The 68th Annual Grammy Awards (for the 2026 ceremony) are scheduled for Sunday, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. They air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, hosted by Trevor Noah.
Key Highlights and Anticipation
- Nominations Leaders: Kendrick Lamar tops with 9 nods (including Album, Record, and Song of the Year for tracks like "luther" with SZA). Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow with 7 each. Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and others have strong showings with 6.
- Big Four Categories (nominees): Album of the Year: Includes Bad Bunny's DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Justin Bieber's SWAG, Sabrina Carpenter's Man’s Best Friend, Lady Gaga's MAYHEM, Kendrick Lamar's GNX, and more.
- Record of the Year: Features Bad Bunny ("DtMF"), Sabrina Carpenter ("Manchild"), Doechii ("Anxiety"), Billie Eilish ("WILDFLOWER"), Lady Gaga ("Abracadabra"), Kendrick Lamar & SZA ("luther"), Chappell Roan ("The Subway"), and ROSÉ & Bruno Mars ("APT.").
Song of the Year and Best New Artist are also highly competitive, with buzz around rising stars.
Performers: Confirmed include Lady Gaga, ROSÉ, Tyler The Creator, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, and all 8 Best New Artist nominees (Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, The Marías).
There's also a special In Memoriam tribute with Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, Lukas Nelson, and a Ozzy Osbourne tribute featuring Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Post Malone, and Slash.
Presenters: Include Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, KAROL G, Teyana Taylor, and more.
Presenters: Include Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, KAROL G, Teyana Taylor, and more.
New categories this year include Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.
The night promises a music-focused spectacle with tight pacing. All Best New Artist nominees performing is a big draw for fresh talent.