The nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards have been announced ahead of the February 1, 2026 ceremony in Los Angeles, marking a year where established icons and emerging stars share the spotlight. Leading the pack are Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, each earning multiple nominations across major categories.
In the coveted “big four” awards, Lady Gaga’s spellbinding “Abracadabra” and Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA’s “Luther” dominate both Song and Record of the Year lists. They’re joined by Billie Eilish (“Wildflower”), Doechii (“Anxiety”), Bad Bunny (“DtMF”), and Sabrina Carpenter (“Manchild”), all of whom scored across several major fields. Rising duo Rosé & Bruno Mars also make a splash with “APT”, nominated for both Song and Record of the Year.
The Album of the Year category is one of the most competitive in recent memory. It features Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”, Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem”, Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX”, Tyler, the Creator’s “Chromakopia”, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend”, and Clipse’s reunion project “Let God Sort Em Out.” Newcomer Leon Thomas, whose genre-blending “Mutt” has drawn critical acclaim, is also up for both Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
The Best New Artist field is stacked with fresh talent including Olivia Dean, Katseye, The Marias, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young, reflecting a diverse mix of pop, soul, and indie styles.
In genre categories, pop sees Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga face off again, while dance/electronic nods highlight innovators like Fred again.., Kaytranada, and Skrillex. In rock, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, and Linkin Park dominate, while the metal field welcomes Sleep Token and Ghost. Hip-hop continues its artistic resurgence with strong showings from Clipse, Tyler, the Creator, Doechii, and GloRilla.
Country and R&B also shine: Tyler Childers, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey lead country nods, while Leon Thomas, Kehlani, and Summer Walker headline R&B categories. Global recognition expands with the Best African Music Performance category featuring Burna Boy, Tyla, and Davido.
The 2026 Grammys promise a vibrant mix of genres and generations — a reflection of music’s ongoing evolution and the cultural pulse driving it forward.
