Kendrick Lamar topped the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine, including three major categories, announced on Friday. The Los Angeles rapper's album GNX and single 'luther' featuring SZA earned widespread recognition, setting the stage for the 68th annual awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter followed with multiple nominations across pop and other genres.
The Recording Academy revealed the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on December 27, 2025, with Kendrick Lamar securing nine nominations, the most of any artist. Lamar, fresh off a sweep at the previous ceremony including record and song of the year for 'Not Like Us,' is up for album of the year for GNX, record of the year and song of the year for 'luther' with SZA, plus nods in rap and pop duo/group performance categories. His collaborations with SZA and Clipse also received acclaim, highlighting his dominant year that included a Super Bowl halftime show and a high-profile rap feud victory.
Lady Gaga earned seven nominations, including best pop solo performance for 'Disease' and best pop vocal album for MAYHEM. Producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff matched her total, with Antonoff recognized for work on Lamar and Carpenter projects. Bad Bunny garnered six for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, while Sabrina Carpenter and newcomer Leon Thomas also received six each; Thomas is nominated for best new artist alongside KATSEYE, Olivia Dean, The Marías, Lola Young, sombr, Alex Warren, and Addison Rae.
The ceremony introduces two new categories: best album cover, with nominees including Bad Bunny, Djo, and Wet Leg; and best traditional country album, featuring Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson, Zach Top, Charley Crockett, and Margo Price. Rap highlights include Clipse's five nods for Let God Sort Em Out after a 16-year hiatus and Doechii's five for 'Anxiety.' Tyler, the Creator received nominations across rap, alternative, and album of the year for CHROMAKOPIA.
Gospel and contemporary Christian categories spotlight Kirk Franklin's 'Do It Again,' Tasha Cobbs Leonard with John Legend's 'Church,' and Elevation Worship's 'I Know A Name.' The 95-category event will broadcast live from Los Angeles, celebrating diverse genres and behind-the-scenes talent.
