Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean, and Others Lead Winners at 2026 Grammy Awards

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, recognised a wide range of musical talent from across the globe in one of the most diverse editions of music’s biggest night. The ceremony was hosted by Trevor Noah, who marked his final time hosting the event.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the first Spanish-language album to ever receive the award. He also took home Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance, marking one of the night’s most notable achievements.

Hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar emerged as a major winner with multiple awards, including Record of the Year for “Luther” (with SZA) and Best Rap Album for GNX, solidifying his standing as one of the most decorated rappers of the ceremony.

Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” while British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, highlighting her rapid rise in the international music scene.

Pop and genre diversity were on full display. Lady Gaga secured Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem as well as Best Dance-Pop Recording for “Abracadabra.” Lola Young earned Best Pop Solo Performance for her song “Messy.”

R&B artist Kehlani won both Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance for “Folded,” and FKA twigs took home Best Dance/Electronic Album for Eusexua.

Country and rock categories also featured standout winners, with Jelly Roll winning Best Contemporary Country Album and Turnstile taking Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance. The Cure was recognised in alternative music categories, and Nine Inch Nails won Best Rock Song.

In addition to individual artist achievements, the awards highlighted music’s global reach and evolving sound, with artists across genres and languages sharing the spotlight at this year’s Grammy ceremony.

Sources: AP News, The Guardian, Huffington Post