The 2026 Grammy Awards are set to feature a fiercely competitive lineup across the major categories, with nominees including Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, and Rosé with Bruno Mars. In the record of the year category, Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' is tipped to win, having spent 13 weeks at number one in the US and showcasing the artistic chemistry between the two American stars. The song is one of the most commercially successful R&B and hip-hop tracks ever.
For album of the year, Bad Bunny's sixth album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' is the frontrunner. The record, which blends reggaeton, salsa, and plena, has defined the year musically. Other nominees include Justin Bieber's 'Swag', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man’s Best Friend', Clipse's 'Let God Sort ‘Em Out', Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX', Leon Thomas's 'Mutt', and Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia'. Leon Thomas is considered a potential upset, with his classic songcraft and old-school appeal.
The song of the year category mirrors the record of the year nominees, except for Chappell Roan being replaced by 'Golden' from the fictional band in KPop Demon Hunters. 'Golden' or 'APT.' could become the first bilingual winner in the category, while Bad Bunny's Spanish-language 'DTMF' would be the first non-English winner. Despite its affecting lyrics about emigrated friends, 'DTMF' may struggle against more commercial hits.
