Grammys 2026 category changes

The 2026 GRAMMYs return to Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 1, with two new Categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

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The Recording Academy has revealed the key dates, deadlines and rule amendments for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, taking place on Sun, Feb. 1, 2026.

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Background. On June 12, 2025, the Recording Academy announced several changes for different categories and updates on eligibility rules for the 2026 ceremony.

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12 Jun 2025 — To reflect the change, the existing best country album category has been renamed best contemporary country album.

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12 Jun 2025 — Recording Academy reveals 2026 Grammy Awards will add Traditional Country Album category, implement new Best New Artist criteria, ...

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With more expansive and inclusive updates and new GRAMMY Categories, the 2026 GRAMMYs promise to be one of the most dynamic and exciting yet.

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12 Jun 2025 — Thus, there will be net increase of one category, to 95 – the highest total since 2010, when the Grammys had 109 categories. The following year, ...

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12 Jun 2025 — The 2026 Grammy Awards, which will air Feb. 1, will include new categories: traditional country album and album cover.

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3 days ago — Here's the relevant rule, from the 68th Grammy Awards Rules & Guidelines booklet: “Each category shall have at least 40 distinct artist entries.

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17 Jun 2025 — Two new GRAMMY categories are coming in 2026: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. - BellaNaija.com. October 3, 2025.

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