Best Album Cover Returns to the Grammys for the First Time After 53-Year Absence ...Saudi Arabia

The Grammy Awards have officially reinstated the Best Album Cover category for the 2026 ceremony, which marks the first time the award will be presented in 53 years. The last time the category appeared was in 1973, when it was awarded to The Siegel-Schwall Band for their self-titled album. Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and Aladdin Sane by David Bowie were among the other nominees.

 "In today's digital world, album covers are arguably more impactful than ever," said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in a statement. "Chances are, there's an iconic cover that's instantly recognizable to you, even if you never owned the physical album. Their cultural significance is undeniable."

What has changed, however, is the album artwork itself. A look back at past nominees reflects art-heavy images, often abstract illustrations— take, for example, Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin. But this year's nominations are all about portraiture. In fact, four out of the five 2026 album cover nominees are portraits of the artists themselves.

The 2026 Grammy nominees for Best Album Cover are:

CHROMAKOPIA, Tyler Okonma, art director (Tyler, The Creator)The Crux, Jake Hirshland, Joe Keery, Neil Krug, Taylor Vandergrift & William Wesley II, art directors (Djo)Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, art director (Bad Bunny)Glory, Cody Critcheloe & Andrew J.S., art directors (Perfume Genius)moisturizer, Iris Luz, Lava La Rue & Rhian Teasdale, art directors (Wet Leg)

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