Kendrick Lamar dominates the 2026 GRAMMY nominations with nine nods, topping the list once again. He follows his previous success, having won five awards at the 67th GRAMMYs. This year, Lamar is nominated for album, record, and song of the year, marking the third time he has led in total nominations after 2016 and 2019.
Lamar now holds 22 GRAMMY wins. Lady Gaga, with 14 wins so far, received a total of 45 nominations this year, including nods for the three major categories.
Lady Gaga was nominated for "Record of the Year," "Album of the Year," and "Song of the Year."
The full list of nominees was revealed during the Recording Academy's livestream on November 7, 2025.
Summary: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 GRAMMY nominations with nine nods, while Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow closely, setting the stage for a competitive awards season.