The Recording Academy has officially announced the nominations for the highly anticipated 68th Annual Grammy Awards, showcasing an impressive and diverse array of musical talent across genres. This year's list highlights both established icons and emerging artists, with categories spanning pop, rock, rap, jazz, and electronic music, reflecting the vibrant creativity of the global music industry.
Peer-Voted Honors and Key Changes
The Grammy winners are determined exclusively by the Recording Academy's Voting Members, a peer group composed of music creators such as artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers. This voting process ensures that the awards remain the only industry-recognized, peer-voted honor in music, adding a layer of authenticity and respect from within the creative community.
Notably, the 2026 Grammys introduce two new official categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. These additions demonstrate the Academy's ongoing commitment to broadening its recognition of artistic craft and celebrating diverse musical expressions. The live television coverage will be broadcast from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.
Major Categories and Nominees
Below is a comprehensive overview of the nominated works and artists across key categories, with only the main title and artist listed for each. The complete list encompasses 95 categories, including general, genre, technical, and performance fields.
Record of the Year
- 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, Bruno Mars
Album of the Year
- DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — Bad Bunny
- SWAG — Justin Bieber
- Man’s Best Friend — Sabrina Carpenter
- Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
- MAYHEM — Lady Gaga
- GNX — Kendrick Lamar
- MUTT — Leon Thomas
- CHROMAKOPIA — Tyler, The Creator
Song of the Year
- Abracadabra — Lady Gaga
- Anxiety — Doechii
- APT — ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
- DtMF — Bad Bunny
- Golden — From KPop Demon Hunters — HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
- Luther — Kendrick Lamar With SZA
- Manchild — Sabrina Carpenter
- WILDFLOWER — Billie Eilish
Best New Artist
- Olivia Dean
- KATSEYE
- The Marías
- Addison Rae
- sombr
- Leon Thomas
- Alex Warren
- Lola Young
Genre-Specific Highlights
The nominations extend across various genres, with standout categories including Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Rock Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Jazz Vocal Album. Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga appear in multiple categories, underscoring their significant impact on the current music landscape.
Notable Genre Nominations
- Best Pop Solo Performance: Features Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, and Lola Young.
- Best Rock Album: Includes Deftones, HAIM, Linkin Park, Turnstile, and YUNGBLUD.
- Best Rap Album: Highlights Clipse, Pusha T & Malice, GloRilla, JID, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyler, The Creator.
- Best Jazz Vocal Album: Showcases Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lyne Carrington, Samara Joy, Michael Mayo, and Nicole Zuraitis.
Reflecting Diversity and Creativity
This expansive nomination list for the 2026 Grammys vividly reflects the diversity and creativity recognized by the Recording Academy. It spans mainstream pop, rap, rock, jazz, classical, and global music, with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Samara Joy, and Chick Corea receiving multiple nods. The inclusion of new categories and a wide range of genres emphasizes the Academy's dedication to honoring artistic excellence across all facets of the music industry.
