(CNN) — The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced, and it was a good morning for Kendrick Lamar.

Lamar led the field with nine nominations, including album, record and song of the year.

Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter were also top nominees this year.

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy, opened Grammys voting season with a star-studded stream of recorded nomination announcements. Sabrina Carpenter appeared in curls; Sam Smith at a piano; Sharon Osbourne and her children appeared together to announce best rock album and best metal performance, both previously won by Ozzy Osbourne, who died this summer.

Chappell Roane (also in curls) appeared with a pep talk for the Best New Artist nominees, which included Addison Rae and Lola Young. Doechii intr

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