It’s smart to keep the Grammy success bookended with nominations announcements from Los Angeles, because certainly the excitement for the 2026 Grammy Awards just increased. Planning to attend the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, with a VIP Package? America’s music world’s brightest stars will gather together to honor the best of the best from this past year’s musical landscape.
Topping the nominations this year is hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar, racking up an astonishing nine nods, including acknowledgments for his album “GNX.” Lady Gaga is a close second behind with seven nominations. Producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff aren’t far behind them with seven nominations each. Retuning nominees Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, Sabrina Carpenter and Serban Ghenea made an impact. All three of them were nominated six times.
Notable Wins from Last Year
That anticipation for this year’s Grammys follows last year’s unforgettable ceremony. Beyoncé winning the most coveted prize of Album of the Year for her acclaimed album “COWBOY CARTER.” For many, Kendrick Lamar was the biggest headline of the night by winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Now he might do it again with another smash single, “Not Like Us.”
The ceremony celebrated LGBTQIA+ talent, including for the first time ever, a trans woman—Chappell Roan—honored as Best New Artist! Yet the celebration of diverse musical styles goes on as artists compete for the biggest prizes this year.
Major Nominees and Their Works
Among this year’s nominated albums are a handful of great projects, like Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You, that have broken through to a mainstream audience. Clipse’s “Let God Sort Em Out,” a joint effort with fellow Virginian and revered lyricist Pusha T, is one of the many examples we are fortunate enough to be nominated.
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” is sure to raise the temperature in this battle royale. It will compete directly with Tyler, The Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” and Justin Bieber’s “SWAG”. Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” finds its place among this groundbreaking, creative, and dot-popping neuro-dynamic competition, skillfully combining differences of genre and artistic expression.
“Let God Sort Em Out” – Clipse, Pusha T and Malice
Grammy Award winners Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter joined Virginia to announce the nominees. Their participation brought a pulsating blend of excitement and nostalgia to the announcement.
Celebrating Broad Talent Across Genres
The 2026 Grammy nominations offer an inspiring snapshot of the diverse talent breaking down barriers and shaping the industry across genres and communities. With Kendrick Lamar at the forefront and Lady Gaga making significant strides in her career, this year’s awards promise to be a celebration of both established and emerging artists.
Just as Lambert and Stapleton took home the award for their breakout collaboration “A Song To Sing.” This underscores the importance of recognizing how musical styles are evolving and increasingly melding in the industry.
