Hayley Williams among nominees for 2026 Libera Awards

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:54 PM

Hayley Williams is among the nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, which celebrate the best in independent music. The Paramore frontwoman's 2025 solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, will compete in categories including record of the year and best rock record. Other nominees [...]

Hayley Williams is among the nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, which celebrate the best in independent music.

The Paramore frontwoman's 2025 solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, will compete in categories including record of the year and best rock record.

Other nominees include Geese's Getting Killed for record of the year and best alternative rock record, Fontaines D.C.'s "It's Amazing to Be Young" for best rock record, Coheed and Cambria's The Father of Make Believe for best heavy record, David Byrne's Who Is the Sky? for best pop record and Tom Morello's Beartooth collaboration, "Everything Burns," for best record from games and interactive media.

The 2026 Libera Awards will take place June 8 in New York City.

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