Silverback artists Stephen Marley, DENM, Fortunate Youth, George Porter Jr., Artikal Sound System, Dumpstaphunk and Bikini Trill are on the first-round ballot for the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, with music for consideration in nine different categories for the 2026 Awards.
Thanks to The Recording Academy and everyone that’s enjoyed this new music and supported its release. See below for a full lists of artists and categories. Final GRAMMY® nominations will be announced on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Best New Artist
DENM
Best Alternative Album
DENM – ‘HOT N Glassy’
Best Reggae Album
Fortunate Youth – ‘Love For The Music’
Best Pop Vocal Album
Artikal Sound System – ‘Are You Smiling Yet?’
Best Alternative Album
Bikini Trill – ‘Bikini Trill’
Best Americana Album
George Porter Jr – ‘Porter’s Pocket’
Best Americana Performance
Dumpstaphunk – “Let’s Do It”
Best American Roots Song
Dumpstaphunk – “Let’s Do It”
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Stephen Marley – “Old Man”
