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Best Traditional Country Album

The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Country Album recognizes excellence in albums of traditional country music. Eligible albums adhere to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, and traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, electric guitar, and live drums. The Grammy is awarded to the artist, producer, and engineer/mixer of greater than 50 percent playing time on the album.

2026 • 68th Annual Grammy Awards

Honoring recordings released between Aug 31, 2024 and Aug 30, 2025

2026 Winner is Zach Top with "Ain't In It For My Health"

Nominees 2026

Winners

Year Winner Work
2026 Zach Top Ain't In It For My Health