2027 Grammy Nominations: Date, How to Watch, New Categories and Who Could Be Nominated

The Recording Academy reveals the 2027 Grammy nominations on Monday, November 16, 2026. It is the first big step toward the 69th Grammy Awards, which take place on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles. This year the show moves to a brand-new home, the Academy adds five new categories, and the race for Album of the Year looks wide open. In short, here is everything you need to know.

When Are the 2027 Grammy Nominations?

How to Watch the Nominations Announcement

First, the nominations stream live on Grammy.com and the official Grammys YouTube channel. A group of past winners and nominees reads the names, and then Grammy.com posts the full list right after. In addition, a Nominations Wrap-Up Show follows on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X, so you can catch up even if you miss the early-morning livestream.

The Grammys Move to ABC

For the first time since 1972, the Grammy Awards will not air on CBS. Instead, the February 7 ceremony airs on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu at the same time. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. called it “a new home and a bold new chapter for the Grammy Awards.” However, the Academy has not named a host yet.

Five New Grammy Categories for 2027

The Recording Academy added five new awards this year:

• Best Asian Pop Music Performance, a big moment for K-pop, J-pop and the global rise of Asian artists.
• Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance
• Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance
• Best Traditional Folk Album
• Best Latin Song

There are also rule changes behind the scenes. For example, a new “Ballot Plus” option lets members with multi-genre expertise vote in up to 15 categories. The Academy also updated the Best New Artist rules, and songwriters now get more recognition when albums win in genre categories.

Who Could Be Nominated?

Nobody knows the nominees until November 16, but prediction sites and critics agree on a few names to watch. Of course, these are predictions, not results.

• Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, her third album, is a top pick for Album of the Year.
• Olivia Dean – last year’s Best New Artist winner is a favourite for The Art of Loving and the song “Man I Need.”
• Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas,” the longest-running No. 1 in Hot 100 history, is a strong Record and Song of the Year contender, and she is eligible for Best New Artist.
• Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl and “The Fate of Ophelia” are in the conversation again.
• Bruno Mars, Rosalía, Noah Kahan and Raye – all have albums that critics expect to appear in the general field.
• Sam Fender, Sienna Spiro and Audrey Hobert – names often mentioned for Best New Artist.

Meanwhile, read more about the artist behind the year’s biggest song in our Ella Langley biography.

Key Dates for Grammy Season

• October 12–22, 2026: first-round voting (completed)
• November 16, 2026: 2027 Grammy nominations announced
• December 10, 2026 – January 7, 2027: final-round voting
• February 7, 2027: the 69th Grammy Awards

Finally, come back to MusiccStar on November 16 for the full list of nominees and our reaction to the biggest snubs and surprises. In the meantime, catch up on the latest music news.

FAQ

When are the 2027 Grammy nominations announced?

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET on Grammy.com and YouTube.

When is the 2027 Grammy Awards ceremony?

Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

What channel are the Grammys on in 2027?

ABC, with streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It is the first time the show airs on ABC since 1972.

What are the new Grammy categories?

Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Latin Song.

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