“A battle between heartbreak, hyperpop, and philosophy”: Fans react to Rolling Stone's Album of the Year 2026 Grammy predictions

Rolling Stone has just released a list of all the albums they think will be nominated for Album of the Year for next year's Grammy Awards. According to Rolling Stone, they believe that Lady Gaga's Mayhem is supposed to take the title home, and their predictions also say the same.

However, besides Lady Gaga, there are seven more contenders on Rolling Stone's prediction list. These include Bad Bunny's DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Kendrick Lamar's GNX, Laufey's A Matter of Time, Elton John and Brandi Carlile's Who Believes in Angels?, The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow, Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind (Deluxe), and Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA.

Pop Base also posted the list of potential albums that could win a Grammy Award on their X account, and fans have been expressing their thoughts and views regarding Rolling Stone's list.

One user (@IrisXcrypto) noted the different genres of albums in the compiled list and said:

"This lineup looks like a battle between heartbreak, hyperpop, and philosophy majors"

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This lineup looks like a battle between heartbreak, hyperpop, and philosophy majors 😭

Keep scrolling to see how netizens react to Rolling Stone's Album of the Year 2026 Grammy predictions.

Netizens react to Rolling Stone's Album of the Year 2026 Grammy predictions

Pop Base has listed all the albums Rolling Stone predicted might be nominated for an Album of the Year award next year. These include GNX, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, MAYHEM, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Who Believes in Angels?, Whirlwind (Deluxe), CHROMAKOPIA, and A Matter of Time.

There are mixed reactions from netizens, some commenting on who they think will take the prize from Rolling Stone's provided list. While others are naming albums and artists they think should have made it to the list.

Have a look at the comments

One user (@grandeunext) who thinks Sabrina Carpenter should have been on the list said:

"Man’s Best Friend was robbed, but other than that, this is a solid lineup!"

Another user (@azucubanna) expressed their thoughts regarding the choices. They wrote:

"Love the shoutout to Kendrick and Tyler—real artistry—but sneaking in that country pick feels like Grammy pandering to the heartland. Gaga's Mayhem edges it for me, but this list screams "safe" over revolutionary. Who's with me?"

One netizen (@ChaiAndTweets25) commented on how Rolling Stone's predictions are often correct, and also revealed who they think would win Album of the Year. The comment reads:

"Strong predictions but CHROMAKOPIA feels like the frontrunner here. Rolling Stone rarely misses with these picks. Which album are you rooting for?"

An Addison Rae fan (@agorahills) commented:

"they mad disrespectful for not adding addison"

Another music lover (@osackue) wrote:

"GNX,DTMF & Chromakopia are the only albums deserving of AOTY. They're innovative and have excellent lyricism. I enjoyed mayhem as well but it relied heavily on nostalgia and old Gaga sounds."

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Rolling Stone's predicted Album of the Year list has started a lively debate among fans. While Lady Gaga's Mayhem is seen as the frontrunner, many netizens have expressed who they think was snubbed or deserves the win. Overall, the predictions have fans buzzing and ready to debate their favorite albums ahead of the 2026 Grammys.

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