The Recording Academy of America announced the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, to be held on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The new edition is marked by musical diversity and a strong presence of Latin artists, led by Bad Bunny, who once again made history by earning nominations in the three main categories: Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
Competition will be intense, with established names such as Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Bruno Mars, along with new voices such as Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims. The 2026 Grammys promise a ceremony where innovation and global talent will share the stage in a particularly prolific year for international music.
Bad Bunny, historical protagonist of the 2026 Grammy Awards
Puerto Rican Bad Bunny continues to break barriers. With his album DeBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTO S and the song “DtMF”, the artist becomes the first Spanish-speaking singer to compete simultaneously for the three most prestigious awards of the gala. His presence consolidates the rise of Latin music on the international stage and reaffirms his position as one of the most influential artists in the world.
In addition to Bad Bunny, other Latin artists have made their mark in the main categories, such as ROSÉ, who shares a nomination with Bruno Mars for their collaboration on APT, one of the most listened-to songs of the year. The fusion of urban, pop and alternative rhythms is evidence of the changing trend in the industry, where traditional genres are being diluted in favor of creativity without borders.
The most outstanding nominees of the year
The Academy revealed a balanced list of established artists and new talents. Among the most relevant nominees are:
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Record of the Year: luther (Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA), Abracadabra (Lady Gaga), APT. (Bruno Mars & ROSÉ), DtMF (Bad Bunny) and Wildflower (Billie Eilish).
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Album of the Year: DeBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTO S (Bad Bunny), MAYHEM (Lady Gaga), Mr. Morale (Kendrick Lamar), Something Beautiful (Miley Cyrus) and Man’s Best Friend (Sabrina Carpenter).
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Best Pop Vocal Album: Swag (Justin Bieber), MAYHEM (Lady Gaga), Man’s Best Friend (Sabrina Carpenter), Something Beautiful (Miley Cyrus) and I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) (Teddy Swims).
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Best New Artist: Olivia Dean, Katseye, The Marías, Chappell Roan and Tyla.
