The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating the most acclaimed recordings, songwriters, producers and artists from the past eligibility year. The night marked a series of historic wins, genre-spanning recognition and standout performances broadcast live with Trevor Noahhosting his final Grammys.
Big Winners & Major Highlights
- Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, becoming the first Spanish-language album to win in the category. It was one of three Grammys Bad Bunny took home during the night.
- Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won Song of the Year for “Wildflower”, adding to Eilish’s legacy of Grammy success.
- Kendrick Lamar had a big night, breaking Jay-Z’s record as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy historyand winning multiple awards including Record of the Year (with SZA for “Luther”), Best Rap Album for GNXand additional rap category honors.
- Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, marking a major career milestone.
Other Notable Wins
- Lady Gaga earned Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem and Best Dance/Pop Recording for “Abracadabra.”
- Kehlani claimed Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance for “Folded.”
- The Cure took home their first Grammys for Best Alternative Music Performance and Best Alternative Music Album.
- FKA twigs won Best Dance/Electronic Album for Eusexua.
- Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy.”
- Nine Inch Nails received Best Rock Song for “As Alive as You Need Me to Be.”
Ceremony & Performances
The event featured performances from a range of artists across genres, reflecting music’s diversity and creative breadth. It also included tribute moments — including a moving in memoriam segment — as well as appearances from industry icons.
Key Takeaways
- Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win underscored the global reach of Latin music.
- Billie Eilish’s Song of the Year victory added to her Grammy legacy.
- Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking night confirmed his status as one of the most decorated artists in Grammy history.
- The awards highlighted both established icons and rising stars, showcasing the breadth of contemporary music.
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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