This article was updated by Senior Writer Ava Collin on Fab 2nd, 2026.
The Grammy Awards represent the pinnacle of recognition in the global music industry. We’ve compiled the official 2026 Grammy nominees list and WINNER, bringing you the confirmed artists vying for the year’s most prestigious honors.
According to the Recording Academy, the eligibility period for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards runs from August 31, 2024, through August 30, 2025 , meaning all songs, albums, and recordings released within this timeframe can compete for nominations.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards held on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony air live on the CBS Television Network, with live and on-demand streaming available via Paramount+. Throughout the year, fans can also watch highlights and exclusive 2026 GRAMMYS content on live.grammy.com.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards also come with an important change to the awards structure. Two new categories have been added this year: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. These updates reflect the Recording Academy’s ongoing effort to acknowledge a wider range of creative disciplines and adapt to how music continues to evolve in both production and presentation.
Table of Contents
- 1 Download a PDF version of the 2026 GRAMMYS nominations list.
- 2 Grammy 2026 Winner
- 3 Record Of The Year - Grammy 2026 Nominees
- 4 Listen to the World's Trending Music
- 5 Album Of The Year - Grammy 2026 Nominees
- 6 Song of the Year - Grammy 2026 Nominees
- 7 Best New Artist - Grammy 2026 Nominees
- 8 Conclusion: Grammy 2026 Nominees and Winner
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Grammy 2026 Winner
Record Of The YearLUTHERKendrick Lamar with SZA
Album Of The YearDEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTOSBad Bunny
Song Of The YearWILDFLOWERBillie Eilish
Best New ArtistOLIVIA DEAN
Producer Of The YearCIRKUT
Best Pop Solo PerformanceMESSY
Best Pop Duo / GroupDEFYING GRAVITY
Best Pop Vocal AlbumMAYHEM
Best Dance Pop RecordingABRACADABRALady Gaga
Best Metal PerformanceBIRDS
Best Rock AlbumNEVER ENOUGH
Best R&B PerformanceFOLDED
Best Traditional R&BVIBES DON'T LIE
Best R&B SongFOLDED
Best R&B AlbumMUTT
Best Rap PerformanceCHAINS & WHIPS
Best Rap SongTV OFF
Best African MusicPUSH 2 START
Record Of The Year - Grammy 2026 Nominees
The Recording Academy has revealed the eight finalists competing for Record of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, showcasing diverse artistic excellence across multiple genres.
DtMF — Bad Bunny
- Producers: Scotty Dittrich, Hydra Hitz, La Paciencia, JULiA LEWiS, MAG & Tyler Spry
- Engineers/Mixers: Antonio Caraballo, Josh Gudwin, Roberto Rosado & Tyler Spry
- Mastering Engineer: Colin Leonard
Manchild — Sabrina Carpenter
- Producers: Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter
- Engineers/Mixers: Jack Antonoff, Bryce Bordone, Jozef Caldwell, Serban Ghenea, Sean Hutchinson, Oli Jacobs, Michael Riddleberger & Laura Sisk
- Mastering Engineer: Ruairi O’Flaherty
Anxiety — Doechii
- Producer: Doechii
- Engineer/Mixer: Jayda Love
- Mastering Engineer: Nicolas De Porcel
WILDFLOWER — Billie Eilish
- Producer: FINNEAS
- Engineers/Mixers: Jon Castelli, FINNEAS & Aron Forbes
- Mastering Engineer: Dale Becker
Abracadabra — Lady Gaga
- Producers: Cirkut, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt
- Engineers/Mixers: Bryce Bordone, Serban Ghenea & Paul LaMalfa
- Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill
luther — Kendrick Lamar With SZA
- Producers: Jack Antonoff, Scott Bridgeway, M-Tech, roselilah, Sounwave & Kamasi Washington
- Engineers/Mixers: Jack Antonoff, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Hector Castro, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Sean Matsukawa, Dani Perez, Tony Shepperd, Laura Sisk & Johnathan Turner
- Mastering Engineer: Ruairi O’Flaherty
The Subway — Chappell Roan
- Producer: Daniel Nigro
- Engineers/Mixers: Chris Kasych, Mitch McCarthy & Daniel Nigro
- Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill
APT. — ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
- Producers: Rogét Chahayed, Cirkut, Omer Fedi & Bruno Mars
- Engineers/Mixers: Bryce Bordone, Serban Ghenea, Charles Moniz & Julian Vasquez
- Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer
Industry Insights & Expert Analysis
According to J.J. Italiano, Spotify’s head of global music curation and discovery, records that become “a time capsule for the year” tend to win this category most often. Source: Rolling Stone – 2026 Grammy Record of the Year Analysis
Italiano describes ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” as “an expertly crafted cut,” noting that the arrangement and pre-chorus recording are “a master stroke”. Source: Rolling Stone
Historical Note: This marks the first time in 11 years that Record of the Year and Song of the Year nominees have nearly identical lineups, with just one difference between the two lists. Source: Billboard
According to the Recording Academy, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut each received 7 nominations across the 2026 Grammy Awards, making them among the most-nominated contributors. Source: Recording Academy Official Press Release
Album Of The Year - Grammy 2026 Nominees
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — Bad Bunny
- Producers: Big Jay, La Paciencia, MAG & Tainy
- Engineers/Mixers: Antonio Caraballo, Josh Gudwin, Luis Amed Irizarry & Roberto José Rosado Torres
- Songwriters: Marco Daniel Borrero, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Marcos Efrain Masis, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto José Rosado Torres
- Mastering Engineer: Colin Leonard
SWAG — Justin Bieber
- Producers: Eddie Benjamin, Justin Bieber, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon, Carter Lang & Dylan Wiggins
- Engineers/Mixers: Felix Byrne & Josh Gudwin
- Songwriters: Eddie Benjamin, Justin Bieber, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon Duenas, Tobias Jesso Jr., Carter Lang, Jackson Lee Morgan & Dylan Wiggins
- Mastering Engineer: Dale Becker
Man’s Best Friend — Sabrina Carpenter
- Producers: Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter & John Ryan
- Engineers/Mixers: Zem Audu, Jack Antonoff, Bryce Bordone, Jozef Caldwell, Serban Ghenea, Jeff Gunnell, David Hart, Mikey Freedom Hart, Sean Hutchinson, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Joey Miller, Michael Riddleberger, John Ryan, Laura Sisk & Evan Smith
- Songwriters: Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter & John Ryan
- Mastering Engineers: Nathan Dantzler & Ruairi O’Flaherty
Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
- Featured Artist: Pharrell Williams
- Producer: Pharrell Williams
- Engineers/Mixers: Mike Larson, Manny Marroquin, Rob Ulsh & Pharrell Williams
- Songwriters: Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., Terrence Thornton & Pharrell Williams
- Mastering Engineer: Zach Pereyra
MAYHEM — Lady Gaga
- Producers: Cirkut, Gesaffelstein, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt
- Engineers/Mixers: Bryce Bordone, Serban Ghenea & Paul LaMalfa
- Songwriters: Lady Gaga, Mike Lévy, Michael Polansky, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt
- Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
- Producers: Jack Antonoff & Sounwave
- Engineers/Mixers: Jack Antonoff, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Jozef Caldwell, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Dani Perez, Laura Sisk & Johnathan Turner
- Songwriters: Jack Antonoff, Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar & Mark Anthony Spears
- Mastering Engineer: Ruairi O’Flaherty
MUTT — Leon Thomas
- Producers: Freaky Rob, Peter Lee Johnson, D. Phelps & Leon Thomas
- Engineer/Mixer: Jean-Marie Horvat
- Songwriters: Lazaro Andres Camejo, Freaky Rob, Peter Lee Johnson, D. Phelps & Leon Thomas
- Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
CHROMAKOPIA — Tyler, The Creator
- Producer: Tyler, The Creator
- Engineers/Mixers: NealHPogue, Tyler Okonma & Vic Wainstein
- Songwriter: Tyler Okonma
- Mastering Engineer: Mike Bozzi
Industry Insights & Expert Analysis
Variety’s Music Critics highlight that Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” emerged as a surprise contender following its strategic December 2024 release. The album’s minimalist yet ambitious production approach marked a departure from his previous work. Source: Variety
According to Billboard’s Album Chart Analysis, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” dominated streaming platforms throughout 2025, accumulating over 2 billion streams. The album’s meticulous production team led by Jack Antonoff positions it as a technical frontrunner. Source: Billboard
The Recording Academy’s Official Statement notes that Tyler, The Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” represents a masterclass in independent production and self-directed artistry, with the artist serving as sole producer and songwriter. Source: Recording Academy Press Release
Music industry analysts at Pitchfork observe that this year’s category reflects unprecedented diversity, spanning Latin trap, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, signaling the Recording Academy’s commitment to recognizing varied artistic expressions. Source: Pitchfork
Song of the Year - Grammy 2026 Nominees
The Recording Academy has revealed the seven finalists competing for Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards. This award honors songwriting excellence, recognizing artists and writers who crafted the most compelling original compositions of the eligibility year.
Abracadabra
- Songwriters: Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt
- Artist: Lady Gaga
Anxiety
- Songwriter: Jaylah Hickmon
- Artist: Doechii
APT
- Songwriters: Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park, Theron Thomas & Henry Walter
- Artists: ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
DtMF
- Songwriters: Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Hugo René Sención Sanabria, Tyler Spry & Roberto José Rosado Torres
- Artist: Bad Bunny
Golden — From KPop Demon Hunters
- Songwriters: EJAE, Park Hong Jun, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo & Mark Sonnenblick
- Artists: HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
Luther
- Songwriters: Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Solána Rowe, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington
- Artists: Kendrick Lamar With SZA
Manchild
- Songwriters: Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
WILDFLOWER
- Songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell
- Artist: Billie Eilish
Industry Insights & Expert Analysis
Variety’s Music Critics note that “APT” achieved breakthrough crossover status by merging K-pop and pop sensibilities through its collaborative songwriting approach. The track’s 9-songwriter credit reflects modern hit-making practices in global music production. Source: Variety
According to Billboard’s Songwriting Analysis, Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther” features one of the most expansive songwriter credits in Song of the Year history, with 10 contributors. The composition’s layered narrative structure showcases contemporary hip-hop lyrical sophistication. Source: Billboard
The Recording Academy highlighted that Doechii’s “Anxiety,” credited to a single songwriter, stands as a rare solo-writing achievement among nominees—a testament to emerging artists’ growing creative autonomy in the 2026 music landscape. Source: Recording Academy Official Announcement
Music analysts at Pitchfork observed that Jack Antonoff’s presence across multiple nominations underscores his role as a defining songwriting voice of contemporary pop, co-writing hits for both Sabrina Carpenter and contributing to Kendrick Lamar’s collaborative track. Source: Pitchfork
Best New Artist - Grammy 2026 Nominees
The Recording Academy has unveiled seven emerging talents competing for Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards. This prestigious category honors artists whose breakthrough releases have captured public attention and significantly shaped the musical landscape of the eligibility year.
Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young
Industry Insights & Expert Analysis
Variety’s Emerging Artists Report notes that this year’s Best New Artist category reflects a significant shift toward cross-platform discovery, with multiple nominees gaining initial prominence through streaming platforms and social media before achieving traditional chart success. Source: Variety
According to Billboard’s New Artist Analysis, KATSEYE’s nomination marks a watershed moment for K-pop artists achieving dual-market recognition at the Grammys, signaling the Recording Academy’s acknowledgment of global pop convergence. Source: Billboard
The Recording Academy emphasized that this category increasingly recognizes artists who have demonstrated sustainable artistic growth beyond initial viral moments, with 2026 nominees showing consistent creative output and industry credibility. Source: Recording Academy Official Statement
Conclusion: Grammy 2026 Nominees and Winner
The 2026 Grammy winners reflect a year where artistic risk clearly paid off. Across pop, rap, rock, R&B, and global categories, originality outweighed formulas.
Established names proved longevity still matters, while newer voices claimed serious ground. The diversity of genres and cultural influences showed how wide the mainstream has become.
Above all, this year’s winners confirmed that impact, not hype, defined musical success.
Agree. Lady gaga deserve 🤩
No doubt, Sabrina deserves the best album this year!
Taylor sucks.