Grammy Awards 2026: Historic Wins, Electrifying Performances, and Unforgettable Moments

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marking a night filled with groundbreaking achievements and stellar performances. Music's biggest stars gathered to celebrate the year's top talents, with historic firsts and emotional speeches dominating the evening.

Major Category Winners

Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year for his album "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos," becoming the first artist to win the top prize with a primarily Spanish-language project. This victory also marked the first time a Latin artist has taken home the award in this category. The Puerto Rican superstar teared up during his acceptance speech, thanking his fans and family for their support.

Kendrick Lamar continued his dominance, winning Record of the Year for "luther," his collaboration with SZA. This win made Lamar the winningest rapper in Grammy history, surpassing Jay-Z, and it was presented by none other than Cher. Lamar also took home Best Rap Album for "GNX," adding to his five trophies for the night.

Billie Eilish claimed Song of the Year for "WILDFLOWER," her third win in the category. In a bold acceptance speech, Eilish declared "F-k ICE," drawing cheers from the audience. Olivia Dean won Best New Artist, delivering a heartfelt speech about her journey in music.

General Field Category Winners

Other Notable Wins

Lady Gaga triumphed in Best Pop Vocal Album for "Mayhem" and Best Dance/Pop Recording for "Abracadabra." FKA twigs won Best Dance/Electronic Album for "Eusexua." The Cure earned their first Grammys ever, taking Best Alternative Music Performance for "Alone" and Best Alternative Music Album for "Songs of a Lost World." Kehlani won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for "Folded." In the global categories, South Africa's Tyla won Best African Music Performance, edging out nominees like Davido and Burna Boy.

Standout Performances and Moments

The night featured riveting performances, including a tribute led by Lauryn Hill and another by Post Malone. Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, ROSÉ with Bruno Mars, and Tyler, The Creator also took the stage, energizing the crowd. Presenters included Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Harry Styles, who presented Album of the Year on his birthday, and KAROL G. Joni Mitchell accepted Best Historical Album for her archives collection.