"After " Not Like Us" swept every category in which it was nominated at the 2025 Grammys (including Song of the Year), Lamar is eyeing back-to-back wins with his SZA duet " Luther." Mars has also become a hot commodity, appearing among last year's nominees on Lady Gaga's " Die With a Smile" and this year alongside Rosé on "Apt.,", from the Blackpink member's solo debut, . Lady Gaga herself is recognized for her single " Abracadabra.""
"Eilish, meanwhile, extends a now-three-year streak of Song of the Year nominations, which began with " What Was I Made For?", her contribution to the Barbie soundtrack, and continued with the single " Birds of a Feather" from her 2024 album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Eilish's 2026 entry, "Wildflower" also appears on Hit Me Hard and Soft -which came out out in March 2024, outside of this year's eligibility window-but was re-released as a single earlier this year."
The 2026 Grammy Song of the Year field features repeat nominees Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and Bruno Mars alongside first-time nominees Bad Bunny, Doechii, and the songwriters behind KPop hit "Golden." Kendrick Lamar follows his 2025 success and is nominated for the SZA duet "Luther." Bruno Mars appears for his collaboration with Rosé on "Apt.," and Lady Gaga is nominated for "Abracadabra." Eilish continues a three-year nomination streak with "Wildflower," re-released as a single from Hit Me Hard and Soft. Carpenter is nominated for "Manchild" with co-writer Jack Antonoff. Doechii's "Anxiety" prominently samples Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know."
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