Music fans across the United Kingdom, get ready to mark your calendars. The countdown has officially begun for one of the most anticipated moments in the music calendar: the announcement of the nominees for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
When to Tune In for the Big Reveal
For those eager to find out which artists have made the cut, the Recording Academy will host a special livestream event to unveil the contenders across all 95 categories. The major prizes, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, will be revealed during this broadcast.
If you're watching from the UK, you'll need to be ready at 4pm GMT.This is the British equivalent of the 11am Eastern Time (ET) start in the United States. The livestream is expected to last for approximately 30 minutes, delivering all the crucial news in one packed half-hour.
How to Watch the GRAMMY Nominations Live
Fortunately, the Recording Academy has made it straightforward for a global audience to watch the nominations as they happen. You won't need a paid subscription to catch the initial announcements.
The entire event will be available to stream for free on the Official GRAMMY Website. Additionally, the ceremony will be simultaneously broadcast on the Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel, providing an easy and accessible way for fans and media to watch live.
Star-Studded Presenters and Ceremony Details
Adding to the excitement, the nominations will be unveiled by an all-star lineup of music talent. Confirmed presenters include major artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lizzo, Karol G, Sam Smith, Mumford & Sons, and last year's Best New Artist winner, Chappell Roan.
Looking ahead, the main award ceremony itself is scheduled to take place on February 1, 2026. The event will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. While the US broadcast will be on CBS and Paramount+, specific UK broadcast details are yet to be confirmed and will be announced closer to the date.
This nominations announcement is the starting pistol for the awards season, setting the stage for the celebrations and surprises to come on music's biggest night.
