Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae to Perform at 2026 Grammys
Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae are among the artists confirmed to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Carpenter is set to grace the stage 12 months after her standout performance at the 2025 Grammys, where she captivated the audience with a Goldie Hawn-inspired rendition of her singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.”
2026 Grammy Performers
This year’s ceremony will also feature KATSEYE and will include a special segment highlighting nominees for Best New Artist. The lineup of nominees this year consists of:
- Alex Warren
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- Sombr
Award Nominations
Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas are notable contenders this year, each receiving six nominations. The details of their nominations are as follows:
- Leon Thomas:
- Album of the Year – MUTT
- Best R&B Album – MUTT
- Best Traditional R&B Performance – “Vibes Don’t Lie”
- Best R&B Song – “Yes It Is”
- Best R&B Performance – “Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)”
- Sabrina Carpenter:
- Best Pop Vocal Album – Man’s Best Friend
- Record of the Year – “Manchild”
- Song of the Year – “Manchild”
- Best Pop Solo Performance – “Manchild”
- Best Music Video – “Manchild”
Previous Achievements
In 2025, Sabrina Carpenter added two Grammys to her accolades. She won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Espresso” and Best Pop Vocal Album for “Short n’ Sweet.”
More performers for the 2026 Grammy Awards are expected to be unveiled in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates from El-Balad.