The Recording Academy will announce the nominees for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, November 16, 2026, beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET / 4:45 a.m. PT. The star-studded special presentation will stream live on Grammy.com and the official Grammys YouTube channel, with additional coverage on “Good Morning America.”

A complete list of nominees across all categories is expected to be published on Grammy.com around 9 a.m. ET, followed by a nominations wrap-up show.

This year’s announcement marks a key milestone on the road to the 2027 Grammys, scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air live on ABC and stream on Disney+ and Hulu, marking the first time the Grammys have been broadcast on ABC since 1972 after a long run on CBS.

The eligibility period for the 2027 awards covered recordings released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026. First-round voting by Recording Academy members took place from October 12 to 22. Final-round voting to determine the winners will run from December 10, 2026, through January 7, 2027.

The Lineups

A diverse group of Grammy-winning and nominated artists will help reveal the nominees. The lineup includes Pharrell Williams, Olivia Dean, Kehlani, Herbie Hancock, Juanes, David Guetta, Ziggy Marley, Carly Pearce, Alan Menken, Amy Allen, YUNGBLUD, Renée Fleming, Linda Perry, Israel Houghton, and others. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Chelsey Green will also take part in the presentation.

For the first time, the nominations special will be broadcast live at The Square in Times Square in New York, presented by Hilton, the Official Hotel Partner of the 2027 Grammys. Hilton is also sponsoring the nominations presentation itself.

The 2027 Grammys will feature approximately 100 categories recognizing excellence across a wide range of genres and creative roles, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and specialized fields such as production, engineering, songwriting, and genre-specific awards.

Recent rule updates for this cycle included refinements to Best New Artist guidelines, adjustments to album eligibility thresholds, and the introduction of several new categories reflecting changes in the contemporary music landscape.

The Music Industry

Music industry attention is already focused on which projects from the eligibility window will earn recognition. Major releases from the past year are expected to compete heavily in the general field categories, while genre categories will highlight achievements in R&B, hip-hop, country, Latin, global music, classical, jazz, and beyond.

The nominations often serve as an early indicator of critical and peer consensus, influencing year-end lists, radio play, and streaming momentum heading into the awards season.

The early-morning timing of the announcement has become a tradition that allows global audiences to follow along in real time. Fans, artists, labels, and media will be watching closely as names appear across the screen. The livestream format, combined with the Times Square public viewing element, expands access beyond the usual industry and media circles.

Once the full list is released, attention will quickly shift to analysis of the nominees, predictions for the February ceremony, and the beginning of final voting. Artists and teams will begin planning potential performances, red-carpet appearances, and campaign strategies in the months leading up to the show.

The 2027 Grammys arrive at a moment of transition for the awards. The move to ABC, Disney+, and Hulu represents a significant shift in how the telecast reaches audiences. Combined with ongoing efforts to update categories and voting processes, the Recording Academy continues to adapt the awards to the evolving ways music is created, distributed, and consumed.

As Monday morning approaches, the music world is preparing for the annual reveal that sets the stage for one of the industry’s biggest nights. Whether major commercial successes dominate the general field or unexpected projects break through in specialized categories, the nominations will shape conversations for the next several months.

Viewers can tune in starting at 7:45 a.m. ET on Monday via Grammy.com or the Grammys YouTube channel to see the full slate of nominees for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards. The complete list will follow shortly afterward, launching the formal awards season that culminates on February 7, 2027.