{"id":553204,"date":"2026-01-30T05:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T05:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/553204\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T05:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T05:12:13","slug":"grammy-awards-2026-how-to-watch-nominees-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/553204\/","title":{"rendered":"Grammy Awards 2026: How To Watch, Nominees And More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES, CA \u2014 Music fans, get excited! Awards season is about to hit a new high note. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, transforming Crypto.com Arena into the epicenter of global music culture as the industry\u2019s biggest stars, boldest newcomers and most decorated icons gather for a night of show\u2011stopping performances and fiercely competitive races.<\/p>\n<p>Trevor Noah steps back up to the mic for his sixth and final year as host, bringing the sharp timing and easy command that have made him one of the ceremony\u2019s most reliable anchors. With new categories, historic nominations and a slate of performers spanning pop, hip\u2011hop, R&amp;B and beyond, the 2026 Grammys promise a night where anything \u2014 and anyone \u2014 can steal the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine nods, including Record and Song of the Year for \u201cLuther\u201d and Album of the Year for \u201cGNX,\u201d a trio that underscores his continued influence across the musical landscape. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut follow with seven nominations each, while Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea land six apiece. SZA, Andrew Watt, Sounwave, Doechii, Clipse, Turnstile and Tyler, the Creator round out the year\u2019s most competitive slate with five nominations each \u2014 a field that reflects both the depth and the range of today\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n<p>Find out what&#8217;s happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n<p>The performance lineup is also generating buzz. Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 nominated six times, including for Record of the Year \u2014 is confirmed to take the stage. She\u2019ll be joined by all eight Best New Artist nominees, continuing the Grammy tradition of spotlighting the year\u2019s most exciting breakout voices and often delivering the night\u2019s most memorable moments.<\/p>\n<p>With voting complete, the suspense now centers on whether Lamar will extend his winning streak, whether Gaga will reclaim her pop\u2011powerhouse crown, and whether rising stars like Carpenter and Doechii can convert breakout years into Grammy gold. With Noah\u2019s final turn as host, the night doubles as a farewell to an era of steady, sharp\u2011witted stewardship. <\/p>\n<p>Find out what&#8217;s happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re tuning in for the red carpet, the performances or the final envelopes, the 2026 Grammys are shaping up to be one of the most competitive and star\u2011studded nights the ceremony has staged in years \u2014 a celebration of legacy, reinvention and the artists defining the sound of now.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to watch the 68th Annual Grammy Awards and all of its preshow events, so you can be in the know.<\/p>\n<p> What, Where And When To Watch The 2026 Grammys  <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThe Premiere Ceremony\u201d at 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong\/>Live.Grammy.com and the Recording Academy\u2019s YouTube channel will open Grammy Sunday with the Premiere Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET). Darren Criss will host and perform with his \u201cMaybe Happy Ending\u201d co\u2011star Helen J. Shen. The livestream will also include performances from Spiritbox, Zara Larsson, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Maggie Rose, Trombone Shorty and an ensemble led by Grace Potter. Most of the night\u2019s more than 80 awards will be presented during this event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cGRAMMY Live From the Red Carpet\u201d at 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong\/>Before the ceremony begins, the Recording Academy will stream \u201cGRAMMY Live From the Red Carpet,\u201d a live special featuring exclusive interviews and standout fashion moments from arriving artists and nominees. The show will be hosted by Emmy Award\u2013winning \u201cEntertainment Tonight\u201d correspondent Cassie DiLaura and \u201cBig Brother\u201d winner Taylor Hale, and will stream on live.grammy.com as well as the Academy\u2019s YouTube, TikTok and Facebook channels. The full program will be available on demand after the livestream concludes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 68th Annual Grammy Awards at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET) on CBS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong\/>See if your predictions ring true as the 68th Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, air live coast\u2011to\u2011coast on CBS from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Viewers can also stream the ceremony live on Paramount+ Premium or watch on demand the following day with Paramount+ Essential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2026 Grammy Awards Performers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Grammys have confirmed a wide\u2011ranging group of performers, including Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Ms. Lauryn Hill, alongside genre\u2011spanning names such as Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Reba McEntire and Slash. Rising artists including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Mar\u00edas round out a lineup that mixes established stars with newer voices, setting the stage for a broadcast built on variety and momentum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2026 Grammy Awards Presenters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Recording Academy has assembled a presenter lineup that blends music legends, rising stars and cultural figures, adding even more texture to the night\u2019s proceedings. Carole King, Queen Latifah and Q\u2011Tip bring generational gravitas, while Charli xcx, Chappell Roan and Doechii represent the cutting edge of pop and hip\u2011hop\u2019s new guard. Harry Styles also returns to the Grammy stage in a presenter role this year, joined by Lainey Wilson, KAROL G and comedian Nikki Glaser, with Jeff Goldblum and \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d cast member Marcello Hern\u00e1ndez rounding out a slate designed to keep the show unpredictable, energetic and unmistakably 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN MEMORIAM TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The In Memoriam segment will recognize musical icons we\u2019ve recently lost in the creative community, presented through a series of dedicated performances. Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson will take part in honoring several notable figures, while Ms. Lauryn Hill will offer a tribute to D\u2019Angelo and Roberta Flack. A separate segment dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne will feature Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan and Slash. The full list of individuals recognized will be shared during the broadcast.<\/p>\n<p> The 2026 Grammy Nominees  <\/p>\n<p>RECORD OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad Bunny \u2014 \u201cDTMF\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cManchild\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Doechii \u2014 \u201cAnxiety\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Billie Eilish \u2014 \u201cWildflower\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Lady Gaga \u2014 \u201cAbracadabra\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Kendrick Lamar &amp; SZA \u2014 \u201cLuther\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Chappell Roan \u2014 \u201cThe Subway\u201d<\/li>\n<li>ROS\u00c9 &amp; Bruno Mars \u2014 \u201cAPT.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ALBUM OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kendrick Lamar \u2014 GNX<\/li>\n<li>Lady Gaga \u2014 Abracadabra<\/li>\n<li>Bad Bunny \u2014 DTMF<\/li>\n<li>Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 Short n\u2019 Sweet<\/li>\n<li>Billie Eilish \u2014 Hit Me Hard and Soft<\/li>\n<li>Chappell Roan \u2014 The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess<\/li>\n<li>SZA \u2014 Lana<\/li>\n<li>Tyler, the Creator \u2014 Chromakopia<\/li>\n<li>Turnstile \u2014 Glow On II<\/li>\n<li>Lola Young \u2014 This Wasn\u2019t Meant for You Anyway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SONG OF THE YEAR (Awarded to songwriters)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAbracadabra\u201d \u2014 Lady Gaga<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAnxiety\u201d \u2014 Doechii<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAPT.\u201d \u2014 ROS\u00c9 &amp; Bruno Mars<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDTMF\u201d \u2014 Bad Bunny<\/li>\n<li>\u201cGolden (From KPop Demon Hunters)\u201d \u2014 HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLuther\u201d \u2014 Kendrick Lamar &amp; SZA<\/li>\n<li>\u201cManchild\u201d \u2014 Sabrina Carpenter<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWildflower\u201d \u2014 Billie Eilish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST NEW ARTIST<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addison Rae<\/li>\n<li>Alex Warren<\/li>\n<li>KATSEYE<\/li>\n<li>Leon Thomas<\/li>\n<li>Lola Young<\/li>\n<li>Olivia Dean<\/li>\n<li>SOMBR<\/li>\n<li>The Mar\u00edas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cManchild\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Billie Eilish \u2014 \u201cWildflower\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Olivia Rodrigo \u2014 \u201cObsessed\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Dua Lipa \u2014 \u201cTraining Season\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Lady Gaga \u2014 \u201cAbracadabra\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Billie Eilish \u2014 Hit Me Hard and Soft<\/li>\n<li>Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 Short n\u2019 Sweet<\/li>\n<li>Olivia Rodrigo \u2014 Guts (Spilled)<\/li>\n<li>Dua Lipa \u2014 Radical Optimism<\/li>\n<li>Chappell Roan \u2014 The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST RAP SONG<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cLuther\u201d \u2014 Kendrick Lamar &amp; SZA<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHiiiPower II\u201d \u2014 Kendrick Lamar<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAnxiety\u201d \u2014 Doechii<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLike That\u201d \u2014 Future, Metro Boomin &amp; Kendrick Lamar<\/li>\n<li>\u201cChromakopia\u201d \u2014 Tyler, the Creator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST RAP ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kendrick Lamar \u2014 GNX<\/li>\n<li>Tyler, the Creator \u2014 Chromakopia<\/li>\n<li>Doechii \u2014 All of Me<\/li>\n<li>Clipse \u2014 We Still Rise<\/li>\n<li>SZA \u2014 Lana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST R&amp;B ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SZA \u2014 Lana<\/li>\n<li>Leon Thomas \u2014 Electric Dusk<\/li>\n<li>Tyla \u2014 Tyla<\/li>\n<li>Victoria Mon\u00e9t \u2014 Jaguar II (Deluxe)<\/li>\n<li>Chloe Bailey \u2014 Trouble in Paradise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST COUNTRY ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luke Combs \u2014 Fathers &amp; Sons<\/li>\n<li>Kacey Musgraves \u2014 Deeper Well<\/li>\n<li>Zach Bryan \u2014 The Great American Bar Scene<\/li>\n<li>Lainey Wilson \u2014 Whirlwind<\/li>\n<li>Jelly Roll \u2014 Beautifully Broken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kacey Musgraves \u2014 \u201cDeeper Well\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Luke Combs \u2014 \u201cAin\u2019t No Love in Oklahoma\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Lainey Wilson \u2014 \u201cHang Tight Honey\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Zach Bryan \u2014 \u201cPink Skies\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Morgan Wallen \u2014 \u201cLies, Lies, Lies\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST ROCK ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turnstile \u2014 Glow On II<\/li>\n<li>Paramore \u2014 Re: This Is Why<\/li>\n<li>Foo Fighters \u2014 But Here We Are<\/li>\n<li>The Killers \u2014 Rebel Diamonds<\/li>\n<li>Green Day \u2014 Saviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chappell Roan \u2014 The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess<\/li>\n<li>Lana Del Rey \u2014 Did You Know That There\u2019s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd<\/li>\n<li>Mitski \u2014 The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We<\/li>\n<li>The Mar\u00edas \u2014 Submarine<\/li>\n<li>Boygenius \u2014 The Rest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST M\u00daSICA URBANA ALBUM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad Bunny \u2014 DTMF<\/li>\n<li>Feid \u2014 Mor, No Le Temas a la Oscuridad<\/li>\n<li>Karol G \u2014 Ma\u00f1ana Ser\u00e1 Bonito (Bichota Season)<\/li>\n<li>Rauw Alejandro \u2014 Playa Saturno<\/li>\n<li>Young Miko \u2014 Att.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST GLOBAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burna Boy \u2014 \u201cCity Boys\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Tyla \u2014 \u201cWater\u201d<\/li>\n<li>ROS\u00c9 \u2014 \u201cOn the Ground (Live)\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Tems \u2014 \u201cLove Me JeJe\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Davido \u2014 \u201cFeel\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST MUSIC VIDEO<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Billie Eilish \u2014 \u201cWildflower\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cManchild\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Lady Gaga \u2014 \u201cAbracadabra\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Bad Bunny \u2014 \u201cDTMF\u201d<\/li>\n<li>ROS\u00c9 &amp; Bruno Mars \u2014 \u201cAPT.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cGolden (From KPop Demon Hunters)\u201d \u2014 HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat Was I Made For?\u201d \u2014 Billie Eilish<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m Just Ken\u201d \u2014 Ryan Gosling<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLift Me Up\u201d \u2014 Rihanna<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Fire Inside\u201d \u2014 Chris Stapleton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"styles_HTMLContent__bNPCl SubscribeCTABlurb_SubscribeCTABlurb__5x0v2\">Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/california\/los-angeles\/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\">Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LOS ANGELES, CA \u2014 Music fans, get excited! 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