2026 Grammy Awards, winners and key moments
An inside look at the 2026 Grammys, with the full list of winners and the most significant moments from the night.
The 2026 Grammy Awards celebrated a year of major musical achievements, global influence, and rising new talent. The ceremony brought together artists from pop, rap, Latin, rock, country, and alternative music, showing how wide and diverse the modern music industry has become. Alongside memorable performances and emotional speeches, the night was defined by a mix of historic wins and familiar names continuing their success.
The biggest awards of the night went to artists who shaped the sound of the past year. Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, becoming the first Latin artist to win the award with a Spanish-language album. Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Record of the Year for “Luther,” while Billie Eilish earned Song of the Year for “Wildflower.” Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, marking a major breakthrough moment in her career.
Main awards:
- Album of the Year — Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- Record of the Year — Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “Luther”
- Song of the Year — Billie Eilish, “Wildflower”
- Best New Artist — Olivia Dean
Pop music also had several standout winners. Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy,” while Lady Gaga took home Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem. These wins reflected both fresh voices and established stars continuing to dominate the charts.
Pop categories:
- Best Pop Solo Performance — Lola Young, “Messy”
- Best Pop Vocal Album — Lady Gaga, Mayhem
Hip-hop was led by Kendrick Lamar, who had one of the strongest nights overall. His album GNX won Best Rap Album, and “Luther” picked up multiple rap-related awards, highlighting his influence on the genre.
Rap categories:
- Best Rap Album — Kendrick Lamar, GNX
- Best Rap Song — Kendrick Lamar, “Luther”
- Best Melodic Rap Performance — Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “Luther”
- Best Rap Performance — Clipse
Country and Latin music were also strongly represented, showing how international and genre-spanning the Grammys have become. Jelly Roll won Best Contemporary Country Album, while several Latin artists were recognised for their work across different styles.
Country and Latin categories:
- Best Contemporary Country Album — Jelly Roll, Beautifully Broken
- Best Latin Pop Album — Natalia Lafourcade, Cancionera
- Best Música Urbana Album — Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- Best Música Mexicana Album — Carín León, Palabra De To’s (Seca)
Rock, alternative, electronic, and R&B music rounded out the night with a mix of legendary bands and newer artists. The Cure and Turnstile were among the rock winners, while FKA twigs and Leon Thomas were recognised in electronic and R&B categories.
Rock, alternative, electronic, and R&B:
- Best Alternative Music Album — The Cure
- Best Rock Album — Turnstile
- Best Metal Performance — Turnstile
- Best Dance/Electronic Album — FKA twigs, Eusexua
- Best R&B Album — Leon Thomas, Mutt
- Best Music Video — Doechii, “Anxiety”
From Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win to Kendrick Lamar’s dominance in rap and Olivia Dean’s breakthrough as Best New Artist, the winners reflected both the evolution of popular music and the rise of new voices. The ceremony felt less about one single style of music and more about celebrating a wide range of sounds, cultures, and creative approaches, making it one of the most memorable Grammy nights in recent years.