Music's Biggest Night is shaping up to be a showcase of breakthrough talent and legendary returns, as the Recording Academy unveils its star-studded lineup for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 1.
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, riding high with six nominations, kicked off the announcements as the first confirmed performer. The "Espresso" singer's GRAMMY stage appearance promises to be one of the night's major moments, especially given her explosive year dominating both charts and cultural conversations.
In a rare and exciting move, all eight Best New Artist nominees will take the stage-KATSEYE, Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young, The Marías, and Alex Warren. These rising stars will each get their moment to shine in what could be career-defining performances.
The announcements took an unexpected turn when hip-hop duo Clipse and producer extraordinaire Pharrell Williams were confirmed for a joint performance. This marks Pharrell's first GRAMMY stage appearance since 2015, making it one of the ceremony's most anticipated reunions.
Trevor Noah returns for his sixth consecutive year as host, guiding viewers through the ceremony at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. Harry Styles and Doechii have also been announced as presenters, adding even more star power to the evening.
While the mainstream lineup continues to build excitement, faith-based music fans will be watching closely for announcements involving gospel and contemporary Christian artists. In recent years, the GRAMMYs have increasingly spotlighted worship music and faith-driven performances alongside pop and hip-hop acts, creating powerful cross-genre moments that resonate with diverse audiences. Artists like CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, and Kirk Franklin have brought worship to Music's Biggest Night, and many are hoping 2026 will continue that meaningful tradition.
With more performer announcements likely still to come, anticipation continues building. The question isn't whether the 2026 GRAMMYs will deliver-it's which performance will have everyone talking come Monday morning.
The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
