2026 GRAMMY Awards Nomination List: Full Breakdown of Every Category
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards are officially the talk of the music world! With groundbreaking artists from around the globe earning nominations, this year’s list celebrates diversity, creativity, and the unstoppable power of Afrobeats.
🏆 Major Categories Overview
The Recording Academy has unveiled a thrilling lineup for the 2026 GRAMMYs, highlighting both global superstars and emerging voices. Here’s a look at the major categories everyone’s talking about:
- Album of the Year: Billie Eilish – "Hit Me Hard and Soft", Burna Boy – "I Told Them II", Taylor Swift – "The Tortured Poets Department", SZA – "SOS Deluxe", Tyla – "Water & Wine".
- Record of the Year: Beyoncé – "Spirit II", Davido – "Feel", Drake – "Overdrive", Olivia Rodrigo – "Grudge", Rema – "Charm".
- Best New Artist: Tyla, Ayra Starr, Peso Pluma, Ice Spice, and Noah Kahan.
- Song of the Year: SZA – "Saturn", Burna Boy – "Big 7", Billie Eilish – "Wildflower", Davido ft. Musa Keys – "Unavailable".
🌍 Afrobeats at the GRAMMYs
Afrobeats continues to rise, with Nigerian stars like Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Asake dominating major nominations. Their presence marks a global shift in how African music is shaping the modern soundscape. The new Best African Music Performance category is more competitive than ever — proof that Afrobeats is here to stay.
💫 Female Artists Leading the Charge
Women are at the forefront this year, from Taylor Swift’s emotional album to SZA’s soulful dominance and Ayra Starr’s powerful international presence. The 2026 GRAMMYs are celebrating female artistry like never before.
🔥 Street Meets Studio: The Afro-Adura Wave
A new wave of Afro-Adura — music that blends street rhythm with spiritual reflection — is sweeping through the charts. Artists like Seyi Vibez and Asake are redefining what it means to connect soul and sound, inspiring a generation through their faith-infused lyrics.
🎧 DJ Mondo’s "Mirror Mirror" Making Waves
As we celebrate musical excellence at the GRAMMYs, rising Afrobeat producer DJ Mondo is also making headlines with his latest single “Mirror Mirror” — a reflective, energetic tune now streaming on Audiomack . The track showcases Mondo’s signature fusion of rhythm and emotion, capturing the same creative spirit that defines the GRAMMYs’ new generation of artists.
🕺 The Future of Global Music
The 2026 GRAMMYs are not just about awards — they’re about evolution. From Lagos to Los Angeles, music is breaking barriers, and the next wave of sound is already here.
Stay tuned for full coverage of the winners, red carpet highlights, and viral performances as we count down to the big night!
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