The Recording Academy® has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards®, highlighting a remarkable year in music that celebrates innovation, creativity, and artistic excellence. This year’s nominations showcase a diverse mix of established legends and rising stars, led by Kendrick Lamar (9), Cirkut (7), Jack Antonoff (7), Lady Gaga (7), and Bad Bunny (6).
As the only peer-voted award in the music industry, the GRAMMY Awards recognize the voices shaping culture—from producers and songwriters to performers and engineers. Nominees were announced during a livestream event on live.GRAMMY.com and on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.
“The GRAMMY Awards honor the creators who make this community vibrant,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “This year’s nominees reflect the incredible talent driving the global soundscape forward—from emerging voices to enduring icons.”
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will take place Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ from 8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT. The Premiere Ceremony® will precede the telecast, streaming live from the Peacock Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT.
The show will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy, with Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers.
2026 GRAMMY HIGHLIGHTS
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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
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Album of the Year:
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny
SWAG – Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
MAYHEM – Lady Gaga
GNX – Kendrick Lamar
MUTT – Leon Thomas
CHROMAKOPIA – Tyler, The Creator -
Song of the Year:
“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
“luther” – Kendrick Lamar with SZA
“APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
“Golden” – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI -
Best New Artist:
Olivia Dean • KATSEYE • The Marias • Addison Rae • sombr • Leon Thomas • Alex Warren • Lola Young
Additional Highlights
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Producer of the Year (Non-Classical): Dan Auerbach, Cirkut, Dijon, Blake Mills, Sounwave
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Best Pop Vocal Album: SWAG (Justin Bieber), MAYHEM (Lady Gaga), Man’s Best Friend (Sabrina Carpenter)
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Best Rap Album: Let God Sort Em Out (Clipse), GNX (Kendrick Lamar), CHROMAKOPIA (Tyler, The Creator)
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Best Country Solo Performance: Tyler Childers, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson
Key Dates
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Eligibility Period: Aug. 31, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2025
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Final Voting: Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026
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Music’s Biggest Night®: Feb. 1, 2026
Connect with the Recording Academy
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Website: www.GRAMMY.com | www.RecordingAcademy.com
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Instagram: @RecordingAcademy
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YouTube: Recording Academy / GRAMMYs
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TikTok: @RecordingAcademy
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Facebook: Recording Academy
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LinkedIn: Recording Academy
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Hashtag: #GRAMMYs
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY®
The Recording Academy® is the leading society of music professionals dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and advancing music’s creators. Through its GRAMMY Museum®, advocacy efforts, and charitable foundation MusiCares®, the Academy supports artists, fosters education, and preserves music’s cultural legacy.
For more information, visit www.grammy.com.
