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Country superstar Miranda Lambert — who is married to former NYPD officer and Staten Island native Brendan McLoughlin — is among the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, earning multiple nods for her work bridging classic storytelling with modern edge. According to Taste of Country, Lambert scored nominations in both Best Contemporary Country Album for “Postcards From Texas” and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaborations with Chris Stapleton (“A Song to Sing”) and Reba McEntire and Lainey Wilson (“Trailblazer”). “The House That Built Me” star also shares a songwriting nomination for “A Song to Sing,” highlighting her continued presence as one of Nashville’s most respected artists. With 5 million followers on Instagram alone, Lambert expressed her gratitude on the social media platform, saying, “Thank you @recordingacademy. It’s always an honor to get nominated, especially alongside friends and heroes." Music’s biggest night returns Feb. 1, when the 2026 Grammy Awards take over Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Fans can watch the live broadcast on CBS or stream the show on Paramount+. If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can watch for free on these streaming services via a trial offer: Fubo TV -- seven-day free trial. This service also appeals to the sports fan. Direct TV Stream -- five-day free trial. Nominations of old and new The country field this year showcases a mix of veterans and newcomers. Rising artists like Zach Top and Shaboozey share space with seasoned acts including Tyler Childers, who leads all country nominees, appearing in nearly every major country category. Despite the strong showing within the genre, country music earned no nominations in the four general all-genre categories for 2026. Childers’ sweep of nominations and Lambert’s collaborative efforts underscore a year of innovation in country music. Below is a complete list of country nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards. 2026 Grammy Awards – Country Categories MORE ABOUT THE GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed during a livestream featuring presenters Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith and others, who announced contenders across all 95 categories. According to the website, this year’s nominations span a diverse mix of styles and artists — from chart-topping veterans to first-time hopefuls — celebrating creativity across pop, country, rap, R&B, Latin, global, jazz and more. Winners will be chosen by the Recording Academy’s voting members, a peer group of artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers whose ballots determine each year’s nominees and award recipients. Their votes uphold the Grammys as one of the music industry’s most respected, peer-recognized honors.
