The 2026 Grammy season is heating up, and some fan favorites might just shake the table. BLACKPINK’s Rosé is generating major buzz with he solo work, possibly putting her in the running for one of the Big Four categories. Lady Gaga, a Grammy darling, might be able to get a win in the General Field thanks to her “MAYHEM” era. The Weeknd, after his past snub drama, might strike gold in the Grammy race. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber’s surprise release “SWAG” could take home an award.
Let’s break down Billboard’s prediction on the “Big Four” categories:
Predicted Song of the Year Nominees:
- Denial Is a River – Doechii.
- The Giver – Chappell Roan.
- Luther – Kendrick Lamar, SZA.
- Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter.
- Ordinary – Alex Warren.
- That’s So True – Gracie Abrams.
- When This Old World Is Done With Me – Elton John, Brandi Carlile.
- WILDFLOWER – Billie Eilish.
Predicted Album of the Year Nominees:
- DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny.
- SWAG – Justin Bieber.
- Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter.
- Who Believes in Angels? – Elton John, Brandi Carlile.
- MAYHEM – Lady Gaga.
- GNX – Kendrick Lamar.
- Chromakopia – Tyler, The Creator.
- Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd.
Predicted Record of the Year Nominees:
- That’s So True – Gracie Abrams.
- Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter.
- Denial Is a River – Doechii.
- WILDFLOWER – Billie Eilish.
- Abracadabra – Lady Gaga.
- Luther – SZA, Kendrick Lamar.
- APT. – BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Bruno Mars.
- Ordinary – Alex Warren.
Predicted Best New Artist Nominees:
- Ella Langley.
- The Marías.
- Mariah the Scientist.
- Myles Smith.
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- Zach Top.
- Alex Warren.
- Lola Young.