palma 8,503 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Sorry if AP but Gold Derby (leading website on award predictions) speculates Gaga's frontrunning in early Grammy predictions. Read here or below: "Lady Gaga leads early 2026 Grammy predictions As the first round of voting approaches, the 14-time winner ranks most likely for noms in Album, Song, and Record of the Year, with Kendrick Lamar close behind. It's been nearly one month since the eligibility window for the 2026 Grammy Awards ended, and already, the competition for the trophies, which will be handed out on Feb. 1, is looking stiff. The Gold Derby predictions for the top four categories at the Grammys have already shed some light on the major races, serving as a snapshot for where sentiments lie as the start of the first round of voting approaches on Oct. 3 and runs to Oct. 15. Nominees will then be announced on Nov. 7, and final round voting will run from Dec. 12 to Jan. 5. Album of the Year Lady Gaga's sixth studio album, Mayhem, marked the singer's long awaited return to pop in the vein of her breakout album, The Fame, and it could mean a return to the Grammys stage in a major way. The 14-time winner most recently took home a Grammy earlier this year for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with her Bruno Mars collaboration "Die With a Smile." Mayhem currently tops Gold Derby's combined ranking of nomination predictions. Record of the Year But hot on Gaga's heals is Kendrick Lamar, who won five Grammys in 2025 with his mega-hit "Not Like Us." His album GNX and its lead singe, "Luther," featuring SZA, are expected to bring the California native back to Crypto.com Arena for the 2026 Grammys. He currently sits in second place in the top three categories, behind Gaga in each. But it's worth noting that both GNX and "Luther" lead Album and Record of the Year, respectively, according to Gold Derby editors. Song of the Year The top songwriting category is where Sabrina Carpenter makes her strongest showing with "Manchild," the lead single off of her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend. The song, which was written by Carpenter, Amy Allen, and Jack Antoff [sic], is currently in third place in the category, behind "Abracadabra" and "Luther." Best New Artist Alex Warren's "Ordinary" has been perhaps the most unavoidable pop song of the year, dominating both the Hot 100 and TV ads since it debuted in February of this year. It should come as no surprise then that the influencer-turned-singer is sitting at the top of predicted Best New Artist nominees, just ahead of Lola Young, Sombr, the Marías, and Addison Rae." Is there some reason my LG7 isn't here? Has she died or something? 2 15 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextyr97 20,137 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Abracadabra deserves a main category win. And I pray Gaga gets AOTY this year. Ugh I pray 27 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 118,797 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 34 minutes ago, palma said: Mayhem currently tops Gold Derby's combined ranking of nomination predictions. 35 minutes ago, palma said: But it's worth noting that both GNX and "Luther" lead Album and Record of the Year, respectively, according to Gold Derby editors. So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil 92 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Not only do I expect big nominations for Abra and Mayhem but both Harlequin and The Joker soundtrack are also eligible for nominations. It’s likely that Gaga might break her personal nomination record from 2019, with 5 nominations that night. I can see a Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album nomination for Harlequin and mayyybe a Best Soundtrack for Visual Media for The Joker. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaGame 3,842 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 If Luther wins any category where Mayhem is nominated I’m not listening to any rap music anymore. 𝚎𝚢𝚎𝚜 𝚛𝚘𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚒𝚗 𝚎𝚌𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚜𝚢 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActualPatient 1,882 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 imagine if a dark horse emerges and boom it's ed sheeran with another 'shape of you' situation 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
palma 8,503 Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 18 minutes ago, River said: Editors' ranking and combined ranking is different. Editors are basically industry/adjacent professionals while anyone registered to their website can vote on the combined ranking (which I did to skew results in Gaga's favour hihi ). It's good that Gaga appears to lead - it will swing some undecided voters into considering Gaga as the most likely to win, and thus vote for her. Is there some reason my LG7 isn't here? Has she died or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahrahbitchson 21,010 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 9 minutes ago, ActualPatient said: imagine if a dark horse emerges and boom Katy Perry dreaming every night before going to bed Quizás bastaba respirar, sólo respirar, muy lento...💙 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVeryGagaHolyDick 26,495 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 22 minutes ago, Tranquil said: Gaga might break her personal nomination record from 2019, with 5 nominations that night. Didn’t she score six in 2022 with Love For Sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlastfam 5,249 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I want her to break MJ's record for the most grammy wins in one night so bad 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 118,797 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 9 minutes ago, palma said: Editors' ranking and combined ranking is different. Editors are basically industry/adjacent professionals while anyone registered to their website can vote on the combined ranking (which I did to skew results in Gaga's favour hihi ). It's good that Gaga appears to lead - it will swing some undecided voters into considering Gaga as the most likely to win, and thus vote for her. i hope she will win this time mayhem deserves it So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 53,036 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Her and her team are so stupid for booking a MAYHEM show so close to the GRAMMYs. We don’t even know if she’ll attend but she’s probably not performing either 💔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMonster 920 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 5 minutes ago, StarstruckIllusion said: Her and her team are so stupid for booking a MAYHEM show so close to the GRAMMYs. We don’t even know if she’ll attend but she’s probably not performing either 💔 She will be in attendance. And she will perform. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil 92 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 22 minutes ago, AVeryGagaHolyDick said: Didn’t she score six in 2022 with Love For Sale? Girrrl, not Google lying right in my face. But it is totally doable. I can see: Album of the Year Song of the Year Record of Year Best Music Video Best Best Pop Vocal Album or Dance Album Best Pop Performance or Dance Pop Recording Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Some of the engineering/production categories? Maybe Best Soundtrack Album? Maybe Best Song Written for Visual Media? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombiecat 17,115 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 If she doesn't sweep, it's rigged for real https://linktr.ee/jamalholt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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