In brief
The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles this Sunday, with much anticipation surrounding the event. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominees with nine nominations, while Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga not far behind. The night promises to showcase exciting performances and potential groundbreaking wins, with significant attention on awards like Album of the Year. Fans are set to engage as artists navigate political messages through their performances amidst a diverse lineup.
At the ripe old age of 67, the Grammy Awards are still considered 'music's biggest night'. This year's ceremony takes place in LA on Sunday, with everyone from Harry Styles to Chaka Khan due to attend.Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations with nine nods, most of them for his sixth album, GNX. He was the main winner at last year's ceremony, too, winning both record and song of the year for his scorching diss track, Not Like Us.Other contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, along with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas, who have six each.In total, there are 95 awards, distributed over a mind-boggling eight hours. Alongside banner categories like album of the year, we'll find out who had the best album artwork and who's made the best 'ambient, new age, or chant' album.Most insiders agree that there's a three-way race for the night's biggest prize - with Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga the presumed favorites. None of them have ever won before, despite multiple nominations, and there are good reasons to think they're the front-runners.In addition to the excitement around the nominees, the ceremony is expected to address political issues plaguing the US, with artists like Bill Eilish and Bad Bunny being vocal critics of recent immigration policies. With a star-studded lineup of performers, the night is not just about awards but a platform for artists to make impactful statements.This year, about 15,000 people are eligible to vote for the Grammys, and the event promises to be a historical moment for many, including the possibility of K-pop winning its first Grammy. The ceremony can be watched live on CBS and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel, along with highlights shared across social media platforms.
