The 2026 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be a collision of generations, genres, and personalities, and the newly announced slate of presenters only sharpens that promise.
Set to take the stage on music’s biggest night are a mix of icons such as Carole King, Harry Styles, Queen Latifah, Q-Tip, KAROL G, Charli xcx, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Lainey Wilson, Teyana Taylor, Jeff Goldblum, Nikki Glaser, and Marcello Hernández. One additional surprise presenter is being kept under wraps until showtime, making for a final wildcard as the night unfolds.
Carole King brings the weight of songwriting history, Queen Latifah and Q-Tip represent hip-hop’s influence, Harry Styles and KAROL G embody global pop’s current reach, while Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, and Doechii reflect the alternative edge defining this era of music. Add in comedic voices like Nikki Glaser and Marcello Hernández, plus Jeff Goldblum, and the result feels equally exciting and unpredictable.
The presenters join a previously announced roster of performers from Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pharrell Williams, and Reba McEntire to artists skyrocketing into the industry like Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías. Rock, hip-hop, country, pop, and alternative sounds will all share the same stage, even at the same moment.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony returns live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. As the only major music awards voted on by peers, the Grammy Awards continue to position themselves not just as a celebration of success, but as a reflection of how music culture is actually evolving.
This year, the presenter list defies expectations and comes with a performance slate that refuses to be categorized. Prepare to be immersed in conversation, contrast, and endless anticipation for what’s to come.
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