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🎤 68th Annual Grammy Awards (Grammy Awards 2026): The Full List of Nominees

 

🎤 68th Annual Grammy Awards (Grammy Awards 2026): The Full List of Nominees


The music world has spoken—well, the nominees have been officially revealed for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big night on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 


🗓 Key Dates & New Categories


Nominations were announced on Friday, November 7, 2025. 


Final-round voting runs December 12, 2025 – January 5, 2026. 


This year, two new categories make their debut: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. 


🎧 Major Highlights


Kendrick Lamar leads the charge with nine nominations, while Lady Gaga follows with seven. 


Bad Bunny becomes the first Spanish-language artist nominated in the “big three” (Album, Record, Song of the Year) in a single year. 


The nominations reflect a broad range of genres—from pop to hip-hop to country to K-pop—showing how the Grammys are evolving. 


🏆 Selected Major Category Nominees


Here are some of the standout nominees in the key general-field categories.


✅ 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 



✅ 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 (songwriter: Henry Walter & Andrew Watt) 


“Anxiety” — Doechii 


“APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars 


“DtMF” — Bad Bunny 


“Golden” (from “KPop Demon Hunters”) — HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI) 


“luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA 


“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter 


“WILDFLOWER” — Billie Eilish 



✅ Best New Artist


Nominees:


Olivia Dean 


KATSEYE 


The Marías 


Addison Rae 


Sombr 


Leon Thomas 


Alex Warren 


Lola Young 


🌍 Why This Year’s Matter


The field is more global than ever: nominees from Latin X, K-pop, country, rock and more. (See Bad Bunny, ROSÉ/Bruno Mars, etc.) 


Many major contenders have never won a top Grammy in these categories, so the stakes are high—for example, both Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga. 


The addition of the new categories offers fresh opportunities and recognizes broader forms of artistry (album cover design, traditional country). 


📰 What to Keep an Eye On


Will Bad Bunny’s historic nominations break further ground for Latin artists?


Can Kendrick Lamar finally clinch Album of the Year, or will Lady Gaga or another act upset him?


Which newcomer will emerge from the Best New Artist category?


Will any surprise genre crossover happen (rock/hip-hop/country) that shakes up expectations?


How will streaming, TikTok, and global music trends (like K-pop) influence votes and attention?


✍️ Final Thoughts


The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight both the dominance of chart-toppers and the exciting rise of newer voices. Whether you’re a fan of pop, hip-hop, country or beyond, this year’s list promises surprises, representation and serious competition. The winners will be revealed on the night of February 1—so circle the date and get ready for music’s biggest night.

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