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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 30 MIN

2026 Grammy Predictions: Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish & More

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We’re heading into August, which means the Grammy eligibility deadline is just around the corner. On this episode of Live From Mars, I’m breaking down the state of the 2026 Grammy race across the Big Four categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.From frontrunners like Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and Lady Gaga’s Mayhem to under-the-radar picks like Miley Cyrus and Ravyn Lenae, I walk through who’s favored to win, who deserves to be in the conversation, and who might get snubbed. I also explain the confusing eligibility rules, talk about late entries like Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming Man’s Best Friend, and yes — I address the Alex Warren situation.Topics covered:Grammy eligibility window explainedAlbum of the Year: Kendrick vs Gaga vs the fieldRecord of the Year: Why “Luther” might sweepSong of the Year: Could Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” surprise?Best New Artist: Is it Rosé’s year — or will someone else break through?My personal picks, hot takes, and what to watch for nextTimestamps:00:00 - Intro + Grammy eligibility timing04:20 - Album of the Year: frontrunners, dark horses, and my pick14:44 - Record of the Year: Kendrick, Gaga, Billie, and "APT"19:35 - The Alex Warren beef explained21:06 - Song of the Year: “Wildflower,” “Abracadabra,” and what’s eligible24:47 - Best New Artist: Rosé, Addison Rae, Ravyn Lenae, and moreIf you're into pop music, artist narratives, or just want to sound smart come Grammy night, this one’s for you.Follow Mars:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylbymarsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vinylbymarsYouTube: https://youtube.com/@vinylbymars/Live From Mars: https://linktr.ee/livefrommarspodTo provide feedback, please fill out this survey: http://bit.ly/livefrommars-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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