The Recording Academy has officially announced a brand-new category for the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Album Cover. This marks the first time the award will be presented as a standalone honor in the modern show, although a version of the category dates back to 1959.
The introduction of this new category underscores the Academy’s recognition of visual design as a powerful and essential part of the music experience. Album covers have long been celebrated for their ability to capture the mood, message, and magic of a record, and this new award will formally spotlight the creative minds behind that visual storytelling.
Nominees for Best Album Cover and all other categories will be revealed on November 7, 2025, setting the stage for an exciting countdown to the biggest night in music.
The 68th annual GRAMMY Awards will air on February 1, 2026.
