2026 Grammy Awards Nominations: A Look at the Artists and Songs Recognized
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations were recently revealed, with notable artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé not receiving any nominations this year. This was not a snub but rather due to the fact that they did not release new music within the eligibility period. The eligibility period for the 2026 Grammy Awards spans from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025, and only music released during this time frame qualifies for nominations. The online entry deadline for submissions was on August 29, 2025, and the nominations were announced on November 7, 2025. The final voting will take place from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Some of the artists and songs nominated for the 2026 Grammy Awards include Bad Bunny's "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," Clipse, Pusha T & Malice's "Let God Sort Em Out," Justin Bieber's "Swag," Kendrick Lamar's "GNX," Lady Gaga's "Mayhem," Leon Thomas' "Mutt," Sabrina Carpenter's "Man’s Best Friend," and Tyler, the Creator's "Chromakopia." The nominations also feature artists like Billie Eilish, Doechii, Huntr/x, Rosé, Bruno Mars, Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Katseye, Lola Young, The Marías, Olivia Dean, Sombr, Blake Mills, Cirkut, Dan Auerbach, Dijon, Sounwave, Amy Allen, Edgar Barrera, Jessie Jo Dillon, Laura Veltz, Tobias Jesso Jr., and more.
In the Best R&B Performance category, artists like Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller, Justin Bieber, Kehlani, Leon Thomas, and Summer Walker are nominated. The Best Traditional R&B Performance category includes artists like Durand Bernarr, Lalah Hathaway, Ledisi, Leon Thomas, and SZA. The Best R&B Song category features artists like Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller, Durand Bernarr, Kehlani, Leon Thomas, and Summer Walker. The Best Progressive R&B Album category includes artists like Bilal, Destin Conrad, Durand Bernarr, Flo, Terrace Martin, and Kenyon Dixon.
In the Best R&B Album category, artists like Coco Jones, Giveon, Ledisi, Leon Thomas, and Teyana Taylor are nominated. The Best Rap Performance category includes artists like Cardi B, Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice, Doechii, Tyler, the Creator, Teezo Touchdown, Fridayy, Meek Mill, JID, Ty Dolla $ign, 6lack, and more. The Best Rap/Sung Performance category features artists like PartyNextDoor, Drake, Terrace Martin, Kenyon Dixon, Rapsody, Clipse, John Legend, Voices of Fire, Pusha T, Malice, Glorilla, JID, and more. The Best Rap Song category includes artists like Clipse, Pusha T, Malice, Glorilla, JID, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, Marc Marcel, Omari Hardwick, Anthony Hamilton, Queen Sheba, and more.
The Grammy Awards also feature categories like Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Best Latin Jazz Album, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, Best Country Song, Best Country Album, and more. The nominations cover a wide range of genres and artists, showcasing the diversity and talent in the music industry. The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony promises to be a celebration of music excellence and creativity, honoring the outstanding achievements of artists across various categories.