Noah Kahan's The Great Divide sits on prediction lists from Oct. 13 through Nov. 11

Noah Kahan's The Great Divide appears in the eight-album Album of the Year forecast the Los Angeles Times published Nov. 11, with its picks listed in alphabetical order. That list is not a ranking, so it shows inclusion rather than strength. Nominations are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, and the forecast leans toward a nomination. The case rests on consistency. The Los Angeles Times names Bridgers, Dean, Langley, Mars, Rodrigo, Rosalía and Swift alongside him. The risk is crowding. Only eight slots exist, and the Los Angeles Times names Kacey Musgraves as a possible surprise. It also says Madonna, Paul McCartney or the Rolling Stones could make a showing. Nov. 9 preview says Don Toliver's Octane moved into its top tier, and it describes RAYE's album as competing with Olivia Dean's. Any of these could take a spot that predictors have given to Kahan. The thing to watch is the announcement on Nov. 16, which starts at 7:45 a.m. ET. If Kahan is missing from the eight Album of the Year nominees, the question is settled as no.