A few days away from announcing the nominations for the 69th edition of Grammy Awards, one of the most important events in the international music industry.
On the eve of this moment, attention has focused on albums and musical projects that were published during Grammy’s 2027 presence period, bringing a rich year with the return of renowned artists, new projects and productions that have attracted public attention.
According to Recording Academy’s official calendar, in the 2027 Grammy race can include publications carried out from August 31st 2025 to August 28, 2026. The nominations will be announced on November 16th, 2026, while the awards-sharing ceremony will be held on February 7th, 2027.
The list below lists some of the albums published during the women’s presence period 2027. Which of them will receive nominations remains to be confirmed on November 16th, when the official list of candidates will be made public.
Zara Larsson mean Sun
Swedish singer Zara Larsson published her fifth studio album, Middle Sun, on September 26, 2025.
The project contains 10 songs and brings in a combination of pop and dance music, with energy rhythms and electronic sounds. Among the songs that drew attention are Mayight Sun, Pretty Ugly’, crushh’ and ‘Blue Moon’. The album presents a more bold and personal side of the artist, reflecting its style and summer music energy.
Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift turned attention to the public with her twelve album in the studio, The Life of a Showgirl, published on October 3, 2025. The album contains 12 songs and was made in collaboration with producers Max Martin and Shellback.
The project includes Sabrina Carpenter, who appears in the song that bears the same title as the album. With a musical approach that combines pop with theatre elements and an aesthetic inspired by the entertainment world, Swift brought another project that quickly turned into one of the most commented publications of the year.
Bruno Mars The Romantic
After a long time without publishing a solo album, Bruno Mars returned on February 27, 2026 with The Romantic.
This is his fourth album in the studio and his first solo return since 24K. Magic, published in 2016. The project brings in a romantic atmosphere, combining elements of pop, soul and rhythms inspired by retro music. With this album, Bruno Mars restores the characteristic style that he has accompanied during his career, giving importance to melodies, vocals, and nostalgic sounds.
Harry Styles HELO TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY
Harry Styles published his fourth studio album, K ISS HELO TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY, March 6, 2026. The project features 12 songs and comes after the successful Harry House album, published in 2022. Done with producer Kid Harpoon, the album brings a musical direction influenced by electronic sounds, pops and dance music. With this project, Styles returns to the music scene after a few years of pause, bringing a new chapter to his solo career.
Bebe Rexha DIRTY BLONDE
Albanian-American singer Bebe Rexha published her fourth album in the studio, DIRTY BLONDE, June 12, 2026. The project features 13 songs and marks a new phase in the artist’s career, as it is its first publisher as an independent artist, after completing the contract with the previous record company.
The album is characterized by dance and electronic sounds, while song lyrics feature topics such as love, uncertainty, self – confidence, and personal experience. With this project, Rex brings a cheaper and more authentic artistic image.
Olivia Rodrigo you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
Olivia Rodrigo published her third album in the studio, you seem pretty sure enough for a girl so in love, on June 12, 2026. The project features 13 songs and comes after two successful SOUR and GUTS albums.
In this project, the singer continues to explore different topics through a combination of pop and alternative rock sounds.
One of the features of the album is the cooperation with Robert Smith, the leader of the Cure group, in the song “Wangs with me.”
Madonna ) ONFESSIOS II
The pop icon, Manonna, published the ONFESSIONS album II on July 3, 2026, marking her return to the studio with a new project. The album comes as a continuation of the iconic Confession Project on a 2005 Dance Floor and returns the artist to the world of dance and electronic music. In its realization, Manonna reunited with producer Stuart Price, who had also worked with in the 2005 album.
Through this project, the singer returns to the sound of the dance floor, bringing a musical continuation of one of the most important periods of her career.
