It’s time to polish off the gilded gramophones.
After all, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Chappell Roan and Brandi Carlile gathered Nov. 7 to announce the nominees for the 2026 Grammys ceremony, which is set for Feb. 1—and it’s certainly a group worth marking your calendars for.
This year, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the pack in nominations for their respective Mayhem and GNX albums with nine nominations each. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber also scored four nods for his comeback SWAG, and Addison Rae wowed with her first ever nomination for Best New Artist.
Whatever happens at the show itself, though, it’s an honor just to be nominated, as the stars often say—and no one is passing up the opportunity to express their gratitude to the Recording Academy or their fans for the prestigious milestones.
After receiving her big nomination, Addison was at a loss for words, sharing a compilation of selfies showing off her shocked amazement and tagging the Recording Academy in a Nov. 7 Instagram Story.
Each year, the Grammy Awards honor musicians across its biggest categories like Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best New Artist as well as more niche awards across different genre categories including pop and electronic, R&B, country, jazz and Latin. It is an evening for artists to come together to not only celebrate their art, but also the process of making music.
While she was among the stars naming nominees for the upcoming ceremony, it was just last year that Chappell attended her first ceremony and nabbed Best New Artist. The 27-year-old’s rise to success in 2024 appeared meteoric, but she had been grinding for years, and used her speech to shed light on how much the hustle for smaller artists can cost.
“I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and got to stand up here in front of the most powerful people in music,” Chappell shared during her speech, “I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists, would offer a livable wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists.”
Chappell’s words earned her standing ovation from other nominees present including fellow breakout Benson Boone and Taylor Swift.
Indeed, while the evening is a great homage to new musicians each year, it is also just as important for seasoned veterans of the industry. Last year’s ceremony saw a huge feat from Beyoncé for her genre-bending Cowboy Carter, which won the “Crazy in Love” singer—who holds the record for the most Grammy Awards with 35—an award for Country Album of the Year, making her the first Black woman to do so, as well as her first Album of the Year win.
“I just feel very full and very honored,” the 44-year-old said in her acceptance speech for Album of the Year. “It’s been many, many years. I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every producer, all of the hard work.”
The “16 Carriages” singer dedicated her award to famed country music star Linda Martell, adding, “I hope we keep pushing forward, opening doors.”
To see all the musicians react to the latest honor, keep reading…
Chappell Roan
The "Hot to Go" singer was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year for "The Subway" and kept her reaction short and sweet, writing on her Nov. 7 Instagram Story, "Thank you @recordingacademy."
Leon Thomas
"Thank you God, my team, every collaborator, every producer, family, friends and most especially my fans I couldn’t have done it without you," Leon Thomas wrote in a Nov. 7 Instagram post. "I got a show tonight and i’m gonna continue working harder on this next album."
Timothée Chalamet
After receiving a nod in Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on the A Complete Unknown soundtrack, Timothée reshared the news to his Instagram Story Nov. 7 adding, "Dream Big."
Sombr
"I am a Grammy nominated artist," Sombr (real name Shane Michael Boose) in a Nov. 6 Instagram post. "I am in shock!! Thank you @recordingacademy and everyone who voted for me. I am so proud to be recognized among so many amazing artists that I love and respect."
The 20-year-old went on to reflect on how the last year changed his life.
"Ever since I was a small kid, I have lived and breathed music. It has changed my life in so many ways," he continued. "This time last year, I was 19, depressed and not knowing where to turn. I wrote all of these songs on my own in my bedroom. Looking back, I am so thankful to everyone who encouraged me to keep going."
To top off his gratitude, the "Back to Friends" singer expressed love for his fanbase.
"You’re the reason I get up in the morning and keep doing this even when I’m at my lowest," he shared. "Seeing how the music impacts you means everything to me. I love you so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami
The K-Pop Demon Hunters singers couldn't contain their joy upon "Golden" receiving a nomination for Song of the Year.
"I’m not able to digest this time," Ejae told Variety in a statement. "I’m still in shock."
Rei Ami added, "This feels out of this world.”
Meanwhile, Audrey Nuna was floored by the representation that came with their nomination.
You’re going to see three Korean faces," she explained. "To think about the kids who are going to see that, and hopefully for that to shape their understanding of what they can do in this world, is the stuff that is giving me chills up my spine."
Kelsea Ballerini
"Oh my goodness," Kelsea wrote in a Nov. 6 Instagram Story, upon her album receiving a nod in the Best Contemporary Country Album category. "Patterns is nominated for a Grammy!"
Addison Rae
Upon hearing her nomination news, Addison Rae proved a picture is worth a thousand words and posted four selfies of her reacting to her Best New Artist nod.
Rosé
The BlackPink member shared her unfiltered reaction to scoring a Song of the Year and Record of the Year nomination for "APT." alongside Bruno Mars. In a video shared to her Instagram Story, the K-pop star shared her anxiety asking her team, "Are we not gonna get it?" before her song was finally announced, to which she shrieked with joy.
Alex Warren
Upon earning his first ever Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, the "Ordinary" singer shared a video of his live reaction, which saw him amazed and then grow teary eyed alongside wife Kouvr Annon as his friends blasted confetti. "Mom and Dad I know you’re watching down," he wrote in the caption. "I miss you."
Pusha T
After receiving a nomination for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year for alongside brother Malice for their group Clipse’s album Let God Sort Em Out, he shared his reaction on his Instagram Story, reposting several prayer hand emojis.