2027 Grammys: Nomination Date, First-Round Voting, and What Music Fans Should Watch For

• The Recording Academy will announce the 2027 Grammy nominees on Monday, November 16, 2026.
• First-round voting runs October 12–22, 2026, while final-round voting is scheduled for December 10, 2026, through January 7, 2027.
• The 69th Annual Grammy Awards will take place February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles and will be simulcast on ABC, Disney+, and Hulu in the United States.

When will the 2027 Grammy nominations be announced?

The full list of 2027 Grammy nominees is scheduled to be announced on Monday, November 16, 2026. As of September 14, 2026, the Recording Academy has confirmed the date but has not yet published the complete nominee list or a final announcement schedule for the day.

That means fans can follow predictions and eligibility discussions in the meantime, but no artist, album, song, or recording should be described as an official nominee until the Academy releases the list.

Confirmed 2027 Grammy timeline

The 2027 awards season follows a series of steps that are easy to mix up. The public nomination announcement comes after submissions, eligibility review, category screening, and first-round voting by Recording Academy voting members.

The most useful date for the general public is November 16. October 12–22 is an industry voting period, not a public fan vote, and the final voting window also takes place privately among eligible Recording Academy voting members.

What has the Recording Academy officially confirmed?

The 69th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony is scheduled to air live in the United States on ABC and to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The 2027 ceremony will also mark the Grammys’ first broadcast on ABC since 1972.

The Academy has confirmed that recordings released during the eligibility period from August 31, 2025, through August 28, 2026, may qualify for consideration, provided they meet the applicable rules and submission requirements. Eligibility does not guarantee a nomination. Entries must also have been submitted during the Online Entry Process, which closed on August 21, 2026.

The Academy has also announced changes for the 2027 awards, including five new Grammy categories and updates to the voting process. Those changes may affect how some categories are discussed once the nominee list arrives, but they do not turn the nomination process into a public vote.

Who votes for the Grammy nominees?

Grammy nominees and winners are selected through the Recording Academy’s peer-based voting system. Voting members include eligible music creators such as recording artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other professionals involved in the recording process.

First-round voting determines the nominees for the awards season. After the nominees are announced, final-round voting determines the winners revealed during the February ceremony.

Music fans in the United States and Canada cannot vote for the official Grammy nominees or winners through a public website. Online polls, fan rankings, and social-media campaigns may shape the conversation, but they do not determine the Grammy ballot.

What should fans in the United States and Canada expect?

United States

U.S. viewers can currently plan around the announced February 7 broadcast and streaming partners: ABC, Disney+, and Hulu. The Academy has not yet provided every viewing detail, such as the exact start time, red-carpet coverage, or the final presentation schedule.

The nomination announcement may be presented separately from the February ceremony. Fans should therefore treat November 16 as the date to watch for the nominee list, not as the awards broadcast itself.

Canada

The Academy’s announcement identifies ABC, Disney+, and Hulu for the U.S. simulcast. It does not establish a Canadian television broadcaster or confirm Canadian streaming access. Canadian viewers should wait for a country-specific announcement from the Academy, a Canadian broadcaster, or an authorized streaming service before assuming that a U.S. platform will be available in Canada.

Coverage may also differ between the nomination announcement, the main ceremony, and pre-show programming. Those are separate availability questions, so a Canadian listing for one event should not automatically be treated as confirmation for all Grammy programming.

What is still unknown about the 2027 Grammys?

Several practical details have not yet been officially announced. These include the exact time and format of the November 16 nomination reveal, the complete broadcast schedule, confirmed performers, presenters, red-carpet details, and Canadian viewing arrangements.

The Academy has not announced the final nominees as of September 14, 2026. It is also too early to state which artists will lead the nominations. Eligibility, industry predictions, and public popularity are not the same thing, and the official ballot remains the deciding source.

How to follow the announcement without confusing the dates

1. Mark Monday, November 16, 2026, for the official nominee announcement.
2. Use the Recording Academy’s website and verified social channels for the nominee list rather than relying only on prediction articles.
3. Remember that October 12–22 is first-round voting by eligible Academy members, not a public voting period.
4. Check U.S. or Canadian viewing information separately because broadcast and streaming rights may differ by country.
5. After the nominations are announced, look for the final-round voting period and the February 7 ceremony as separate milestones.

Practical takeaway for music fans

The key date to remember is November 16, 2026: that is when the 2027 Grammy nominee list is scheduled to arrive. Until then, fans can follow eligible releases and industry discussion, but predictions should remain predictions. The awards ceremony itself is set for February 7, 2027, while detailed U.S. and Canadian viewing information may be released closer to the event.

Helpful Links

• 2027 Grammy Awards official announcement – Verify the official nomination date, ceremony date, eligibility period, voting windows, and announced U.S. broadcast partners.
• Grammy Awards process and key dates – Review the official explanation of eligibility, submissions, first-round voting, final-round voting, and the 69th Annual Grammy Awards timeline.
• Recording Academy awards process – Learn how eligible recordings move from submission and screening to peer voting, nominations, and winners.
• 2027 Grammy submission and voting guide – See the official details about the 2027 eligibility period, Online Entry Process, and Recording Academy voting membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are the 2027 Grammy nominees announced yet?

A. No. As of September 14, 2026, the Recording Academy has scheduled the nomination announcement for Monday, November 16, 2026, but the official nominee list has not been released.

Q. Can the public vote for the 2027 Grammy nominees?

A. No. Grammy nominees and winners are selected through the Recording Academy’s peer-based voting process. Public fan polls and online rankings do not determine the official results.

Q. When are the 2027 Grammy Awards?

A. The 69th Annual Grammy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Q. Where can people watch the 2027 Grammys?

A. The Recording Academy has announced ABC, Disney+, and Hulu for the U.S. simulcast. Canadian broadcast and streaming availability has not yet been confirmed in the official announcement.

Q. What music is eligible for the 2027 Grammys?

A. The official eligibility period covers recordings and works released from August 31, 2025, through August 28, 2026. Eligible entries also had to be submitted during the Online Entry Process, which ran through August 21, 2026.