Jon Batiste Wins 2026 Grammy For Best Americana Album For ‘Big Money’

And the 2026 Grammy for Best Americana Album goes to… Jon Batiste for BIG MONEY.

The 2026 Grammy Awards Best Americana Album category showcases a dynamic mix of legacy artists, genre-blenders, and rising voices who continue to expand the boundaries of Americana music while honoring its roots. Jon Batiste earns a nomination for BIG MONEY, adding to his already celebrated Grammy history that includes multiple wins and an Album of the Year victory, with the project blending Americana, soul, jazz, and roots influences into a socially reflective and musically ambitious statement that also places him among the most nominated artists of the 2026 ceremony.

Larkin Poe’s Bloom follows their growing Grammy recognition in recent years, delivering a confident, blues-forward Americana album driven by tight harmonies, slide guitar, and themes of resilience and personal growth that have become hallmarks of the Lovell sisters’ sound. Country and Americana legend Willie Nelson returns with Last Leaf on the Tree, extending his decades-long Grammy legacy with a reflective, stripped-back album that emphasizes timeless storytelling, acoustic warmth, and the enduring phrasing that has defined his career across generations.

Molly Tuttle, a past Grammy winner and frequent nominee, earns recognition for So Long Little Miss Sunshine, an album that seamlessly blends bluegrass virtuosity with modern Americana songwriting, highlighting her technical mastery and emotional clarity while continuing her strong presence in the 2026 Grammy nominations. Rounding out the category is Jesse Welles with Middle, a breakout Americana project centered on intimate songwriting and understated production, marking a significant milestone in his career as a first-time Grammy nominee. Together, these Best Americana Album contenders reflect the Recording Academy’s continued appreciation for authenticity, musicianship, and storytelling, offering a snapshot of a genre that thrives on both tradition and evolution.

2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Americana Album

BIG MONEY, Jon Batiste

Bloom, Larkin Poe

Last Leaf on the Tree, Willie Nelson

So Long Little Miss Sunshine, Molly Tuttle

Middle, Jesse Welles