The 2026 Grammy nominations have been unveiled. And unsurprisingly, Kendrick Lamar, who swept the accolades in the last ceremony, leads the charts with nine nominations, including nods for Record Of The Year and Best Album (via Grammys).
Lady Gaga is tied in the second spot with seven nominations, the highest for the Joker 2 star, alongside Jack Antonoff and Cirkut. Other notable names include Sabrina Carpenter, Serban Ghenea, and Bad Bunny, who all hold six nods each.
As for the rest of the nominees, here is a complete overview of all the major categories in which the contenders will be competing for the Recording Academy’s approval.
1. Album of the Year
2. Record Of The Year
3. Song of the Year
4. Best New Artist
5. Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
6. Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical
7. Best Pop Solo Performance
8. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
9. Best Pop Vocal Album
10. Best Dance/Electronic Recording
11. Best Dance Pop Recording
12. Best Dance/Electronic Album
13. Best Rock Performance
14. Best Metal Performance
15. Best Rock Album
16. Best Alternative Music Performance
17. Best R&B performance
18. Best R&B album
18. Best Alternative Music Album
19. Best Rap Performance
20. Best Rap Album
21. Best Jazz Performance
22. Best Country Solo Performance
23. Best Traditional Country Album
24. Best contemporary country album
25. Best Global Music Performance
26. Best Music Video
Given how competitive this year has been for music, with notable favorites such as Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga leading the pack, it’s going to be a tough call for the Recording Academy.
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