This Year’s Biggest Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Lorde, the Weeknd, Benson Boone

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been revealed, and as always, there is a lot 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.