In brief
This year's Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar with nine nods, including Album of the Year for 'GNX'. Lady Gaga follows closely with seven nominations for 'Mayhem'. K-Pop artists and the notable presence of other genres highlight a diverse selection. The 2026 ceremony promises to be exciting, with several firsts in Grammy history.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga have emerged as the frontrunners for the 2026 Grammy Awards, dominating the nominations list. Lamar leads with a total of nine nominations, including the highly coveted Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed album, GNX.
Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations for her album Mayhem, which showcases a return to her electro-pop roots. This year marks a significant milestone with the inclusion of K-Pop in the Song of the Year category, featuring the tracks 'APT' by Rosé and Bruno Mars, and 'Golden' from Netflix's animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Notably, if Kendrick Lamar wins Album of the Year, GNX would be the first rap album to take home the award since Outkast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2004. He faces stiff competition from Tyler, The Creator and the hip-hop duo Clipse, both of whom have received nominations in the same category.
The Grammy Awards will take place on February 1, 2026, at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles, where the winners will be announced following a final round of voting taking place from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
