The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, sparking excitement and debate across the global music industry. This year’s list is dominated by Kendrick Lamar, who earned nine nominations including Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed project titled GNX.
Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations for her album Mayhem, while Latin superstar Bad Bunny continues to make history as the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated in all three major categories Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Rising pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter also had a breakout year with several nominations for her hit album Man’s Best Friend.
Major Category Highlights
Album of the Year Nominees
GNX by Kendrick Lamar
Mayhem by Lady Gaga
Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny
Man’s Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter
Swag by Justin Bieber
Chromakopia by Tyler the Creator
Mutt by Leon Thomas
Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse
Record of the Year Nominees
DtMF by Bad Bunny
Luther by Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Abracadabra by Lady Gaga
Wildflower by Billie Eilish
The Subway by Chappell Roan
Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars
Best New Artist Nominees
Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young
New Categories Introduced
The Recording Academy has added two new award categories Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover bringing the total number of Grammy categories to 95. The new additions aim to recognize a broader range of creative and visual contributions to music.
When and Where to Watch
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday February 1 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast live worldwide with millions of viewers expected to tune in to witness the music industry’s biggest night.
Fans React
Social media is already filled with discussions as fans predict who will take home the top honors. Many believe the main battle will be between Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga. Some fans describe Kendrick’s GNX as a masterpiece that redefines rap, while others praise Gaga’s Mayhem as one of the most powerful pop albums of the decade.
K-pop fans are also celebrating as Rosé makes history alongside Bruno Mars with their collaboration APT, marking a major milestone for Korean artists at the Grammys.

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