Grammy Awards 2026 Nominees Announced with Star-Studded Lineup

The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards are set to be unveiled on Friday, November 15, 2024, during a live stream event hosted by prominent artists including Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doechii. The announcement will kick off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET, showcasing a diverse array of talent and music from the eligibility period of August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025.

This year’s Grammy Awards will recognize the best musical achievements within the specified timeframe. Notably, fans should not expect to see Taylor Swift’s latest release, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which debuted on October 3, 2025, in the nominations. Instead, among the anticipated contenders are Bad Bunny for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Sabrina Carpenter for “Man’s Best Friend,” Lady Gaga with “Mayhem,” and Kendrick Lamar for “GNX.”

Categories and Ceremony Details

The Grammy Awards will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles on February 1, 2026. This year’s ceremony will highlight a total of 95 categories, celebrating excellence across multiple genres. Some of the key categories to be announced include:

– Album of the Year
– Record of the Year
– Song of the Year
– Best New Artist
– Best Pop Solo Performance
– Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
– Best Rap Album
– Best Rap Performance
– Best Country Album
– Best Country Solo Performance
– Best Rock Album
– Best Rock Performance
– Best R&B Album
– Best R&B Performance

As the anticipation builds ahead of the announcement, music enthusiasts are eager to see which artists and albums will be recognized for their contributions to the industry. The Grammy Awards remain a prestigious event, attracting significant attention from both fans and industry professionals alike.