Grammy nominations were , and like clockwork, we couldn't help but notice that the many musicians honored among the 95 categories reflect the breadth of what we bring to the Tiny Desk. Artists perform in the NPR Music office without monitors or backing tracks, which has turned the Tiny Desk into a space where musicians not only show off their talent but also connect with audiences on an intimate level.
It's no surprise that a boatload of 2026 Grammy nominations are for rappers, rockers, legends and newcomers who performed at the Tiny Desk in just 2025 alone. It's like we're tastemakers or something! Here's something different, though: Imagine our shock when the words "Tiny Desk" appeared next to one of the nominated songs (Leon Thomas' "Mutt" for best R&B performance). Not only that, but Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso's PAPOTA, nominated for best Latin rock or alternative album, includes music recorded at the Tiny Desk in 2024. Yes, we're patting ourselves on the back.
So let's catch up on the bounty of 2025 (so far)... and know that we still have more to come.
Grammy nominations: record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, best m煤sica urbana album, best global music performance, best album cover
Grammy nominations: album of the year, best rap performance, best rap song, best rap album, best music video
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Grammy nomination: best Latin rock or alternative album
Grammy nominations: album of the year, best new artist, best traditional R&B performance, best R&B song, best R&B album, best R&B performance
Grammy nominations: best rock performance, best metal performance, best rock song, best rock album, best alternative music performance
Grammy nomination: best dance/electronic recording
Grammy nominations: best dance pop recording, best dance/electronic album
Grammy nominations: best alternative music album, best album cover
Grammy nomination: best progressive R&B album
Grammy nominations: best jazz performance, best jazz vocal album
Grammy nomination: best music theater album
Death Becomes Her
Grammy nomination: best music theater album
Gypsy
Grammy nomination: best music theater album
Grammy nominations: best bluegrass album, best instrumental composition
Grammy nomination: best gospel performance/song
Grammy nomination: best m煤sica Mexicana album (including Tejano)
Grammy nomination: best m煤sica Mexicana album (including Tejano)
Grammy nomination: best tropical Latin album
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