2026 Grammy Award Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads with Nine Nominations, Lady Gaga and Jack Antonoff Follow Close Behind
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations with nine nominations, including record, song, and album of the year. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow with seven nominations each. The album of the year category includes Lamar's "GNX," Lady Gaga's "Mayhem," and other notable albums like Bad Bunny's "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" and Tyler, the Creator's "Chromakopia."
Lady Gaga is nominated for the first time in all three major categories simultaneously. Jack Antonoff is recognized for his work with Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter, while Cirkut is up for both record and song of the year. The producer of the year, non-Classical category will see a face-off between Antonoff and Cirkut.
The best new artist category features global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, and others. The record of the year category includes tracks like Bad Bunny's "DtMF," Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," and Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." Rosé is the first K-pop artist to receive a nomination in the record of the year field.
The Grammy Awards aim to celebrate the diverse musical landscape and honor the talent that drives music forward. The final round of Grammy voting will determine the winners, with the ceremony set for February. The nominees represent a mix of emerging talent and influential icons, showcasing the vibrancy of the music community.