Tad Dawkins Senior, the principal of Tad’s International Record, is placing high hopes on Glen Washington’s latest album, ‘Just Giving Thanks,’ to secure the label’s third Grammy nomination. The album is one of 73 contenders for the Best Reggae Album category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, as revealed in the provisional list released by the Recording Academy on October 3. Other notable albums in the running include Cham’s ‘Sherlock,’ Vybz Kartel’s ‘Heart & Soul,’ and Mr Vegas’ ‘Ghetto Reggae.’ The final nominees will be announced on November 7. Tad’s International Record has previously seen success with Gregory Isaacs’ ‘Brand New Me’ in 2010 and Etana’s ‘Reggae Forever’ in 2019, both of which were nominated for the same award. In an April interview with Observer Online, Dawkins expressed his confidence in ‘Just Giving Thanks,’ praising Washington as a ‘reggae gem’ with a dedicated fan base. The album, produced by Tad Dawkins Junior, features tracks like ‘Chant Them Down,’ ‘Oh, To Be Like Him,’ and ‘Loving You Forever.’ Washington, a Clarendon native, began his career in the 1970s as a drummer for bands like The Mighty Titans in Kingston before achieving his breakthrough as a singer with the 1996 album ‘Brother to Brother,’ produced by the legendary Clement Dodd. Dawkins also revealed that Washington’s second studio album is currently in production and is slated for release in the summer of 2027.
Tad’s International eyes third Grammy nomination with ‘Just Giving Thanks’
