A. Rahman
It is music’s biggest night, and all eyes are on the 2026 Grammy Awards as artists, fans, and industry insiders wait to see who walks away with the iconic golden gramophones.
Heading into the ceremony, Kendrick Lamar stood out as the most nominated artist of the year with nine nominations, including a major nod for Album of the Year for his project GNX. Close behind him were Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter, each earning nominations across the top three categories: album, record, and song of the year.
Bad Bunny made Grammy history this year by becoming the first Spanish-language artist to earn nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year in the same ceremony. His album Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos) placed him firmly among the night’s biggest contenders.
The ceremony is once again hosted by Trevor Noah, returning to guide viewers through an evening packed with performances and surprises. Scheduled performers include Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Justin Bieber, along with all eight nominees in the Best New Artist category. Those emerging artists include Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías.
As the broadcast unfolds, winners are being revealed across major and genre-specific categories.
In the Album of the Year race, nominees include Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Leon Thomas, Tyler, the Creator, and Clipse featuring Pusha T and Malice.
The Song of the Year category highlights a diverse mix of global hits, with entries from Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doechii.
For Record of the Year, competition is tight between tracks from Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, and the collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars.
The Best New Artist field showcases one of the most competitive lineups in years, featuring Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Addison Rae, The Marías, Lola Young, Katseye, Alex Warren, and SOMBR.
Pop categories bring strong showings from Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Chappell Roan, and Lola Young, while duo and group performances include high-profile collaborations such as Rosé and Bruno Mars, SZA with Kendrick Lamar, and Ariana Grande with Cynthia Erivo.
Hip-hop remains a centerpiece of the ceremony, with Best Rap Album nominees including Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, JID, GloRilla, and Clipse. Rap performance nominations feature Cardi B, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyler, the Creator.
Country music categories highlight both traditional and contemporary sounds, with nominees such as Willie Nelson, Tyler Childers, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Zach Top.
Rock and R&B categories also draw attention, recognizing artists like Linkin Park, Turnstile, Deftones, Hayley Williams, Leon Thomas, GIVĒON, Coco Jones, and Summer Walker.
As winners continue to be announced live, the 2026 Grammys are shaping up to be a defining moment for both established superstars and the next generation of music talent.
Summary:
The 2026 Grammy Awards are underway with Kendrick Lamar leading all artists with nine nominations. Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter are strong contenders across major categories. Bad Bunny made history with Spanish-language nominations in album, record, and song of the year. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony features performances from top stars and showcases a wide range of genres, from pop and hip-hop to country, rock, and R&B.
