The Big Winners of the 2026 Grammy Awards

Los Angeles played host on Sunday, February 1, as the Grammy Awards returned for their 68th edition, marking a night less about spectacle and more about cultural positioning. This year’s ceremony reflected an industry shaped by influence, longevity and intent, spotlighting artists whose work has moved beyond charts to define the wider conversation.

At the centre of it all was Kendrick Lamar, converting nine nominations into five wins, including Record of the Year for “Luther” and Best Rap Album for GNX. Bad Bunny followed closely with three awards, led by an Album of the Year win for Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Lady Gaga and Kehlani also emerged with multiple trophies, reinforcing a ceremony defined by range, relevance and creative authority.

The Awards That Set the Tone

Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – Wildflower

Nominees included Lady Gaga (Abracadabra), Doechii (Anxiety), Rosé & Bruno Mars (APT), Bad Bunny (DtMF), Hunter/x (Golden), Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA (Luther), and Sabrina Carpenter (Manchild).

Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA – Luther

Also nominated were Bad Bunny (DtMF), Sabrina Carpenter (Manchild), Doechii (Anxiety), Billie Eilish (Wildflower), Lady Gaga (Abracadabra), Chappell Roan (The Subway), and Rosé & Bruno Mars (APT).

Album of the Year: Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos

The category featured Justin Bieber (Swag), Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Clipse (Let God Sort Em Out), Lady Gaga (Mayhem), Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Leon Thomas (Mutt), and Tyler, the Creator (Chromakopia).

Best New Artist: Olivia Dean

Nominees included Katseye, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young.

From chart dominance to critical acclaim, the 2026 Grammys reflected a year where genre boundaries blurred and global influence took centre stage. For the complete breakdown of winners across all categories, explore the full list at grammy.com/awards.