Grammys adds two new categories for 2026
The prestigious music bash will return to Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with nominations set to be announced Friday, November 7, 2025.
Some new changes have been made to reflect "the ever-changing musical landscape."
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, commented: "The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year.
"That entails listening carefully to our members to make sure our rules and guidelines reflect today's music and allow us to accurately recognise as many deserving creators as possible. As we kick off another exciting GRAMMY Season, we look forward to celebrating the amazing power of music and its ability to bring so many people together."
Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the 2025 ceremony, taking home five prizes.
The rapper's Drake diss track Not Like Us saw him come away from with a huge haul of statuettes, including the prestigious Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories, as well as Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance.
Beyoncé also enjoyed a successful evening, scooping three prizes including finally securing the night's biggest honour, Album of the Year, for Cowboy Carter, which she dedicated to Linda Martell, a Black trailblazer in country music.
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