Kendrick Lamar Leads Grammy Nominations: How to Watch the Awards

Casey Halston

Published: February 1, 2026 12:37 AM ET

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are set to be held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year’s event brings a renewed focus on the music scene, shifting away from the relief efforts that characterized last year’s show. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with an impressive nine, while other notable artists like Lady Gaga and Jack Antonoff each secured seven nominations.

Kendrick Lamar Leads Grammy Nominations

Kendrick Lamar’s nine nominations position him at the forefront of this year’s awards. Close behind are Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Canadian producer Cirkut, each with seven nominations. Other significant contenders include Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Serban Ghenea, all of whom have six nominations. Additionally, artists such as Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, and Tyler, the Creator have garnered five nominations each.

Viewing Details for the Grammy Awards

Fans eager to watch the live show can tune in to CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern. For those who prefer streaming, services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV will also carry the event. Paramount+ subscribers can enjoy live streaming with premium plans, while essential plan users will have on-demand access the following day.

Preshow and Red Carpet Events

The premiere ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. Eastern at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This event can be streamed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com. In addition, the Associated Press is hosting a four-hour red carpet show that will feature interviews and fashion highlights, which can be accessed on YouTube and APNews.com.

Who’s Performing and Presenting

This year’s presenters include a diverse lineup of artists and celebrities such as Carole King, Harry Styles, and Queen Latifah. Performers at the event will feature major names like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Tyler, the Creator. The best new artist nominees will also take the stage, showcasing talents like Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean.

Special Tributes

The in memoriam segment will feature Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson.
Ms. Lauryn Hill will honor D’Angelo and Roberta Flack.
Post Malone, along with other artists, will pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

For additional details about the Grammy Awards and coverage, visit Filmogaz.com.