Nominations Announced with Kendrick Lamar Leading the Pack
The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026 Grammys) were announced on Friday, November 7, 2025, during a livestreamed event on the Recording Academy’s official website and YouTube channel.
The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with live broadcast on CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount.
Top Nominees
Kendrick Lamar
Leading all artists with 9 nominations for his album *GNX* and the single “Luther” (featuring SZA).
Lady Gaga
She follows with 7 nominations for her album *MAYHEM* and single “Abracadabra.”
Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny –
Each received 6 nominations. Carpenter’s nods include recognition for her album *Man’s Best Friend* with nominations across general field categories.
Chappell Roan
A first-time nominee, also secured 6 nominations, including Best New Artist, for her album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” and hit single “Good Luck, Babe!“.
Behind-the-Scenes Leaders
Top producers and engineers also received significant recognition:
– Jack Antonoff and Cirkut: 7 nominations each for production and songwriting
– Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea: 6 nominations each
Historic K-Pop Breakthrough
ROSE (of BLACKPINK) made Grammy history as the first K-pop artist nominated for Record of the Year with her viral collaboration “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars. The track received 3 nominations total.
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” and its theme song “Golden” earned 5 nominations combined, with “Golden” competing in the Song of the Year category.
HYBE’s rising global girl group Katseye also joined the Grammy race, marking a powerful showing for K-pop representation.
Song of the Year Showdown:
This Category features a star-studded lineup
– ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT”
– Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters – “Golden”
– Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
– Doechii – “Anxiety”
– Bad Bunny – “DtMF”
– Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther”
– Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
– Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”
New Categories Introduced
The Recording Academy introduced two new categories for 2026:
– Best Traditional Country Album
– Best Album Cover
Rising Stars & First-Time Nominees
– Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
– Laufey – “A Matter of Time”
– Chappell Roan
– Justin Bieber also made a strong showing
Eligibility & Key Details
Eligibility Window: August 31, 2024 – August 30, 2025
Note:
Taylor Swift’s latest album *The Life of a Showgirl* was not eligible for this year’s awards due to the eligibility timeline.
Announcement Broadcast Times:
– 8:00 a.m. PT
– 11:00 a.m. ET
– 9:30 p.m. IST
Sources:
– The A.V. Club – CBS News – Recording Academy Official Announcements