Bruno Mars and Karol G’s “Still,” from Karol G’s album ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto,’ could earn a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2027 Grammys. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 21: In this image released on November 21, Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic perform onstage for the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater broadcast on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Esparza via Getty Images)
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Bruno Mars returned this year with The Romantic, his first solo collection in nearly a decade, and it was welcomed warmly. The full-length was fronted by another massive single from the superstar, “I Just Might,” which once again sees him dipping into the sounds of decades past to score a smash.
Mars is headed for another big night at the 2027 Grammys, and he is sure to rack up quite a few nominations between his hit album and its several singles. One of the reasons why the singer will almost surely stand out as one of the most-nominated musicians this time around is because he will likely end up in both pop and R&B categories, as well as those that do not focus on one genre, such as Album, Record and Song of the Year.
One track that dropped late in the eligibility period – which closed only a short time ago – should also be considered a real contender. While much of Mars’s output connected to The Romantic will grab the spotlight, there is one duet that may prove too lovely for Recording Academy members to forget.
Bruno Mars and Karol G’s “Still” Is a Grammy Contender
Mars features on Karol G’s single “Still,” a power ballad included on her recently released album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. The tune was pushed as the third official cut from the full-length and became a quick hit on a number of Billboard charts. “Still” barely missed the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, opening and peaking at No. 41. Since then, the track has become a big win across a variety of radio formats in the United States.
Chart positions are not supposed to matter when voters choose what to nominate and which songs and albums will win gold, but when a tune reaches the Billboard rankings and rises to lofty positions, it becomes more difficult to ignore or forget. “Still” was not a blockbuster, but it performed well enough – and was released recently enough – that it should not be left out of Grammy predictions.
“Still” Fits the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Field
“Still” sounds and feels like a natural fit for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The field honors records by groups and duos, as well as collaborations between soloists, and the power ballad could easily sneak into a category known for occasionally producing odd or unexpected choices. There aren’t many hugely popular duos and groups in the pop space these days, and more often than not, it’s duets and collabs that wind up in the running for the honor.
Bruno Mars Is Already a Favorite in the Category
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars accept the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Award for “Die with a Smile” onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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Mars is already one of the most successful artists in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category. He is one of only four acts to win the trophy more than once, and he is currently tied with Ariana Grande and SZA for the second-most honors. Lady Gaga has earned the prize three times, making her one of the top star in the field.
“Still” May Sound Familiar to Grammy Voters
Also sure to help “Still” in its Grammy campaign is the fact that it sounds and feels a lot like another Mars hit. The tune is similar to “Die With a Smile,” his No. 1 smash with Gaga, which won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance only a few years ago. Less than a decade earlier, Mark Ronson and Mars’s “Uptown Funk!” became one of the earliest winners in the newly reorganized category.
“Die With a Smile” lost Song of the Year and was not even nominated for Record of the Year, something that seems like a miss in retrospect. Voters who may still be fond of that tune could want to honor Mars again by giving a nod to another composition that lives in a similar sonic space.
Karol G Could Earn Her First Pop Grammy Nomination
While Mars is a Grammy favorite, Karol G has only been nominated three times. She has never seen one of her songs earn a nomination, though her project Mañana Será Bonito won Best Música Urbana Album, a category she’s competed for multiple times.
Karol G has become not only one of the biggest Latin music stars in the world, but a certified powerhouse in America – one who has now collected multiple top 10 albums and proved her staying power. There may be a desire among Grammy voters to recognize her work and talent again, and bringing her into a pop field while finally honoring one of her tracks could be a way to do so.
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