2026 Grammy Award Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads with Nine Nominations for Album GNX
The 2026 Grammy Award nominations were recently announced, with Kendrick Lamar leading with nine nominations for his album GNX. Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny also received multiple nominations, making the 68th annual ceremony highly anticipated. Some artists, like Lorde and Taylor Swift, were notably absent from the lineup due to eligibility periods. KPop group HUNTR/X made history by being the first fictional K-pop group to be nominated in the Song of the Year category.
Beyoncé, despite not being nominated this year, made history at the previous Grammy Awards by becoming the most decorated artist with 35 trophies. The 2026 nominations featured some surprises and snubs, with artists like Shawn Mendes and Role Model not receiving any nominations. Addison Rae and K-Pop Demon Hunters were among the surprises, with their nominations in the Best New Artist and Song of the Year categories, respectively. Clipse, Justin Bieber, and Leon Thomas also received multiple nominations, adding to the excitement of the upcoming Grammy Awards.