Biggest Grammy Upsets and Snubs

Delve into the most surprising wins and controversial snubs in Grammy history, highlighting moments that sparked widespread debate.

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1. Most Shocking Album of the Year Snubs: Critics widely consider The Weeknd's 'After Hours' receiving zero nominations in 2021 and Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite For Destruction' losing to U2's 'The Joshua Tree' in 1989 among the biggest Album of the Year snubs.
2. Most Surprising Major Category Winners: Unexpected Grammy wins include Jethro Tull's 'Crest Of A Knave' beating Metallica for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 1989 and The New Vaudeville Band's 'Winchester Cathedral' winning Best Contemporary (R&R) Recording in 1967.
3. Artists with Notorious Grammy Snubs: Beyoncé has faced multiple Album of the Year losses despite being the most awarded artist, while Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' is also cited as a significant snub.

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