The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been revealed, and as always, there’s lots to sort through here for music fans. Some major acts are nowhere to be seen, while others got just the right recognition. Figuring out which is which, and celebrating or frowning accordingly, is half the fun of Grammy nominations day. So let’s get to it!

As a reminder, music released between Aug. 31, 2024, and Aug. 30, 2025 was eligible for nomination. The awards will be given on Feb. 1, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Here are 20 of the biggest snubs and most welcome surprises in this year’s nominations.

SNUB: Nothing for Lorde? What Was That?

Lorde crushed all expectations with her fourth album, Virgin , offering up high-energy pop bangers in sharp contrast to 2021’s Solar Power

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