The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations are out, and Kendrick Lamar is leading the pack with 9 nominations, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year for his fifth consecutive album, "GNX". This marks the third time Lamar has been nominated across all three top categories in one year, a testament to his incredible talent and dedication to his craft.
Top Nominees:
- Kendrick Lamar: 9 nominations, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year
- Lady Gaga: 7 nominations, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year
- Bad Bunny: 6 nominations, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year
- Sabrina Carpenter: 6 nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance
- Leon Thomas: 6 nominations, including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album
Notable Snubs:
- Taylor Swift: Missed out on nominations due to eligibility criteria
- The Weeknd: No nominations for his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
- Lorde: No nominations for her fourth studio album
New Categories:
- Best Album Cover
- Best Traditional Country Album
2026 Grammy Awards Ceremony:
- Date: February 1, 2026
- Location: (link unavailable) Arena, Los Angeles
- Host: Trevor Noah
- Streaming: Paramount+ and CBS
The nominations have sparked excitement among music fans, with many praising the diversity and talent of the nominees. The 2026 Grammy Awards promise to be an unforgettable night, celebrating the best in music.
Record of the Year Nominees:
- "DtMF" - Bad Bunny
- "Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Anxiety" - Doechii
- "Wildflower" - Billie Eilish
- "Abracadabra" - Lady Gaga
- "Luther" - Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- "The Subway" - Chappell Roan
- "APT" - Rosé and Bruno Mars
Album of the Year Nominees:
- "Debà Tirar Más Fotos" - Bad Bunny
- "Swag" - Justin Bieber
- "Man's Best Friend" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Let God Sort Em Out" - Clipse, Pusha T and Malice
- "Mayhem" - Lady Gaga
- "GNX" - Kendrick Lamar
- "Mutt" - Leon Thomas
- "Chromakopia" - Tyler, the Creator
Best New Artist Nominees:
- Olivia Dean
- KATSEYE
- The Marias
- Addison Rae
- Sombr
- Leon Thomas
- Alex Warren
- Lola Young
The Grammy Awards have a rich history of celebrating excellence in music, and the 2026 ceremony promises to be no exception. With a talented pool of nominees, the competition is fierce, and the anticipation is building.