The Grammy nominations 2026 nominees were officially revealed on November 7, 2025, bringing in a thrilling mix of established superstars and rising talent across genres. The announcement marks the beginning of the run-up to the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Major Nomination Highlights
- Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine nods, including for Album of the Year for GNX.
- Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations, including her album MAYHEM in the Album of the Year category.
- Bad Bunny receives six nominations overall and becomes the first Spanish-language artist nominated in all three major “Big Four” categories (Album, Record, Song of the Year).
- Pop breakout star Sabrina Carpenter is also in the spotlight, with her album Man’s Best Friend and track “Manchild” both receiving major nominations.
- In the Best New Artist field, fresh faces including Addison Rae and Olivia Dean join the roster.
Key Category Nominees
Here are selected nominees from the major general-field categories:
Album of the Year
- Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
- Swag – Justin Bieber
- Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
- Mutt – Leon Thomas
- MAYHEM – Lady Gaga
- GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Chromakopia – Tyler, the Creator
- Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice)
Record of the Year
- “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Anxiety” – Doechii
- “WILDFLOWER” – Billie Eilish
- “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
- “luther” – Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- “The Subway” – Chappell Roan
- “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Best New Artist
Nominees: Olivia Dean; KATSEYE; The Marias; Addison Rae; Sombr; Leon Thomas; Alex Warren; Lola Young.
Notable Trends & Insights
- Hip-hop and Latin pop both feature prominently at the top of the nomination lists this year, highlighting the changing face of mainstream U.S. music.
- The inclusion of K-pop acts is historic: for example, “Golden” (from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack) and “APT.” earned recognition in major categories.
- Several changes to the awards process were introduced for the 2026 cycle: more than 95 categories, a first-time randomized ballot, and two new categories including Best Album Cover.
Dates & Ceremony Details
- Nominees announced: November 7, 2025.
- Final voting period: December 12, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
- Ceremony date: February 1, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Why This Matters for U.S. Audiences
The Grammy nominations 2026 nominees reflect not only who is trending now, but how the U.S. music industry is evolving. With Latin-language albums in major categories, K-pop making breakthroughs, and streaming-era artists climbing to prominence, this year’s list signals broader representation and shifting listener tastes in the United States.
Major U.S. artists like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber remain central—but the field also underscores how global voices are earning recognition in traditionally American-centric awards.
As voting continues and fans await the live show, keep an eye on performances, collaborations and surprise wins. The 2026 Grammys promise to deliver excitement across genres.