Here are the Grammy 2026 Winners from the Main Categories

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Historic Night at the 68th Grammys: Latino Breakthroughs, Hip-Hop Triumphs and Breakout Stars Take Centre Stage

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered one of the most memorable nights in music history, honoring the best in global music achievement across genres. The ceremony, held on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw historic wins, breakout artists and celebrated veterans taking home top honors.

Main Category Winners

Album of the Year

Bad Bunny — DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language album ever to win Album of the Year, a landmark moment for Latin music on the Grammy stage.

Record of the Year

Kendrick Lamar & SZA — “luther”
The genre-blending collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and SZA earned Record of the Year, highlighting the duo’s powerful artistic synergy.

Song of the Year

Billie Eilish — “Wildflower”
Billie Eilish, alongside producer and co-writer Finneas O’Connell, took home Song of the Year for the heartfelt and introspective “Wildflower.”

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean captured Best New Artist, a milestone marking her breakout impact this year.

Best Pop Solo Performance

Lola Young — “Messy”
Lola Young won her first Grammy with “Messy,” beating out major pop contenders including Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.

Best Pop Vocal Album

Lady Gaga — Mayhem
Veteran pop icon Lady Gaga earned Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem, cementing her continued relevance and artistic range.

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande — “Defying Gravity”
This powerful collaboration earned duo honors in the pop performance category.

While the main categories showcased global influence and broad appeal, other notable recognitions included contributions from international and genre-defying artists across the night. The event reflected the Recording Academy’s expanding appreciation for diverse sounds and voices in music.

From historic Latin success with Bad Bunny to the continued dominance of hip-hop through Kendrick Lamar’s multifaceted wins, the 2026 Grammys highlighted a new chapter in music evolution.