The 6 biggest snubs, surprises, and missteps of the 2026 Grammy nominations

The 6 Biggest Snubs, Surprises, and Missteps of the 2026 Grammy Nominations

The nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Friday morning, bringing plenty of surprises and controversies. Notably, Lorde and The Weeknd were overlooked, while Sabrina Carpenter received an unusually high number of nominations.

Taylor Swift is absent from the list for the first time since 2018 because her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released after the eligibility period had ended. Without Swift, major artists such as Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Bieber are competing for top honors including album, record, and song of the year.

Bad Bunny earned his second album of the year nomination with Debí Tirar Más Fotos, ahead of his headline performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show. This marks a significant milestone as only the second all-Spanish language album to be considered for this prestigious award, following his own Un Verano Sin Ti nomination in 2023.

Global pop is clearly gaining momentum this year. The song "Golden," from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, was nominated for song of the year. Meanwhile, Blackpink's Rosé became the first K-pop artist nominated for record of the year due to her hit collaboration with Bruno Mars, "Apt."

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Summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight notable snubs, breakthrough international acts, and a strong showing of diverse music genres reshaping the awards landscape.

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