Music’s biggest awards season is about to begin. The Recording Academy will announce nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards on November 16, 2026, ahead of a ceremony on Sunday, February 7, 2027. This year brings a historic change: the show will be broadcast exclusively on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu for the first time.
Key dates
- Eligibility period: August 31, 2025 – August 31, 2026
- Nominations announced: November 16, 2026
- Final-round voting: December 10, 2026 – January 7, 2027
- Ceremony: February 7, 2027
A new broadcast home
The Grammys spent decades on CBS, which became synonymous with the ceremony. The move to ABC with simultaneous streaming on Disney+ and Hulu reflects the industry’s shift toward streaming audiences and gives the Recording Academy a younger, global reach. Viewers outside the United States should check local broadcasters and platforms.
How the eligibility window works
Music released between August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2026 is eligible. That means albums and singles from late summer 2025 through the end of this summer will compete — including some of the year’s biggest streaming hits and festival favourites. Releases after August 31, 2026 will be considered for the 2028 Grammys.
Nominations day is when the Grammys make their argument about what defined a year in music — and when the debate begins.
What to watch on nominations day
- The “Big Four”: Album, Record and Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.
- Genre balance: how Latin, K-pop, Afrobeats and country artists fare in general categories.
- First-time nominees: the Best New Artist entry list is closely scrutinised each year.
- Snubs: every year brings surprise omissions that dominate conversation.
How to watch the announcement
The Recording Academy typically streams the nominations announcement live on its website and social channels. We will publish the major nominees in our Entertainment section.