Which 2026 Grammy Album of the Year nominee are you rooting for most?
Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations with Nine Nods
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations were unveiled on November 7, spotlighting Kendrick Lamar as the frontrunner with nine nods, including Album of the Year for "GNX." Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations for her project "MAYHEM," while Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated in all three top categories. Other top Album of the Year contenders include Justin Bieber’s “Swag,†Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend,†Tyler, the Creator’s “Chromakopia,†and the Clipse reunion album “Let God Sort Em Out.†The awards will be held February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Two new Grammy categories were introduced this year: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover, reflecting the evolving scope of the awards. Music fans are already buzzing over who will take home top honors.
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- Bad Bunny – Debà Tirar Más Fotos
- Justin Bieber – Swag
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
- Lady Gaga – MAYHEM
- Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia