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Grammys 2026 Snubs: Top Artists Overlooked, Country Acts Shut Out
7 Nov
Summary
- The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow snubbed for Album of the Year
- Alex Warren's hit "Ordinary" fails to score any nominations
- Lack of country artists nominated for Best New Artist
The 2026 Grammy nominations have been met with surprise and controversy, as several high-profile artists were unexpectedly shut out of the awards.
One of the biggest snubs is The Weeknd, whose latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow failed to receive any nominations, including for Album of the Year. This comes just a few years after The Weeknd publicly feuded with the Recording Academy, boycotting the Grammys over a 2021 snub. Despite the Academy's efforts to address his concerns, it appears the relationship remains strained.
Another notable omission is Alex Warren, whose hit single "Ordinary" spent 10 weeks atop the Hot 100 this year but received no nominations in either the general field or genre categories. The lack of country representation in the Best New Artist category has also raised eyebrows, with strong contenders like Ella Langley and Megan Moroney being overlooked.
