Grammys 2026: New Categories, Rule Changes, and Expanded Country Awards
TL;DR
The Grammy Awards for 2026 will be held on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, with nominations announced on November 7, 2025. The Recording Academy has introduced new categories including Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album, along with updates to existing categories and rules to better reflect today's music industry.
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