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2026 Grammy Awards adds new award categories and expands eligibility requirements

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67th GRAMMY Awards highlights LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Chappell Roan performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA — Next year’s Grammy Awards will have some big changes.

The recording academy says two new award categories will be added: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

There are also some rule changes, including one that will expand eligibility for Best New Artist.

Nominations come out in November.

The 68th annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 1 in Los Angeles.