The Recording Academy has announced a series of significant updates ahead of the 69th Grammy Awards, unveiling five brand-new categories alongside several revisions to voting procedures and eligibility requirements.

The changes, which will take effect for the 2027 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony scheduled for February 7, reflect the Academy’s efforts to better represent the evolving global music landscape and recognize a broader range of artistic contributions.

Five New Grammy Categories Added

Among the most notable developments is the introduction of five new award categories spanning multiple genres and regions.

The newly created categories are:

• Best Asian Pop Music Performance – Recognising outstanding performances in Asian pop genres, including K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, and songs featuring one or more Asian languages.
• Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance – Honouring exceptional collaborative performances within contemporary R&B music.
• Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance – Celebrating excellence in traditional pop recordings distinct from modern mainstream pop.
• Best Traditional Folk Album – Recognising outstanding traditional folk projects. As part of this change, the existing Best Folk Album category has been renamed Best Contemporary Folk Album.
• Best Latin Song – Awarded to songwriters of newly written Latin songs featuring at least 51 percent Spanish-language lyrics.

According to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., the additions are designed to reflect the continued expansion and increasing diversity of the international music industry.

Major Voting Reforms Introduced

Beyond the new categories, the Academy has also approved several adjustments to its voting structure.

A new initiative known as Ballot Plus will allow eligible voting members with expertise across multiple genres to vote in up to 15 peer-related categories. This replaces the previous 10/3 voting model for qualified participants and is expected to provide broader representation across specialised music fields.

Best New Artist Eligibility Expanded

The Academy has also relaxed eligibility restrictions for the highly coveted Best New Artist category.

Artists can now be submitted a maximum of four times before becoming ineligible, an increase from the previous limit of three submissions.

Album Qualification Rules Updated

Another notable revision concerns album eligibility requirements.

Projects will now need to contain 66 percent newly recorded material to qualify, down from the previous 75 percent threshold. The adjustment is expected to accommodate a wider range of creative projects and release formats.

Digital-Only Releases Gain Recognition

In a move reflecting modern consumption habits, internet-exclusive releases will now be eligible for consideration in the Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album categories, provided they include the required supporting materials with their commercial download.

Greater Recognition for Songwriters and Composers

The Academy has also expanded recognition for songwriters and composers. Going forward, writers of newly created material on winning albums across most genre album categories will receive Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, placing them alongside producers and engineers who have traditionally been recognised for their contributions.

The latest changes signal another step in the Grammys’ ongoing evolution as the organisation adapts to shifts in music creation, distribution, and global audience engagement. With new categories, broader eligibility standards, and increased recognition for creatives behind the scenes, the 2027 ceremony is set to be one of the most inclusive editions in the award show’s history.

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The 69th annual Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

One of the biggest changes announced for the upcoming edition is the Grammys’ move to ABC — marking the first time since 1972 that the ceremony will air on the network.

The show will also be streamed on Disney+ and Hulu, signalling what the Recording Academy described as “a new home and a bold new chapter” for the awards.

For artists hoping to secure nominations, the eligibility window has now been confirmed. Only projects released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026, will qualify for consideration at the 2027 Grammys.

Another major date to watch is November 16, 2026, when the official nominations will be announced. That reveal is expected to shape conversations across the global music industry, especially as Afrobeats, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and international categories continue to expand in global relevance.

Voting for the awards will happen in two phases. First-round voting is set for October 12 to October 22, 2026, allowing Recording Academy members to decide the final nominees across categories.

The final round of voting will then run from December 10, 2026, through January 7, 2027, before winners are announced live during the February ceremony.

Key Dates for the 2027 Grammy Awards

With the calendar now officially in place, attention will gradually begin shifting toward the artists and projects expected to dominate the conversation heading into one of the most anticipated Grammy seasons in recent years.

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On February 2, 2026, the DMW boss finally broke his silence after missing out on the Best African Music Performance award, marking his third Grammy nomination without a win.

The category was claimed by Tyla, whose hit song “Push 2 Start” off her album Tyla edged out other strong contenders, including Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” Burna Boy’s “Love,” Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You,” and Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love.”

Davido attended the star-studded ceremony alongside his wife, Chioma Adeleke; his siblings, Sharon Adeleke and Adewale Adeleke; his manager, Asa Asika; his cousin, Tunji Adeleke, and other close associates, holding on to hope for a historic win.

However, after the ceremony, the singer shared a heartfelt moment with fans on Instagram, posting elegant photos with his family and revealing that he almost skipped the event altogether.

“I said baby listen we lost again let’s not go,” Davido wrote, referring to a private conversation with his wife. According to him, Chioma encouraged him to rise above disappointment, telling him, “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” He ended the caption simply: “We outside.”

 

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The post quickly gained massive attention, including from the Recording Academy itself. Reacting via its official Instagram page, the Grammys praised Davido’s composure and sportsmanship, commenting, “True showmanship.”

The response has since sparked conversations online, with fans applauding Davido’s maturity, Chioma’s wisdom, and the respect shown by the Grammys in acknowledging the Afrobeats star’s grace in defeat.

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Now in its 68th edition, the annual ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in music, recognising excellence across multiple genres and technical categories. From chart-dominating superstars to exciting new voices making their mark, this year’s winners reflected the rich diversity of the global music scene.

Beyond the glitz and performances, the Grammys celebrated creative brilliance in recordings, compositions and live performances released during the eligibility period, spotlighting both legendary figures and fast-rising talents shaping the sound of today.

We’ll continue to update this list of winners as the night unfolds.

Full list of winners Grammy Awards 2026

Best African Music Performance

“Love” — Burna Boy
“With You” — Davido Featuring Omah Lay
“Hope & Love” — Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
“Gimme Dat” — Ayra Starr Featuring Wizkid
WINNER: “Push 2 Start” — Tyla

Album of the Year

WINNER: Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny
Swag — Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend — Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
Mayhem — Lady Gaga
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Mutt — Leon Thomas
Chromakopia — Tyler, the Creator

Song of the Year

“Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
“Anxiety” — Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)
“APT.” — Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park, Theron Thomas & Henry Walter, songwriters (Rosé, Bruno Mars)
“DtMF” — Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Hugo René Sención Sanabria, Tyler Thomas Spry & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters) — Ejae & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (Huntr/x: Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
“Luther” — Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Solána Rowe, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar with SZA)
“Manchild” — Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
WINNER: “Wildflower” — Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) 

Record of the Year

“DtMF” — Bad Bunny
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
“Anxiety” — Doechii
“Wildflower” — Billie Eilish
“Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
WINNER: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar with SZA
“The Subway” — Chappell Roan
“APT.” — Rosé, Bruno Mars

Best New Artist

WINNER: Olivia Dean
Katseye
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Best Pop Vocal Album

Swag — Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend — Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful — Miley Cyrus
WINNER: Mayhem — Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2) — Teddy Swims

Best Pop Solo Performance

“Daisies” — Justin Bieber
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
“Disease” — Lady Gaga
“The Subway” — Chappell Roan
WINNER: “Messy” — Lola Young

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

WINNER: “Defying Gravity” — Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
“Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters) — Huntr/x: Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
“Gabriela” — Katseye
“APT.” — Rosé, Bruno Mars
“30 for 30” — SZA with Kendrick Lamar

Best Dance Pop Recording

“Bluest Flame” — Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco
WINNER: “Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
“Midnight Sun” — Zara Larsson
“Just Keep Watching” (from F1® The Movie) — Tate McRae
“Illegal” — PinkPantheress

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

“No Cap” — Disclosure & Anderson .Paak
“Victory Lap” — Fred Again.., Skepta, & PlaqueBoyMax
“Space Invader” — Kaytranada
“Voltage” — Skrillex
WINNER: “End of Summer” — Tame Impala

Best Dance/Electronic Album

WINNER: Eusexua — FKA Twigs
Ten Days — Fred Again
Fancy That — PinkPantheress
Inhale / Exhale — Rüfüs Du Sol
F*** U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3 — Skrillex

Best Remixed Recording

WINNER: “Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)” — Gesaffelstein, remixer (Lady Gaga, Gesaffelstein)
“Don’t Forget About Us” — Kaytranada, remixer (Mariah Carey & Kaytranada)
“A Dreams a Dream – Ron Trent Remix” — Ron Trent, remixer (Soul II Soul)
“Galvanize” — Chris Lake, remixer (The Chemical Brothers & Chris Lake)
“Golden – David Guetta REM/X” — David Guetta, remixer (Huntr/x: Ejae, Audrey
Nuna, Rei Ami)

Best Rock Performance

“U Should Not Be Doing That” — Amyl and the Sniffers
“The Emptiness Machine” — Linkin Park
“Never Enough” — Turnstile
“Mirtazapine” — Hayley Williams
WINNER: “Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back to the Beginning” — Yungblud Featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman, II

Best Rap Performance

“Outside” — Cardi B
WINNER: “Chains & Whips” — Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Featuring Kendrick Lamar &
Pharrell Williams
“Anxiety” — Doechii
“TV Off” — Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay
“Darling, I” — Tyler, the Creator Featuring Teezo Touchdown

Best Melodic Rap Performance

“Proud of Me” — Fridayy Featuring Meek Mill
“Wholeheartedly” — JID Featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack
WINNER: “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar With SZA
“WeMaj” — Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Rapsody
“Somebody Loves Me” — Partynextdoor & Drake

Best Rap Album

Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
Glorious — GloRilla
God Does Like Ugly — JID
WINNER: GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Chromakopia — Tyler, the Creator

Best Rap Song

“Anxiety” — Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)
“The Birds Don’t Sing” — Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., Terrence Thornton, Pharrell
Williams & Stevie Wonder, songwriters (Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Featuring John Legend & Voices of Fire)
“Sticky” — Aaron Bolton, Dudley Alexander Duverne, Gloria Woods, Dwayne Carter, Jr., Janae Wherry, Tyler Okonma & Rex Zamor, songwriters (Tyler, the Creator Featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne)
“TGIF” — Lucas Alegria, Dillon Brophy, Yakki Davis, Gloria Woods, Jess Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, Mario Mims & Jorge M. Taveras, songwriters (GloRilla)
WINNER: “TV Off” —Jack Antonoff, Larry Jayy, Kendrick Lamar, Dijon McFarlane, Sean Momberger, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar
Featuring Lefty Gunplay)

Best R&B Album

Beloved — Givēon
Why Not More? — Coco Jones
The Crown — Ledisi
Escape Room — Teyana Taylor
WINNER: Mutt — Leon Thomas

Best R&B Performance

“Yukon” — Justin Bieber
“It Depends” — Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller
WINNER: “Folded” — Kehlani
“Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)” — Leon Thomas
“Heart of a Woman” — Summer Walker

Best Traditional R&B Performance

“Here We Are” — Durand Bernarr
“Uptown” — Lalah Hathaway
“Love You Too” — Ledisi
“Crybaby” — SZA
WINNER: “Vibes Don’t Lie” — Leon Thomas

Best R&B Song

WINNER: “Folded” — Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Kehlani Parrish, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Dawit Kamal Wilson, songwriters (Kehlani)
“Heart of a Woman” — David Bishop & Summer Walker, songwriters (Summer Walker)
“It Depends” — Nico Baran, Chris Brown, Ant Clemons, Ephrem Lopez Jr., Ryan Press, Bryson Tiller, Elliott Trent & Dewain Whitmore Jr., songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring
Bryson Tiller)
“Overqualified” — James John Abrahart Jr & Durand Bernarr, songwriters (Durand Bernarr)
“Yes It Is” — Jariuce Banks, Lazaro Andres Camejo, Mike Hector, Peter Lee Johnson, Rodney Jones Jr., Ali Prawl & Leon Thomas, songwriters (Leon Thomas)

Best Progressive R&B Album

WINNER: Bloom — Durand Bernarr
Adjust Brightness — Bilal
Love on Digital — Destin Conrad
Access All Areas — Flo
Come as You Are — Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

Best Rock Album

Private Music — Deftones
I Quit — Haim
From Zero — Linkin Park
WINNER: Never Enough — Turnstile
Idols — Yungblud

Best Rock Song

WINNER: “As Alive as You Need Me to Be” — Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, songwriters (Nine Inch Nails)
“Caramel” — Vessel1 & Vessel2, songwriters (Sleep Token)
“Glum” — Daniel James & Hayley Williams, songwriters (Hayley Williams)
“Never Enough” — Daniel Fang, Franz Lyons, Pat McCrory, Meg Mills & Brendan Yates, songwriters (Turnstile)
“Zombie” — Dominic Harrison & Matt Schwartz, songwriters (Yungblud)

Best Metal Performance

“Night Terror” — Dream Theater
“Lachryma” — Ghost
“Emergence” — Sleep Token
“Soft Spine” — Spiritbox
WINNER: “Birds” — Turnstile

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Wintersongs — Laila Biali
The Gift of Love — Jennifer Hudson
Who Believes in Angels? — Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Harlequin — Lady Gaga
WINNER: A Matter of Time — Laufey
The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2 — Barbra Streisand

Best Alternative Music Performance

“Everything Is Peaceful Love” — Bon Iver
WINNER: “Alone” — The Cure
“Seein’ Stars” —Turnstile
“Mangetout” — Wet Leg
“Parachute” — Hayley Williams

Best Alternative Music Album

Sable, Fable — Bon Iver
WINNER: Songs of a Lost World — The Cure
Don’t Tap the Glass — Tyler, the Creator
Moisturizer — Wet Leg
Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party — Hayley Williams

Best Traditional Country Album

Dollar a Day — Charley Crockett
American Romance — Lukas Nelson
Oh What a Beautiful World — Willie Nelson
Hard Headed Woman — Margo Price
WINNER: Ain’t in It for My Health — Zach Top

Best Contemporary Country Album

Patterns — Kelsea Ballerini
Snipe Hunter — Tyler Childers
Evangeline vs. the Machine — Eric Church
WINNER: Beautifully Broken — Jelly Roll
Postcards From Texas — Miranda Lambert

Best Country Solo Performance

“Nose on the Grindstone” — Tyler Childers
“Good News” — Shaboozey
WINNER: “Bad as I Used to Be” (from F1® The Movie) — Chris Stapleton
“I Never Lie” — Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

“A Song to Sing” — Miranda Lambert And Chris Stapleton
“Trailblazer” — Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
“Love Me Like You Used to Do” — Margo Price & Tyler Childers
WINNER: “Amen” — Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” — George Strait, Chris Stapleton

Best Country Song

WINNER: “Bitin’ List” — Tyler Childers, songwriter (Tyler Childers)
“Good News” — Michael Ross Pollack, Sam Elliot Roman & Jacob Torrey, songwriters (Shaboozey)
“I Never Lie” — Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols & Zach Top, songwriters (Zach Top)
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Andy Albert, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson & Lainey Wilson, songwriters (Lainey Wilson)
“A Song to Sing” — Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure, Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton, songwriters (Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton)

Best Americana Performance

“Boom” — Sierra Hull
“Poison in My Well” — Maggie Rose & Grace Potter
WINNER: “Godspeed” — Mavis Staples
“That’s Gonna Leave a Mark” — Molly Tuttle
“Horses” — Jesse Welles

Best Americana Album

WINNER: Big Money — Jon Batiste
Bloom — Larkin Poe
Last Leaf on the Tree — Willie Nelson
So Long Little Miss Sunshine — Molly Tuttle
Middle — Jesse Welles

Best Comedy Album

Drop Dead Years, Bill Burr
PostMortem, Sarah Silverman
Single Lady, Ali Wong
What Had Happened Was…, Jamie Foxx
WINNER: Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, Nate Bargatze

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story — Kathy Garver
Into the Uncut Grass — Trevor Noah
Lovely One: A Memoir — Ketanji Brown Jackson
WINNER: Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama — Dalai Lama
You Know It’s True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli — Fab Morvan

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

A Complete Unknown – Timothée Chalamet
F1 The Album – Various Artists
Kpop Demon Hunters – Various Artists
WINNER: Sinners – Various Artists
Wicked – Various Artists

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)

How to Train Your Dragon – John Powell, composer
Severance: Season 2 – Theodore Shapiro, composer
WINNER: Sinners – Ludwig Göransson, composer
Wicked – John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, composers
The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers, composer

Best Song Written for Visual Media

“As Alive as You Need Me to Be” (from Tron: Ares) — Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, songwriters (Nine Inch Nails)
WINNER: “Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters) — Ejae & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (Huntr/x: Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
“I Lied to You” (from Sinners) — Ludwig Göransson & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Miles Caton)
“Never Too Late (from Elton John: Never Too Late)— Brandi Carlile, Elton John, Bernie Taupin & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Elton John, Brandi Carlile)
“Pale, Pale Moon” (from Sinners) — Ludwig Göransson & Brittany Howard, songwriters (Jayme Lawson)
“Sinners” (from Sinners) — Leonard Denisenko, Rodarius Green, Travis Harrington, Tarkan Kozluklu, Kyris Mingo & Darius Povilinus, songwriters (Rod Wave)

Best Music Video

“Young Lion” — Sade
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
“So Be It” — Clipse
WINNER: “Anxiety” — Doechii
“Love” — OK Go

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

WINNER: Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Laura Veltz

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Dan Auerbach
WINNER: Cirkut
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave

Best Music Film

Devo — Devo
Live at the Royal Albert Hall — Raye
Relentless — Diane Warren
WINNER: Music by John Williams — John Williams
Piece by Piece — Pharrell Williams

Best Musical Theater Album

WINNER: Buena Vista Social Club — Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow & David Yazbek, producers (original Broadway cast)
Death Becomes Her — Taurean Everett, Megan Hilty, Josh Lamon, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard & Michelle Williams, principal vocalists; Noel Carey, Sean Patrick Flahaven, Julia Mattison & Scott M. Riesett, producers; Noel Carey & Julia Mattison, composers/lyricists (original Broadway cast)
Gypsy — Danny Burstein, Kevin Csolak, Audra McDonald, Jordan Tyson & Joy Woods, principal vocalists; David Caddick, Andy Einhorn, David Lai & George C. Wolfe, producers (Jule Styne, composer; Stephen Sondheim, lyricist) (2024 Broadway cast)
Just in Time — Emily Bergl, Jonathan Groff, Erika Henningsen, Gracie Lawrence & Michele Pawk, principal vocalists; Derik Lee, Andrew Resnick & Bill Sherman, producers (Bobby Darin, composer & lyricist) (original Broadway cast)
Maybe Happy Ending — Marcus Choi, Darren Criss, Dez Duron & Helen J Shen, principal vocalists; Deborah Abramson, Will Aronson, Ian Kagey & Hue Park, producers; Hue Park, lyricist; Will Aronson, composer & lyricist (original Broadway cast)

Best Gospel Performance/Song

“Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter
“Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend; Anthony S. Brown, Brunes Charles, Annatoria Chitapa, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Jonas Myrin, songwriters
“Still (Live)” — Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts; Britney Delagraentiss, Jonathan McReynolds, David Lamar Outing III, Orlando Joel Palmer & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriter
“Amen” — Pastor Mike Jr.; Adia Andrews, Michael McClure Jr., David Lamar Outing II & Terrell Anthony Pettus, songwriters
WINNER: “Come Jesus Come”: Cece Winans featuring Shirley Caesar

Best Música Urbana Album

WINNER: Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny
Mixteip — J Balvin
Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado — Feid
Naiki — Nicki Nicole
EUB Deluxe — Trueno
Sinfónico (En Vivo) — Yandel

Best Música Mexicana Album (including Tejano)

Mala Mía — Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera
Y Lo Que Viene — Grupo Frontera
Sin Rodeos — Paola Jara
WINNER: Palabra De To’s (Seca) — Carín León
Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya Y Una Mía – Por La Puerta Grande (En Vivo) — Bobby Pulido

Best Latin Pop Album

Cosa Nuestra — Rauw Alejandro
Bogotá (Deluxe) — Andrés Cepeda
Tropicoqueta — Karol G
WINNER: Cancionera — Natalia Lafourcade
¿Y ahora qué? — Alejandro Sanz

Best Tropical Latin Album

Fotografías — Rubén Blades, Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
WINNER: Raíces — Gloria Estefan
Clásicos 1.0 — Grupo Niche
Bingo — Alain Pérez
Debut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. 2 — Gilberto Santa Rosa

Best Children’s Music Album

Ageless: 100 Years Young — Joanie Leeds & Joya
Buddy’s Magic Tree House — Mega Ran
WINNER: Harmony — Fyütch & Aura V
Herstory — Flor Bromley
The Music of Tori and the Muses — Tori Amos

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That (partially recorded live at City Winery & other places) — Queen Sheba
Black Shaman — Marc Marcel
Pages — Omari Hardwick & Anthony Hamilton
Saul Williams Meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Treepeople — Saul Williams, Carlos Niño & Friends
WINNER: Words For Days Vol. 1 — Mad Skillz

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From highly anticipated veteran returns to the debut of the year’s biggest breakout stars, the 2026 ceremony promises a diverse celebration of global artistry.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this Sunday, February 1, 2026, with Trevor Noah returning for his sixth consecutive stint as host.

The Recording Academy has announced a star-studded lineup of performers, combining long-awaited returns with breakout acts of the past year.

Key Tribute Segments

• Ozzy Osbourne Tribute: A rock supergroup featuring Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt will honor the late “Prince of Darkness,” who passed in July 2025.
• D’Angelo & Roberta Flack Tribute: Ms. Lauryn Hill will deliver a soulful tribute to the legendary R&B icons.
• In Memoriam: Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson will lead the segment honoring artists lost over the past year.

Best New Artist Medley

The Best New Artist nominees will perform a dedicated medley, featuring:
Addison Rae, KATSEYE, The Marías, Olivia Dean, Alex Warren, Lola Young, Leon Thomas, and sombr.

Full Performer Lineup

• Addison Rae
• Alex Warren
• Andrew Watt
• Brandy Clark
• Chad Smith
• Clipse
• Duff McKagan
• Justin Bieber
• KATSEYE
• Lady Gaga
• Leon Thomas
• Lola Young
• Lukas Nelson
• Ms. Lauryn Hill
• Olivia Dean
• Pharrell Williams
• Post Malone
• Reba McEntire
• ROSÉ
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Slash
• sombr
• The Marías
• Tyler, The Creator

This year promises an unforgettable mix of high-energy performances, soulful tributes, and groundbreaking new talent, setting the stage for one of the most exciting Grammy nights in recent memory.

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The highly anticipated announcement highlighted some of the most talked-about artists, albums, and songs that shaped the global music landscape throughout 2024 and 2025.

The reveal ceremony, streamed live across multiple platforms, showcased the incredible diversity of this year’s nominations, spanning genres from pop, rap, and Afrobeats to R&B, rock, and electronic music.

As expected, many industry heavyweights made strong showings across multiple categories, while several breakout artists earned their first-ever Grammy nods, marking a new generation’s growing influence in global music.

Here’s a look at key nominees in the major categories:

Album of the Year
Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Justin Bieber – Swag
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia

Record of the Year
Bad Bunny – “DtMF”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
Doechii – “Anxiety”
Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”
Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – “Luther”
Chappell Roan – “The Subway”
Rosé and Bruno Mars – “APT.”

Song of the Year
Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
Doechii – “Anxiety”
Rosé and Bruno Mars – “APT.”
“DtMF” – Bad Bunny
Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) – “Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters)
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – “Luther”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”

Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Best Pop Solo Performance
Justin Bieber – “Daisies”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
Lady Gaga – “Disease”
Chappell Roan – “The Subway”
Lola Young – “Messy”

Best Pop Vocal Album
Justin Bieber – Swag
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)

Best Rap Album
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
GloRilla – Glorious
JID – God Does Like Ugly
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia

Best R&B Album
Givēon – Beloved
Coco Jones – Why Not More?
Ledisi – The Crown
Teyana Taylor – Escape Room
Leon Thomas – Mutt

Best Rock Album
Deftones – Private Music
Haim – I Quit
Linkin Park – From Zero
Turnstile – Never Enough
Yungblud – Idols

Best Metal Performance
Dream Theater – “Night Terror”
Ghost – “Lachryma”
Sleep Token – “Emergence”
Spiritbox – “Soft Spine”
Turnstile – “Birds”

Best Música Urbana Album
Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
J Balvin – Mixteip
Feid – Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado
Nicki Nicole – Naiki
Trueno – Eub Deluxe
Yandel – Sinfónico (En Vivo)

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – Mala Mía
Grupo Frontera – Y Lo Que Viene
Paola Jara – Sin Rodeos
Carín León – Palabra De To’s (Seca)
Bobby Pulido and Friends Una Tuya Y Una Mía – Por La Puerta Grande (En Vivo)

Best Traditional Country Album
Charley Crockett – Dollar A Day
Lukas Nelson – American Romance
Willie Nelson – Oh What A Beautiful World
Margo Price – Hard Headed Woman
Zach Top – Ain’t In It For My Health

Best Contemporary Country Album
Kelsea Ballerini – Patterns
Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunter
Eric Church – Evangeline Vs. The Machine
Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
Miranda Lambert – Postcards From Texas

Best African Music Performance
Burna Boy – “Love”
Davido Featuring Omah Lay – “With You”
Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – “Hope & Love”
Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid – “Gimme Dat”
Tyla – “Push 2 Start”

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Laura Veltz

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Dan Auerbach
Cirkut
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave

Best Song Written For Visual Media
Nine Inch Nails – “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” (from Tron: Ares)
Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) – “Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters)
Miles Caton – “I Lied to You” (from Sinners)
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – “Never Too Late” (from Elton John: Never Too Late)
Jayme Lawson – “Pale, Pale Moon” (from Sinners)
Rod Wave – “Sinners” (from Sinners)

Best Music Film
Devo – Devo
Raye – Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Diane Warren – Relentless
John Williams – Music by John Williams
Pharrell Williams – Piece by Piece

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The countdown to the 2026 Grammy Awards has officially begun, and Africa’s biggest music stars are wasting no time making their mark. From Lagos to Johannesburg, the continent’s sound is once again echoing across the Recording Academy’s corridors as submissions roll in for this year’s coveted awards.

According to the Grammy tracking platform The Grammy Guru, Nigerian heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, alongside South Africa’s Grammy-winning songstress Tyla, have all thrown their hats into the ring with strong entries across several top categories.

Leading the pack is none other than Wizkid, who has made an ambitious bid for multiple honours. His latest project, Morayo, was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Global Album, while his soulful single, “Piece of My Heart,” earned nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance. Not stopping there, Wizkid’s self-directed video Kese (Dance) is being considered for Best Music Video, and his collaborative anthem Billionaires Club featuring Olamide and Darkoo also enters the race for Best African Music Performance.

🚨 Wizkid’s submission for the 2026 #GRAMMYs 🏆

Morayo: Album Of The Year, Best Global Album

Kese (Dance): Best Music Video

Gimme Dat: Best African Music Performance

Piece of My Heart: Record of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best African Music Performance

Billionaires Club:… pic.twitter.com/LzdV5PgnJJ

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) October 3, 2025

Close on his heels is Burna Boy, whose project No Sign of Weakness continues his tradition of Grammy-calibre entries. The album is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Global Album, while his stirring track “Love” competes in the category of Best African Music Performance. Burna’s cross-border collaboration Kampé III with French singer Joé Dwèt Filé also seeks recognition in Best Global Music Performance.

Burna Boy’s submission for the 2025 #GRAMMYs award

“No Sign of Weakness” : AOTY, Best Global Music Album
“Love” : Best African Music Performance
“4 Kampé II” : Best Global Music Performance

via [@TheGrammyGuru] pic.twitter.com/FMoDke795S

— BURNA BOY STATS (@BurnaBoyStats) October 3, 2025

Rising Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr isn’t sitting this one out either. The Rush crooner, who’s fast becoming one of Africa’s most exciting exports, submitted her viral hit Hot Body for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Her collaboration with Wizkid, Gimme Dat, is also in the running for both Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video.

🚨Ayra Starr’s Submissions to the 2026 #GRAMMYs 🏆

︀︀Hot Body: Record of the Year, Song Of The Year

Gimme Dat: Best African Music Performance, Best Music Video.

Via @TheGrammyGuru pic.twitter.com/JZXULB5zPs

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) October 3, 2025

Adding to the excitement is South Africa’s breakout star Tyla, who already made Grammy history earlier this year. She returns to the spotlight with several strong submissions, including her global hit Push 2 Start, which is competing for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best African Music Performance, and Best Music Video. Her track Is It has been entered for Best Pop Solo Performance, while One Call (TMXO Remix) vies for Best Remixed Recording.

Tyla’s Official Submissions to the 2026 #GRAMMYs (exclusive to TheGrammyGuru):⁰

︀︀Push 2 Start: ROTY, SOTY, African Perf, Best Music Video
Is It: Pop Solo Perf
One Call (TMXO Remix): Remixed Recording
︀︀︀︀
︀︀︀︀Please credit us (@TheGrammyGuru) if you’re posting our… pic.twitter.com/vCA7YevYdX

— The Grammy Guru (Commentary) (@TheGrammyGuru) October 3, 2025

With these impressive submissions, African artists are poised to make another bold statement at the Grammys — a testament to how far the continent’s sound has travelled.

The Recording Academy will begin its first round of voting in the coming weeks, with the full list of nominees expected to be announced in November 2025.

It’s worth recalling that Nigerian megastar Davido recently joined the Recording Academy as a voting member, a development that further cements Africa’s growing influence in the global music conversation.

As the world watches, one thing is certain: the rhythm of the 2026 Grammy Awards is already beating to an African drum.

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In a tweet published via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Academy celebrated the evolution of Afrobeats and highlighted three standout figures, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema, as the genre’s top representatives from 2010 to the present.

The post immediately ignited backlash from fans, music critics, and stakeholders in Nigeria’s entertainment scene who questioned the criteria and apparent exclusion of other major contributors.

Adding more fuel to the debate, the Academy also released a list titled “Top 10 Afrobeats Songs of All Time,” which includes:

• African Queen – 2Baba (2004)
• Do Me – P-Square (2007)
• Bumper 2 Bumper – Wande Coal (2009)
• Pon Pon Pon – Dagrin (2009)
• Azonto – Fuse ODG ft. Tiffany (2014)
• Ojuelegba – Wizkid (2014)
• Mad Over You – Runtown (2016)
• Maradona – Niniola (2017)
• Sungba – Asake (2022)
• Ozeba – Rema (2024)

The post read in part:

“From its popularization in the mid-2010s to current global, chart-topping dominance by the likes of Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema, the sound of Afrobeats is constantly shifting.”

However, the curated list quickly became a lightning rod for criticism, with many arguing that it underrepresents the genre’s complexity and fails to acknowledge other foundational figures like Davido, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, and Fela’s enduring influence through Afrobeat—not to be confused with Afrobeats.

Critics also flagged the list’s skew toward recent hits, suggesting that the selection lacked proper context or historical depth. Others saw it as another example of how global institutions often oversimplify African music trends and erase key cultural contributors in favor of popular names.

As online debates continue to dominate platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok, the Recording Academy has yet to respond to the growing criticism or clarify the basis for its selections.

For many, the controversy underscores a larger conversation around ownership of African narratives in global music spaces and who gets to define them.

💫 From its popularization in the mid-2010s to current global, chart-topping dominance by the likes of @wizkidayo, @burnaboy and @heisrema, the sound of Afrobeats is constantly shifting.

Explore the sonic evolution. ⬇️https://t.co/pgkgGMN5Js

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) June 28, 2025

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The Recording Academy has officially released crucial dates for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, signaling the start of preparations for what promises to be another iconic celebration of global music excellence.

In a statement on its official platform, the Academy confirmed the three major dates that will define the build-up to the 2026 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony.

At the top of the list is the closing date for music submissions. According to the Recording Academy, August 30, 2025, is the final cutoff for works to be considered for next year’s nominations. Any songs or projects released after this date will automatically be moved to the 2027 Grammy Awards cycle.

With fewer than 80 days left, industry professionals—ranging from artists and songwriters to producers and label executives—are in a final sprint to meet the eligibility threshold. The Academy reiterated the significance of the date, noting that “This date marks the final opportunity for artists and producers to release music that qualifies for GRAMMY consideration.”

Nomination List to Drop on …

Once the eligibility period concludes, attention will immediately turn to the announcement of the nominees. The Recording Academy has fixed November 7, 2025, as the day when the nomination list will be made public.

This annual reveal often sparks global buzz, with industry analysts, fans, and insiders eagerly speculating on potential contenders and surprise snubs. The Academy noted, “Following the close of the eligibility window, the spotlight shifts to November 7, 2025, when the Recording Academy will officially announce the nominations for the 2026 Grammys.”

Grammy Awards Ceremony Scheduled for …

The grand event itself has been slated for February 1, 2026. As in previous years, the ceremony will be broadcast live from Los Angeles and will air on CBS, with a live stream available via Paramount+.

The night will bring together the most powerful names in the music industry to celebrate creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievement. According to the organizers, “The Grammy awards ceremony itself is scheduled to take place on February 1, 2026, live from Los Angeles.”

With the timeline now set, global music stakeholders are officially on the road to one of the most prestigious nights in the entertainment calendar.

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The Recording Academy has announced that Trevor Noah will return to host the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking his fifth consecutive year as the host of Music’s Biggest Night.

Trevor, who began hosting the Grammys in 2021, will also serve as a producer for the show, bringing his signature charm and wit to the global stage again.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

This year’s nominees are led by Beyoncé, who received an impressive 11 nominations for her country-inspired album “COWBOY CARTER.” Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone are closely followed by seven nominations each, while Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift each earned six nods.

The Nigerian music industry is well represented at the 2025 Grammys, particularly in the African Song Performance category, where Afrobeats stars dominate the nominations.

✨ Returning as host, the GRAMMY nominee @TrevorNoah is set to take us into Music’s Biggest Night to honor music and amplify support for the music community impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

▶️ Join us on Feb. 2 on @CBS and @ParamountPlus for the 2025 #GRAMMYs. pic.twitter.com/c0ec8wJDKy

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 21, 2025

Tems leads the Nigerian contingent with three nominations: Best Global Album for her debut LP “Born In The Wild,” Best African Song Performance, and a groundbreaking nomination for Best R&B Performance for her single ‘Burning.’

Rema, aiming for his first Grammy win, earned nominations for Best Global Album with his sophomore project, “HEIS.” Yemi Alade celebrates her first Grammy nomination in the Best African Song Performance category, while Lojay also received his first nod for his contributions to Chris Brown’s “Sensational” alongside Davido.

Asake earned his second Grammy nomination for Best African Song Performance with “MMS” featuring Wizkid. Burna Boy, already a Grammy winner, secured his record-breaking 10th nomination for “Higher” in the same category.

The 66th Grammy Awards disappointed the Nigerian contingent as South African star Tyla won the maiden African Song Performance award. However, the upcoming ceremony promises brighter prospects for Nigeria, with at least one award virtually guaranteed to come home.

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