The Chrissys are an annual music awards ceremony created to honor outstanding achievements in popular music. The awards celebrate both established artists and emerging talent across multiple genres, and are known for their curated nominations, fan-voted categories, and occasionally chaotic moments.
The 2026 ceremony was held on January 24, 2026, with the red carpet starting at 7:00 PM Central and the ceremony beginning at 8:00 PM Central. The event recognized music released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025 and featured a mix of live performances, world class presenters, and acceptance speeches.
The Chrissys were founded in 2025 as a personal project to celebrate music in a fun, curated way, with a healthy dose of humor and dramatic flair. While not officially affiliated with any major industry body, the awards quickly gained a renowned reputation for honoring both mainstream chart-toppers and critically acclaimed newcomers, sometimes in the same category. The awards also feature a mix of fan-voted and jury-selected categories, ensuring that both public opinion and musical craftsmanship are recognized.
Recordings are eligible for the 2026 Chrissys if they were released during the period August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Only works released within this timeframe are considered for nomination in their respective categories.
Voting is a combination of:
| Category | Nominees | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Best Music Video | Brighter Days Ahead – Ariana Grande | |
| Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter | ||
| The Subway – Chappell Roan | ||
| Abracadabra – Lady Gaga | ||
| Fame is a Gun – Addison Rae | ||
| Sports Car – Tate McRae | Manchild | |
| Sabrina Carpenter |
| Category | Nominees | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Best Cover Art | Something Beautiful – Miley Cyrus | |
| Virgin – Lorde | ||
| Man's Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter | ||
| I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME – Noah Cyrus | ||
| A Matter of Time – Laufey | ||
| Salvation – Rebecca Black | **Virgin | |
| Lorde** |