Most of the Premiere Ceremony performers, presenters and host are current nominees at the 2026 Grammys:

Darren Criss is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album (Maybe Happy Ending)

Dave Koz is nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album (Just Us with Bob James)

Dee Dee Bridgewater is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album (Elemental with Bill Charlap)

Edgar Barrera is nominated for Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical

Grace Potter is nominated for Best Americana Performance (Poison In My Well with Maggie Rose)

Helen J Shen is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album (Maybe Happy Ending)

Israel Houghton is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album (Coritos Vol. 1 with Israel & New Breed)

Jesse Welles is nominated for Best Americana Performance (Horses), Best American Roots Song (Middle), Best Americana Album (Middle), and Best Folk Album (Under The Powerlines (April 24 – September 24))

Lila Iké is nominated for Best Reggae Album (Treasure Self Love)

Maggie Rose is nominated for Best Americana Performance (Poison In My Well with Grace Potter)

Sierra Hull is nominated for Best Americana Performance (Boom), Best American Roots Song (Spitfire), Best Bluegrass Album (A Tip Toe High Wire), and Best Instrumental Composition (Lord, That's A Long Way)

Spiritbox are nominated for Best Metal Performance (Soft Spine)

Tasha Cobbs Leonard is nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song (Church with John Legend) and Best Gospel Album (Tasha)

Trombone Shorty is nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album (Second Line Sunday with New Breed Brass Band)

Zara Larsson is nominated for Best Dance Pop Recording (Midnight Sun)