GROUNDED Grammy Nomination

GROUNDED has been Grammy nominated for Best Opera Recording. Released in 2025 by Deutsche Grammophon, the opera is a multi-character adaptation of George Brant’s eponymous play, which premiered in 2012. It tells the story of former fighter pilot Jess, sung by D’Angelo, reassigned to operate military drones due to her unplanned pregnancy. The work raises urgent questions about technology, morality, and identity in modern warfare. Conducted by the Met’s Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the cast further features tenor Ben Bliss, soprano Ellie Dehn, baritone Kyle Miller and bass-baritone Greer Grimsley. With Tesori’s gripping score and a powerhouse performance from D’Angelo, this release marks a bold, contemporary milestone in American opera.

The Grammys take place in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026. See HERE for the full nominations list