ABBA Open Up On Their Grammy Award Nomination

ABBA have recently opened up on their recent Grammy nomination, joking that that a new Grammy category should be set up for groups like themselves who have been in hiatus for a long time.

The band were nominated for "Record of the Year" for "I Still Have Faith In You".

Their record has been nominated alongside Bliie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever", Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet's "I Get A Kick Out Of You", Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver's Licence" along with Justin Bieber's "Peaches" featuring Giveon and David Caesar. 

"mandatory"

Following news of their nomination, ABBA have joked that a new category should be "mandatory" for acts returning to the music business after a hiatus. 

Speaking to Variety, the band released this statement, “A Grammy should be mandatory for those who dare leave 40 years between album releases. We suggest a new category. ABBA – Agnetha, Björn, Benny, Anni-Frid". 

"I Still Have Faith In You" features on ABBA's new album "Voyage", their first record in 40 years. Having only just been released a month ago, the album has already reached platinum status.

The album has reached number one in 18 countries including Spain and the UK. 

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