One of the most important award ceremonies is approaching: The Grammys will be held on February 1st, 2026, and the nominees will be announced soon. The big event will take place at the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and promises to be a night full of surprises and unforgettable performances. But before the day of the event arrives: There's another event coming up soon: the announcement of the nominees. The Recording Academy will unveil the complete list of artists vying for the coveted statuette at a special event on November 7. In addition, the 2026 Grammys come with significant new features that reflect the evolution of the music industry. This year, three new categories are being introduced: 'Best African Music Album', 'Best Melodic Rap Performance', and 'Best Pop/Alternative Audiences Album'. 2026 Grammy Nominations Announcement As mentioned above, the nominees will be announced on Friday, November 7. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 am PT / 10:30 am ET and you can watch it live and for free on the official website, live.GRAMMY.com, and on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel. The broadcast, which will last approximately 45 minutes, will feature music stars who will announce the nominations in the most important categories. Confirmed artists for this task include Chappell Roan, Doechii, Karol G, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, and others. Immediately after the event, the complete list will be published on the official Grammy website. Predictions and favorites for the 2026 Grammys: Rumors and speculation are already circulating, and several names are being mentioned frequently in music circles. Based on the commercial and critical impact of their releases within the eligibility period (September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025), these are some of the artists who could dominate the nominations:

Sabrina Carpenter:Man's Best Friend's latest album was released on August 29th, meaning it fell within the 2026 Grammy eligibility period. Since its release, the album has not only received positive reviews but has also been very popular with fans. Bad Bunny: Bad Bunny's album 'DeBI Tirar Mas Fotos' was released in January of this year, therefore, it has a strong chance of being nominated due to the album's impact. Other favorites include: Kendrick Lamar with 'GNX', Lady Gaga with her latest album 'Mayhem', SZA with 'SOS Deluxe', and even Karol G with 'Tropicoqueta', which was released in June of this year. It's important to remember that, due to the eligibility period, big winners from the previous year, such as Taylor Swift, are not eligible for nomination. It's worth remembering that Swift's latest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' was released on October 3rd of this year.

And what about the Latin Grammy Awards?

While we wait for the 2026 Grammys, Spanish-language music already has its own event. The 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.