Anticipation is building across the music industry following the reveal of the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations, marking a year where pop, sonic experimentation, and the rise of new talent are taking center stage. The ceremony, scheduled for early next year, is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about in recent memory due to the wide range of genres and generations represented.
Among the most notable names is Sabrina Carpenter, who continues her global ascent after a year of viral hits, standout performances, and solid artistic growth. Her presence in key categories has been viewed as confirmation of her breakthrough moment in contemporary pop.
Billie Eilish also returns as a major contender, reaffirming her ability to emotionally resonate with millions through cinematic, introspective songwriting. Her artistic signature remains one of the most distinctive of her generation.
This year also marks a powerful return for Lady Gaga, whose latest work spans electronic pop, theatrical ballads, and experimental influences. Gaga re-enters the conversation as one of the most versatile and influential performers of the decade.
Another defining trend in this year’s nominations is the rise of artists whose work blends genres and challenges traditional boundaries. The presence of alt-pop, soul-fusion, and electro-hybrid projects highlights how the Grammys are increasingly reflecting a globalized and diverse musical landscape.
Special attention is also on the Best New Artist category, which showcases emerging voices who have gained recognition not only for their popularity, but for their strong artistic identity. Many of these rising artists built their audiences through digital platforms, international performances, and deeply engaged fan communities.
Meanwhile, the influence of Korean pop continues to grow, with cross-cultural collaborations, high-production performances, and strong global fanbases securing its solid position within the nominations.
Full List:
Record of the Year
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
“Anxiety,” Doechii
“WILDFLOWER,” Billie Eilish
“Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga
“Luther,” Kendrick Lamar With SZA
“The Subway,” Chappell Roan
“APT.,” ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
Album of the Year
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny
SWAG, Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
MAYHEM, Lady Gaga
GNX, Kendrick Lamar
MUTT, Leon Thomas
CHROMAKOPIA, Tyler, The Creator
Song of the Year
“Abracadabra,” Henry Walter, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
“Anxiety,” Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)
“APT.,” Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Henry Walter, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park & Theron Thomas, songwriters (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)
“DtMF,” Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Marco Daniel Borrero, Hugo René Sención Sanabria & Tyler Thomas Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“Golden [From KPop Demon Hunters]”, EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)
“luther,” Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Ink, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Kendrick Lamar, Mark Anthony Spears, Solána Rowe & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar With SZA)
“Manchild,” Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
“WILDFLOWER,” Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young
Best Pop Solo Performance
“DAISIES,” Justin Bieber
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
“Disease,” Lady Gaga
“The Subway,” Chappell Roan
“Messy,” Lola Young
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Defying Gravity,” Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
“Golden [From KPop Demon Hunters],” HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
“Gabriela,” KATSEYE
“APT.,” ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
“30 for 30,” SZA With Kendrick Lamar
Best Pop Vocal Album
SWAG, Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful, Miley Cyrus
MAYHEM, Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), Teddy Swims
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
“No Cap,” Disclosure & Anderson .Paak
Disclosure, producers; Guy Lawrence, mixer
“Victory Lap,” Fred again.., Skepta, & PlaqueBoyMax
Blake Cascoe, Berwyn Du Bois, Fred again.., Darcy Lewis, Dan Mayo & PlaqueBoyMax, producers; Tom Norris, mixer
“SPACE INVADER,” KAYTRANADA
KAYTRANADA, producer; KAYTRANADA, mixer
“VOLTAGE,” Skrillex
John Feldmann & Skrillex, producers; Luca Pretolesi, Skrillex & Virtual Riot, mixers
“End of Summer,” Tame Impala
Kevin Parker, producer; Kevin Parker, mixer
Best Dance Pop Recording
“Bluest Flame,” Selena Gomez & benny blanco
benny blanco, Dylan Brady & Cashmere Cat, producers; benny blanco & Cashmere Cat, mixers
“Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga
Cirkut, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt, producers; Serban Ghenea, mixer
“Midnight Sun,” Zara Larsson
Margo XS & MNEK, producers; Tom Norris, mixer
“Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie).” Tate McRae
Tyler Spry & Ryan Tedder, producers; Manny Marroquin, mixer
“Illegal,” PinkPantheress
Aksel Arvid & PinkPantheress, producers; Nickie Jon Pabon
Best Dance/Electronic Album
EUSEXUA, FKA twigs
Ten Days, Fred again..
Fancy That, PinkPantheress
Inhale / Exhale, RÜFÜS DU SOL
F*** U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, Skrillex
Best Remixed Recording
“Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix),” Gesaffelstein, remixer (Lady Gaga, Gesaffelstein)
“Don’t Forget About Us,” KAYTRANADA, remixer (Mariah Carey & KAYTRANADA)
“A Dreams A Dream – Ron Trent Remix,” Ron Trent, remixer (Soul II Soul)
“Galvanize,” Chris Lake, remixer (The Chemical Brothers & Chris Lake)
“Golden – David Guetta REM/X,” David Guetta, remixer (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet
F1® The Album, Various Artists
KPop Demon Hunters, Various Artists
Sinners, Various Artists
Wicked, Various Artists
Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)
How To Train Your Dragon, John Powell, composer
Severance: Season 2, Theodore Shapiro, composer
Sinners, Ludwig Göransson, composer
Wicked, John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, composers
The Wild Robot, Kris Bowers, composer
Best Song Written for Visual Media
“As Alive As You Need Me To Be [From TRON: Ares],” Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, songwriters (Nine Inch Nails)
“Golden [From KPop Demon Hunters],” EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)
“I Lied to You [From Sinners],” Ludwig Göransson & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Miles Caton)
“Never Too Late [From Elton John: Never Too Late],” Brandi Carlile, Elton John, Bernie Taupin & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Elton John, Brandi Carlile)
“Pale, Pale Moon [From Sinners],” Ludwig Göransson & Brittany Howard, songwriters (Jayme Lawson)
“Sinners [From Sinners],” Leonard Denisenko, Rodarius Green, Travis Harrington, Tarkan Kozluklu, Kyris Mingo & Darius Povilinus, songwriters (Rod Wave)
Best Music Video
“Young Lion,” Sade
Sophie Muller, video director; Sade & Aaron Taylor Dean, video producers
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors; Aiden Magarian, Nathan Scherrer & Natan Schottenfels, video producers
“So Be It,” Clipse
Hannan Hussain, video director; Daniel Order, video producer
“Anxiety,” Doechii
James Mackel, video director; Pablo Feldman, Jolene Mendes & Sophia Sabella, video producers
“Love,” OK Go
Aaron Duffy, Miguel Espada & Damian Kulash Jr., video directors; Petra Ahmann, video producer
Best Music Film
Devo, Devo
Chris Smith, video director; Danny Gabai, Anita Greenspan, Chris Holmes & Chris Smith, video producers
Live at the Royal Albert Hall, RAYE
Paul Dugdale, video director; Stefan Demetriou & Amy James, video producers
Relentless, Diane Warren
Bess Kargman, video director; Peggy Drexler, Michele Farinola & Kat Nguyen, video producers
Music by John Williams, John Williams
Laurent Bouzereau, video director; Sara Bernstein, Laurent Bouzereau, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg & Justin Wilkes, video producers
Piece by Piece, Pharrell Williams
Morgan Neville, video director; Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, Mimi Valdes & Pharrell Williams, video producers
