Grammy category created for album covers

A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter’s takes the spotlight

By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after Sabrina Carpenter sparked considerable discourse unveiling what is believed to be the cover for her next album. Related Articles Slick Rick returns after 26 years with ‘Victory’ album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns …

A Grammy Category Is Created for Album Covers Just as Sabrina Carpenter's Takes the Spotlight

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after Sabrina Carpenter sparked considerable discourse unveiling what is believed to be the cover for her next album.

Grammy category created for album covers

Some fans called the image believed be Carpenter's next album cover demeaning.

The Grammys Just Added a Category for Album Covers — And Sabrina Carpenter’s May Already Be the One to Beat

Just as Sabrina Carpenter’s bold new album artwork started lighting up social feeds (and sparking more than a few debates), the Recording Academy has announced a brand-new Grammy category for best album cover — and the timing couldn’t be more delicious. Starting with the 2026 Grammy Awards, there’ll be a stand-alone category celebrating cover art. Previously, design honours were tucked into a broader “Best Recording Package” category, which, for…

Grammys Add A Best Album Cover Category

Charli XCX’s Brat, arguably the most impactful album artwork in recent memory, took home the Grammy earlier this year for Best Recording Package. That category recognizes the album cover design, and the “overall visual presentation” of the album, but it excludes boxed sets and limited editions, which got a category of their own in 1995. Now, the Grammys have added a new category for their 68th awards show, set to take place on Feb. 1, 2026: Best…