When the lights dimmed and the first note echoed across the grand hall, the 2026 Grammy Awards instantly transformed into a night of emotion, surprise and unforgettable victories. From standing ovations to tearful acceptance speeches, music’s biggest stars reminded fans around the world why the Grammys remain the ultimate celebration of creativity, culture and global sound.
Leading the historic night was Kendrick Lamar and SZA, whose powerful collaboration “luther” clinched Record of the Year, sparking loud cheers inside the venue. Latin superstar Bad Bunny also made waves, claiming Album of the Year with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a project many critics described as bold, personal and genre-defying. Billie Eilish added another golden moment to her growing legacy by winning Song of the Year for “WILDFLOWER”, while rising star Olivia Dean captured hearts with her Best New Artist win.
Pop icons dominated multiple categories as Lady Gaga delivered one of the night’s strongest performances on and off the stage. She walked away with Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem and Best Dance Pop Recording for “Abracadabra”, reinforcing her reign as a global hitmaker. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes heroes were also celebrated, with Cirkut earning Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) and Amy Allen taking home Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical).
Rock and alternative fans were not left out of the spotlight. Legendary band The Cure won Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World, while Turnstile claimed Best Rock Album with Never Enough. In the dance and electronic space, FKA twigs impressed voters with her album Eusexua, earning Best Dance/Electronic Album. Other standout moments included Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s dramatic win for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with “Defying Gravity”, and Doechii’s visually striking “Anxiety” securing Best Music Video.
See Full List of Winners Below
Grammy Awards 2026 Winners
General Field
• Record of the Year: “luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
• Album of the Year: Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny
• Song of the Year: “WILDFLOWER” — Billie Eilish
• Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
Production & Songwriting
• Producer of the Year, Non‑Classical: Cirkut
• Songwriter of the Year, Non‑Classical: Amy Allen
Pop
• Best Pop Solo Performance: “Messy” — Lola Young
• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Defying Gravity” — Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
• Best Pop Vocal Album: Mayhem — Lady Gaga
Dance / Electronic
• Best Dance Pop Recording: “Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording: “End of Summer” — Tame Impala
• Best Dance/Electronic Album: Eusexua — FKA twigs
• Best Remixed Recording: “Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)” — Lady Gaga & Gesaffelstein
Rock / Alternative
• Best Rock Performance: “Changes (Live from Villa Park, Back to the Beginning)” — Yungblud
• Best Metal Performance: “Birds” — Turnstile
• Best Rock Song: “As Alive as You Need Me to Be” — Nine Inch Nails
• Best Rock Album: Never Enough — Turnstile
• Best Alternative Music Album: Songs of a Lost World — The Cure
R&B
• Best R&B Album: Mutt — Leon Thomas
Rap
• Best Rap Album: GNX — Kendrick Lamar
• Best Rap Song: “TV Off” — Kendrick Lamar ft. Lefty Gunplay
• Best Melodic Rap Performance: “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
• Best Rap Performance: “Chains & Whips” — Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T & Malice
Global & World Music
• Best African Music Performance: “Push 2 Start” — Tyla
• Best Global Music Album: Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo — Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia
Country
• Best Contemporary Country Album: Beautifully Broken — Jelly Roll
• Best Traditional Country Album: Ain’t in It for My Health — Zach Top
Other Genre Highlights
• Best Música Urbana Album: Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny
• Best Album Cover: Chromakopia — Tyler, The Creator
• Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: A Matter of Time — Laufey
Visual & Media
• Best Song Written for Visual Media: “Golden” — Huntr/x
• Best Music Video: “Anxiety” — Doechii
• Best Music Film: Music by John Williams