Overview
- The Recording Academy will reveal 2026 nominees Friday at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET via the Grammys website and the Academy’s YouTube channel.
- Presenters include Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Lizzo, Sam Smith, Karol G, Gayle King, Jon Batiste, Brandi Carlile and more.
- Nominees will be announced across 95 categories, featuring the new Best Album Cover and a country split that creates Best Traditional Country Album and renames Best Country Album to Best Contemporary Country Album.
- Eligibility covers U.S. releases from Aug. 31, 2024 through Aug. 30, 2025, a window that leaves out several usual awards-season fixtures and could broaden the field.
- The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1, 2026 from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on CBS and stream on Paramount+.