Big news from the Grammys
The nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards (to be held Feb 1, 2026) were announced on Nov 7, 2025 by the Recording Academy.
This year features 95 categories across genres, with many first-time nominees and some long-time contenders.
Leading nominees
Here are some of the big names you should know:
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- Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations. His album GNX is up for major prizes including Album of the Year.
- Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations, including her project MAYHEM for Album of the Year.
- Bad Bunny earned six nominations, making history as a Spanish-language artist nominated in all three top categories (Record, Song and Album of the Year).
- Other notable names: Sabrina Carpenter also shows up strongly in major categories.
Why this year matters
- The nominations show an evolving Grammys: more genre-spanning artists, global representation (like Bad Bunny) and K-pop/other cross-market entries.
- For Kendrick Lamar, this could be historic: despite many nominations in his career, winning Album of the Year would mark a major milestone.
- For artists like Lady Gaga, the nominations across top categories show the scale and ambition of their new work.
- It’s also a chance for newer or less mainstream artists to break through — the nomination list mixes established names and fresh faces.
What to watch
- Will Kendrick Lamar convert his nine nominations into a win for Album of the Year?
- How will the Spanish-language/global-market momentum (Bad Bunny) affect the major categories?
- What does this mean for the Afrobeat / African music scenes? (While the big headlines are US-centric, the global shift suggests opportunity.)
- For you (as an Afrobeat artist, SeanRomzzy), this is a good time to observe how genre-blending, collaborations, global appeal are being rewarded — and plan your next move.
Key takeaway
The 2026 Grammy nominations reflect diversity, global reach, and genre-fluidity. If you’re looking to write a blog post on this (for “MYSONGSLOVER”), you could focus on how Nigerian/African artists might position themselves to get such recognition, or what lessons upcoming artists can take from the leading nominees.
Here is a summary of the top-categories and major nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026) that you can use for your blog on MYSONGSLOVER:
Key Categories & Nominees
Record of the Year
- “DtMF” — Bad Bunny
- “Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
- “Anxiety” — Doechii
- “Wildflower” — Billie Eilish
- “Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
- “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- “The Subway” — Chappell Roan
- “APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Song of the Year
Same core songs as Record of the Year (since many overlap) — including “Abracadabra,” “Anxiety,” “DtMF,” “Luther,” “Manchild,” “Wildflower.”
Album of the Year
Nominees include:
- “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” — Bad Bunny
- “SWAG” — Justin Bieber
- “Man’s Best Friend” — Sabrina Carpenter
- “Let God Sort Em Out” — Clipse (with Pusha T & Malice)
- “MAYHEM” — Lady Gaga
- “GNX” — Kendrick Lamar
- “MUTT” — Leon Thomas
- “CHROMAKOPIA” — Tyler, the Creator
Best New Artist
Some of the nominees: Olivia Dean; KATSEYE; The Marias; Addison Rae; Sombr; Leon Thomas; Alex Warren; Lola Young.
Relevance for African/Afrobeat Artists (like you, SeanRomzzy)
- The fact that global artists like Bad Bunny are breaking into top categories (e.g., his nomination in Album/Record/Song of the Year) shows how non-US-mainstream genres/markets are gaining major recognition.
- For artists from Africa/Nigeria, this means: global appeal + distinctive voice can equal Grammy-visibility.
- Keep an eye on collaborations, cross-market reach, and releasing within eligibility windows — because the competition now spans globally.
- Use these nomination lists as inspiration: examine what the nominated albums/songs are doing (production, global marketing, fusion genres) and see how your music might align or differentiate.
