Celebrating PRS Artists at the 2026 GRAMMYS

The 2026 GRAMMY Awards are almost here. The awards take place Sunday, February 1st, airing live on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Once again, we're celebrating our artists who have been nominated and represented across a wide range of categories, reflecting the depth, versatility, and influence of the PRS community.

From rock and jazz to R&B, blues, and global music, this year’s nominations highlight artists who continue to push forward while staying grounded in musical craft.

2026 GRAMMY Nominees — PRS Artists

Album of the Year

MUTT — Leon Thomas (Featuring Freaky Rob Gueringer)

Best Rock Performance

“The Emptiness Machine” — Linkin Park

Best Rock Album

From Zero — Linkin Park

Best R&B Performance

Leon Thomas — NPR Tiny Desk (Featuring Freaky Rob Gueringer)

Best Global Music Performance

“Shrini’s Dream – Live” — Shakti (John McLaughlin)

Best Global Music Album

Mind Explosion – 50th Anniversary Tour Live — Shakti (John McLaughlin)

Best Jazz Performance

“Medallion” — Mark Lettieri

Best Traditional Blues Album

Room on the Porch — Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

The Fearless Flyers V — Mark Lettieri

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)

“Birthday Behavior” — Edgar Barrera

This year also brings a special moment of recognition for Carlos Santana, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy as part of the 2026 Special Merit Awards.

Santana will be honored alongside Chaka Khan, Cher, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, and Whitney Houston during a ceremony on Saturday, January 31, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, ahead of the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards.

Carlos' guitar voice is unmistakable. Drawing from rock, blues, jazz, and Latin music, his playing has shaped generations of musicians and continues to resonate today. His career is proof that feel, tone, and intention matter just as much as technique.

Congratulations to all our PRS artists nominated this year, and congratulations to Carlos Santana on a well-earned lifetime honor. We’re proud to stand alongside artists who continue to shape the sound of music; onstage, in the studio, and beyond.