The 2026 Grammy Awards celebrated music’s top artists across genres, from chart-topping superstars to rising talents. Here’s a breakdown of the major winners and historic achievements from the night.
Top Awards of the Night
Album of the Year
Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win Album of the Year for an all-Spanish-language album, a major milestone for Latin music on the Grammy stage.
Record of the Year
“Luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
This record snagged one of music’s most prestigious awards, highlighting a standout collaboration in hip-hop and R&B.
Song of the Year
“Wildflower” — Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell
Recognized for its songwriting excellence, this track showcases the duo’s continued artistic evolution.
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean’s win in this category marked a breakthrough moment in her career.
Other Notable Winners
Best Pop Vocal Album
Mayhem — Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga added another Grammy to her diverse catalog with this acclaimed pop release.
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Messy” — Lola Young
Following her return from a mental health hiatus, Lola Young secured this award with an emotional performance.
Best Rap Album
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Lamar’s win contributed to his growing tally of Grammy accolades, reinforcing his place as one of hip-hop’s most decorated artists.
Best Contemporary Country Album
Beautifully Broken — Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll’s win in this new category spotlighted his genre-blending strengths.
Best African Music Performance
“Push 2 Start” — Tyla
South African artist Tyla took home this international category, underscoring the Grammys’ expanding global footprint.
Best Rock Song
“As Alive as You Need Me to Be” — Nine Inch Nails
The iconic band earned recognition in the rock category, highlighting the variety of winning genres.
EGOT Milestone
Steven Spielberg — Best Music Film
Spielberg achieved EGOT status by winning his first Grammy for Music by John Williams, joining an exclusive group of artists with Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys.
Historic & Record-Breaking Moments
Kendrick Lamar Becomes the Most-Awarded Rapper
With his wins this year, Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z as the most awarded rapper in Grammy history, amassing 26 career Grammys.
First Spanish-Language Album to Win Album of the Year
Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos marked a cultural milestone, showing the Grammys’ growing recognition of global music influences.
Full Winners List (Selected Highlights)
Here’s a snapshot of winners across key categories at the 68th Grammys:
- 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 Rap Album: GNX — Kendrick Lamar
- Best Contemporary Country Album: Beautifully Broken — Jelly Roll
- Best African Music Performance: “Push 2 Start” — Tyla
- Best Rock Song: “As Alive as You Need Me to Be” — Nine Inch Nails
- Best Music Film: Music by John Williams — Steven Spielberg
Final Take
The 2026 Grammy Awards showcased a diverse range of musical excellence — historic wins, genre expansion, and standout performances from global superstars to rising stars. From Bad Bunny’s genre-breaking Album of the Year to Kendrick Lamar’s record-smashing tally and Olivia Dean’s Best New Artist breakthrough, the ceremony celebrated both innovation and heritage in music.