🎵 Here are some predictions and wish lists of Grammy winners for 2026 based on the nominations. Having Clipse and Kendrick on so many of the same tickets puts me in a tough spot, but here it goes:
Record of the Year:
- Wish: Luther by Kendrick and SZA
- Predict: DtMF by Bad Bunny
Album of the Year:
- Wish: Let God Sort ‘Em Out by Clipse
- Predict: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny
Song of the Year:
- Wish: Luther by Kendrick and SZA
- Predict: Golden from KPop Demon Hunters
Best New Artist:
- Wish: Leon Thomas
- Predict: Leon Thomas
Producer of the Year:
- Wish: Sounwave
- Predict: Dijon
Pop Solo Performance:
- Wish: DAISIES by Justin Bieber
- Predict: Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter
Best Pop Duo:
- Wish: Defying Gravity by Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
- Predict: Defying Gravity by Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Best Pop Vocal:
- Wish: SWAG by Justin Bieber
- Predict: Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter
Best R&B Performance
- Wish: Folded by Kehlani
- Predict: It Depends by Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller
Best R&B Song
- Wish: Folded by Kehlani
- Predict: Folded by Kehlani
Best Rap Performance
- Wish: Chains & Whips by Clipse, Pusha T & Malice ft. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell
- Predict: Chains & Whips by Clipse, Pusha T & Malice ft. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams
Best Melodic Rap Performance
- Wish: Luther by Kendrick and SZA
- Predict: Luther by Kendrick and SZA
Best Rap Song
- Wish: The Birds Don’t Sing by Clipse
- Predict: The Birds Don’t Sing by Clipse
Best Rap Album
- Wish: Let God Sort ‘Em Out by Clipse
- Predict: Let God Sort ‘Em Out by Clipse
Lot of repeats, but you can tell who I am pulling for most. That being said, it is an unusually strong nomination list this year. I am not mad for any wins that Dijon, Leon Thomas, Doechii, Tyler, or Billie get, as I am huge fans of each.