Every Single Album Previewing the 2026 Grammys
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Jan 29, 2026 They check the surprisingly muted Grammy buzz this year and debate why energy feels low. They run through frontrunners for Album and Record of the Year and flag the most competitive races. They discuss campaign tactics, cultural moments like Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico run, K-pop’s push, and which performances or surprises could shake up the night.
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Touring And FOMO Drive Grammy Momentum
- Bad Bunny's Super Bowl billing and touring created cultural FOMO that boosted his Grammy momentum.
- Market odds and expanded Latin Grammy voter eligibility likely raised his Album of the Year chances.
Country Category Split Feels Reactionary
- The Grammys split the country category into contemporary and traditional after Beyoncé's win, which feels reactive and divisive.
- Nathan and Nora argue the change risks ghettoizing country and signals inconsistent genre treatment.
Three-Way Album Of The Year Race
- Album of the Year appears to be a three-way race among Kendrick, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny, with Bad Bunny as current favorite.
- Nora and Nathan see different ideal winners but acknowledge industry and voting dynamics shape outcomes.