The music world has been buzzing with excitement this year, thanks to the release of dynamic new albums from artists like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Lorde, Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, and Olivia Dean. As we gear up for the 2026 Grammy Awards, music fans are eagerly anticipating which acts will be taking home the coveted hardware on the biggest night in music.
The 68th Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
While no host has been announced yet for the 2026 ceremony, the last five shows were emceed by Trevor Noah. This year, the Grammys will introduce two new award categories: best traditional country album and best album cover. The addition of these categories aims to honor a broader spectrum of artistic craft and recognize the evolving ways in which music is created and experienced.
The list of nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards spans 22 top categories, including album of the year, best new artist, and song of the year. Some notable snubs include Lorde’s work on “Virgin” and Gracie Abrams’s album “The Secret of Us.” The complete list of nominees can be found on the Recording Academy’s official website.
Among the nominees for album of the year are Bad Bunny’s “DebĂ Tirar Más Fotos,” Justin Bieber’s “Swag,” and Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem.” Record of the year nominees include songs like Bad Bunny’s “DtMF,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild,” and Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra.” Meanwhile, Olivia Dean, Katseye, and The MarĂas are among the contenders for best new artist.
In the rock categories, albums like Deftones’ “Private Music” and Haim’s “I Quit” are up for best rock album, while songs like Amyl and the Sniffers’ “U Should Not Be Doing That” and Linkin Park’s “The Emptiness Machine” are nominated for best rock performance.
The R&B categories feature albums like Giveon’s “Beloved” and Teyana Taylor’s “Escape Room,” while songs like Justin Bieber’s “Yukon” and Chris Brown’s “It Depends” are up for best R&B performance.
Overall, the 2026 Grammy Awards promise to be a night filled with excitement, talent, and celebration of the best in music. Stay tuned to see which artists will take home the prestigious awards on music’s biggest night.
