The esteemed presenters for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced. On Thursday, the Recording Academy revealed that an esteemed list of performers will grace the stage during music's grandest night, including Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor. Additionally, there will be a surprise presenter revealed during the ceremony.
Kendrick Lamar tops the list of nominees this year with nine impressive nominations, including nods for Album, Record, and Song of the Year for his album GNX and its hit single "Luther." Fellow top nominees Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter have also received nominations across all general field categories. Gaga is the second-most-nominated artist this year with seven nominations, closely followed by Bad Bunny and Carpenter with six each.
The performances are sure to be a treat for music lovers as Carpenter, Gaga, and Justin Bieber (making his first appearance on the Grammy stage since 2022) will take the stage. Other performers include Clipse and Pharrell Williams, as well as this year's best new artist nominees: Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Katsete, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Sombr, and The Marías.
Reba McEntire, Lauryn Hill, and Post Malone will lead the Grammy's "In Memoriam" segment paying tribute to musical icons like Roberta Flack, Ozzy Osbourne, and D'Angelo who passed away in the last year.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy. Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins, and Trevor Noah serve as executive producers. The Grammy Awards provide us with an opportunity to honor the individuals who make this community so vibrant. 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. I am excited to celebrate them in the coming weeks and on music's biggest night," said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in a statement.
The 2026 Grammys will air on Sunday from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles under the charismatic host Trevor Noah.
