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Grammys 2026: Lamar, Gaga, Bad Bunny Battle for Top Album
30 Jan
Summary
- Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny are nominated for Album of the Year.
- Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show a week after the Grammys.
- The Recording Academy has admitted over 3,800 new members, many younger and diverse.
The 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles features a star-studded race for Album of the Year, with Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny all nominated for the coveted prize. Lamar, a five-time winner last year, leads all artists with nine nominations, including for Record and Song of the Year. He is nominated for his album "GNX."
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican artist, is also competing in the top categories for his album "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos." He is currently on a world tour and is slated to headline the Super Bowl halftime show just a week after the Grammy ceremony. His previous album, "Un verano sin ti," was the first Spanish-language album nominated for Album of the Year.
Lady Gaga, a seven-time nominee this year, is recognized for her album "Mayhem." She has previously won 14 Grammys and is aiming for a historic win in the Album of the Year category, having already secured Record and Song of the Year awards seven years ago. The Grammy Awards will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah.
