The 68th Grammy Awards 2026 winners delivered one of the most historic nights in the ceremony’s history. On February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — hosted for the sixth and final time by Trevor Noah — the Recording Academy handed out 95 awards across two ceremonies. The night produced four major historical firsts, multiple political statements that dominated headlines, one of the most memorable presenter moments in Grammy history, and a night of performances that left audiences talking for days.
Here is the complete verified record of the 68th Grammy Awards 2026 — every major winner, every historic milestone, every standout moment — sourced directly from the official Grammy.com winners list, NPR’s verified full list, Rolling Stone and Wikipedia’s official entry.
📋 68th Grammy Awards 2026: Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | 68th Annual Grammy Awards |
| Date | February 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles (23rd consecutive year) |
| Host | Trevor Noah (6th and final time) |
| Broadcast | CBS and Paramount+ (final year — moves to ABC, Hulu & Disney+ from 2027) |
| Total Categories | 95 (two new categories added this year) |
| Most Nominated | Kendrick Lamar (9 nominations) |
| Most Wins on the Night | Kendrick Lamar (5 wins) |
| Album of the Year | Bad Bunny — DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS |
| Record of the Year | Kendrick Lamar with SZA — “luther” |
| Song of the Year | Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell — “Wildflower” |
| Best New Artist | Olivia Dean |
🏆 The Big Four: General Field Winners
Album of the Year — Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Historic first: Bad Bunny’s win made DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS the first primarily Spanish-language album ever to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards — and made Bad Bunny the third Latino artist to receive the honour. The Puerto Rican artist was visibly emotional receiving the award, delivering most of his speech in Spanish.
The win also arrived one week before Bad Bunny’s scheduled Super Bowl halftime show performance — making him the centre of America’s two biggest entertainment events in consecutive weeks. In his acceptance speech, he opened with “ICE out” — a direct reference to the ongoing controversy over US Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation campaigns that would become one of the night’s defining political themes.
Other nominees: Justin Bieber (Swag), Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Clipse (Let God Sort Em Out), Lady Gaga (Mayhem), Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Leon Thomas (Mutt), Tyler, the Creator (Chromakopia)
Record of the Year — Kendrick Lamar with SZA: “luther”
Kendrick Lamar claimed his second consecutive Record of the Year win — having won the previous year for “Not Like Us.” “luther” — a collaboration with SZA that samples Luther Vandross’s 1982 duet with Cheryl Lynn, “If This World Were Mine” — brought Lamar’s total career Grammy wins to 27, surpassing Jay-Z’s record to become the most-awarded hip-hop artist in Grammy history.
The announcement was delivered by Cher — who had just received a Lifetime Achievement Award after an 18-year absence from the Grammy stage. In one of the night’s most memorable moments, according to Yahoo Entertainment’s live coverage, Cher paused after opening the envelope, stared ahead blankly, then said she thought the winner’s name would appear on a prompter — before accidentally saying “Luther Vandross” instead of “Kendrick Lamar.” The internet immediately erupted. Given that the song is literally titled “luther” and samples Vandross, Cher’s mix-up was both accidental and somehow perfect.
In his acceptance speech, Lamar dedicated his win to the hip-hop community: “Every time I tell you this: Hip-hop is gonna always be right here. We gonna be in these suits, we gonna be looking good, we gonna be having our folks with us, we’re gonna be having the culture with us.” He also shouted out Clipse, with whom he had won Best Rap Performance earlier that day.
Other nominees: Bad Bunny (“DtMF”), Sabrina Carpenter (“Manchild”), Doechii (“Anxiety”), Billie Eilish (“Wildflower”), Lady Gaga (“Abracadabra”), Chappell Roan (“The Subway”), ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (“APT.”)
Song of the Year — Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell: “Wildflower”
Billie Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas O’Connell won Song of the Year for “Wildflower” — making them the most-awarded artists in Song of the Year history with three wins in the category. The win also tied them with Adele, Bruno Mars and Paul Simon for the most wins in the General Field with seven wins each.
In her acceptance speech, Billie Eilish — like several winners on the night — spoke out against US immigration enforcement actions, wearing an “ICE OUT” pin alongside many other attendees. According to Grammy.com’s official coverage, political statements from winners including Eilish, Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean made this “the most politicised Grammy ceremony in years” according to The New York Times.
Other nominees: Bad Bunny (“DtMF”), Doechii (“Anxiety”), Lady Gaga (“Abracadabra”), Chappell Roan (“The Subway”), Kendrick Lamar with SZA (“luther”), ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (“APT.”)
Best New Artist — Olivia Dean
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won Best New Artist — becoming the ninth consecutive woman to win the award and the first British winner since Dua Lipa in 2019. The award was presented by last year’s Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan — who arrived on the red carpet in a custom Mugler ensemble that became one of the most discussed fashion moments of the night.
Olivia Dean also used her acceptance speech to speak in support of immigrants and marginalised communities. According to Grammy.com, Dean was among multiple artists who wore “ICE OUT” pins throughout the ceremony.
Other nominees: KATSEYE, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Lola Young
⚡ The Biggest Story of the Night: Kendrick Lamar Makes History
No single artist defined the 68th Grammy Awards more than Kendrick Lamar. The Los Angeles rapper entered the night with 9 nominations — the most of any artist — and won 5, including:
- Record of the Year — “luther” (with SZA)
- Best Rap Album — GNX
- Best Rap Performance — “Chains & Whips” (with Clipse)
- Plus two additional wins during the Premiere Ceremony
With his win for Best Rap Album, according to Wikipedia’s official entry, Lamar surpassed Jay-Z to become the rapper with the most Grammy wins in history with 27 career Grammys. His second consecutive Record of the Year win also made him only the third artist ever to win the award in back-to-back years. This was his fourth five-win Grammy night in his career — a consistency of excellence virtually unmatched in Grammy history.
🏆 68th Grammy Awards 2026 Winners : All Major Category
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Album of the Year | Bad Bunny — DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS ⭐ Historic first: first Spanish-language album to win |
| Record of the Year | Kendrick Lamar with SZA — “luther” |
| Song of the Year | Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell — “Wildflower” |
| Best New Artist | Olivia Dean ⭐ First British winner since Dua Lipa (2019) |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Lady Gaga — MAYHEM |
| Best Pop Solo Performance | Lady Gaga — “Disease” |
| Best Pop Duo/Group | ROSÉ and Bruno Mars — “APT.” |
| Best Rap Album | Kendrick Lamar — GNX ⭐ Broke Jay-Z’s record for most rap Grammy wins |
| Best Rap Performance | Kendrick Lamar (feat. Clipse) — “Chains & Whips” |
| Best Contemporary Country Album | Jelly Roll — Beautifully Broken |
| Best Traditional Country Album | Zach Top — Ain’t in It for My Health ⭐ Inaugural winner of new category |
| Best R&B Album | Leon Thomas — Mutt |
| Best Alternative Music Performance | Lady Gaga — “Abracadabra” |
| Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Ludwig Göransson — Sinners |
| Best Song Written for Visual Media | “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters ⭐ First K-pop song to win a Grammy in any category |
| Best Album Cover | Tyler, the Creator — Chromakopia ⭐ Inaugural winner of new category |
| Best Remixed Recording | Gesaffelstein — “Abracadabra” (Gesaffelstein Remix) |
| Songwriter of the Year | To be confirmed (Amy Allen, Edgar Barrera, Jessie Jo Dillon, Tobias Jesso Jr., Laura Veltz nominated) |
| Producer of the Year | To be confirmed (Dan Auerbach, Cirkut, Dijon, Blake Mills, Sounwave nominated) |
| MusiCares Person of the Year | Awarded during Premiere Ceremony |
⭐ Four Historic Firsts at the 68th Grammys
1. First Spanish-Language Album to Win Album of the Year
Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS made Grammy history as the first primarily Spanish-language album ever to win Album of the Year. In the 68-year history of the General Field, no Spanish-language album had ever claimed the top prize. Bad Bunny became only the third Latino artist to win the award.
2. Kendrick Lamar Becomes Most-Awarded Rapper in Grammy History
With his Best Rap Album win for GNX, Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z’s record to become the most-awarded rapper in Grammy Awards history with 27 career wins. He also became only the third artist ever to win Record of the Year in consecutive years.
3. First K-Pop Song to Win a Grammy Award
“Golden” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack won Best Song Written for Visual Media — becoming the first K-pop song to win a Grammy award in any category. Korean singer-songwriter Ejae, who also voiced the character Rumi in the film and co-wrote the song, accepted the award and said: “So, so proud to be Korean. That’s why it’s so incredible to have the song ‘Golden’ being sung all over the world — I think this award is about that representation.” The Sinners soundtrack by Ludwig Göransson also won Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
4. Two New Categories Awarded for the First Time
The 68th ceremony introduced Best Traditional Country Album (won by Zach Top for Ain’t in It for My Health) and Best Album Cover (won by Tyler, the Creator for Chromakopia) — bringing the total number of Grammy categories to 95.
🎤 Standout Performances of the Night
The 68th Grammy telecast featured some of the most discussed live performances of the year:
Sabrina Carpenter — “Manchild”
Nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, Carpenter performed “Manchild” atop a massive airplane set piece, dressed as a flight attendant. The staging became one of the most-discussed performance moments of the ceremony.
Lady Gaga — “Abracadabra”
Lady Gaga commanded the stage for a performance of “Abracadabra” in what coverage described as “a feathers-and-cage ensemble.” The performance complemented her multiple wins on the night including Best Pop Vocal Album for MAYHEM and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Disease.”
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean — Tribute Performance
One of the night’s most emotional moments came from a tribute performance led by Lauryn Hill and Post Malone, honouring musical legends. The Fugees reunion element with Hill and Wyclef Jean on the same stage drew a standing ovation.
Best New Artist Medley
All eight nominees for Best New Artist performed a show-stopping medley of their hits — a format that became one of the most celebrated sequences of the broadcast.
Bruno Mars — Dual Performance
Bruno Mars performed twice during the telecast, including the debut performance of the night. He was nominated in multiple categories and his collaboration with ROSÉ on “APT.” won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Their earlier duet with Lady Gaga — “Die With a Smile” — was named Spotify’s top global song of 2025.
👗 Red Carpet Moments That Took Over the Internet
Chappell Roan’s Custom Mugler Ensemble
Last year’s Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan — who returned to present this year’s Best New Artist award to Olivia Dean — arrived in a custom Mugler ensemble featuring nipple rings, pastie prosthetics and medieval-inspired temporary tattoos, directly inspired by Mugler’s Jeu de Paume couture collection from spring/summer 1998. According to Grammy.com’s official coverage, the look “set the internet positively ablaze.” Roan responded to the reaction: “Giggling because I don’t even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit.”
Bad Bunny’s History-Making Haute Couture
The night’s biggest winner arrived in an ensemble that Grammy.com described as “history-making haute couture” — a look that matched the historic nature of his Album of the Year win.
✊ The Political Moments That Defined the Night
The New York Times described the 68th Grammy Awards as “the most politicised Grammy ceremony in years.” Multiple winners and performers used their platform to speak about US immigration enforcement:
- Bad Bunny opened his acceptance speech with “ICE out” and made a plea for love over hate
- Billie Eilish spoke in support of immigrants during her Song of the Year acceptance
- Olivia Dean addressed marginalised communities in her Best New Artist speech
- Many artists wore “ICE OUT” pins throughout the ceremony
- Lady Gaga used her platform to support rising artists, particularly women in music
- Cher’s Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance included support for vulnerable communities
😂 The Cher Moment — The Most Viral Instant of the Night
After receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award following an 18-year absence from the Grammy stage, Cher was supposed to announce Record of the Year. She opened the envelope, paused for several seconds staring blankly ahead, then said the winner’s name would appear on the prompter — which it did not. She then announced “Luther Vandross” instead of “Kendrick Lamar.”
The internet — as the live coverage noted — “immediately freaked out.” The mix-up was both accidental and accidentally perfect: the winning song is literally titled “luther,” named as a tribute to Luther Vandross and sampling his 1982 recording. Trevor Noah had to call Cher back after she began walking off stage before making the announcement — because she had forgotten she was also supposed to announce the winner. The full sequence became one of the most shared Grammy moments in years.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the most Grammys at the 68th Grammy Awards 2026?
Kendrick Lamar won the most Grammys on the night with 5 wins — including Record of the Year for “luther” (with SZA), Best Rap Album for GNX, Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” (with Clipse), and two additional wins at the Premiere Ceremony. His 5 wins brought his career total to 27 — the most of any rapper in Grammy history.
Who won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys?
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — making it the first primarily Spanish-language album ever to win the award. Bad Bunny became only the third Latino artist to receive Album of the Year in the ceremony’s history.
Who won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammys?
Olivia Dean won Best New Artist — the ninth consecutive woman to win the award and the first British winner since Dua Lipa in 2019. The award was presented by Chappell Roan, the previous year’s winner.
Did Sabrina Carpenter win a Grammy in 2026?
Sabrina Carpenter did not win in the major categories at the 68th Grammys, despite multiple nominations including Album of the Year (Man’s Best Friend), Record of the Year (“Manchild”) and Best Pop Solo Performance. She performed “Manchild” during the telecast. Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance in the categories where Carpenter was nominated.
What made the 2026 Grammys politically significant?
The New York Times described the 68th Grammy Awards as “the most politicised Grammy ceremony in years.” Multiple winners including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean spoke out about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation campaigns during their acceptance speeches. Many artists wore “ICE OUT” pins throughout the ceremony. Bad Bunny’s opening of his Spanish-language acceptance speech with “ICE out” was widely covered internationally.
Where can I watch the 2026 Grammy Awards?
The 68th Grammy Awards broadcast is available on Paramount+ in the US. It was the final year on CBS — from 2027, the Grammy Awards moves exclusively to ABC, Hulu and Disney+ under a new ten-year deal. In India, check Paramount+ via Voot for availability.
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📚 Sources & References
- Grammy.com Official — 2026 Grammys Full Winners & Nominees List
- Wikipedia — 68th Annual Grammy Awards (full verified record)
- NPR — Complete List of 2026 Grammy Winners and Nominees (February 1, 2026)
- Rolling Stone — 2026 Grammys Winners: The Full List
- The Hollywood Reporter — Grammy Awards Full Winners List 2026
- Yahoo Entertainment — 2026 Grammys Live Coverage: Winners and Highlights
- Grammy.com — Album of the Year nominees, red carpet coverage, acceptance speeches
Last Updated: March 14, 2026. All winners and ceremony details sourced from Grammy.com, Wikipedia, NPR, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo Entertainment. The previous version of this article contained no verified information about the actual ceremony — this rewrite is based entirely on confirmed sources.
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