The 2026 Grammy Awards will introduce new categories for Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover, with the ceremony set to take place in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026. Changes have been made to reflect the evolving music landscape, with a focus on accurately recognizing deserving creators. Kendrick Lamar was a big winner at the 2025 ceremony, taking home five awards, while Beyoncé secured Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, dedicated to country music trailblazer Linda Martell.