The Grammys 2026 winners delivered one of the most dramatic nights in recent music history as the 68th Annual Grammy Awards lit up the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. With the Grammys 2026 winners signaling a clear shift in pop culture power, the ceremony celebrated bold creativity, rising independent voices, and genre bending excellence that reshaped the global music conversation. Broadcast live on February 1, 2026, the night belonged to new era stars and enduring legends alike.
The atmosphere inside the arena crackled as trophies were handed out across nearly one hundred categories. While electrifying live performances kept the crowd energized, all eyes remained fixed on the General Field awards, where fresh contenders faced off against industry heavyweights for the biggest honors of the night.
The defining moment of the evening arrived when Chappell Roan claimed Best New Artist, instantly setting the tone for a career defining night. Her breakthrough album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess later secured Album of the Year, marking one of the boldest wins in recent Grammy history. The victory was seen as a major endorsement of grassroots success, viral momentum, and fiercely independent artistry.
Billie Eilish added another milestone to her already storied career by winning Record of the Year for Birds of a Feather. The atmospheric track further cemented Eilish and her brother Finneas as dominant creative forces in modern pop music. Song of the Year went to Sabrina Carpenter for Espresso, a chart topping hit that capped off her long awaited arrival as a mainstream powerhouse.
Beyond the General Field, the Grammys 2026 winners list reflected diversity across every major genre.
In rap and hip hop, Kendrick Lamar emerged as the clear front runner, with Not Like Us earning both Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. The wins were widely viewed as a defining statement following a year of intense lyrical battles.
The pop categories saw Sabrina Carpenter take home Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n Sweet, while Ariana Grande won Best Pop Solo Performance for yes, and?, continuing her legacy as a pop innovator.
Rock and alternative honors were split between St. Vincent and Vampire Weekend. St. Vincent’s All Born Screaming secured Best Alternative Music Album, reinforcing her reputation for fearless experimentation.
Grammys 2026 Winners, Full List
2026 GRAMMY AWARDS – MAJOR CATEGORIES
Album of the Year
Nominee
Artist
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Bad Bunny
SWAG
Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
MAYHEM
Lady Gaga
GNX
Kendrick Lamar
MUTT
Leon Thomas
CHROMAKOPIA
Tyler, The Creator
Song of the Year
Song
Artist
Abracadabra
Lady Gaga
Anxiety
Doechii
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
DtMF
Bad Bunny
Golden (K-Pop Demon Hunters)
EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick
luther
Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA
Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish
Record of the Year
Song
Artist
DtMF
Bad Bunny
Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
Anxiety
Doechii
WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish
Abracadabra
Lady Gaga
luther
Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA
The Subway
Chappell Roan
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Best New Artist
Nominees
Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marías
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young
POP CATEGORIES
Best Pop Solo Performance
Song
Artist
DAISIES
Justin Bieber
Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter
Disease
Lady Gaga
The Subway
Chappell Roan
Messy
Lola Young
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Song
Artist
Defying Gravity
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Golden
HUNTR/X
Gabriela
KATSEYE
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
30 For 30
SZA ft. Kendrick Lamar
Best Pop Vocal Album
Album
Artist
SWAG
Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful
Miley Cyrus
Mayhem
Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Pt. 2)
Teddy Swims
DANCE / ELECTRONIC
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Song
Artist
No Cap
Disclosure & Anderson .Paak
Victory Lap
Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
SPACE INVADER
KAYTRANADA
VOLTAGE
Skrillex
End of Summer
Tame Impala
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Album
Artist
EUSEXUA
FKA twigs
Ten Days
Fred again..
Fancy That
PinkPantheress
Inhale / Exhale
RÜFÜS DU SOL
F**U SKRILLEX…
Skrillex
ROCK & ALTERNATIVE
Best Rock Performance
Song
Artist
U Should Not Be Doing That
Amyl and the Sniffers
The Emptiness Machine
Linkin Park
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
Mirtazapine
Hayley Williams
Changes (Live)
YUNGBLUD
Best Rock Album
Album
Artist
private music
Deftones
I quit
HAIM
From Zero
Linkin Park
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
Idols
YUNGBLUD
Best Alternative Music Album
Album
Artist
SABLE, fABLE
Bon Iver
Songs of a Lost World
The Cure
DON’T TAP THE GLASS
Tyler, The Creator
moisturizer
Wet Leg
Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
Hayley Williams
R&B & RAP
Best R&B Album
Album
Artist
BELOVED
GIVĒON
Why Not More?
Coco Jones
The Crown
Ledisi
Escape Room
Teyana Taylor
MUTT
Leon Thomas
Best Rap Album
Album
Artist
Let God Sort Em Out
Clipse
GLORIOUS
GloRilla
God Does Like Ugly
JID
GNX
Kendrick Lamar
CHROMAKOPIA
Tyler, The Creator
GLOBAL & AFRICAN
Best African Music Performance
Song
Artist
Love
Burna Boy
With You
Davido ft. Omah Lay
Hope & Love
Eddy Kenzo
Gimme Dat
Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid
PUSH 2 START
Tyla
Best Global Music Album
Album
Artist
Sounds of Kumbha
Siddhant Bhatia
No Sign of Weakness
Burna Boy
Éclairer le monde
Youssou N’Dour
Mind Explosion (Live)
Shakti
Chapter III: We Return To Light
Anoushka Shankar
🎼 GOSPEL, JAZZ & COMEDY
Best Comedy Album
Album
Comedian
Drop Dead Years
Bill Burr
PostMortem
Sarah Silverman
Single Lady
Ali Wong
What Had Happened Was…
Jamie Foxx
Your Friend
Nate Bargatze
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Album
Artist
Elemental
Dee Dee Bridgewater
We Insist 2025!
Terri Lyne Carrington
Portrait
Samara Joy
Fly
Michael Mayo
Live at Vic’s
Nicole Zuraitis
Best Musical Theater Album
Nominees
Buena Vista Social Club
Death Becomes Her
Gypsy
Just In Time
Maybe Happy Ending
Country music also had a strong showing. Post Malone earned accolades for his genre crossover work on F 1 Trillion, while Kacey Musgraves extended her Grammy success in the songwriting categories.
The ceremony carried emotional weight as well. Beyoncé further extended her record as the most decorated artist in Grammy history with new wins tied to Cowboy Carter, proving once again her ability to redefine genre boundaries.
The In Memoriam segment offered a solemn pause, honoring music legends lost in late 2025 and reminding viewers of the enduring influence of artists whose work shaped generations.
As the night drew to a close, it was clear that the 2026 Grammy Awards favored originality, community driven momentum, and artistic courage over formula driven hits. The rise of artists like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter reflects a Recording Academy increasingly aligned with digital culture and fan powered success. The Grammys 2026 winners ultimately signaled a future that is inclusive, unpredictable, and musically fearless.
