Grammy Awards 2026

Grammy Awards 2026

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Grammy Awards 2026
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, was a night of historic breakthroughs and record-breaking triumphs. Broadcasting live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the ceremony was hosted by Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time.
The evening was defined by Bad Bunny becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year for an all-Spanish language project, and Kendrick Lamar cementing his legacy as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history.
Major Winners: 68th Grammy Awards
The 2026 ceremony saw a significant shift toward global music, with K-pop securing its first-ever win and Latin music dominating the top tier.
Category
Winner
Project/Work
Album of the Year
Bad Bunny
Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Record of the Year
Kendrick Lamar & SZA
"Luther"
Song of the Year
Billie Eilish
"Wildflower"
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
Best Pop Vocal Album
Lady Gaga
Mayhem
Best Rap Album
Kendrick Lamar
GNX
Best Rock Album
Turnstile
Never Enough
Best R&B Album
Leon Thomas
Mutt
Best Pop Duo/Group
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
"Defying Gravity"
Key Highlights & Important Facts
  • Historic "Album of the Year" Win: Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos made history as the first-ever Spanish-language album to win the night's most prestigious award.
  • Kendrick Lamar’s Record: With 5 wins tonight, Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z to become the most-awarded hip-hop artist in Grammy history, reaching a total of 18 career Grammys.
  • K-Pop Breakthrough: The song "Golden" (from KPop Demon Hunters) won Best Song Written for Visual Media, marking the first time a K-pop act has ever won a Grammy Award.
  • Billie Eilish’s Milestone: By winning Song of the Year for "Wildflower," Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas now hold the record for the most wins in the Song of the Year category (3).
  • Trevor Noah's Exit: After six consecutive years, Trevor Noah officially stepped down as the master of ceremonies.
  • Memorable Performances: * Justin Bieber performed a "bare-bones" version of "Yukon" wearing only boxers and socks.
    • Lady Gaga captivated the audience with a dark, high-concept performance of "Abracadabra" featuring a devilish black cane.
    • Post Malone joined rock legends Slash and Chad Smith for a powerful tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.
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