Bad Bunny Eyes Grammy Night Glory as Final 2026 Predictions Hug Major Categories

Variety’s final Grammys predictions crown Bad Bunny as the likely big winner in 2026, especially for Album of the Year, with three-way near-tossups in other top categories. Kendrick Lamar (with SZA) is favored for Record of the Year, while “Golden” by Huntr/x leads Song of the Year buzz; Olivia Dean is the preferred pick for Best New Artist (Leon Thomas and Sombr are strong runners-up). Several other categories show similar close races (e.g., Sabrina Carpenter’s Pop Solo Performance and Gaga’s chances in various pop categories), reflecting a fluid, buzz-driven race with voting conducted December 12, 2025–January 5, 2026 and the ceremony set for February 1, 2026, hosted by Trevor Noah.