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Canadian content plentiful as this year’s Grammy nominees released

Drake’s 4 nominations headline list that includes Joni Mitchell and Allison Russell
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Allison Russell performs during the Americana Honors & Awards show Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Zaleski

Rapper Drake, roots singer Allison Russell and folk legend Joni Mitchell have landed nominations at the Grammy Awards.

It was a comeback for the Toronto rapper, born Aubrey Graham, who ended his years-long boycott of the music awards show by submitting his 2022 album “Her Loss” for consideration. That helped him land four nominations, including best rap album.

Montreal singer-songwriter Russell also picked up four nods, including best Americana album for “The Returner.

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