Why Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Missed the Grammy 2026 Cut: The Eligibility Window Explained
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The Grammy Awards nominations for 2026 have been announced, but two music legends are noticeably absent from the list: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. However, it's not a snub – they simply didn't release new music during the eligibility period. The eligibility window for the 2026 Grammys runs from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. This means that only music released within these dates is eligible for nominations. The online entry deadline was August 29, 2025, and the nominations were announced on November 7, 2025. The key dates for the 2026 Grammys are: - Eligibility Period: August 31, 2024 – August 30, 2025 - Online Entry Deadline: August 29, 2025 - Nominations Announced: November 7, 2025 - Final Voting: December 12, 2025 – January 5, 2026 - Ceremony Date: February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles This year's nominees for various categories include: - Album of the Year: Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the nominees. - Song of the Year: Billie Eilish, Doechii, and Kendrick Lamar are nominated. - Record of the Year: Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga are up for the award. - Best New Artist: Addison Rae, Katseye, and Leon Thomas are among the nominees. The full list of nominees can be found below. **2026 Grammy Nominees** * Album of the Year: + Justin Bieber – Swag + Lady Gaga – Mayhem + Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend * Song of the Year: + Billie Eilish – Wildflower + Doechii – Anxiety + Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther * Record of the Year: + Bad Bunny – DTMF + Billie Eilish – Wildflower + Lady Gaga – Abracadabra * Best New Artist: + Addison Rae + Katseye + Leon Thomas * Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: + Blake Mills + Cirkut + Dan Auerbach * Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: + Amy Allen + Edgar Barrera + Jessie Jo Dillon The full list of nominees can be found on the Grammy website. The 2026 Grammys ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
