Grammys 2026: Timothée Chalamet & More Stars React to Nominations

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It’s time to polish off the gilded gramophones. 

On November 7th, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Chappell Roan, and Brandi Carlile revealed the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 1st. It’s a lineup you won’t want to miss!

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar are the frontrunners for awards this year, both receiving nine nominations for their albums, Mayhem and GNX, respectively. Justin Bieber also earned four nominations for his recent album, SWAG, and Addison Rae is nominated for Best New Artist, marking her first-ever nomination.

Regardless of who wins, simply being nominated is a great achievement, as many celebrities point out. Everyone is eager to thank both the Recording Academy and their fans for recognizing their success.

Addison was so surprised by her nomination that she didn’t know what to say! She shared a series of shocked selfies on her Instagram Story on November 7th, and tagged the Recording Academy.

The Grammy Awards celebrate musicians every year, recognizing both major achievements like Album, Song, and Artist of the Year, and highlighting talent across various genres like pop, electronic, R&B, country, jazz, and Latin music. It’s an event where artists come together to celebrate not just the finished product, but the entire journey of creating music.

Chappell, currently announcing nominees for the awards show, won Best New Artist at last year’s ceremony – her very first time attending. Her quick success in 2024 might seem sudden, but she’d been working hard for years. In her acceptance speech, she spoke about the financial struggles many up-and-coming artists face.

Chappell explained that if she ever won a Grammy and had the chance to speak to industry leaders, she would ask record labels and the music industry to provide fair wages and healthcare for artists, particularly those just starting out. She believes those profiting from artists should ensure they can earn a decent living.

Chappell’s speech received a standing ovation from the other nominees, including rising stars Benson Boone and Taylor Swift.

As a lifestyle expert, I always look forward to the annual awards show – it’s such a fantastic platform for both up-and-coming artists and established legends. Last year was a particularly special moment, watching Beyoncé absolutely shine for her incredible album, Cowboy Carter. It earned her a Country Album of the Year win – a historic first for a Black woman – and, amazingly, her very first Album of the Year Grammy! With 35 Grammys already, she truly continues to break records and inspire us all.

Honestly, winning Album of the Year was incredibly moving! After all these years, it felt amazing to be recognized. I really wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to the Recording Academy, and especially to all the talented songwriters and producers who poured their hearts and hard work into this project. It truly takes a village, and I’m so thankful for everyone involved.

The singer of “16 Carriages” gave her award to the legendary country artist Linda Martell, and expressed her hope that they will continue to break barriers and create opportunities for others.

To see all the musicians react to the latest honor, keep reading… 

Ariana Grande received nominations for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year for her song “The Subway.” She simply wrote “Thank you @recordingacademy” on her Instagram Story on November 7th to acknowledge the nominations.

Leon Thomas expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post on November 7th, thanking God, his team, collaborators, producers, family, friends, and especially his fans for their support, saying he couldn’t have achieved this without them. He also announced he has a performance tonight and plans to keep working hard on his next album.

Timothée celebrated being nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media – for his work on ‘A Complete Unknown’ – by sharing the news with his followers on Instagram on November 7th, along with the message, ‘Dream Big.’

Grammy-nominated artist Sombr (also known as Shane Michael Boose) expressed his shock and gratitude in an Instagram post on November 6th. He thanked the Recording Academy and everyone who voted for him, saying he was proud to be recognized alongside so many artists he admires.

The 20-year-old went on to reflect on how the last year changed his life. 

Music has always been a huge part of my life, and it’s truly transformed me. A year ago, I was nineteen and really struggling with depression, feeling lost and unsure of what to do. I wrote all these songs by myself, in my bedroom. Now, looking back, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who supported me and helped me keep going.

The singer, known for “Back to Friends,” also shared his love for his fans, adding to his expressions of thanks. He explained that his fans are his motivation, saying, “You inspire me to keep going, even when things are tough.” Knowing his music makes a difference in their lives means the world to him, and he expressed his deep gratitude and affection.

The K-Pop Demon Hunters were thrilled when their song “Golden” was nominated for Song of the Year.

“I’m not able to digest this time,” Ejae told Variety in a statement. “I’m still in shock.”

Rei Ami added, “This feels out of this world.”

Meanwhile, Audrey Nuna was floored by the representation that came with their nomination. 

She explained that viewers would see three Korean actors. Thinking about how this representation might inspire young people and broaden their horizons was incredibly moving for her, giving her goosebumps.

Kelsea excitedly announced on Instagram on November 6th that her album, Patterns, had been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Country Album category.

Addison Rae reacted to her Best New Artist nomination by sharing four selfies showing her excitement.

Blackpink’s member reacted honestly when her song “APT,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, was nominated for both Song and Record of the Year. In a video posted to Instagram, she playfully worried if they would win, asking her team if they weren’t going to, before excitedly screaming when the nomination was announced.

The singer, nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys for the first time, posted a video showing his reaction. He was stunned and then visibly moved to tears with his wife, Kouvr Annon, as his friends celebrated with confetti. He wrote in the caption, dedicating the moment to his parents: “Mom and Dad, I know you’re watching. I miss you.”

Following nominations for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year for Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out (alongside his brother Malice), he reacted on Instagram by sharing several prayer hand emojis.

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2025-11-08 00:21