Why did Beyoncé and Taylor Swift miss the 2026 Grammys?

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift were absent from the 2026 Grammy Awards because they had no nominations this year, with their latest works falling outside the eligibility period.

Did Ariana Grande win an award at the 2026 Grammys?

Yes, Ariana Grande won the award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance with Cynthia Erivo for 'Defying Gravity' at the 2026 Grammy Awards, though she did not attend the ceremony due to her busy schedule.

Who else was notably absent from the 2026 Grammy Awards?

Notable absentees from the 2022 Grammy Awards included Selena Gomez, who was nominated, and The Weeknd, who had no nominations this year due to his recent projects not meeting eligibility criteria.

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Grammys 2026: Stars Absent Despite Wins & Snubs

3 Feb

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Summary

Several major artists missed the 2026 Grammys for various reasons.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift were ineligible for nominations this year.
Ariana Grande attended virtually due to a packed schedule.

Grammys 2026: Stars Absent Despite Wins & Snubs

The 2026 Grammy Awards, held on February 1st at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, featured many prominent music industry figures. However, several major artists were conspicuously absent from the event. These absences ranged from scheduling conflicts to a lack of eligibility for nominations.

Ariana Grande, despite winning Best Pop Duo or Group Performance, did not attend. Her schedule, packed with film releases and upcoming tours, kept her away. She acknowledged the win online. This marks her second consecutive Grammy absence.

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift were also absent as they had no nominations this year. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" had already been recognized in the previous season, falling outside the 2026 eligibility window. Swift's latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," missed the cutoff and will be eligible for the 2027 awards.