The air is getting thick with excitement as the music world gears up for one of its most celebrated annual moments: the Grammy nominations. It is that time of year when playlists get a fresh spin, and artists wait anxiously to see if their work managed to strike a chord with the Recording Academy. From chart-dominating hits to underground gems that found their moment, every beat and lyric of the year leads to this announcement.

So, as the 2026 Grammy nominations draw near, it is essential to start by finding out when, where, and how to watch it all unfold live.

The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards will be revealed on Friday, November 7, according to the Grammy website. This will mark the formal start of music’s biggest night and will give music aficionados and industry insiders a date to mark on their calendars. The announcement will reflect work released during the eligibility period that ran from August 31, 2024, through August 30, 2025.

A lineup of musical talents will help unveil the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. This group includes standout artists and industry voices such as Angélique Kidjo, Brandi Carlile, CeCe Winans, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Karol G, Lizzo, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, Jon Batiste, and Nicole Scherzinger. When exactly will the Recording Academy drop the nominations, though?

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The Recording Academy, alongside making the date of the nomination announcement available on its website, also listed specific times to streamline the viewing experience for music lovers.

The live-streamed Grammy nominee announcement is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET on the morning of November 7, per the Grammy website. Shortly after the live event, the full list of nominees will be published online at 8:30 am PT / 11:30 am ET. The precision of this timing ensures that global music followers know exactly when to tune in for the reveal of all 95 categories.

One can watch the nominations livestream for free on the official platforms the Recording Academy offers: live.GRAMMY.com and the Academy’s YouTube channel. There is no cost to view the nomination announcement itself. However, the main awards ceremony set for February 1, 2026, to be broadcast on CBS and streamed via Paramount+, may involve a subscription and cost money.

So, as the countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards begins, the stage is set for another thrilling chapter in the soirée’s history. With the 2026 nominations just moments away, anticipation is running high for the surprises, milestones, and fresh voices that will soon take center stage. Also, if the previous year’s ceremony was any indication, the Grammys are once again gearing up to mirror the 2025 edition’s viral moments that celebrated the art of music in all its forms.

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