The new categories that will debut at the 2026 Grammy Awards | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMark KennedySaturday 14 June 2025 08:03 BSTBeyoncé wins Album of the Year at 2025 Grammy AwardsThe Recording Academy has created a new Grammy category for best album cover, merging the best recording package and best boxed or special limited edition package categories.The decision coincidentally follows Sabrina Carpenter's unveiling of her new album cover, "Man’s Best Friend", which sparked debate on social media.Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, stated the changes reflect the academy's commitment to representing the music community and recognising deserving creators.Other Grammy changes include a new best traditional country album category.The Grammys will be held on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with nominations announced on November 7.In fullThe Grammys tweak rules to create two new categories for 2026Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in