Nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards are being announced Friday morning by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and celebrity guests. Nominees in 22 select categories are being revealed over the course of a half-hour morning livestream, starting at 8 a.m. PT/11 ET. At the conclusion of that, the results in all 95 categories will be published online. Variety is updating the the list of contenders for the 68th annual awards the moment they roll out. Refresh this page to see the latest.
Presenters such as Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Lizzo, Doechii, Jon Batiste, Karol G and Mumford & Sons, Sam Smith and Nicole Scherzinger are helping the Recording Academy announce the nominees.
Among the artists expected to factor in as the nominations roll in: Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Brandi Carlile, Bad Bunny, Carpenter, Roan, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Alex Warren and the “KPop: Demon Hunters” soundtrack.
The livestream is expected to last about a half-hour. Refresh and scroll down this page for up-to-the-moment updates until the full list is revealed. The rollout will begin with the reveal of the songwriter and producer of the year nominees and wrap up with the top categories.
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Laura Veltz
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Dan Auerbach
Cirkut
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave
Best Pop Vocal Album
Swag – Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful – Miley Cyrus
Mayhem – Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) – Teddy Swims
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Daisies” — Justin Bieber
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
“Disease” — Lady Gaga
“The Subway” — Chappell Roan
“Messy” — Lola Young