Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Skip 2026 Grammys

The couple will not attend music's biggest night due to Swift's lack of nominations and their wedding planning

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:47pm

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Taylor Swift will not be attending the 2026 Grammy Awards, as she did not receive any nominations this year. Her fiancé, NFL player Travis Kelce, is also not expected to attend. Swift released her album "The Life of a Showgirl" in October 2025, after the eligibility period for this year's Grammys. The couple has also been focused on planning their upcoming wedding, with Swift saying Kelce is very supportive of her music career.

Why it matters

Swift's absence from the Grammys is notable, as she is one of the music industry's biggest stars. However, her lack of nominations this year is not surprising given the timing of her latest album release. The story also provides insight into Swift and Kelce's relationship and their priorities outside of their respective careers.

The details

While Swift released one of the buzziest albums of 2025, "The Life of a Showgirl," it came out in October - after the 2026 Grammys eligibility period. She can be nominated for it at the 2027 ceremony. Grammys executive producer Ben Winston also addressed rumors of Swift's attendance, saying they were unfounded. Swift attended last year's Grammys as a presenter, but has kept a low profile since releasing her "The End of an Era" docuseries in December. She and Kelce have been focused on planning their wedding together.

  • Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" was released in October 2025, after the 2026 Grammys eligibility period.
  • The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony is taking place on February 1, 2026.

The players

Taylor Swift

A popular American singer-songwriter who has won multiple Grammy Awards. She released her album "The Life of a Showgirl" in October 2025, making her ineligible for this year's Grammys.

Travis Kelce

An American football player who plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is engaged to Taylor Swift and the couple has been focused on planning their upcoming wedding.

Ben Winston

The executive producer of the Grammy Awards, who addressed rumors about Taylor Swift's attendance at the 2026 ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“The only reason people think Taylor might be performing or coming is because Hits decided to print it this week and put it in their Hits List, and it was picked up globally. But Hits just totally made that up. And now I am getting asked about it by you, as if it's a real thing, when it was made up in your office! That really is a full-circle rumor!”

— Ben Winston, Grammys Executive Producer (Hits)

“I am so tired when I think about doing it again because I'd want to do it really well again.”

— Taylor Swift (BBC Radio 1)

“That's a shockingly offensive thing to say. It's not why people get married, so that they can quit their jobs.”

— Taylor Swift (BBC Radio 2)

What’s next

Swift and Kelce will continue planning their wedding, with the singer saying Kelce is very supportive of her music career. Swift is not expected to tour for her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," in the near future, as she takes a break from the demands of a major tour.

The takeaway

This story highlights the balance between Swift's music career and her personal life, as she focuses on her upcoming wedding to Kelce rather than attending the Grammys this year. It also demonstrates the challenges artists face in navigating the music industry's award show calendar and eligibility periods.