2026 GRAMMY Nominations Revealed: A Star-Studded Lineup
The full list of nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards has officially been announced, kicking off the excitement for music’s biggest night. The 68th Annual GRAMMYs are set to take place on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, giving fans everywhere a front-row seat to all the action.
This year’s nominations showcase an incredible diversity of artists, genres, and projects. From established superstars like Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar to breakout newcomers such as Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, and KATSEYE, the list reflects a year brimming with creativity. A total of 95 GRAMMY categories are being celebrated, spanning pop, country, rap, R&B, Latin, global, jazz, and beyond. Each nominee has been recognized for their outstanding contribution to music over the past year.
The announcement of the nominees was made via a livestream, featuring presentations by Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, and others. Fans can now explore the complete list of nominees, which includes everything from Record of the Year and Album of the Year to Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and many genre-specific categories.
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Voting for the winners is carried out by the Recording Academy’s Voting Members—a peer group made up of artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other music professionals. This peer-driven process ensures that every GRAMMY is awarded based on professional recognition and respect within the industry, reinforcing the prestige of the GRAMMYs as the only peer-voted award in music.
Notably, the 2026 GRAMMYs will introduce two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. These additions are part of the Recording Academy’s ongoing commitment to recognizing a broader spectrum of artistic excellence and celebrating the evolving ways music is created and experienced.
Some of the standout nominations include Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” and “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” in major categories, Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” and “Mayhem,” Billie Eilish’s “WILDFLOWER,” Kendrick Lamar with SZA for “luther,” and breakout tracks like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” and Doechii’s “Anxiety.” In the Best New Artist category, Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, The Marias, Addison Rae, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young are all recognized for making a significant impact in their first year on the scene.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards promise to be a celebration of both innovation and excellence in music. With such a wide-ranging mix of talent and the excitement of live performances, fans can look forward to an unforgettable night where the industry’s best are honored and music history is made.
From iconic legends to fresh new voices, this year’s GRAMMY nominations remind us of the power and creativity of music, and the anticipation is already building for February 1st. The countdown is on, and Music’s Biggest Night is just around the corner.
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