Grammy Awards 2026 Winners: Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish Dominate the Night
The 68th Grammy Awards 2026 delivered an unforgettable night of music, emotion, and cultural impact as the world’s biggest recording artists gathered in Los Angeles on February 1. From powerful wins by Kendrick Lamar to a defining moment for Billie Eilish, the ceremony celebrated artistic excellence while standing in solidarity with communities affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
Reimagined with a strong humanitarian focus, this year’s Grammys balanced spectacle with substance. Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, marking his sixth consecutive year. The awards night featured electrifying performances, surprise wins, and history-making moments across genres. Indian audiences streamed the ceremony live on JioHotstar.
Below is the complete and updated list of Grammy Awards 2026 winners, category-wise, along with key highlights from music’s biggest night.
The 2026 Grammy Awards stood out not only for its winners but also for its message. In response to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, the Recording Academy reshaped the ceremony to emphasize relief efforts, resilience, and community support.
Artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell Williams, Lola Young, and Alex Warren delivered memorable performances that kept the energy high while honoring the night’s deeper purpose. The result was a ceremony that felt intimate, urgent, and globally relevant.
The Big Four Categories: Grammy’s Most Prestigious Wins
The “Big Four” awards once again stole the spotlight, with genre-defining artists claiming the top honours.
Song of the Year
Wildflower – Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish secured one of the night’s biggest wins, with Wildflower praised for its poetic lyricism and emotional vulnerability.
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Record of the Year
Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
A powerful collaboration blending lyrical depth with sonic innovation, Luther reaffirmed Kendrick Lamar’s unmatched influence in contemporary music.
Album of the Year
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny’s genre-bending album emerged victorious, marking a major moment for Latin music on the global stage.
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean claimed the coveted breakout award, capping off a stellar year of critical acclaim.
Pop and Dance Categories: Chart-Toppers Rule the Grammys
Pop music had a dominant presence at the Grammys 2026, with established icons and rising stars sharing the spotlight.
- Best Pop Vocal Album: MAYHEM – Lady Gaga
- Best Pop Solo Performance: Messy – Lola Young
- Best Dance-Pop Recording: Abracadabra – Lady Gaga
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Defying Gravity – Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
- Best Dance/Electronic Album: Eusexua – FKA twigs
- Best Dance/Electronic Recording: End of Summer – Tame Impala
- Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: A Matter of Time – Laufey
- Best Remixed Recording: Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)
Latin Music Winners: Global Sounds Take Center Stage
Latin and global music continued to expand its influence, with celebrated artists earning well-deserved recognition.
- Best Latin Pop Album: Cancionera – Natalia Lafourcade
- Best Música Urbana Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny
- Best Latin Jazz Album: A Tribute to Benny More and Nat King Cole
- Best Tropical Latin Album: Raíces – Gloria Estefan
- Best Reggae Album: Blxxd & FYAH – Kenamdi
- Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album: Nomadica – Carla Patullo
Rock and Metal: Grit, Legacy, and Power
Rock categories honoured both genre veterans and modern trailblazers.
- Best Rock Performance: Changes (Live) – Yungblud
- Best Rock Album: Never Enough – Turnstile
- Best Rock Song: As Alive As You Need Me To Be – Nine Inch Nails
- Best Alternative Music Performance: Alone – The Cure
- Best Alternative Music Album: Songs of a Lost World – The Cure
- Best Metal Performance: Birds – Turnstile
Rap Categories: Kendrick Lamar’s Defining Night
Kendrick Lamar emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, dominating multiple rap categories.
- Best Rap Album: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Rap Performance: Chains & Whips – Clipse ft. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams
- Best Melodic Rap Performance: Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- Best Rap Song: TV Off – Kendrick Lamar ft. Lefty Gunplay
Country and Americana: Roots with a Modern Edge
Country and roots music showcased emotional storytelling and musical craftsmanship.
- Best Country Solo Performance: Bad As I Used to Be – Chris Stapleton
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Amen – Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
- Best Country Song: Biting List – Tyler Childers
- Best Contemporary Country Album: Beautifully Broken – Jelly Roll
- Best Traditional Country Album: Ain’t In It for My Health – Zach Top
- Best Americana Album: Big Money – Jon Batiste
- Best Bluegrass Album: Highway Prayers – Billy Strings
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R&B and Afrobeats: Soulful Excellence
- Best R&B Album: Mutt – Leon Thomas
- Best R&B Performance: Folded – Kehlani
- Best R&B Song: Folded – Kehlani
- Best African Music Performance: PUSH 2 START – Tyla
Production and Songwriting: Behind the Scenes Brilliance
- Producer of the Year (Non-Classical): Circket
- Songwriter of the Year: Amy Allen
- Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical): All Things Light – Cam
- Best Immersive Audio Album: Immersed – Justin Gray
Film, TV, and Visual Media Categories
- Best Comedy Album: Your Friend, Nate Bargatze – Nate Bargatze
- Best Score Soundtrack: Sinners – Ludwig Göransson
- Best Song Written for Visual Media: Golden – Huntr/x
- Best Music Film: Music by John Williams – John Williams
Jazz, Classical, and Global Music
Jazz and classical categories celebrated technical mastery and innovation.
- Best Jazz Vocal Album: Portrait – Samara Joy
- Best Alternative Jazz Album: Live Action – Nate Smith
- Best Orchestral Performance: Turangalîla-Symphonie – Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Best Global Music Performance: EoO – Bad Bunny
Gospel and Christian Music: Faith-Driven Wins
- Best Gospel Performance/Song: Come Jesus Come – CeCe Winans ft. Shirley Caesar
- Best Gospel Album: Heart of Mine – Darrel Walls & PJ Morton
- Best Roots Gospel Album: I Will Not Be Moved (Live) – Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Grammy Awards 2026 Wrap Up
The Grammy Awards 2026 proved that music remains a powerful force capable of entertaining, healing, and uniting audiences worldwide. With standout wins for Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga, the ceremony reflected both artistic evolution and cultural relevance.
As the industry continues to evolve, the 68th Grammys will be remembered not just for who won but for why the night mattered.
