Berklees 2026 Alumni Grammy Nominees: See the Full List From R&B and Americana to gospel, jazz, and game scoring, Berklee talent was recognized across a range of categories for their work as writers, producers, performers, and engineers.
November 7, 2025
By
Nick Balkin
Charlie Rosen 12 is among this years crop of alumni Grammy nominees.
Image by Mackenzie Stroh
The Recording Academy revealed its 2026 Grammy nominations today, and Berklee talent was once again recognized across the musical map, from pop, country, roots, and metal to Broadway soundtracks and video game scores. Whether behind the board, onstage, or in the writing room, Berklee alumni-who have collectively won more than 300 Grammys-played key roles in projects that helped shape the sound and direction of music in 2025. A list of alumni and faculty who received nominations or contributed to Grammy-nominated projects this year can be found below.
The 68th Grammy Awards takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, 2026, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This list is subject to change as we receive new information. If you or another member the Berklee community received a Grammy nomination or contributed to a nominated project, let us know.
Album of the YearMans Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Amy Allen '15, songwriter
John Ryan BM '10, producer, engineer/mixer, songwriter
Song of the Year APT., ROS and Bruno Mars
Amy Allen '15, songwriter
Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter
Amy Allen '15, songwriter
Songwriter of the Year, Non-ClassicalAmy Allen '15
APT. (ROS and Bruno Mars)
Bad as the Rest (Jessie Murph)
Hail Mary (Shaboozey, Sierra Ferrell)
Handlebars (JENNIE feat. Dua Lipa)
Just Keep Watching (Tate McRae)
Lost in Translation (Car n Le n and Kasey Musgraves)
Manchild (Sabrina Carpenter)
Tears (Sabrina Carpenter)
WHY (Jon Bellion feat. Luke Combs)
Best Dance/Electronica AlbumInhale / Exhale, R f s Du Sol
Pedro Laet BM '21, engineer
Best Metal Performance Night Terror, Dream Theater
John Petrucci '86, guitar
John Myung '86, bass
Mike Portnoy '86, drums
Best Traditional R&B Performance UPTOWN, Lalah Hathaway '94
Best Rap PerformanceDarling, I, Tyler, the Creator feat. Teezo Touchdown
Andrew Keller BM '14, recording engineer
Best Melodic Rap Performance Proud of Me, Fridayy feat. Meek Mill
Christian Mombru BM '17, co-mixer
Tyler Scott BM '13, mixing engineer
Best Jazz Performance Noble Rise, Lakecia Benjamin
Mark Whitfield '87, guitar
Alex Conroy BM '14, tracking engineer
All Stars Lead to You (Live), Nicole Zuraitis
Dan Pugach BM '08, drums
Best Jazz Vocal AlbumElemental, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap
Jett Galindo BM '12, mastering engineer
We Insist 2025!, Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell
Terri Lyne Carrigton BM '83, drums
Live at Vics Las Vegas, Nicole Zuraitis
Dan Pugach BM '08, drums
Best Jazz Instrumental AlbumBelonging, Branford Marsalis Quartet
Branford Marsalis '81
Spirit Fall, John Patitucci
John Patitucci, bass (faculty)
Best Large Jazz Ensemble AlbumOrchestrator Emulator, The 8-Bit Big Band
Charlie Rosen '12, bandleader, producer, arranger
Lumen, Danilo P rez and Bohusl n Big Band
Danilo P rez '88
Best Latin Jazz AlbumThe Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico (Live at Town Hall), Arturo O'Farill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Donald Harrison '81, saxophone
Mundoagua: Celebrating Carla Bley, Arturo OFarrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
Akihiro Nishimura BM '05, recording engineer
A Tribute to Benny Mor and Nat King Cole, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta, and Joey Calveiro
Yainer Horta '02, saxophone
Vanguardia Subterr nea: Live at the Village Vanguard, Miguel Zen n Quartet
Miguel Zen n BM '98
Best Traditional Pop Vocal AlbumA Matter of Time, Laufey
Laufey BM '21, artist
Jannick Frampton BM '21, assistant mix engineer
The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2, Barbra Streisand
Kristina Fisk BM '23, engineering
Best Contemporary Instrumental AlbumBrightside, Arkai
Donald Philp PD '21, producer
BEATrio, Antonio S nchez, B la Fleck, and Edmar Casta eda
Antonio S nchez '97, drums
Just Us, Bob James and Dave Koz
Bob James '58
Best Musical Theater AlbumDeath Becomes Her
Jennifer Simard BFA '92 (Boston Conservatory), principal vocalist
Ian Kagey BM '07, engineer
Oscar Zambrano BM '03, mastering engineer
Cameron Moncur PD '14, associate conductor, keyboardist
Nick Auer BM '14, GPD '16 (Boston Conservatory), French horn
Sir Brock Warren BFA '08 (Boston Conservatory), ensemble
Bud Weber BFA '09 (Boston Conservatory), ensemble
Gypsy
Ian Kagey BM '07, engineer
Omisha Chaitanya BM '22, assistant engineer
Zachary Zinger BM '11, reeds
Emily Pecoraro MM '14 (Boston Conservatory), reeds
Brandon Ilaw BM '14 (Boston Conservatory), percussion
Zach Jones BFA '16 (Boston Conservatory), cast
Brendan Sheehan BFA '24 (Boston Conservatory), cast
Just in Time
Hiro Iida PD '89, electronic music design
Maybe Happy Ending
Ian Kagey BM '07, producer
Omisha Chaitanya BM '22, assistant engineer
Best Country Song Good News, Shaboozey
Jacob Torrey '16, songwriter
Best Americana Performance Boom, Sierra Hull AD '11
Thats Gonna Leave a Mark, Molly Tuttle AD '14
Best American Roots Song Spitfire, Sierra Hull AD '11
Best Americana AlbumSo Long Little Miss Sunshine, Molly Tuttle AD '14
Best Bluegrass AlbumA Tip Toe High Wire, Sierra Hull AD '11
Best Contemporary Blues AlbumPreacher Kids, Robert Randolph
David Spreng PD '97, mixer
Best Folk AlbumCrown of Roses, Patty Griffin
Bukka Allen BM '12, organ
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Berklees 2026 Alumni Grammy Nominees: See the Full List From R&B and Americana to gospel, jazz, and game scoring, Berklee talent was recognized across a range of categories for their work as writers, producers, performers, and engineers.
