Tate McRae's Grammy Triumph

Grammy Glory for Calgary's Pop Princess

Canadian superstar Tate McRae has made history by earning her first-ever Grammy nomination, marking a milestone moment in her already stellar career. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter received a nod for Best Dance Pop Recording at the 2026 Grammy Awards for her track "Just Keep Watching," featured in the blockbuster film F1 starring Brad Pitt.

"Grammy nominated!!!!!! Thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @recordingacademy," McRae shared excitedly on her Instagram Stories after the nominations were announced. This prestigious recognition adds to an already banner year for the Calgary-born artist, who has dominated charts, stages, and award shows globally.

From F1 Soundtrack to Grammy Nomination

While "Just Keep Watching" earned the coveted Grammy recognition, the song has already proven to be a fan favorite. It follows McRae's recent VMAs wins for Song of the Summer and Best Editing, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in pop music. The nomination places her alongside industry heavyweights Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, and PinkPantheress in the competitive category.

Interestingly, the nomination comes for a film soundtrack rather than her chart-topping album. McRae's third studio album, So Close to What, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, was notably shut out of this year's Grammy nominations despite its massive success. The album, released this February, features hits like "Revolving Door" and "It's OK I'm OK," both of which topped the Billboard Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.

A Year of Unprecedented Success

2025 has been transformative for McRae. Beyond the Grammy nod, she swept the Juno Awards with four wins: Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Single of the Year, and Artist of the Year. She also graced the cover of Time Magazine as part of their feature on the world's most influential rising stars and performed at the star-studded Fire Aid concert in Los Angeles to support wildfire victims.

As she concludes her sold-out So Close to What world tour—after 81 shows across Latin America, Europe, and North America, selling over a million tickets—McRae continues to break records. The tour's final stop in Los Angeles featured her latest breakup anthem "Tit for Tat," which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Deluxe Edition and Future Horizons

To celebrate her Grammy nomination, McRae announced the deluxe edition of So Close to What, slated for release on November 21 via RCA Records. The expanded version includes new tracks like "Tit for Tat" and additional surprises for her dedicated fanbase.

Though ineligible for Best New Artist due to prior submissions, McRae's journey exemplifies the evolution of modern pop stardom—balancing album success, viral singles, and genre-defying collaborations. With her global tour wrapping up and a Grammy nod under her belt, the Calgary native is poised to reach even greater heights in the music industry.

"This nomination isn't just for me—it's for everyone who's believed in this journey," McRae shared in a recent interview. "Every performance, every late-night writing session has led here."