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The 2026 Grammy for Album of the Year Is Lady Gaga's to Lose
- Lady Gaga’s Mayhem is pegged as the front-runner to win Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.
- Eight nominees are in the running, with Gaga among the top contenders for the prize.
- Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, and Kendrick Lamar are cited as potential spoilers with strong momentum.
- Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is highlighted as a strong performer across cultural, critical, and commercial metrics.
- Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas Jr. are named as notable contenders with strong hooks and momentum.
- Rolling Stone emphasizes Gaga’s past nominations and the potential shift if Mayhem wins.
- Mayhem’s success is described as a potentially transformative moment in Gaga’s career.
- The Grammys will announce the winner on February 1, 2026.
- The piece underlines the broader context of momentum from major artists ahead of the ceremony.
- Rolling Stone’s editors provide the hype and caveats around the race while referencing other critical picks.
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