Following The Recording Academy’s 2026 televisedGrammys, The Amp staff elected a series of worthy musicians for our very own (very original) award series: the GrAMPys. Nominated are several musicians, bands, and multi-hyphenate artists and their latest works.* We give you, the eight award categories of our careful devising. Some are serious, some are… something. Now, the categories are…
* In keeping with our inspiration (The Recording Academy’s Grammys), all award nominees are selected based on activity and/or project release(s) having occurred within the window of August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025.
Best of Nashville…
Annie DiRusso
Following the release of Americana pop-rock LP, Super Pedestrian.
The Low Blow
Following the release of new-wave emo & alternative rock LP, Forest for the Trees.
Jessie Murph
Following the release of contemporary pop LP, Sex Hysteria.
The Cowpokes
Following their contributions to the Honky Tonk culture in Nashville as a pillar of Honky Tonk Tuesdays at Eastside Bowl.
Best Alternative Rock Album…
Best Protest Song…
Pop Girl of the Year…
Best Tiny Desk Concert…
Best Nepo-Baby Artist…
(WE SAY THIS LOVINGLY!)
Maya Hawke
Uma Thurman + Ethan Hawke = Maya Hawke!
Cameron Winter
Molly Roden Winter + Stewart Winter = Cameron Winter!
Gracie Abrams
J. J. Abrams + Katie McGrath = Gracie Abrams!
Gene Gallagher
Liam Gallagher + Nicole Appleton = Gene Gallagher!
Best Workout Anthem…
Best Social Media Presence…
Lil Nas X
The… essentially… Pinkalicious era?
Doechii
#1 Swamp Princess.
Charli XCX
Brat Summer lives on, somehow.
Eem Triplin
Live, Laugh, Love Pennsylvania.
Let us know in the comments who you would vote to take home the GrAMPy trophy, bragging rights, and endless glory for each category!
