Grammy Awards 2026: Here are the nominees in the biggest categories

Grammy Awards 2026: Here Are the Nominees in the Biggest Categories

The winners of the 2026 Grammy Awards will be announced during the live ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, February 8.

The Recording Academy revealed the nominees on Friday morning, following an introduction by its CEO Harvey Mason Jr., who kicked off voting season with a star-filled broadcast of pre-recorded appearances.

Highlights from the Announcement

Sabrina Carpenter appeared on screen with her signature curls.
Sam Smith performed at the piano during their announcement segment.
Sharon Osbourne and her children revealed the nominees for Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance, both categories once won by Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away earlier this summer.
Chappell Roan gave an encouraging speech for the Best New Artist contenders, including Addison Rae and Lola Young.
Doechii introduced the Spoken Word and Rap Album categories, where nominees featured GloRilla, Tyler, The Creator, and Kendrick Lamar.

Song of the Year Nominees

This year’s Song of the Year category is notably competitive, featuring names such as Lady Gaga, Doechii, Bad Bunny, and the fictional group from the film KPop Demon Hunters.

Selected Major Nominees

Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) – Let God Sort Em Out
Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia

The full list of nominees spans 95 categories, celebrating artists across every major genre of contemporary music.

Author’s Summary

The 2026 Grammy nominations bring together new stars and legends for a vibrant mix of genres, honoring artists who shaped music’s most memorable year.

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