How to Watch the 69th Grammy Awards Nominations Live: Streaming Guide, New Categories, and Key Updates
The Recording Academy will officially announce the nominees for the 69th Grammy Awards on Monday, November 16, 2026, starting at 4:45 a.m. PT / 7:45 a.m. ET. Music fans worldwide can stream the live announcement and watch it on the official Grammys YouTube channel, followed by a dedicated Wrap-Up Show across official social platforms. The nomination reveal sets the stage for the 2027 Grammys ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.
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69th Grammy Awards Nominations Announcement and Viewing Guide
The countdown to the 2027 Grammys has officially begun as the Recording Academy prepares to unveil the nominees for the 69th Grammy Awards. Recognizing the standout achievements of music creators, performers, songwriters, producers, and audio engineers, the upcoming nomination announcement will highlight artistic excellence across 100 distinct categories.
For music enthusiasts, industry professionals, and fans planning to follow the event live, here is the complete guide on when, where, and how to watch the 69th Grammy Awards nominations stream.
When and Where to Watch the Nominations Livestream
The Recording Academy will broadcast the 69th Grammy Awards nominations on Monday, November 16, 2026, beginning at 4:45 a.m. PT / 7:45 a.m. ET.
Viewers can watch the live broadcast globally through two primary digital destinations:
- Official Website
- Official Grammys YouTube Channel
A select roster of past Grammy Award winners and nominees will join the broadcast to present the nominees across various fields. The Recording Academy will announce participating guest presenters closer to the broadcast date.
Immediately following the live stream, the complete list of nominees across all 100 categories will be published.
Official Grammy Nominations Wrap-Up Show
To provide in-depth analysis of the morning’s announcements, the Recording Academy will host an exclusive Grammy Nominations Wrap-Up Show. The digital special will spotlight standout nominees, examine major category narratives, and analyze the biggest storylines shaping the upcoming awards season.
The wrap-up show will stream on the official Grammys pages as well as on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and X.
Key Details for the 2027 Grammys Ceremony
The 69th Grammy Awards nominations lead directly into the main awards presentation, taking place in early 2027.
- Ceremony Date: Sunday, February 7, 2027
- Venue: Arena in Los Angeles, California
- Broadcast and Streaming Networks: Airing live on ABC, and streaming live on Disney+ and Hulu
Five New Categories Debut for the 2027 Awards Season
As part of the Recording Academy’s continuous evaluation of the evolving global music landscape, five brand-new categories will debut during this awards cycle:
- Best Asian Pop Music Performance: Honors artistic excellence in contemporary popular music originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including K-Pop, J-Pop, and C-Pop.
- Best R and B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance: Recognizes outstanding contemporary R and B recordings by established duos or groups, as well as collaborative releases between solo artists and groups.
- Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance: Celebrates singles and tracks representing classic popular music styles, including works from the Great American Songbook and timeless pop traditions.
- Best Traditional Folk Album: Recognizes excellence in traditional folk albums featuring classic song structures, harmonic frameworks, and traditional instrumentation from around the globe.
- Best Latin Song: Honors songwriters of newly created Latin compositions containing at least 51 percent Spanish-language lyrics released during the eligibility window.
Key Updates to Voting Rules and Eligibility Criteria
In addition to new award categories, several voting process updates and eligibility revisions are now active:
- Introduction of Ballot Plus: An opt-in voting alternative to the traditional “10/3” structure (where members vote in up to 10 categories across three genre fields plus the six General Field categories). Ballot Plus allows qualified Voting Members to cast ballots in up to 15 peer-related categories across any field based on verified professional credits.
- Best New Artist Guidelines: Refined criteria and eligibility rules for prospective nominees.
- Album Recording Thresholds: Reduced minimum required percentage of newly recorded material for eligible albums.
- Historical and Liner Notes Expansion: Expanded eligibility parameters in the Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album categories.
- Songwriter Recognition: Broader inclusion for contributing songwriters and composers on winning albums across most genre album categories.
Grammy Award nominees and winners remain peer-voted by the Voting Members of the Recording Academy, ensuring that honors are awarded by active music industry creators and professionals.
