Tate McRae lands her first Grammy nomination

Tate McRae has earned her first-ever Grammy nomination — though not in the category fans might have expected.

On Friday morning, the Canadian pop star scored a single nod for Best Dance Pop Recording with Just Keep Watching, her track from the upcoming Brad Pitt film F1.

The song has already been a hit, winning Song of the Summer and Best Editing at the VMAs. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, McRae wrote, “Grammy nominated!!!!!! Thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @recordingacademy.”

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, she’ll compete against Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Bluest Flame, Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra, Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun, and PinkPantheress’ Illegal.

The recognition surprised fans since her chart-topping album So Close to What — her third studio release and first Billboard 200 No. 1 — was completely shut out. 

Released on February 21, the album features singles Revolving Door, It’s OK I’m OK, and Sports Car.

McRae wasn’t up for Best New Artist either, as she’s already been submitted three times, hitting the eligibility limit.

Currently, the 21-year-old is wrapping up her So Close to What World Tour, which began March 18 in Mexico City and concludes November 8 in Inglewood, California. The tour features her newest single, Tit for Tat, rumoured to be about a brekaup.

As she celebrates her first Grammy nod, McRae closes out a milestone year marked by record success, sold-out shows, and a defining moment on music’s biggest stage.