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An independent fan movement • 2026
THE PEOPLE
HAVE
THE FINAL SAY.
Awards spark the conversation. Fans keep it going. Welcome to The People's Album — a place for music lovers to make their voices heard.
YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. ✦ MUSIC BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE. ✦ THE PEOPLE'S ALBUM. ✦ YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. ✦ MUSIC BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE. ✦ THE PEOPLE'S ALBUM. ✦
01 / THE MOVEMENT
NOT AN AWARD SHOW.
A FAN CONVERSATION.
The People’s Album is an independent fan-led celebration of music and the records that moved us. First, fans select one Drake project to enter the final round. Then, beginning December 10, the people choose their Album of the Year from the official Grammy nominees plus the fan-selected Drake entry.
02 / ROUND ONE · NOVEMBER 15 – DECEMBER 9, 2026
FIRST, THE PEOPLE CHOOSE THE DRAKE WILDCARDTHREE DRAKE PROJECTS.
ONE SPOT ON THE BALLOT.
Drake didn't submit. Now you decide: Which Drake project would you nominate for The People's Album of the Year?
HABIBTI
Proposed fan-vote choice · release status and eligibility not yet verified.
MAID OF HONOUR
Proposed fan-vote choice · release status and eligibility not yet verified.
THE MOST-VOTED PROJECT ADVANCES.
Round One closes December 9. The Drake project with the most verified fan votes joins the Grammy-nominated albums on the independent final ballot starting December 10.
SEE THE FINAL ROUND ↓The three project titles are proposed choices and have not been verified as officially released or Grammy-eligible. Voting opens November 15, 2026 and closes December 9. This fan-selected entry is not an official Grammy nomination.
03 / ROUND TWO · DECEMBER 10, 2026 – JANUARY 2027
FINAL ROUND · OPENS DECEMBER 10THE PEOPLE'S
ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
The Grammy-nominated Album of the Year projects face off against one fan-selected Drake wildcard. You decide which album deserves The People's Album of the Year.
GRAMMY
NOMINEES
Album of the Year nominees to be announced.
DRAKE
FAN PICK
The top-voted Drake project from Round One earns this spot.
YOU
DECIDE.
Vote for your favorite among all final-round entries.
Independent fan voting only. This preview does not collect votes or announce official nominees. Final-round closing date in January will be confirmed.
04 / HOW IT WORKS
THE PEOPLE DECIDE.
01
SEE THE BALLOT
November 15–December 9: choose one of three Drake projects for the wildcard spot.
02
MAKE YOUR PICK
December 10–January: choose from the Grammy nominees and the winning Drake wildcard.
03
SHARE YOUR VOICE
The people’s winner is revealed after the final voting period closes.
05 / LIVE FROM NEW YORK
THE PEOPLE
TAKE TIMES SQUARE.
November 16, 2026 · New York City. A planned fan meetup, street interviews, and a synchronized billboard moment near the red steps. Exact timing and location details will be announced after confirmation.
Activation details pending confirmation05 / STAY IN THE LOOP
ONE WORD.
YOUR VOICE.
Our SMS keyword will be VOTE. Once our texting number is activated, you'll be able to text in and get the ballot link.
SMS service is not yet live. Message frequency, consent terms, and opt-out instructions will be published before launch.
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