Grammys 2026 Predictions: Who Will and Should Win?


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The Grammy Awards return this Sunday, February 1, and will once again be hosted by Trevor Noah. It’s the comedian’s sixth—and, according to him, final—time leading the ceremony. Topping this year’s list of nominees is Kendrick Lamar, with nine nods, including appearances in three categories he won in 2025: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Performance. For the second-most nominees, it’s a three-way tie between Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Mayhem producer Cirkut, who have seven apiece.

Whether any of these artists come home with a golden gramophone, though, remains to be seen. To find out, you’ll have to watch this year’s main ceremony, which will be broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 8 p.m. EST on CBS and Paramount+. In the meantime, check out our predictions for who should and will win in key categories at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.