The music scene in 2025 was buzzing with exciting new releases from artists like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Lorde, Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, and Olivia Dean, all making waves on the charts. But which artists were in the running for awards at the industry’s biggest night? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Grammy Awards, from the date and new categories to the major nominees.
How can I rewatch the 2026 Grammy Awards?
The 68th Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony aired live on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and was available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Most of the night’s 95 categories were announced earlier in the day during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, which began at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time (3:30 p.m. Eastern) at LA’s Peacock Theater and streamed live on Grammy.com.
Did the 2026 Grammy Awards have a host?
Yes, comedian Trevor Noah hosted the show for the sixth year in a row.
Who performed at the 2026 Grammy Awards?
The performers included Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Andrew Watt, Brandy Clark, Bruno Mars, 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, and Tyler, The Creator.
Who presented at the 2026 Grammy Awards?
Presenters for the evening were Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, Karol G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor.
What new award categories were introduced for the 2026 Grammy Awards?
This year, the Grammys introduced two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.
The Recording Academy stated that these additions would help recognize “a broader spectrum of artistic craft” and honor “the evolving ways music is created and experienced.” However, the timing of the new country category drew some criticism, coming just a year after Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter. Others argued that the category would bring greater visibility to a genre that has often been overlooked.
Which artists and albums were nominated for Grammys in 2026?
Below are the nominees across 22 top categories, including Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Song of the Year. Notable snubs included Lorde’s Virgin and Gracie Abrams’s The Secret of Us.
Album of the Year
Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny
Swag, Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse, Pusha T, and Malice
Mayhem, Lady Gaga
GNX, Kendrick Lamar
Mutt, Leon Thomas
Chromakopia, Tyler, the Creator
Record of the Year
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
“Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga
“Wildflower,” Billie Eilish
“Anxiety,” Doechii
“Luther,” Kendrick Lamar with SZA
“The Subway,” Chappell Roan
“Apt.,” Rosé and Bruno Mars
Song of the Year
“Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga
“Anxiety,” Doechii
“Apt.,” Rosé and Bruno Mars
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters, Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
“Luther,” Kendrick Lamar with SZA
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
“Wildflower,” Billie Eilish
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
Katseye
The Marías
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Daises,” Justin Bieber
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
“Disease,” Lady Gaga
“The Subway,” Chappell Roan
“Messy,” Lola Young
Best Pop Vocal Album
Swag, Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful, Miley Cyrus
Mayhem, Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2), Teddy Swims
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Defying Gravity,” Cynthia Erivo and Ariana GrandeHere are the nominees for select categories at the 2026 Grammy Awards:
Record of the Year
* “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters, Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
* “Gabriela” – Katseye
* “Apt.” – Rosé & Bruno Mars
* “30 for 30” – SZA feat. Kendrick Lamar
Best Rap Album
Let God Sort Em Out* – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice)
Glorious* – GloRilla
God Does Like Ugly* – JID
GNX* – Kendrick Lamar
Chromakopia* – Tyler, the Creator
Best Rap Performance
* “Outside” – Cardi B
* “Chains & Whips” – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams
* “Anxiety” – Doechii
* “TV Off” – Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay
* “Darling, I” – Tyler, the Creator feat. Teezo Touchdown
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
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
Beautifully Broken* – Jelly Roll
Postcards From Texas* – Miranda Lambert
Best Country Solo Performance
* “Nose on the Grindstone” – Tyler Childers
* “Good News” – Shaboozey
“Bad as I Used to Be (From F1*)” – Chris Stapleton
* “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
* “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Best Country Song
* “Bitin’ List” – Tyler Childers
* “Good News” – Shaboozey
* “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
* “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
* “A Song to Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Best Rock Album
Private Music* – Deftones
I Quit* – Haim
From Zero* – Linkin Park
Never Enough* – Turnstile
Idols* – Yungblud
Best Rock Performance
* “U Should Not Be Doing That” – Amyl and the Sniffers
* “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
* “Never Enough” – Turnstile
* “Mirtazapine” – Hayley Williams
* “Changes (Live From Villa Park)” – Yungblud feat. Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman, and II
Best Rock Song
* “As Alive as You Need Me to Be” – Nine Inch Nails
* “Caramel” – Sleep Token
* “Glum” – Hayley Williams
* “Never Enough” – Turnstile
* “Zombie” – Yungblud
Best R&B Album
Beloved* – Giveon
Why Not More?* – Coco Jones
The Crown* – Ledisi
Escape Room* – Teyana Taylor
Mutt* – Leon Thomas
Best R&B Performance
* “Yukon” – Justin Bieber
* “It Depends” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
* “Folded” – Kehlani
* “Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)” – Leon Thomas
* “Heart of a Woman” – Summer Walker
Songwriter of the Year
* Amy Allen
* Edgar Barrera
* Jessie Jo Dillon
* Tobias Jesso Jr.
* Laura Veltz
Producer of the Year
* Dan Auerbach
* Cirkut
* Dijon
* Blake Mills
* Sounwave
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
A Complete Unknown* (Timothée Chalamet)
F1 the Album* (Various Artists)
KPop Demon Hunters* (Various Artists)
Sinners* (Various Artists)
Wicked* (Various Artists)
Best Music Video
* “Young Lion” – Sade
* Director: Sophie Muller
* Producers: Sade, Aaron Taylor Dean
* “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
* Directors: Vania Heymann, Gal Muggia
* Producers: Aiden Magarian, Nathan Scherrer, Natan Schottenfels
* “So Be It” – Clipse
* Director: Hannan Hussain
* Producer: Daniel Order
* “Anxiety” – Doechii
* Director: James Mackel
* Producers: Pablo Feldman, Jolene Mendes, Sophia Sabella
* “Love” – OK Go
* Directors: Aaron Duffy, Miguel Espada, Damian Kulash Jr.
* Producer: Petra Ahmann
The complete list of 2026 Grammy nominees is available online.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs How to Watch the 2026 Grammys Again
Basics Where to Watch
Q I missed the live show Where can I watch the full 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony again
A You can typically watch a full replay on the official broadcasters streaming service For the US this is Paramount Other countries broadcasters will have their own ondemand platforms
Q Is the Grammys available for free after it airs
A Usually not the full show for free Youll need a subscription to the streaming service of the network that aired it However many individual performances highlights and winner speeches are uploaded for free on the Grammys official YouTube channel and social media
Q Can I buy or rent a digital copy of the show
A Historically the Grammys are not sold as a standalone digital purchase like a movie Your best bet is accessing it through the streaming services mentioned
Performances Highlights
Q Where can I watch just the performances from the 2026 Grammys
A The Recording Academys official YouTube channel is the best place They upload highquality videos of most performances often within 24 hours of the show ending
Q What if a specific performance I want to see isnt on YouTube
A It might be due to music licensing In that case youll need to find it within the full ceremony replay on Paramount or your local broadcasters platform Sometimes the artists own channel will also post their performance
Q Is there a official highlights or best moments recap video
A Yes the Grammys official social media channels and website always release condensed highlight reels showing the biggest wins performances and memorable moments
Nominees Winners
Q Where can I find a complete list of 2026 nominees and winners
A The most authoritative source is the official Grammys website Major music news sites will also have accurate easytoread lists
Q Can I watch the acceptance speeches again
A Yes Speeches are often clipped and posted individually on the Grammys YouTube and social media