Grammy Nominations 2026: Kendrick Lamar Leads, Gaga and Bad Bunny Break Barriers
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are set for February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and this year’s nominations were announced on November 7, 2025 — are packed with surprises, milestones, and a few record-breakers.
Kendrick Lamar Leads with Nine Nominations
Kendrick Lamar dominates this year’s list with nine nominations, including Album of the Year for GNX and Record of the Year for “luther” featuring SZA. His project, blending personal storytelling with rich production, continues to set the standard for modern hip-hop. He’s also nominated in Best Rap Album and Song of the Year, confirming his creative streak is far from slowing down.
Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Steal the Spotlight
Lady Gaga picked up seven nominations for her daring album MAYHEM, including Record and Song of the Year for “Abracadabra.” Her mix of dance beats and emotional edge marks one of her strongest Grammy runs in years.
Bad Bunny made Grammys history, becoming the first Spanish-language artist nominated in all three top categories — Album, Record, and Song of the Year — for Debí Tirar Más Fotos. His global success continues to redefine what pop music sounds like.
New Categories and a Global Stage
This year, the Recording Academy introduced Best Album Cover, Best Traditional Country Album. The renaming Best Country Album to Best Contemporary Country Album. The changes highlight a more inclusive approach to music recognition.
Other top contenders include Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, and Leon Thomas, while new artists like Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, and KATSEYE round out a diverse lineup.
The 2026 Grammys cover music released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025, showcasing a year when creativity, language, and culture all intertwined — setting up one of the most exciting award nights in years.
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