Taylor Swift eyes Grammy chances with three recent No. 1 singles

Taylor Swift remains the most awarded artist in the Album of the Year category, yet she has never secured a Grammy for Record of the Year or Song of the Year. The 2027 Grammy eligibility period closed with three of her singles—"The Life of Ophelia," "Opalite" and "I Knew It, I Knew You"—having reached No. 1 on the Hot 100, a feat no other artist matches this cycle. Analysts note that Swift could submit multiple entries, but strategic considerations often favor focusing on a single track per category.

Commentary predicts she might nominate "The Life of Ophelia" for Record of the Year, given its upbeat appeal, and "I Knew It, I Knew You" for Song of the Year to highlight her songwriting. The final choices will become clear when the Recording Academy releases its preliminary ballot to members on Oct. 12.