This truth definitely ain’t gonna hurt.
The Recording Academy, which is responsible for the Grammy Awards, has ruled that the song “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo will indeed be eligible for Record of the Year.
Why the issue?
Well, the track, which has soared up the charts and is considered a follow-up to the singer’s first song “Juice,” actually came out in 2017.
“This lighthearted hip-hop smash was first released in September 2017, more than a year before the start of the current eligibility year [October 1st, 2018 to August 31st, 2019]. But the Academy confirms that it will be eligible. As such, it has an excellent chance of making the finals,” said a statement on Billboard.
So far, “Truth Hurts” has reached 6th spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts, making it Lizzo’s first top 10 record.
Following the news of the song’s eligibility, the 31-year-old took to Twitter.
“When I dropped ‘Truth Hurts,’ I was so depressed I almost quit music… this is my testimony… my hard work’s paying off… a reminder to never give up.”
Voting members and registered media companies have until August 2nd to submit nominations for the 2020 Grammys, which will take place on January 26th.
