Tate McRae Earns First Grammy Nomination
Singer and dancer Tate McRae received her first Grammy nomination for best dance pop recording with the song “Just Keep Watching,” featured in the movie F1 starring Brad Pitt. This nomination was announced on Friday morning, surprising many because it is not linked to her third studio album, So Close to What, which was completely overlooked this year.
Grammy Nomination Details
McRae took to Instagram Stories to share her excitement:
Grammy nominated!!!!!! @recordingacademy
The track “Just Keep Watching” had already earned her wins at the VMAs for Song of the Summer and Best Editing in September.
Grammy Competition and Album Success
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Tate McRae is nominated alongside artists such as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco for “Bluest Flame,” Lady Gaga for “Abracadabra,” Zara Larsson for “Midnight Sun,” and PinkPantheress for “Illegal.”
Her third album, So Close to What, is her most successful to date, having reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. Released at age 21, the album includes singles like “Revolving Door,” “It’s OK I’m OK,” and “Sports Car.” Its promotion featured high-profile performances on shows like SNL, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the VMAs.
Best New Artist Category Explanation
Although some might consider Tate McRae snubbed for the Best New Artist category, she was ineligible because she had already been submitted for that category three times, which is the maximum allowed.
Tour Conclusion
Additionally, McRae will conclude the world tour for her third album on Saturday in Inglewood, California.
Summary: Tate McRae's first Grammy nomination for “Just Keep Watching” highlights her rising success, despite her acclaimed album So Close to What being overlooked this year.