The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Leading the nominations is Kendrick Lamar with nine nods, including Album of the Year for "GNX," marking his third simultaneous nomination in the top three categories. Lady Gaga follows closely with seven nominations, also contending for Album of the Year with "MAYHEM." (reuters.com)
Other notable nominees include Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas, all vying for Album of the Year. Bad Bunny's "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" is particularly significant as it represents only the second all-Spanish language album nominated in this category. (pbs.org)
The Best New Artist category features emerging talents such as Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, and Addison Rae, highlighting the Academy's recognition of rising stars across diverse genres. (apnews.com)
In a historic moment for K-pop, Rosé has become the first artist from the genre to receive a Record of the Year nomination for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on "APT." Additionally, the song "Golden" from the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack has been nominated for Song of the Year, underscoring the global impact of K-pop on the music industry. (apnews.com)
The 2026 Grammy Awards will also introduce two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover, reflecting the Academy's commitment to evolving with the music landscape. (grammy.com)
The ceremony promises to be a celebration of musical diversity and excellence, with winners to be announced during the live broadcast on February 1, 2026.