Grammy Awards 2026: The Complete Nominees List Revealed
The music world is buzzing with anticipation as the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been officially announced, showcasing an impressive array of talent across all major categories. This year's list features both established superstars and exciting newcomers, with artists like Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga receiving multiple nominations in the most prestigious categories.
Major Category Contenders
In the highly competitive Record of the Year category, fans will see an extraordinary lineup including Bad Bunny's 'DtMF', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild', and Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra'. The Song of the Year category mirrors this strength with additional nominations for Doechii's 'Anxiety' and Billie Eilish's 'Wildflower'.
The Album of the Year race promises to be particularly fierce, with Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' competing against Justin Bieber's 'Swag', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend', and Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX'. This category demonstrates the diverse musical landscape that has defined the past year in music.
Breakthrough Artists and Genre Excellence
The Best New Artist category highlights the fresh talent making waves in the industry, with nominations for Olivia Dean, Katseye, and Leon Thomas among others. Meanwhile, genre-specific categories showcase outstanding work across musical styles.
In pop categories, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga continue their strong showing, while the dance and electronic fields feature notable nominations for Fred again, Skrillex, and PinkPantheress. The rock and metal categories see recognition for Turnstile, Linkin Park, and Ghost, demonstrating the continued vitality of guitar-driven music.
R&B and rap categories feature powerful contenders including Leon Thomas's 'Mutt' for Best R&B Album and Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' competing for Best Rap Album. The global music category includes Bad Bunny's 'EoO' alongside world music legends like Angélique Kidjo and Anoushka Shankar.
Behind the Scenes Recognition
The Grammys also honour the creative forces behind the music, with Songwriter of the Year nominations including Amy Allen, Edgar Barrera, and Tobias Jesso Jr. Producer of the Year contenders feature Dan Auerbach, Cirkut, and Sounwave, recognising the technical excellence that supports artistic vision.
Music video nominations span from Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' to Clipse's 'So Be It', while orchestral performances include works conducted by Michael Repper and Gustavo Dudamel.
With such a diverse and talented group of nominees, the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony promises to be a memorable celebration of musical excellence across genres and generations. Music fans worldwide eagerly await to see which artists will take home the coveted gramophone statues when the winners are announced.
