Who wins what at the Grammy Awards 2026

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marked a transformative moment in music history, defined by a spirit of global inclusion and political poignancy.

The evening was dominated by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who achieved a monumental milestone by winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos. This victory represented the first time a Spanish-language album has ever claimed the Recording Academy’s highest honor, signaling a definitive shift in the cultural landscape. Bad Bunny’s work was lauded for its innovative fusion of reggaeton with personal, introspective themes, further solidified by his additional wins in the Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance categories for the track "EoO."

The general categories showcased a mix of seasoned legends and rising stars who redefined the year’s sonic identity. Kendrick Lamar and SZA emerged as the night's premier collaborators, taking home Record of the Year for their soulful and socially resonant single, "Luther." Kendrick’s dominance in the rap field continued as he also clinched Best Rap Album for GNX, bringing his career total to a record-breaking 27 Grammys. Meanwhile, the sibling duo of Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made history by becoming the first three-time winners of Song of the Year for "Wildflower." The track, characterized by its hauntingly delicate production and raw emotional depth, was originally a standout from Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft album before being re-released to critical acclaim as a single.

In the individual categories, British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean was crowned Best New Artist, an emotional victory for a performer who has been praised for her soulful voice and authentic storytelling. Dean, who beat out a competitive field including Katseye and Addison Rae, dedicated her award to her team and her heritage, specifically highlighting her identity as the granddaughter of an immigrant. This theme of immigration resonated throughout the ceremony, with many artists using their platforms to voice dissent against current enforcement policies.

Other notable individual triumphs included Lady Gaga, whose album MAYHEM won Best Pop Vocal Album, and Lola Young, who surprised many by winning Best Pop Solo Performance for her gritty, breakout hit "Messy."

The continental and global categories further illustrated the Academy's expanding horizons. In the Best African Music Performance category, South African sensation Tyla triumphed for the second time in three years with her high-energy track "Push 2 Start." Her win highlighted the continued global dominance of the Amapiano-inflected sound, edging out formidable Nigerian contenders like Burna Boy and Davido.

Despite missing out in the African category, the global field saw legendary Brazilian artists Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia take home Best Global Music Album for their live collaborative project, Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo, proving that the Academy remains committed to honoring enduring legacies alongside modern pop trends.

Some of the winners of the 68th edition are:

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

Record of the Year: "Luther" — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Song of the Year: "Wildflower" — Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell

Best New Artist: Olivia Dean

Best Pop Vocal Album: MAYHEM — Lady Gaga

Best Pop Solo Performance: "Messy" — Lola Young

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: "Defying Gravity" — Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: A Matter of Time — Laufey

Best Dance Pop Recording: "Abracadabra" — Lady Gaga

Best Dance/Electronic Recording: "End of Summer" — Tame Impala

Best Dance/Electronic Album: EUSEXUA — FKA twigs

Best Rap Album: GNX — Kendrick Lamar

Best Rap Performance: "Chains & Whips" — Clipse ft. Pusha T, Malice, Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams

Best Rap Song: "TV OFF" — Kendrick Lamar ft. Lefty Gunplay

Best Melodic Rap Performance: "Luther" — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Best R&B Album: Mutt — Leon Thomas

Best R&B Performance: "Folded" — Kehlani

Best Música Urbana Album: Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny

Best Rock Album: NEVER ENOUGH — Turnstile

Best Rock Song: "As Alive As You Need Me To Be" — Nine Inch Nails

Best Rock Performance: "Changes (Live From Villa Park)" — YUNGBLUD ft. Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello & Adam Wakeman
.Best Alternative Music Album: Songs of a Lost World — The Cure

Best Alternative Music Performance: "Alone" — The Cure

Best Metal Performance: "BIRDS" — Turnstile

Best Contemporary Country Album: Beautifully Broken — Jelly Roll

Best Traditional Country Album: Ain't In It For My Health — Zach Top

Best African Music Performance: "Push 2 Start" — Tyla

Best Global Music Performance: "EoO" — Bad Bunny

Best Latin Pop Album: Cancionera — Natalia Lafourcade

Best Jazz Vocal Album: Portrait — Samara Joy

Best Song Written for Visual Media: "Golden" (from KPop Demon Hunters) — HUNTR/X

Best Music Video: "Anxiety" — Doechii

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Cirkut

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen