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2026 Grammy Awards Celebrate Global Sounds and Historic Wins
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, celebrating excellence across the music industry and capping a year of diverse creative achievements.
The ceremony, televised on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, was hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time.
Historic Wins and Major Category Results
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, marking the first time a Spanish-language album received the award. The win was widely noted for its cultural significance, reflecting the continued global influence of Latin music.
In the Record of the Year category, Kendrick Lamar and SZA took the accolade for their collaboration “luther”, while Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (pictured) won Song of the Year for “Wildflower”.
Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, highlighting her rapid rise on the international music scene.
Other notable winners included Lady Gaga, who secured awards in pop categories, and Lola Young, who won Best Pop Solo Performance.
Record-Setting Moments
Kendrick Lamar further cemented his legacy by becoming the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record with a total of 27 wins. His success at this year’s ceremony included multiple awards across rap categories.
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg also achieved EGOT status, adding a Grammy to his previous Emmy, Oscar and Tony awards. He received the award as a producer on Music by John Williams, which won Best Music Film.
Ceremony and Cultural Highlights
The 2026 Grammys featured a wide range of live performances, tributes and genre-spanning presentations. The show reflected the continued diversification of the global music landscape, with international sounds featured prominently alongside established mainstream artists.