On Sunday, February 1, the 14-time Grammy winner will take the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking one of the night’s most anticipated performances. It’s a familiar position for Gaga, who lands somewhere between pop star, performance artist, and cultural phenomenon. She enters Music’s Biggest Night with seven nominations, a sweeping recognition of an era that has reaffirmed her status as one of pop’s biggest innovators.
This recognition extends across multiple categories, with “Abracadabra” leading the charge in top honors with Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Dance Pop Recording. The track’s maximalist energy feels tailor-made for a viral Grammy moment. Meanwhile, her album “MAYHEM” is nominated for both Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Continuing her broad reach, Gaga is also recognized for Best Pop Solo Performance with “Disease” and earns a nod in the traditional pop field for “Harlequin,” displaying her continued ability to move between the avant-garde and the classic.
Gaga’s history at the Grammys has set expectations high: her past performances have focused less on promotion and more on transformation, using eccentric outfits and dramatic presentations to build a narrative. This year, with “MAYHEM” embracing chaos, theatrics, and high-energy, anticipation builds that her upcoming appearance will contribute another memorable chapter to her live legacy.
She’ll be sharing the night with a diverse lineup that includes Justin Bieber, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, and Clipse, among others. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, a grand setting for Gaga’s return to the Grammy stage.
Whether she leaves with a handful of trophies or none at all, Lady Gaga’s presence alone reshapes the evening. At the Grammys, she’s never just a performer; she’s a reminder of how pop music can still surprise, challenge, and demand attention when an artist is fully committed to the spectacle of it all.
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