Atlantic Records and Republic Records were the label honorees at the two previous Grammy Hall of Fame galas.
Warner Records artists Josh Groban and Teddy Swims will perform at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala in tribute to the label, which is this year's recipient of the Visionary of Music Award. The Gala, presented jointly by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, will be held on Friday, May 8 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Groban, 45, has had three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200: Closer (2004), Noel (2007) and All That Echoes (2017). Swims, 33, has had one No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Lose Control," which was Billboard's year-end No. 1 song for 2024. The blue-eyed soul smash also holds records for most weeks in the top 10 on the Hot 100 (80) and most weeks on the chart overall (112). Both Groban and Swims are past Grammy nominees, with five and two nominations, respectively.
"Artist development has always been at the heart of Warner Records and remains our greatest strength," Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson, co-chairmen of Warner Records, said in a joint statement. "Everything we do begins with a deep commitment to supporting artists, building careers over time, and giving creative voices the freedom and foundation for long term success. We're grateful to the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum to be recognized in this way. It's a meaningful honor for our entire team and a reflection of the extraordinary artists and recordings that define Warner Records."
"For more than 60 years, Warner Records has been a trailblazing force in the industry, nurturing and elevating some of music's most influential acts," said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. "I've long admired their unwavering commitment to championing artists and creative excellence, as well as their ability to evolve with the industry while continuing to shape its future. Warner is more than deserving of this honor."
"Warner Records has been home to generations of artists whose music has left a lasting mark on audiences around the world," said Michael Sticka, president and CEO of the Grammy Museum. "The label is a fitting recipient of the Visionary of Music award for its long history of supporting great artistry and helping bring influential recordings into the cultural canon."
Republic Records was the label honoree at the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame gala, with label artists John Mellencamp and Conan Gray performing. Atlantic Records was the label honoree at the 2024 gala, with Shinedown performing in tribute to Led Zeppelin, Ravyn Lenae honoring Roberta Flack and non-Atlantic artist The War and Treaty honoring Ray Charles.
Previously announced performers for the 2026 gala include Funkadelic founder George Clinton, Heart's founding members, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Americana and contemporary folk star Lucinda Williams, and a cappella gospel sextet Take 6. As previously announced, singer, songwriter and pianist Norah Jones will also perform and be presented with the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award. Clinton and the Wilson sisters have received lifetime achievement awards from the Recording Academy, while Williams, Take 6 and Jones have won a combined 21 Grammy Awards.
Each performance will pay tribute to one of this year's Grammy Hall of Fame inductees. More performers and details will be announced soon.
The Gala will celebrate the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame-inducted recordings, a group of 14 titles spanning nearly a century of recorded music. Broadcast journalist Anthony Mason is returning as host. The show will be produced by former Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich alongside Renato Basile, Chantel Sausedo, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan. Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner Cheche Alara will serve as music director.
Tickets for the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala are on sale now. For more information, visit the Grammy Museum site.
