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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Miss 2026 Grammy Nods as Eligibility Window Shuts Them Out

Each released major projects outside the Aug. 31, 2024–Aug. 30, 2025 window set by the Recording Academy.

Overview

  • Nominations for the 68th Grammys were announced Nov. 7, and neither artist appears on the 2026 ballot.
  • Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl was released Oct. 3, 2025, after the cutoff, making it eligible for the 2027 awards.
  • Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter arrived March 29, 2024, before the window, leaving it out of contention for 2026 consideration.
  • The 2026 Grammy Awards are scheduled for Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
  • Swift could still attend as a presenter or performer if invited, though no appearance has been confirmed.