The GRAMMYs
2026
Dec 1st, 2025
Best American Roots Song
Best American Roots Song
Best American Roots Song
Nominees for The GRAMMY Awards
2026
Previous Winner
American Dreaming (Sierra Ferrell & Melody Walker)
Criteria
Songwriter(s) award for American roots songs; singles/tracks only.
Songwriter(s) award for American roots songs; singles/tracks only.
Songwriter(s) award for American roots songs; singles/tracks only.
The nominees for The GRAMMYs Best American Roots Song 2026 are Ancient Light, BIG MONEY, Foxes In The Snow, Middle, Spitfire.
Read on for more information about all the nominees and their contributors..
Best American Roots Song
Ancient Light
Ancient Light
Ancient Light
BIG MONEY
BIG MONEY
BIG MONEY
Foxes In The Snow
Featured Artists
Foxes In The Snow
Featured Artists
Foxes In The Snow
Featured Artists
Feb 21, 2025
Listen on Spotify
Middle
Featured Artists
Feb 21, 2025
Listen on Spotify
Middle
Featured Artists
Feb 21, 2025
Listen on Spotify
Middle
Featured Artists
Spitfire
Featured Artists
Spitfire
Featured Artists
Spitfire
Featured Artists
Other awards in this field
Country + American Roots Music
Other awards in this field
Country + American Roots Music
Other awards in this field
Country + American Roots Music
Best Country Solo Performance
Best Country Solo Performance
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Best Country Song
Best Country Song
Best Contemporary Country Album
Best Contemporary Country Album
Best Americana Album
Best Americana Album
Best Folk Album
Best Folk Album
Best Traditional Country Album
Best Traditional Country Album
Best American Roots Performance
Best American Roots Performance
Best Americana Performance
Best Americana Performance
Best American Roots Song
Best American Roots Song
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