The **Recording Academy** has officially kicked off the music award season by announcing the complete list of nominees for the **2026 GRAMMY Awards**. The nominations span all **95 GRAMMY Categories**, setting the stage for **Music’s Biggest Night** on **Sunday, February 1, 2026**.
This year’s nominations reflect a truly diverse and creative year in music, showcasing talent across pop, country, rap, R&B, Latin, global, and jazz genres. The nominee announcement was made during a livestream event, featuring presenting artists such as **Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sam Smith**.
Mark Your Calendar for Music’s Biggest Night
The 2026 GRAMMYS ceremony will be held live at the **Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles**.
- Date & Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Broadcast: Live on the **CBS Television Network**
- Streaming: Live and on demand on **Paramount+**
Fans can also catch exclusive highlights and content throughout the year on the official GRAMMY website.
Celebrating New Categories and Wide-Ranging Creativity
The 2026 awards cycle is particularly notable for introducing two new GRAMMY Categories, reinforcing the Recording Academy’s commitment to honoring the diverse ways music is crafted and experienced:
- **Best Traditional Country Album**
- **Best Album Cover** (recognizing the visual artistic craft)
The nominees, which include both established, chart-topping acts and a significant number of **first-time nominees**, were chosen by the **Recording Academy’s Voting Members**—a peer group composed of music creators. This peer-voted process reinforces the GRAMMY Award as music’s only industry-recognized honor.
Stay tuned as the GRAMMY season unfolds, with speculation and anticipation building toward the biggest celebration of musical achievement.
