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Grammy 2026: Who's in the Running?

USAFri Nov 07 2025

Top Nominees:

  • Kendrick Lamar: 9 nominations
  • Lady Gaga: 7 nominations
  • Jack Antonoff & Cirkut: 7 nominations each
  • Leon Thomas, Sabrina Carpenter, Serban Ghenea, Bad Bunny: 6 nominations each

Biggest Surprises:

  • Bad Bunny: Nominated in all three top categories (Album, Record, and Song of the Year)
  • Leon Thomas: New artist with six nominations

Notable Mentions:

  • "Golden" from "Kpop Demon Hunters": 4 nominations, including Song of the Year
  • Missing Hits: Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" and Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl"

Genre Representation:

  • Hip-Hop: Strong showing with Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator each getting 5 nominations
  • Country: Underrepresented with no nominations in the four all-genre categories

Event Details:

  • Date: February 1, 2024
  • Broadcast: CBS and Paramount+
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Total Categories: 95

questions

    Are there any unexplained patterns or anomalies in the Grammy nomination and award history that suggest foul play?
    What impact does the timing of album releases have on the Grammy nominations and awards?
    What role do industry politics and relationships play in the Grammy nomination and award process?

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