Variety(@Variety):Olivia Rodrigo and Olivia Dean are the leading contenders for Album of the Year at the Grammys. Both of their projects have broad cross-generational appeal, although Dean’s timeless grooves might be more squarely in the pocket for older voters, whereas Rodrigo has a dad-rock factor going for her. Both projects, however, are excellent to the point of general undeniability, writes Variety’s Chris Willman.

2026.10.08 01:45

Olivia Rodrigo and Olivia Dean are the leading contenders for Album of the Year at the Grammys. Both of their projects have broad cross-generational appeal, although Dean’s timeless grooves might be more squarely in the pocket for older voters, whereas Rodrigo has a dad-rock factor going for her. Both projects, however, are excellent to the point of general undeniability, writes Variety’s Chris Willman.