“Grammy 2026”… These are the candidates to win!

The countdown has begun for the 68th Grammy Awards, one of the most prestigious music awards in the world, scheduled to be held on February 1, 2026. The American Recording Academy revealed the list of nominations, which sparked widespread controversy and ignited social networking sites from the moment it was announced.

Big names, such as: Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny, topped the nominations list. While new voices, such as: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappelle Ron, and Billie Eilish, have achieved a strong presence, confirming that a new generation of artists is firmly establishing its position.

“Grammy 2026”… between tradition and innovation:

This year’s nominations seem to reflect a transitional phase in the music industry, where the veteran generation, represented by names such as: Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar, meets a new generation that is reshaping the music scene, such as: Sabrina Carpenter and Chappelle Ron.

With the announcement of the upcoming ceremony on February 1, 2026, music lovers around the world are awaiting a night that is always described as the “Oscar of Song,” because of the exceptional and historical artistic moments it holds.

First-time candidates:

New nominees this year include: Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, Pinkpanthers, JED, and actor Timothée Chalamet.

“Recording of the Year”… bold works that combine creativity and experimentation:

The “Record of the Year” category witnessed intense competition between eight musical acts, ranging from experimental to emotional, and varied between Latin, pop and hip-hop.

Most prominent candidates:

– Bad Bunny, for his song “DtMF”.

– Sabrina Carpenter, for “Manchild.”

– Billie Eilish, for “Wildflower.”

– Lady Gaga, for “Abracadabra.”

– Kendrick Lamar, (SZA), for “Luther.”

– Rosé and Bruno Mars, for “APT”.

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“Song of the Year”…a female presence imposes itself:

The “Song of the Year” list included a mixture of strong emotions and modern musical experiences, as songs that dealt with issues of identity and personal relationships in an influential manner emerged. Competing in this category are: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish, along with Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, in an equal confrontation between rising names and veteran stars.

“Song of the Year” includes almost the same list as the “Record of the Year” category, with the exception of replacing “The Subway” with the song “Golden,” from the music of the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.”

“Album of the Year”…a musical diversity that reflects the spirit of the global scene:

The “Album of the Year” category is one of the most awaited awards, and includes a diverse group of albums that blend sonic creativity with artistic vision. Among the most prominent candidates are:

– Bad Benny, for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”

– Lady Gaga, for “Mayhem.”

– Kendrick Lamar, for “GNX.”

– Sabrina Carpenter, for “Man’s Best Friend.”

– Tyler the Creator, for “Chromakopia.”

This list shows the extent of cultural diversity in this year’s music production, from Latin to rap, pop and alternative.

“Best New Artist”… A new generation imposes its presence:

This year, the Academy celebrates a group of rising voices who have left a clear impact on the global music scene, such as: Olivia Deen, The Marias, Addison Rae, Leon Thomas, and Lola Young.

This diversity among musical styles is an indication of the Grammy’s openness to the new digital generation, which is redefining stardom through modern platforms.

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Female dominance in “pop” categories:

Female voices dominate the “pop” categories this year, with Lady Gaga receiving multiple nominations for her songs: “Disease” and “Abracadabra,” while Sabrina Carpenter competes with her with “Manchild” and her album “Man’s Best Friend.”

Miley Cyrus and Lola Young were also included in the list of candidates, which reflects the momentum achieved by women in the modern “pop” industry.

“Rap” returns to its roots… with Kendrick Lamar:

Kendrick Lamar maintains his status as one of the most prominent icons of rap music, with several nominations, including: “TV Off,” “Luther,” and the “GNX” album.

The scene is shared by: Clipse, Tyler the Creator, and Doechii, in a season that is expected to witness artistic competition, restoring rap to its original status as a powerful expressive art.

Rock and alternative music: a balance between classic and experimentation:

In the “Rock” categories, Linkin Park and Turnstile returned to compete strongly, along with Hayley Williams and Yungblud.

As for alternative music, names such as: The Cure, Bon Iver, and Wet Leg appeared, in a mixture that combines originality and innovation.

International and electronic music…openness to cultures:

The “International Musical Performance” category saw Bad Bunny nominated for “EoO,” alongside Angelique Kidjo and Anoushka Shankar, which confirms the Academy’s openness to cultural and musical diversity.

In the electronic music and dance category, names such as: Fred Again, Skrillex, and Tame Impala competed in awards that reflect the development of this musical style globally.

The creators behind the scenes… recognition of the efforts of music makers:

The illustrious names in writing and production were not absent from the nominations list, as the Songwriter of the Year category includes names such as: Amy Allen and Tobias Jesso Jr. While Dan Auerbach, Sonowave, and Blake Mills emerged in the Producer of the Year category, emphasizing the importance of the creative role behind the scenes.

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