The 2026 Grammys are on Sunday, February 1st, and nominees Ayra Starr, PlaqueBoyMax, PinkPantheress, Cirkut and more sat with Billboard experts to share their reaction to being nominated and what’s to come in their music. Billboard staff also share their predictions and expert takes of who could take home best new artist, who could win in the big four categories. They also breakdown the monumental moment K-Pop has had in the charts and nominations, the historical context of Grammy nominations and performances and more!
Tune in to our livestream Sunday, February 1st, at 5:30PM ET / 2:30PM PT to watch our interviews with the hottest stars in music on the Grammys red carpet!
Tetris Kelly:
The countdown to music’s hottest night has begun, and Billboard’s special preshow is bringing you the ultimate Grammy guide with a sneak peek into the biggest parties. We head to Soho House in LEVEL 8 to get the scoop from the stars themselves.
Ayra Starr:
Miley Cyrus literally just like walked behind me. So why does this means so much to me?
Tetris Kelly:
From first-time nominees to veteran rockers and producers and more.
PlaqueBoyMax:
I said, next time I hold a trophy, it’s gonna be a Grammy.
Tetris Kelly:
We get the tea from Grammy producers on the big show, plus expert analysis and predictions.
Katie Atkinson:
Pop is finally getting its justice at the Grammys.
Tetris Kelly:
Could Gaga or Kendrick finally land their first album of the year win? Or will the night belong to Bad Bunny? Which chart-topper takes home best new artist? And could it be the night for K-pop to make history? This is Billboard News Celebrates Music’s Hottest Night presented by Amazon Prime. The Grammys are upon us. Hey, it’s Tetris. I’m here in downtown Los Angeles, where, behind me, the iconic Crypto.com Arena is gonna house music’s hottest night. Listen, there’s a lot going on in the world right now. So we wanted to take a second to stop and come together to celebrate music. I got my co-host, Katie Bain, our queen of dance. Come on up here, girl.
Katie Bain:
Hey, Tetris. I am so excited. The Grammys are big time, and our Billboard experts have been locked in for weeks, ready to call who’s gonna win big and who’s gonna go home empty-handed.
Tetris Kelly:
Well, let’s get to my favorite part: the parties and cheering on KATSEYE. It’s the Best New Artist Party, let’s go.
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