Taylor Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department" is nominated for Album of the Year, marking her seventh nomination in this category and breaking her own record. She will compete against Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter," Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft," Charli XCX's "Brat," Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet," Chappell Roan's "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," André 3000's "New Blue Sun," and Jacob Collier's "Djesse Vol. 4." This lineup highlights a strong presence of women in the top categories, with Swift and Beyoncé being among the most notable contenders[1][3].