Music’s biggest night is just around the corner. The 68th Grammy Awards are represented by the Recording Academy of the United States to honor the best performers, songs, and albums in music of that year.
This year, the award show will have all of the Best New Artist Nominees performing together. This announcement comes just one day after Sabrina Carpenter was announced as the first performer for 2026.
Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías, who are all nominated for Best New Artist this year, will perform in a Best New Artist segment, according to a press release.
Read on to find out more about the 2026 Grammy Awards below, including nominees, where to watch, and more.
When are the 68th Grammy Awards?
The Grammys will air on Sunday, February 1, in Los Angeles, California, at the Crypto Arena from 8 to 11:30/10:30c.
The special, Inside The 68th Annual Grammys, will air on CBS on Friday, January 30, at 8/7c.
Where can you watch the Grammy Awards?
CBS is the official home of the Grammy Awards, meaning fans can watch on CBS and Paramount+.
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Who is hosting the Grammy Awards?
Former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will host the awards for the sixth time. According to a press release, this will be his “final time” as the master of ceremonies. Noah, who has been nominated for a Grammy award before, is also the executive producer of the program.
Who is nominated for a Grammy?
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Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine, followed by Cirkut, Jack Antonoff, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, Sabrina Carpenter, Serban Ghenea, Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, and Tyler the Creator, who all have five or more.
The Grammys are voted on by the Recording Academy’s membership body of music makers. The eligibility for this year’s awards went from August 31, 2024, to August. 30, 2025. See all of the nominations here.
Who is performing at the Grammys?
Sabrina Carpenter was the first performer announced for the program. The two-time Grammy winner is up for six awards this year. This will be her second time performing on the award show after her debut in 2025.
Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías are also set to perform.
Additional artists will be announced in the coming days, according to a press release.
Who will present?
The presenters have not yet been announced. Check back here for updates closer to the time.
2026 Grammy Awards, Sunday, February 1, 8/7c, CBS & Paramount+
