Here’s a detailed list of all the nominated artists for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, along with the songs and albums they are nominated for. The nominations span multiple categories, showcasing a mix of familiar superstars and rising talent from various genres.

1. Kendrick Lamar

Total Nominations: 9

  • Nominated for: GNX

  • Categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, and more.
    Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations for his album GNX, a critical and commercial success that has been praised for its deep storytelling and experimental sound.

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2. Lady Gaga

Total Nominations: 7

  • Nominated for: Mayhem

  • Categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and more.
    Lady Gaga’s Mayhem is up for multiple awards this year, showcasing her powerful vocals and ability to reinvent her musical style. The album has been one of the most talked-about releases of the year.

3. Bad Bunny

Total Nominations: 6

  • Nominated for: DeBÍ TiRAR Más FOToS

  • Categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Latin Pop Performance.
    Bad Bunny has made history with six nominations this year, cementing his place as one of the leading figures in Latin music. His album has achieved worldwide acclaim, particularly for its blend of reggaeton and pop.

4. Sabrina Carpenter

Total Nominations: 6

  • Nominated for: Man’s Best Friend

  • Categories: Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Song Written for Visual Media.
    Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend has earned her recognition in multiple categories, including Best Album. The album’s catchy hooks and emotional lyrics have resonated with both critics and fans.

5. Billie Eilish

Total Nominations: 5

  • Nominated for: Anxiety

  • Categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance.
    Billie Eilish’s Anxiety continues to dominate charts and is nominated in multiple categories, thanks to her haunting vocals and unique sound.

6. Doechii

Total Nominations: 4

  • Nominated for: WILDFLOWER

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best Rap Song, Best Performance.
    Doechii, one of the year’s breakout stars, has earned four nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Song for her hit “WILDFLOWER.”

7. ROSÉ

Total Nominations: 4

  • Nominated for: APT.

  • Categories: Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Visual Media Song.
    ROSÉ from BLACKPINK has gained multiple nominations for her hit single APT., which blends her signature style with a more experimental sound.

8. Bruno Mars

Total Nominations: 4

  • Nominated for: Leave The Door Open (with Anderson .Paak)

  • Categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance.
    Bruno Mars continues to shine in 2026 with his nomination for Leave The Door Open, a collaboration with Anderson .Paak that has been a fan favorite.

9. Chappell Roan

Total Nominations: 4

  • Nominated for: Blue Girl

  • Categories: Best Alternative Album, Best Song for Visual Media.
    Chappell Roan’s Blue Girl album received multiple nominations this year, showcasing her unique approach to alternative pop.

10. Addison Rae

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated for: Let’s Dance

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best Dance Song.
    Addison Rae’s rise from TikTok fame to GRAMMY nominations is a testament to her versatility. Her track Let’s Dance has earned her multiple nominations.

11. Leon Thomas

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated for: Why Not Me?

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best R&B Performance.
    Leon Thomas is making waves with his debut album Why Not Me? and is a strong contender in both the Best New Artist and Best R&B Performance categories.

12. Olivia Dean

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated for: Undefeated

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album.
    Olivia Dean’s Undefeated album has earned her recognition in major categories, thanks to her soulful voice and poignant songwriting.

13. Lola Young

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated for: Dreams

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best Pop Performance.
    Lola Young’s Dreams is a standout song this year, earning her recognition as a top contender for Best New Artist.

14. Alex Warren

Total Nominations: 2

  • Nominated for: Only Us

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best Indie Performance.
    Alex Warren’s Only Us has been a breakthrough track this year, propelling him into the Best New Artist category.

15. Katseye

Total Nominations: 2

  • Nominated for: Tonight

  • Categories: Best New Artist, Best Alternative Song.
    Katseye has earned recognition for Tonight, a track that blends indie rock with alternative sounds, making her a new force in music.

Artists nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards

1. Beyoncé

Total Nominations: 11

  • Nominated For: Album of the Year for COWBOY CARTER

  • Other Nominations:

    • Record of the Year for “HEAVEN'S SOUL”

    • Song of the Year for “SLEEPLESS”

    • Best Pop Vocal Album for COWBOY CARTER
      Beyoncé dominated the 2025 GRAMMY nominations with 11 nods, showcasing her continued impact on the music industry. Her album COWBOY CARTER received multiple nominations, including Album of the Year.

2. Taylor Swift

Total Nominations: 9

  • Nominated For: Album of the Year for THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT

  • Other Nominations:

    • Song of the Year for “MIDNIGHT SKIES”

    • Record of the Year for “THE WILD GARDEN”
      Taylor Swift's THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT earned her a spot in the top categories, while her singles like “MIDNIGHT SKIES” also picked up major nods.

3. Billie Eilish

Total Nominations: 8

  • Nominated For: Album of the Year for HIT ME HARD AND SOFT

  • Other Nominations:

    • Song of the Year for “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”

    • Record of the Year for “FALLING IN LOVE WITH A GHOST”
      Billie Eilish’s album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was a fan and critical favorite, with several nominations across top categories. Her song “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” also grabbed attention in Song of the Year.

4. Sabrina Carpenter

Total Nominations: 7

  • Nominated For: Album of the Year for SHORT N’ SWEET

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Pop Solo Performance for “ESPRESSO”

    • Best Pop Vocal Album for SHORT N’ SWEET
      Sabrina Carpenter had a standout year in 2025 with her album SHORT N’ SWEET, earning multiple nominations, including Best Pop Solo Performance for “ESPRESSO.”

5. Charli XCX

Total Nominations: 6

  • Nominated For: Album of the Year for BRAT

  • Other Nominations:

    • Record of the Year for “360”

    • Best Dance/Electronic Album for BRAT
      Charli XCX’s BRAT album captured the attention of both critics and fans alike, earning her significant nominations in the 2025 GRAMMYs.

6. Kendrick Lamar

Total Nominations: 7

  • Nominated For: Album of the Year for NOT LIKE US

  • Other Nominations:

    • Record of the Year for “DREAMS OF A FUTURE”

    • Song of the Year for “GENERATION GAP”
      Kendrick Lamar continues to be a dominant force in rap, with his album NOT LIKE US earning him several nominations across major categories, including Record and Song of the Year.

7. Chappell Roan

Total Nominations: 5

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Alternative Album for THE RISE AND FALL OF A MIDWEST PRINCESS

    • Best Pop Vocal Album for THE RISE AND FALL OF A MIDWEST PRINCESS
      Chappell Roan’s breakthrough album THE RISE AND FALL OF A MIDWEST PRINCESS earned her multiple nominations, solidifying her position as one of the new faces of pop and alternative music.

8. Doechii

Total Nominations: 4

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Rap Song for “WILDFLOWER”

    • Best Rap Performance for “WILDFLOWER”
      Doechii had a breakout year, with her hit song “WILDFLOWER” being nominated in multiple rap categories, while also being recognized as a Best New Artist.

9. ROSÉ

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated For: Best Pop Solo Performance for “APT.”

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best K-pop Performance for “APT.”

    • Best Song for Visual Media for APT.
      ROSÉ continues to make a mark in pop music, with multiple nominations for her single “APT.” from BLACKPINK’s global success.

10. Bruno Mars

Total Nominations: 4

  • Nominated For: Record of the Year for “LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN” (with Anderson .Paak)

  • Other Nominations:

    • Song of the Year for “LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN”

    • Best R&B Performance for “LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN”
      Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak's collaboration on “LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN” continues to receive praise, earning nominations in several high-profile categories.

11. Addison Rae

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Dance Song for “LET’S DANCE”
      Addison Rae, the social media star turned musician, continues to gain recognition in the music industry, with “LET’S DANCE” nominated in Best Dance Song.

12. Leon Thomas

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best R&B Performance for “WHY NOT ME?”
      Leon Thomas has emerged as one of the strongest new artists in 2025, with his soulful “WHY NOT ME?” earning a nomination for Best R&B Performance.

13. Olivia Dean

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Pop Vocal Album for UNDEFEATED
      Olivia Dean’s album UNDEFEATED has earned her major recognition, including a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album.

14. Lola Young

Total Nominations: 3

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Pop Performance for “DREAMS”
      Lola Young has made her way into the pop scene with her powerful song “DREAMS,” earning a nomination for Best Pop Performance.

15. Alex Warren

Total Nominations: 2

  • Nominated For: Best New Artist

  • Other Nominations:

    • Best Indie Performance for “ONLY US”
      Alex Warren's song “ONLY US” has captured the hearts of listeners, earning him recognition as Best New Artist and Best Indie Performance.

Comparison: 2026 vs. 2025 GRAMMY Nominations

When comparing the 2025 and 2026 nominations, one thing is clear: 2026 is seeing a more diverse group of artists, from Bad Bunny making history as a Spanish-language artist to Addison Rae making her way into the Best New Artist category. 2025, on the other hand, was largely dominated by Beyoncé, Post Malone, and Taylor Swift, with heavy representation from pop and hip-hop.

Major Differences Between 2025 and 2026 Nominations

  • 2026 showcases a broader range of genres and international talent, with Latin music (Bad Bunny), K-pop (ROSÉ), and new-generation pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter gaining ground.

  • 2025 had more mainstream artists like Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé, while 2026 opens doors for fresh faces in the Best New Artist category.

  • The Best Pop Solo Performance category is notably more competitive in 2026, with artists like ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter battling for the title.

Category 2025 GRAMMY Nominees 2026 GRAMMY Nominees
Dominating Artists Beyoncé, Post Malone, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, ROSÉ
Genres Represented Primarily pop, hip-hop, rock, and R&B A broader mix: pop, hip-hop, Latin music, K-pop, alternative, experimental genres
Big Names in 2025 Beyoncé (11 nominations), Post Malone, Taylor Swift Kendrick Lamar (9 nominations), Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny
Fresh Faces in 2026 Fewer newcomers, focus on established artists Major focus on newcomers: Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, ROSÉ, Addison Rae
Best New Artist Dominated by familiar faces (Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and others) Highly competitive with fresh talent: Addison Rae, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean
Key Artists to Watch Beyoncé, Post Malone, Harry Styles Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, Addison Rae
Notable Category Change Mainly pop, R&B, and hip-hop domination Introduction of Latin and K-pop artists in major categories, and more global representation

In Conclusion:

The 2026 GRAMMY nominations represent a dynamic mix of new talent, established icons, and international artists, making it one of the most exciting years in recent memory. With a fresh crop of names making their way into major categories, this year’s awards show promises to be a celebration of diversity, creativity, and musical innovation. Whether you're rooting for a veteran like Lady Gaga or cheering on newcomers like Addison Rae, 2026 is shaping up to be a memorable night for music lovers everywhere.