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Taylor Swift Skips 2026 Grammys After Missing Eligibility Cutoff, With Conflicting Reports on After-Party Appearance

Her Oct. 3, 2025 album release fell outside the 2026 window, making it eligible for the 2027 Grammys.

Overview

  • Swift received no 2026 nominations because The Life of a Showgirl was released after the Aug. 31, 2024–Aug. 30, 2025 eligibility period.
  • She did not attend the ceremony at Los AngelesCrypto.com Arena.
  • Us Weekly and News18, citing E! News and social media video, reported she was seen at a post-show party, while ELLE reported she and Travis Kelce were not photographed at any after-parties.
  • Grammys executive producer Ben Winston previously rejected rumors of a surprise Swift appearance, attributing them to an unfounded HITS item.
  • Fans reacted on social media to her absence, reflecting ongoing interest in one of the Grammys’ most decorated artists with 58 nominations and 14 wins.