The 68th Grammy Awards lit up Los Angeles with unforgettable performances, emotional speeches, and historic wins, celebrating the very best in global music. From hip-hop and pop to jazz, classical and film soundtracks, the 2026 Grammys showcased talent from every corner of the industry.
Once again, Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, winning five awards, while Bad Bunny claimed the most prestigious honour of all — Album of the Year. Rising stars, global icons and genre legends all had their moment under the spotlight.
Below is a complete breakdown of the winners, major highlights, and category-by-category results.
Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny Lead the Night
For the second year in a row, Kendrick Lamar emerged as the biggest winner overall, confirming his status as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
Key Highlights:
Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Best Rap Album
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year, continuing his global dominance
Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist
Lady Gaga returned in style with major pop and dance wins
K-Pop history was made with Golden becoming the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy
The “Big Four” Grammy Awards
Song of the Year
Winner: Billie Eilish – Wildflower
Other nominees:
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Doechii – Anxiety
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT
Bad Bunny – DtMF
Huntr/x – Golden
Kendrick Lamar feat SZA – Luther
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Record of the Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar feat SZA – Luther
Nominees included:
Bad Bunny – DtMF
Billie Eilish – Wildflower
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Album of the Year
Winner: Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Also nominated:
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Justin Bieber – Swag
Best New Artist
Winner: Olivia Dean
Other nominees:
Katseye
The Marías
Addison Rae
Leon Thomas
Lola Young
Pop and Dance Categories
Best Pop Vocal Album
Winner: Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Best Pop Solo Performance
Winner: Lola Young – Messy
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Winner: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Winner: Tame Impala – End Of Summer
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Winner: FKA Twigs – Eusexua
Best Dance/Pop Recording
Winner: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Latin Music Wins Big
Best Latin Pop Album
Winner: Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
Best Música Urbana Album
Winner: Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Rock, Alternative and Metal Highlights
Best Rock Performance
Winner: Yungblud – Changes (Live From Villa Park)
Best Rock Song
Winner: Nine Inch Nails – As Alive As You Need Me To Be
Best Rock Album
Winner: Turnstile – Never Enough
Best Alternative Music Album
Winner: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
Best Metal Performance
Winner: Turnstile – Birds
Rap Categories: Kendrick’s Kingdom
Best Rap Performance
Winner: Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat Kendrick Lamar – Chains & Whips
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Winner: Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
Best Rap Song
Winner: Kendrick Lamar feat Lefty Gunplay – TV Off
Best Rap Album
Winner: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Country Music Winners
Best Country Solo Performance
Winner: Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be
Best Country Song
Winner: Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List
R&B and Afrobeats
Best R&B Performance
Winner: Kehlani – Folded
Best R&B Album
Winner: Leon Thomas – Mutt
Best African Music Performance
Winner: Tyla – Push 2 Start
Film, TV and Visual Media
Best Comedy Album
Winner: Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Best Score Soundtrack (Film & TV)
Winner: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Winner: Huntr/x – Golden (K-Pop Demon Hunters)
Best Music Film
Winner: Music by John Williams
Jazz and Classical Categories
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Winner: Samara Joy – Portrait
Best Orchestral Performance
Winner: Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie – Boston Symphony Orchestra
Best Opera Recording
Winner: Heggie: Intelligence – Houston Grand Opera
A Night of History and Global Music
The 2026 Grammy Awards proved once again that music knows no borders. From hip-hop and K-Pop to classical symphonies and Latin pop, the ceremony celebrated diversity, creativity and powerful storytelling.
With Kendrick Lamar’s lyrical mastery, Bad Bunny’s global influence, and Olivia Dean’s star-making breakthrough, this year’s Grammys will be remembered as one of the most exciting editions yet.
References
Recording Academy – Grammy Awards 2026
BBC Entertainment
Grammy.com Official Winners List
Associated Press (AP News)
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