68th Annual Grammy Awards: Announced
2026 GRAMMYS were announced on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Key Nominees for the 2026 GRAMMYS:
- Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine nods for his album GNX and single “Luther”.
- Lady Gaga has multiple nominations for her album MAYHEM and single “Abracadabra”.
- Sabrina Carpenter received six nominations for her work on the album Man’s Best Friend, including nods in the general field categories.
- Chappell Roan, a first-time nominee, also secured six nominations, including Best New Artist, for her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and hit “Good Luck, Babe!”.
- ROSÉ (of BLACKPINK) made history with her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “APT.,” as the first K-pop artist to be nominated for Record Of The Year.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.
Top Nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards
- Kendrick Lamar: 9 nominations, including for his album GNX
- Lady Gaga: 7 nominations for her album Mayhem
- Bad Bunny & Sabrina Carpenter: 6 nominations each
- Jack Antonoff & Cirkut: 7 nominations, recognized for production and songwriting
- Leon Thomas & Serban Ghenea: 6 nominations
Key Dates & Eligibility
- Nominations announced: November 7, 2025
- Ceremony date: February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles
- Eligibility window: August 31, 2024 – August 30, 2025
- Taylor Swift’s latest album The Life Of A Showgirl was not eligible this year
New Categories Introduced
- Best Traditional Country Album
- Best Album Cover
Rising Stars & Notable Mentions
- Alex Warren (Ordinary) and Laufey (A Matter of Time) received first-time nominations
- Chappell Roan and Justin Bieber also made strong showings
How to Watch the Announcement
- Livestreamed on the Grammys official website and Recording Academy’s YouTube channel
- Broadcast times: 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET