Complete List of Musicians and Their Top Songs
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced, creating excitement for music fans around the globe. The formal announcement took place on November 7, with a group of prominent past winners and nominees including Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and Chappell Roan, along with Recording Academy president Harvey Mason Jr.
Key Details of the 2026 Grammy Nominations
This year’s Grammy ceremony is scheduled for February 1. The live presentation of the nominations began at 11 a.m. ET, accessible via Grammy.com and the Grammys’ YouTube channel.
New Categories Introduced
In a notable update, two new categories have been added this year:
- Best Album Cover
- Best Traditional Country Album
The addition of the Best Traditional Country Album category comes in response to Beyoncé’s win for Best Country Album with “Cowboy Carter.” This category will spotlight traditional country artists whose work does not fit within the Americana genre.
Comprehensive List of 2026 Grammy Award Nominations
The nominations span a wide array of categories. Below is a detailed list:
| Category |
|---|
| Record of the Year |
| Album of the Year |
| Song of the Year |
| Best New Artist |
| Producer of the Year, Non-Classical |
| Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical |
| Best Pop Solo Performance |
| Best Pop Duo/Group Performance |
| Best Pop Vocal Album |
| Best Dance/Electronic Recording |
| Best Dance Pop Recording |
| Best Dance/Electronic Album |
| Best Remixed Recording |
| Best Rock Performance |
| Best Metal Performance |
| Best Rock Song |
| Best Rock Album |
| Best Alternative Music Performance |
| Best Alternative Music Album |
| Best R&B Performance |
| Best Traditional R&B Performance |
| Best R&B Song |
| Best Progressive R&B Album |
| Best R&B Album |
| Best Rap Performance |
| Best Melodic Rap Performance |
| Best Rap Song |
| Best Rap Album |
| Best Spoken Word Poetry Album |
| Best Country Solo Performance |
| Best Country Duo/Group Performance |
| Best Country Song |
| Best Contemporary Country Album |
| Best Traditional Country Album |
| Best American Roots Performance |
| Best Americana Performance |
| Best American Roots Song |
| Best Americana Album |
| Best Bluegrass Album |
| Best Traditional Blues Album |
| Best Contemporary Blues Album |
| Best Folk Album |
| Best Regional Roots Music Album |
| Best Latin Pop Album |
| Best Música Urbana Album |
| Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album |
| Best Música Mexicana Album (including Tejano) |
| Best Tropical Latin Album |
| Best Global Music Performance |
| Best African Music Performance |
| Best Global Music Album |
| Best Reggae Album |
| Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album |
| Best Album Cover |
| Best Recording Package |
| Best Album Notes |
| Best Historical Album |
| Best Jazz Performance |
| Best Jazz Vocal Album |
| Best Jazz Instrumental Album |
| Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album |
| Best Latin Jazz Album |
| Best Alternative Jazz Album |
| Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album |
| Best Contemporary Instrumental Album |
| Best Musical Theater Album |
| Best Gospel Performance/Song |
| Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song |
| Best Gospel Album |
| Best Contemporary Christian Music Album |
| Best Roots Gospel Album |
| Best Children’s Music Album |
| Best Comedy Album |
| Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording |
| Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media |
| Best Score Soundtrack Album for Visual Media |
| Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media |
| Best Song Written for Visual Media |
| Best Music Video |
| Best Music Film |
| Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical |
| Best Engineered Album, Classical |
| Producer of the Year, Classical |
| Best Immersive Audio Album |
| Best Instrumental Composition |
| Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella |
| Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals |
| Best Orchestral Performance |
| Best Opera Recording |
| Best Choral Performance |
| Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance |
| Best Classical Instrumental Solo |
| Best Classical Solo Vocal Album |
| Best Classical Compendium |
| Best Contemporary Classical Composition |
The music industry eagerly anticipates the recognition that the Grammy Awards bring, especially with such a diverse array of categories this year.
