2027 Grammy Nominations Buzz: Swift, Styles, and Carlile

Swift, Styles, and Carlile Lead Early 2027 Grammy Nomination Buzz

The Recording Academy’s 2027 ceremony will debut on ABC and Disney+ as the current eligibility window reaches its peak.

Ryan Kowalski

Mar 13, 2026, 10:21 PM PT · 1 min read

The 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first to air on ABC under a new 10-year broadcasting agreement.

THE RUNDOWN

The 2027 Grammy eligibility window runs from September 1, 2025, to August 30, 2026.
Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Brandi Carlile are early favorites for nominations.
The 2027 ceremony will move from CBS to ABC, Hulu, and Disney+.
A new 10-year deal between Disney and the Recording Academy facilitates the move.
Official nominations for the 69th Grammys will be announced following the August deadline.

The race for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards is officially heating up as the eligibility window reaches its midpoint. According to the Recording Academy, the qualifying period for the 2027 ceremony began on September 1, 2025, and will conclude on August 30, 2026. Artists releasing new music during this year-long stretch are currently vying for a spot on the final ballot.

Early predictions from entertainment outlets and fan communities have identified several high-profile artists as potential contenders for the 2027 cycle. Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, and Harry Styles are frequently cited as names to watch for major categories. These artists have historically performed well with the Academy, and their recent and upcoming projects are expected to be significant players when the nomination process begins.

The 2027 ceremony will also mark a historic turning point for the telecast itself. After decades on CBS, the 69th Grammys will be the first to broadcast on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+. This change is part of a new ten-year agreement between the Recording Academy and The Walt Disney Company, aimed at making the awards more accessible to global streaming audiences.