Grammy Winners 2026 Full List: Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish & More
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026 Grammys) took place on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by trevor noah in his final stint. The event honored music released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025, across 95 categories. It featured historic moments, including bad bunny becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year with a primarily Spanish-language project (DeBĂŤ TiRAR MáS FOToS), Kendrick Lamar claiming his record as the most-awarded rapper ever (with five wins this night, including Record of the Year for “luther” feat. SZA), and Billie Eilish securing her third Song of the Year for “Wildflower.” olivia dean emerged victorious in the stacked Best New Artist category.
Kendrick Lamar led nominations with nine, followed closely by lady gaga and others. The night blended high-energy performances (Lady Gaga, ROSÉ, Tyler, The Creator, sabrina carpenter, Clipse, and a special Best New Artist medley) with powerful speeches touching on social issues like immigration.
Alt text: Bad Bunny accepting Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a groundbreaking win for Spanish-language music.
Quick Facts: 2026 Grammys Overview
- Date: February 1, 2026
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Host: Trevor Noah (final time)
- Most Nominations: Kendrick Lamar (9)
- Top Winners: Kendrick Lamar (5 wins), Bad Bunny (Album of the Year + others)
- Historic Milestones: First Spanish-language Album of the Year; Kendrick Lamar’s rap history record; K-pop’s first win in Best Song Written for Visual Media (“Golden” by HUNTR/X)
- Broadcast: CBS and Paramount+
- Key Performers: Lady Gaga, ROSÉ, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, and Best New Artist nominees
Major Categories: Winners and Full Nominees (The Big Four + Best New Artist)
Album of the Year
Winner: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny
- SWAG – Justin Bieber
- Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
- Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
- MAYHEM – Lady Gaga
- GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- MUTT – Leon Thomas
- CHROMAKOPIA – Tyler, The Creator
This historic win celebrated Latin music’s global impact.
Record of the Year
Winner: “luther” – Kendrick Lamar With SZA
- “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Anxiety” – Doechii
- “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish
- “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
- “The Subway” – Chappell Roan
- “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Kendrick’s repeat win (following 2025) highlighted his ongoing dominance.
Song of the Year
Winner: “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
- “Abracadabra” – Henry Walter, Lady Gaga & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
- “Anxiety” – Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)
- “APT.” – Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, RogĂ©t Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park, Theron Thomas & Henry Walter, songwriters (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars)
- “DtMF” – Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio MartĂnez Ocasio, Hugo RenĂ© SenciĂłn Sanabria, Tyler Thom, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
- “Golden” – Park Hong Jun, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Ejae & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X)
- “luther” – Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Ink, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Kendrick Lamar, Mark Anthony Spears, Solána Rowe & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar and SZA)
- “Manchild” – Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
Billie Eilish’s third win in this category is a rare achievement.
Best New Artist
Winner: Olivia Dean
- Addison Rae
- Alex Warren
- KATSEYE
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
- SOMBR
- The MarĂas
Olivia Dean’s emotional speech emphasized her immigrant roots and journey.
Other Notable Winners and Nominees Across Key Genres
- Best Rap Album
Winner: GNX – Kendrick Lamar- Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
- Glorious – GloRilla
- God Does Like Ugly – JID
- CHROMAKOPIA – Tyler, The Creator
- Best Pop Vocal Album
Winner: MAYHEM – Lady Gaga- SWAG – Justin Bieber
- Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
- Something Beautiful – Miley Cyrus
- I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy – Part 2 – Teddy Swims
- Best Contemporary Country Album
Winner: Beautifully Broken – Jelly Roll- Patterns – Kelsea Ballerini
- Snipe Hunter – Tyler Childers
- Evangeline Vs. The Machine – Eric Church
- Postcards From Texas – Miranda Lambert
- Best MĂşsica Urbana Album
Winner: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny- Mixteip – J Balvin
- FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado – Feid
- NAIKI – Nicki Nicole
- EUB DELUXE – Trueno
- SINFÓNICO — En Vivo – Yandel
- Best Song Written for Visual Media
Winner: “Golden” – HUNTR/X (from KPop Demon Hunters) - Best Historical Album
Winner: Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) – Joni Mitchell
For the exhaustive list of all 95 categories (including engineering, production, genre-specific, and more), check the official GRAMMY.com winners page, as many were announced during the Premiere Ceremony.
Highlights and Moments
- Performances: Bruno Mars joined ROSÉ for “APT.,” Lady Gaga delivered a dramatic “Abracadabra,” and the Best New Artist nominees stole the show with a collaborative medley.
- Speeches: Artists like Billie Eilish addressed immigration (“No one is illegal on stolen land”), while Bad Bunny’s emotional acceptance celebrated cultural representation.
- Historic Notes: Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status via a music film win; Cher surprised as a presenter.
The 2026 Grammys showcased music’s diversity across languages, genres, and generations. Who was your favorite winner, performance, or snub? Drop your thoughts in the comments and share this post with fellow music fans!
