[GRAMMY Awards 2016 Nominations Show Date](http://rawdoggtv.com/grammy-awards-2016-nominations-show-date) The Recording Academy announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards in all 83 categories. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented music makers, this year's nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered.
As the only peer-based music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Academy's membership body of creators across all disciplines of music, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers. Final-round GRAMMY ballots will be mailed Dec.16th and the preeminent award for excellence in music will be presented Monday, Feb. 15th, 2016, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
This year, Kendrick Lamar leads nominations with 11, followed by Taylor Swift and The Weeknd, who each earn seven. Additionally, music producer/songwriter Max Martin receives six nominations and mastering engineer Tom Coyne, rapper Drake, and engineers/mixers Serban Ghenea and John Hanes each earn five nominations.The diversity in the creative community is what makes music a universal language, and it's gratifying to see the vibrancy of today's artistic landscape reflected in this year's nominations a testament to The Academy's voting members," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. Artists are pushing boundaries in exciting ways, making it an exceptionally strong year for music."
The eclectic nature of this year's nominations is perhaps best exemplified in the Album Of The Year category, where nominees range from the alternative and soulful rock of Alabama Shakes to Lamar's thought-provoking jazz-infused rap, the classic country sounds of Chris Stapleton, the pop emergence of Swift, and the genre-bending R&B style of The Weeknd.
[Click Here to view a sampling of nominations from the GRAMMY Awards' 30 Fields and 83 categories](http://rawdoggtv.com/grammy-awards-2016-nominations-show-date/). For a complete nominations list, visit www.grammy.com. Congratulate nominees and catch exclusive videos and content on Facebook. Join @theGRAMMYs Twitter Moments conversation using #GRAMMYs.
About The Recording Academy: Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of the culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content,
