SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL\/KMSS<\/a>) \u2013 In an exciting announcement, three local artists have secured nominations for the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards, showcasing their diverse talents across various musical genres.<\/p>\n Louisiana native stars in thriller that shot to No.1 on Netflix Top 10 movies <\/a><\/p>\n Addison Rae<\/a>, the popular TikTok influencer, is nominated for Best New Artist following the release of her debut album, \u201cAddison.\u201d Rae\u2019s transition from social media sensation to music artist has captivated fans and critics alike.<\/p>\n Addison Rae changes her name and reflects on life in Lousiana <\/a><\/p>\n Addison Rae Grammy Nomination Louisiana artists nominated for 2026 grammys country pop hip hop blues musicals<\/p>\n Dez Duron,<\/a> a former quarterback at \u00a0Evangel Christian Academy and contestant on \u201cThe Voice<\/a>,\u201d has been recognized for his contributions as a principal vocalist in the Broadway production \u201cMaybe Happy Ending.\u201d His work has earned him a nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.<\/p>\n From The Voice to Broadway, this Louisiana native landed in the Tony Awards 2025 most-nominated musical <\/a><\/p>\n Dez Duron Shreveport Louisiana Native The Voice Maybe Happy Ending<\/p>\n Renowned blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd is competing for Best Traditional Blues Album with his latest release, \u201cYoung Fashioned Ways.\u201d Shepherd continues to be a significant figure in the blues scene with this nomination.<\/p>\n Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs onstage during the Jim Irsay Collection Exhibit and Concert<\/p>\n Met Gala, Louisiana\u2019s best looks over the years <\/a><\/p>\n In addition to these nominations, Alyson Humphery-Smith, a dedicated music teacher at A.C. Steere Elementary School, has been named a quarterfinalist for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award.<\/p>\n This honor recognizes educators who have made substantial contributions to music education. The final recipient will be announced prior to the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.<\/p>\n Shreveport teen Max Chambers wows judges on NBC\u2019s \u2018The Voice\u2019 <\/a><\/p>\n Lousiana also has other strong representation across other categories:<\/p>\n Jon Batiste -Nominated for three awards: Best American Roots Performance for \u201cLonely Avenue,\u201d Best Americana Album for Big Money, and Best American Roots Song for Big Money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Branford Marsalis Quartet \u2013 Nominated for the Best Jazz Instrumental Album for the album \u201cBelonging.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Lainey Wilson \u2013 Nominated in three categories: Best Country Solo Performance for \u201cSomewhere Over Laredo,\u201d Best Country Duo\/Group Performance for \u201cTrailblazer\u201d featuring Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, and Best Country Song for \u201cSomewhere Over Laredo.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n PJ Morton \u2013 Nominated for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance\/Song for \u201cAmazing\u201d and for Best Gospel Album for \u201cHeart of Mine.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Buddy Guy \u2013 Nominated for the Best Traditional Blues Album for \u201cAin\u2019t Done With the Blues.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Bobby Rush \u2013 Both artists received a nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for their album \u201cYoung Fashioned Ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The nominees for the Best Regional Roots Music Album include Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet with their album Live at Vaughan\u2019s,Preservation Brass & Preservation Hall Jazz Band with For Fat Man, Kyle Roussel with Church of New Orleans, and Trombone Shorty & New Breed Brass Band with Second Line Sunday.<\/p>\n The category also includes several artists nominated with the A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco album.<\/p>\n The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on\u00a0Sunday, February 1, 2026.<\/p>\n The ceremony will be held at the\u00a0Crypto.com Arena<\/a>\u00a0in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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