Gather round, it’s that time of year again. The first ballot for the 2026 Grammy Awards was sent to Recording Academy voting members on Friday, giving a look at the various strategies that artists, labels and management are taking to get the best shot at Grammy gold for next year’s ceremony.

The timing, for many, couldn’t be better. Kendrick Lamar is already being forecasted as a major contender for his album “GNX” and its smash single “Luther” featuring SZA, with submissions spread across various categories. Bad Bunny is hedging his bets with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” just days after it was announced that he’ll perform at the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. Lady Gaga is back with a vengeance with her nostalgic yet very fresh “Mayhem” and its singles “Abracadabra” and “Disea

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