68th Annual Grammy Awards

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68th Annual Grammy Awards
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DateFebruary 1, 2026
Location Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, California
Hosted byTBA
Most awardsTBA
Most nominations Kendrick Lamar (9)
Website grammy.com
Television/radio coverage
Network CBS
Paramount+
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The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are an upcoming music awards show set to honor the best recordings, compositions, and artists from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025, as chosen by the members of the Recording Academy, on February 1, 2026. In its 23rd year at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and for the very last time, the ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+. [1] [2] A host for the ceremony is yet to be announced.

Contents

Background

On June 12, 2025, the Recording Academy announced several changes for different categories and updates on eligibility rules for the 2026 ceremony. [3] [4] [5]

Category changes

Criteria amendments

Process amendments

Nominees

First round voting took place from October 3 to 15, 2025. The nominees were announced by Angélique Kidjo, Brandi Carlile, CeCe Winans, Chappell Roan, David Foster, Doechii, Dr. Chelsey Green, Gayle King, Jon Batiste, Karol G, Little Big Town, Lizzo, Masaki Koike, Mumford & Sons, Nicole Scherzinger, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sam Smith on November 7 in a livestream on the official Grammy YouTube channel. [7] [8] Final round voting will then take place from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026, ahead of winners being revealed during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony and telecast on February 1. [9]

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. [10]

General Field

General Field

Pop & Dance/Electronic

Pop & Dance/Electronic Field

Rock, Metal & Alternative

Rock, Metal & Alternative Field

R&B, Rap & Spoken Word Poetry

R&B, Rap and Spoken Word Poetry Field
  • A Hurricane in Heels: healed people don't act like that — partially recorded live @City Winery & other places – Queen Sheba
  • Black Shaman – Marc Marcel
  • PagesOmari Hardwick & Anthony Hamilton
  • Saul Williams Meets Carlos Niño & Friends at TreepeopleSaul Williams, Carlos Niño & Friends
  • Words for Days Vol. 1Mad Skillz

Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental & Musical Theater

Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental & Musical Theater Field

Country & American Roots

Country & American Roots Field

Gospel & Contemporary Christian

Gospel & Contemporary Christian Field

Latin, Global, African, Reggae & New Age, Ambient or Chant

Latin, Global, African, Reggae & New Age, Ambient or Chant Field

Children's, Comedy, Audio Book Narration & Storytelling, Visual Media & Music Video/Film

Children's, Comedy, Audio Book Narration & Storytelling, Visual Media & Music Video/Film Field

Package, Notes & Historical

Package, Notes & Historical Field

Production, Engineering, Composition & Arrangement

Production, Engineering, Composition & Arrangement Field
  • Blanton Alspaugh
    1. All Is Miracle - The Choral Music Of Kyle Pederson (Timothy J. Campbell & Transept) (A)
    2. Heggie: Intelligence (Kwame Ryan, Janai Brugger, Jamie Barton, J'Nai Bridges & Houston Grand Opera) (A)
    3. Marsalis: Blues Symphony (Jader Bignamini & Detroit Symphony Orchestra) (A)
    4. Massenet: Werther (Robert Spano, Matthew Polenzani, Isabel Leonard & Houston Grand Opera) (A)
    5. The Mirage Calls (Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale) (A)
    6. Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem (Michael Zaugg, Axios, Men's Ensemble & Pro Coro Canada) (A)
    7. Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain (Christopher Gabbitas & Phoenix Chorale) (A)
  • Sergei Kvitko
    1. Biedenbender: Enigma; River Of Time (Kevin L. Sedatole & Michigan State University Wind Symphony) (A)
    2. Chiaroscuro (Vedrana Subotic) (A)
    3. Dancing In A Still Life (Tasha Warren) (A)
    4. Excursions (Vuorovesi Trio) (A)
    5. Four Hands. Two Hearts. One Hope. Ukrainian And American Music For Piano Duo (Mykhailo Diordiiev & Anastasiia Larchikova) (A)
    6. Here And Now - Trumpet Music By Virginia Composers (Jason Crafton, Richard Masters, Annie Stevens & Paul Langosch) (A)
    7. Lansky: Touch And Go (Gwendolyn Dease) (A)
    8. Orbiting Garden (William Hobbs) (A)
    9. Would That Loving Were Enough (Haven Trio) (A)
  • Morten Lindberg
    1. Fred Over Jorden (Peace To The World) (Elisabeth Holte, Kjetil Bjerkestrand & Uranienborg Vokalensemble) (A)
    2. Stjernebru (Anne Karin Sundal-Ask & Det Norske Jentekor) (A)
    3. Yule (Trio Mediæval) (A)
  • Dmitriy Lipay
    1. Heggie: Before It All Goes Dark (Joseph Mechavich, Megan Marino, Ryan McKinny & Music Of Remembrance Ensemble) (A)
    2. Odyssey (Jorge Glem, Gustavo Dudamel & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela) (A)
    3. Ortiz: Yanga (Gustavo Dudamel, Alisa Weilerstein & Los Angeles Philharmonic) (A)
  • Elaine Martone
    1. Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique (Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestra) (A)
    2. Chopin & Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonatas (Brian Thornton & Spencer Myer) (A)
    3. Dear Mrs. Kennedy (Ryan Townsend Strand) (A)
    4. Eastman: Symphony No. 2; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 (Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestra) (A)
    5. LeFrak: Romántico (Sharon Isbin, Lopez-Yañez & Orchestra Of St. Luke's) (A)
    6. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 & Symphony No. 29 (Garrick Ohlsson, Franz Welser-Möst & The Cleveland Orchestrea) (A)
    7. The Poet & The Prodigy (Debra Nagy & Mark Edwards) (A)
    8. Shapes In Collective Space (Tallā Rouge) (A)
    9. Songs Of Orpheus (Kelley O'Connor) (A)
  • All American Fuckboy
    • Andrew Law, immersive mix engineer (Duckwrth)
  • Immersed
    • Justin Gray, immersive mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Justin Gray, Drew Jurecka & Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Justin Gray)
  • An Immersive Tribute To Astor Piazzolla (Live)
    • Andrés Mayo & Martín Muscatello, immersive mix engineers; Andrés Mayo & Martín Muscatello, immersive producers (Various Artists)
  • Tearjerkers
    • Hans-Martin Buff, immersive mix engineer; Hans-Martin Buff, immersive producer (Tearjerkers)
  • Yule


Classical

Classical Field

Multiple nominations

The following received multiple nominations:

References

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  2. Aswad, Jem (June 12, 2025). "Grammy Awards Unveil Dates for 2026 Show and Nominations Announcement, New Categories — Including Best Album Cover". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  3. Newman, Melinda (June 12, 2025). "The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  4. Millman, Ethan (June 12, 2025). "Grammys Reveal Key Dates for 2026 Awards, Unveil New Rules and Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  5. "68th Grammy Awards Rules & Guidelines". NARAS . June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  6. Grein, Paul (September 22, 2025). "Grammy Ballot to List Entries in Randomized Order for First Time". Billboard .
  7. Onuh, Enoba (October 30, 2025). "Who made it to the list of presenters for the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations ceremony? Lineup revealed". primetimer.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  8. "How To Watch The 2026 GRAMMY Nominations: Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Lizzo, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith & More To Announce The Nominees | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  9. Hahnen, Madison (June 12, 2025). "BREAKING: Grammy Awards Add Best Traditional Country Album, Reveals 2026 Key Dates & Changes". MusicRow.com. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  10. Willman, Chris (November 7, 2025). "Grammy Nominations 2026: The Complete List (Updating Live)". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2025.