Canadian artists like Justin Bieber, Tate McRae, and Drake have secured nominations for the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards. Bieber received four nominations for his surprise album “Swag,” including nods for Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year. This marks his fifth nomination in the Pop Vocal Album category, tying him with Justin Timberlake. Additionally, his tracks “Daisies” and “Yukon” are up for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best R&B Performance, respectively.
Renowned Halifax producer Cirkut, a previous Grammy winner, leads the Canadian nominations with seven nods. His nominations include Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, for work on albums by Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, and more. Cirkut is also in the running for Record of the Year for Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” and Bruno Mars and Rosé’s “Apt,” as well as Album of the Year for “Mayhem” and Best Dance Pop Recording for “Abracadabra.”
Calgary pop star Tate McRae earned her first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording for her track “Just Keep Watching” from the “F1” soundtrack. Vancouver’s Tobias Jesso Jr., a past Grammy winner, received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year for his contributions to various tracks, including those on Bieber’s “Swag” and Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need.”
Audio engineer and mixer Serban Ghenea, a multiple Grammy winner, garnered six nominations, including Record of the Year for works on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” and Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra.” Drake, returning to the Grammy nominations after 2024, was recognized in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for “Somebody Loves Me” with PartyNextDoor. However, The Weeknd, despite ending his Grammy boycott, did not receive any nominations.
The list of Canadian nominees spans various categories, showcasing the diverse talent representing Canada at the prestigious Grammy Awards.
