1. Which statement best describes Adele’s standing at the Grammys?
a) She has never won a Grammy for Album of the Year
b) She is among a rare breed of artists who have won all four of the “General Field” awards (Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist)
c) She has led nominations in every category for the year 2026
d) She is leading nominations in every category since 2023
3. What’s significant about Arooj Aftab in the Grammy context?
a) She was nominated in 2026 for Record of the Year
b) She has never been nominated for a Grammy
c) She has more than twenty Grammy wins
d) She became the first Pakistani singer to win a Grammy
5. Which statement about Billie Eilish with respect to her nominations for Grammys 2026 is correct?
a) She is nominated in the category of Record of the Year for ‘Wildflower’
b) She has never been nominated for a Grammy before 2026
c) She has only won Grammys outside of the General Field
d) She will host the Grammys, next year
2. Regarding Kendrick Lamar’s 2026 nominations, which is true?
a) He has never been nominated for Song of the Year
b) He won Album of the Year in 2025
c) He has been nominated for nine awards in 2026, leading from the front
d) His nominations for 2026 are specific to rap categories
4. With respect to Eminem’s Grammy record, which is correct?
a) He has never been nominated for Best Rap Album
b) He holds more than 40 Grammy nominations and over ten wins
c) He was nominated in 2026 for Record of the Year
d) He only ever won Grammys before 2010
Answers
1. The correct answer is b.
Adele is one of the small number of artists in Grammy history to have won all four of the General Field awards across her career. She won Best New Artist in 2009, Album of the Year for 21 in 2012 and again for 25 in 2017. Her singles ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’ also earned major awards, making her the only female artist to win the award twice in the same decade. While Adele has not appeared among the 2026 nominees after wrapping her Weekends with Adele Vegas residency, her name still hovers over every Grammy season like a gold standard. Critics and fans still remember her 2017 speech, when she acknowledged Beyoncé’s Lemonade during her acceptance speech, showing both grace and awareness.
2. The correct answer is c.
Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy nominations for 2026 as the most nominated artist with nine nods. His album GNX, released in November 2024, earned a nomination for Album of the Year alongside its inclusion in Best Rap Album. His collaboration with SZA for the song ‘luther’ received nominations in both Song of the Year and Record of the Year, showing his continued evolution beyond genre boundaries. When he released To Pimp a Butterfly and DAMN, the Academy began to recognise his influence, awarding him multiple Grammys and acknowledging his Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricism. His themes of race, power, trauma and survival continue to resonate with fans and critics alike, including peers who describe him as a voice of the generation. We agree.
3. The correct answer is d.
Arooj Aftab won a Grammy in 2022 for Best Global Music Performance with her haunting track ‘Mohabbat’, becoming the first Pakistani artist to win in that category. She was also nominated for Best New Artist in the same year. Since then, she has continued to earn critical acclaim and further nominations, including her album Night Reign in 2024 and ‘Raat Ki Rani’ in 2025. Her cross-cultural sound, blending Urdu lyricism and ambient minimalism, proves that her earlier success was no fluke. Her rise has also brought rare visibility to South Asian musicians on the global stage.
4. The correct answer is b.
Eminem’s Grammy résumé remains one of the most impressive in hip-hop, with 47 nominations and 15 wins, making him one of the most awarded rappers in Grammy history. His first win came in 2000 for The Slim Shady LP. Since then, he has gone on to win Best Rap Album multiple times for The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show, Relapse, Recovery and The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Few rappers have matched his long-term consistency across categories. He was one of the first rappers to receive mainstream recognition while facing controversy for lyrical content, sparking debates about censorship, artistry and authenticity. Though his relationship with the Academy has often been complex, his place in Grammy history is undeniable. Whether admired for lyrical genius or challenged for controversy, Eminem has reshaped rap’s presence in mainstream awards spaces.
5. The correct answer is a.
Billie Eilish’s popular song, ‘Wildflower’, from her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft is nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammys 2026. Already a multiple winner, including all four General Field awards in 2020 for When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Eilish continues to define a minimalist, emotionally layered sound created with her brother Finneas. Her 2026 nomination places her alongside artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Lana Del Rey, reaffirming her status as one of modern pop’s most respected voices. Her repeated recognition highlights a shift in pop culture towards subtlety and introspection. Whether she wins or not, her quiet innovation and authenticity continue to shape the landscape of contemporary pop.