2026 Grammy Awards: Nominations, Host, and How to Watch Live

The 2026 Grammy Awards are fast approaching, set to take place on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year's event signifies a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to support relief efforts for the Los Angeles wildfires. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. anticipates historic moments with new talent and artists nominated in different categories.

The main Grammy show will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern on February 1. Viewers can also stream the show on platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. Paramount+ premium plan subscribers can watch the Grammys live, while essential subscribers can access it on-demand the next day. The premiere ceremony will precede the main event and can be streamed on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.

Comedian Trevor Noah will host the Grammys for the sixth and final time. Noah, known for his humor and music appreciation, has been a standout host. The red carpet show will be streamed by The Associated Press on YouTube and APNews.com, featuring interviews and fashion highlights. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine nods, including record, song, and album of the year. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow with seven nominations each.

Other artists with multiple nominations include Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Serban Ghenea. The best new artist category features Thomas, Katseye, Olivia Dean, and others. Notable first-time nominees include Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, and Timothée Chalamet. Stay tuned for the 2026 Grammy Awards to witness the music industry's biggest stars and potential history-making moments.