In an unexpected turn of events, The Beatles earned two Grammy nominations in 2025, decades after officially disbanding. Their latest song, “Now and Then,” completed in 2023 with the help of artificial intelligence technology, is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance at the upcoming Grammy Awards. The song faces stiff competition in these categories, competing against artists like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and rock heavyweights like Green Day and Pearl Jam.

Originally recorded as a demo by John Lennon in the late 1970s, “Now and Then” was part of a collection shared with his surviving bandmates in the 1990s, including “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” Despite its potential, “Now and Then” remained unfinished for decades because the technology of the time could not separate Lennon’s voice from the background piano without compromising sound quality.

In 2021, filmmaker Peter Jackson and his team used machine learning to isolate Lennon’s voice and piano, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to complete the long-lost song.

Grammy rules, which state that only “human creators” are eligible to win, allow works containing “elements” of AI material, making “Now and Then” eligible for Grammy consideration despite of its AI-assisted production.

Competing with artists like Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” may seem unusual for a song with origins in the 1970s, however, for Beatles fans, this nomination is a testament to the band’s enduring legacy. The Grammy Awards will take place on February 2, 2025, offering a chance to see if The Beatles can once again leave their mark on music history.