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- The Grammys will create two country album categories, traditional and contemporary, for the 2026 ceremony.
- Critics view the split as a response to Beyoncé's 2025 win or a step toward diversity in country music.
- Nominees for the new categories include Kelsea Ballerini and Tyler Childers in contemporary, and Charley Crockett and Willie Nelson in traditional.
- The 68th Grammy Awards will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
