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Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations; Rose Makes History
The Grammy Awards are a big music party where artists are recognized for their amazing songs and albums.
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards are out!
Kendrick Lamar is the star of the show with nine nominations, meaning he could win many awards.
Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter also got lots of nominations.
A singer named Rose from the K-pop group BLACKPINK made history!
She's the first solo K-pop singer to be nominated for the biggest awards, like for best song and best record.
Many talented artists are competing for the Best New Artist award.
The winners will be celebrated at a big ceremony in February 2026 in Los Angeles.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 68th Annual Grammy Awards nominations with nine nods.
Lady Gaga received seven nominations, and Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny each secured six.
Rose from BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop solo artist to receive a nomination as lead, notably for her single 'APT'.
Notable nominations include Album of the Year contenders like Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' and Bad Bunny's 'DeBi TiRAR MaS FOToS'.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- Who
- Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Rose (BLACKPINK), Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, SZA, Leon Thomas, Tyler, the Creator, and other artists.
- What
- Announcement of nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
- Where
- The nominations were officially announced.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but precedes the February 1, 2026 awards show.
- Why
- To reveal the nominees across various categories for the upcoming Grammy Awards.
Previous Grammy Recognition for K-Pop Soloists
2026 Grammy Nominations for Rose
K-Pop Solo Artist History
Previous Grammy Recognition for K-Pop Soloists
No K-pop solo artist had previously received a nomination as a lead in the top categories.
2026 Grammy Nominations for Rose
Rose of BLACKPINK is the first K-pop solo artist to receive a nomination as lead for her single 'APT', securing nods in Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Key facts
- Event
- 68th Annual Grammy Awards
- Nominations Announcement
- Official announcement made
- Awards Show Date
- February 1, 2026
- Location
- Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Timeline
J-Hope dropped "Killin' It Girl" video June 13.
GloRilla joined him on the track.
They submitted it for Grammy noms.
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 nominations; Rose makes K-pop history.
Quotes
Harvey Mason Jr.
Recording Academy CEO
“The Grammy Awards are our opportunity to honor the people who make this community so vibrant and this year’s nominees remind us of the incredible talent that is driving music forward. From emerging talent to influential icons, these nominees reflect today’s broad and diverse musical landscape, and I am excited to celebrate them in the coming weeks ahead.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
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