Industry Oct 1, 2026

Legacy Artists as Grammy Dark Horses

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When legacy acts score album of the year nods (and wins), it doesn’t always go over well — but this year, three deserving veterans who generated buzz could be deserving nominees.

Originally published by Billboard
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Legacy Artists as Grammy Dark Horses

Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney are highlighted as potential Grammy dark horses for Album of the Year. While legacy acts sometimes face criticism for nominations, these three veterans have generated significant buzz and could be deserving contenders this year. Originally reported by Billboard.