Rolling Stone predicted APT. by Rose, Bruno Mars will be nominated for the main category of Grammy

Recently, Rolling Stone magazine predicted that the nomination list for Grammy 2026 will be announced on November 7.

Notably, Kpop idol Rose (Blackpink) is predicted by this famous magazine to be on the nomination list for Record of the Year, with the song APT. featuring Bruno Mars.

J.J. Italiano - Director of Global Music Selection and Exploration at Spotify, shared: "There are many great recordings this year." This makes predicting the Record of the Year nominations - 1 of Grammy's (Big Four) 4 main categories - more interesting.

Italiano said that the division between song and recording is still very important for the way of perceiving pop music. Its great to have a tradition where we consider song structure and annual recording. Nowadays, pop music is changing so quickly that small details can be missed, he said.

According to J.J. Italiano, the artists most likely to win this category are Kendrick Lamar and SZA with the song "Luther". But the artists who should win are Rose and Bruno Mars with the song APT..

Rolling Stone reviews: The song APT. is not only a cultural clash full of influence, it is also a meticulously arranged song, very much in line with the spirit of this genre.

Personally, I feel that this is one of the best arranged and arranged songs I have ever listened to for a long time, especially the preface. The arrangement and recording of the preface are a masterpiece, said Italiano.

Bruno Mars has won 16 Grammy awards throughout his career. But if Rose only needed to be nominated for the top category of Grammy, it would have been a big step forward for Kpop. Rose will become the first K-pop artist to receive a nomination for Grammys Big Four.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, when asked about the discussions surrounding her nomination for the 2026 Grammy, Rose admitted that she felt shocked.

For me, it was still a dream. It is a free-flowing imagination, a moment that can prove to myself that I see many things, the female singer said.

Bruno Mars also highly appreciated Rose's talent, calling her the nickname "Big Bad Rosie".

She was destined to do great things by all means. I am proud of her and grateful for having the opportunity to be a part of the conversation that created APT. and the birth of a completely new Kpop force named Bruno Mars, he said.

Currently, Rose is actively promoting the promotion campaign for Grammy 2026. She appeared at music festivals, participated in many famous American TV shows...