KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says that this year’s Jamaica Festival Song album is being considered for Grammy nomination.

She informed that the album is now being reviewed by eligible voting members of the Recording Academy whose votes will determine the nominees in the Reggae category. The nominees will be announced in November.

“This is the third year that the Festival Song album is being considered for Grammy nomination since we’ve reorganised and revitalised the competition. We’re delighted by this opportunity to showcase, highlight and celebrate our Festival contestants and remain optimistic that the Festival Song album will be one of the nominees because there are very good songs on the album,” Minister Grange said.

The 11-track album titled ‘Jamaica Festival Song 2023 Competition’ features songs performed by Slashe— who was named the winner of the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song winner, Mento Tones, Av&nte, Lady Denna & The Whole Note Mento Band, Hot Rod, Shuga, N-Rich, Princess Black, Prince Fabulous, Eric Donaldson and Exco Levi.

The album is available for streaming and download on several digital music platforms across the world including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer and Spotify.