The Recording Academy has announced the first wave of performers for the 2026 Grammys, with the lineup already feeling like a snapshot of music’s future.

Below are the confirmed artists so far.

Sabrina Carpenter
Fresh off a banner year, Carpenter returns to the Grammys with Man’s Best Friend earning her multiple top-category nominations.

Olivia Dean
The British singer’s smooth, soulful sound has steadily crossed borders, with her latest album cementing her as a rising global name — and a first-time Best New Artist nominee.

KATSEYE
The breakout girl group has quickly become a festival favorite, riding the success of Beautiful Chaos and signaling a full-scale pop-group revival.

Leon Thomas
Long respected as a songwriter and producer, Thomas steps fully into the spotlight this year, with his album MUTT earning him recognition across major R&B and general categories.

Addison Rae
After a year of viral pop moments and growing industry credibility, Rae brings her chart-friendly sound to the Grammys stage following her Best New Artist nod.

Sombr
The genre-blurring newcomer broke through with multiple Billboard Hot 100 entries in one year, turning online buzz into mainstream success.

Lola Young
Known for raw lyrics and emotional delivery, Young’s recent album and viral hit helped land her among this year’s most talked-about new artists.

The Marías
Still riding the wave of Submarine, the indie-pop band continues to earn acclaim for its dreamy sound and standout festival performances.

Alex Warren
With one of the biggest songs of 2025 still climbing the charts, Warren joins the lineup after a breakthrough year that pushed him well beyond his internet roots.

More artists will be announced soon. The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on 1 February at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and stream on Paramount+.