we were recognized for being the worst.

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Racheal Conte to VP, Sample Clearance, Legal & Business Affairs. She'll report to SMP EVP, Business and Legal Affairs & General Counsel Peter Brodsky from the NYC offices.

In her new role, Conte will be responsible for leading the company’s US sample clearance team as they aim to increase sampling opportunities for SMP’s songwriters and catalogs. She'll also act as a liaison for the company’s global offices to advance sample clearances for US originating works around the world.

"I am delighted to recognize Racheal with this promotion. Racheal’s contributions have been key to the success of SMP’s songwriters and catalogs, and it has been rewarding to see her growth as a leader throughout her time at the company," Brodsky said. "I look forward to seeing what Racheal will accomplish next in this new role.”

Conte began her career at EMI Music Publishing in 2006 as part of the A&R department before moving over to business affairs department. In 2012 she joined the sampling team, where she most recently served as the assistant director of sampling clearance. The only samples we're concerned about are the ones at the grocery store.