Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammys As Winners Are Revealed
The Recording Academy will announce winners on Feb. 1, 2026, with early awards starting 12:30 p.m. PT and the telecast at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
Overview
The Recording Academy will present the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with winners announced beginning at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET and the telecast at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, the Academy said.
Kendrick Lamar leads the field with nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, producer Cirkut and producer Jack Antonoff with seven, a tally that creates record-breaking stakes including a possible Jay‑Z record surpassing, Recording Academy records show.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a news release the show will refocus on music after 2025’s relief-focused format and called the telecast "another historic night," the Academy said.
The awards encompass 95 distinct categories, more than 20,000 recordings were submitted for consideration, and nearly 15,000 voting members participated in nominating and voting, Recording Academy records show.
Trevor Noah will return as host for his sixth and final telecast, and confirmed performers include Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter and all eight Best New Artist nominees, the Academy said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources collectively frame the Grammys with upbeat, celebratory emphasis, highlighting historic firsts and star power through loaded descriptors (e.g., 'pop princess', 'ripe with record-breaking possibilities') and selective emphasis on Kendrick Lamar/Bad Bunny. Quotes from performers and hosts remain source content; critical perspectives and controversy are largely omitted.
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FAQ
Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations.
Lady Gaga, producer Cirkut, and producer Jack Antonoff each have seven nominations.
Winners are announced starting at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET, with the telecast at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on February 1, 2026.
Trevor Noah returns as host for his sixth and final time. Confirmed performers include Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, and all eight Best New Artist nominees.
Kendrick Lamar's nominations include 'Luther' with SZA for Record of the Year and Best Melodic Rap Performance, 'TV Off' featuring Lefty Gunplay for Best Rap Performance, and 'GNX' for Best Rap Album.
History
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