What are the 2026 Grammy Award nominations?

The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, set to take place in 2026. Top artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny are expected to be among the contenders.

Who is helping the Recording Academy announce the 2026 Grammy nominees?

Presenters such as Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Lizzo, Doechii, Jon Batiste, Karol G, and Mumford & Sons' Sam Smith and Nicole Scherzinger are assisting the Recording Academy in revealing the nominees across 22 select categories.

When were the 2026 Grammy nominations announced?

The nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were announced on November 7, 2025, during a half-hour morning livestream by the Recording Academy.

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Grammys 2026 Nominations Unveiled: Music's Biggest Stars Await Honors

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Grammys 2026 nominations announced on November 7, 2025
Top artists expected to be nominated include Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga
Presenters like Lizzo, Karol G helping Recording Academy reveal nominees

Grammys 2026 Nominations Unveiled: Music's Biggest Stars Await Honors

On November 7, 2025, the Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which are scheduled to take place in 2026. The nominations were revealed during a half-hour morning livestream, with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and celebrity guests like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Lizzo, Doechii, Jon Batiste, Karol G, and Mumford & Sons' Sam Smith and Nicole Scherzinger presenting the contenders.

Among the artists expected to factor in as the nominations roll out are Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Brandi Carlile, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Justin Bieber, along with the soundtrack for the "KPop: Demon Hunters" project. The full list of nominees in all 95 categories has been published online following the initial livestream presentation of the select 22 categories.