Canadian musicians are making a huge impact at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with an impressive array of nominations that showcases the country’s talent across genres—from pop and R&B to rock, jazz, and metal. This year, Justin Bieber, Tate McRae, Kaytranada, Spiritbox, Joni Mitchell, Drake, and Laila Biali are just some of the major Canadian names vying for music’s biggest honors.​

Pop megastar Justin Bieber stands out among the nominees, securing four Grammy nods for his album Swag. Bieber’s work is recognized in prestigious categories including Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance (for the hit “Daisies”), and Best R&B Performance for “Yukon”. Notably, songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr., a frequent collaborator, is also up for Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), sharing credits on some of Bieber’s most acclaimed recent releases.​

First-time nominee Tate McRae is turning heads in the Best Dance Pop Recording category for her rising hit “Just Keep Watching,” which has also climbed impressively on Canadian charts. Meanwhile, Montréal’s own Kaytranada has scored top nominations for Best Dance/Electronic Recording with “Space Invader” and Best Remixed Recording for his reinterpretation of Mariah Carey’s “Don’t Forget About Us.”​

The diverse list of Canadian nominees continues with metal band Spiritbox, who are nominated for Best Metal Performance for the third consecutive year, this time for their explosive single “Soft Spine”. Jazz singer Laila Biali grabs a nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, while legendary icon Joni Mitchell is celebrated in the Best Historical Album category for her latest archival release.​

Producer Cirkut, originally from Halifax, has stacked up five nominations for his work with global superstars including Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, and The Weeknd. Mixing engineer Serban Ghenea—credited on major projects for Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, and Rosé—leads all Canadians in technical category nominations with six in total.​

Canadian hip hop continues its global rise, with Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR earning a nod for Best Melodic Rap Performance for their collaboration “Somebody Loves Me.” Classical music is also represented by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and producer Jonathan Estabrooks among others, highlighting the country’s strength in orchestral and operatic genres.​

With the 2026 Grammy Awards set for February 1 in Los Angeles, all eyes will be on these exceptional Canadian nominees as they compete against the world’s best—and showcase the depth, diversity, and creativity that define Canada’s role in the global music industry.