Grammy Awards 2026: Complete List of Winners and Highlights

Celebrate the biggest night in music with our full rundown of Grammy Awards 2026 winners across all categories.

The energy is electric at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena as the Grammy Awards 2026 unfold, spotlighting the year's most spectacular musical achievements. Whether you’ve been glued to the live broadcast or sneaking peeks between your day, here’s your ultimate guide to who took home the gold this year — from breakout stars to industry icons.

The Grammy Awards 2026 in full swing at Crypto.com Arena (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Kendrick Lamar Leads With Most Nods

Back in November, the nominations set the scene for what promised to be a thrilling night. Kendrick Lamar, riding high on the success of his sixth album GNX, led the pack with nine nominations. He outpaced heavyweights like Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and producer Cirkut, who each snagged seven nods. Close behind are Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Serban Ghenea, and Bad Bunny, each with six nominations.

Lamar, Gaga, Carpenter, and Bad Bunny dominated the three major Grammy categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Meanwhile, artists like Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Tyler, The Creator also received top category nods, making for a competitive field.

Notably, the eligibility period for this year’s Grammys ran from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. That means records released afterward, including Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl, were not in the running this time around.

Highlights from Major Categories

Let’s start with the crème de la crème — the top honors that everyone’s been buzzing about.

Album of the Year Nominees:

• Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
• 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 Nominees:

• Bad Bunny – DtMF
• Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
• Doechii – Anxiety
• Billie Eilish – Wildflower
• Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
• Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
• Chappell Roan – The Subway
• Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.

Song of the Year Nominees:

• Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
• Doechii – Anxiety
• Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.
• Bad Bunny – DtMF
• Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) – Golden (from KPop Demon Hunters)
• Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
• Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
• Billie Eilish – Wildflower

Best New Artist Nominees:

• Olivia Dean
• KATSEYE
• The Marias
• Addison Rae
• Sombr
• Leon Thomas
• Alex Warren
• Lola Young

The excitement of the night was palpable as some of these artists clinched their first Grammy titles, signaling fresh faces ready to take the music world by storm.

Standout Winners Across Categories

While the full list is extensive, here are some of the standout winners who made their mark on Grammy night:

Pop & Dance

• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande for Defying Gravity
• Best Dance Pop Recording: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
• Best Dance Electronic Album: FKA twigs – Eusexua
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Tame Impala – End of Summer
• Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: Lady Gaga and Gesaffelstein – Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein remix)

Rap & R&B

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and collaborations dominated in both rap and melodic rap categories, solidifying his status as a hip-hop titan. Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii earned nods for their gripping performances.

Rock & Alternative

• Best Rock Album: Turnstile – Never Enough
• Best Rock Song: Nine Inch Nails – As Alive As You Need Me To Be
• Best Rock Performance: Yungblud – Changes (Live From Villa Park)
• Best Alternative Music Performance: The Cure – Alone
• Best Alternative Music Album: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World

Latin & Global Music

• Best Música Mexicana Album: Carín León – Palabra De To’s (Seca)
• Best Latin Pop Album: Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
• Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album: Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso – Papota
• Best Tropical Latin Album: Gloria Estefan – Raíces
• Best Global Music Performance: Bad Bunny – EoO
• Best Global Music Album: Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia – Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo

Other Noteworthy Winners

• Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media: Austin Wintory – Sword Of The Sea
• Best Music Video: Doechii – Anxiety
• Best Music Film: John Williams – Music by John Williams

A Night of Celebration and Surprises

The Grammys have a way of mixing industry respect with fan enthusiasm. Seeing The Cure take home wins for both Alternative Performance and Album guaranteed nostalgic joy for longtime fans. Meanwhile, newcomers like Doechii breaking through with Anxiety for Best Music Video truly captured the night’s spirit.

The ceremony felt like a global festival with a rich mix of genres — from the atmospheric beats of FKA twigs to the infectious rhythms of Bad Bunny, and the heartfelt Americana of Jon Batiste.

Complete Grammy Awards 2026 Winners by Category

Songwriter & Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)

• Songwriter of the Year: Amy Allen, Edgar Barrera, Jessie Jo Dillon, Tobias Jesso Jr., Laura Veltz
• Producer of the Year: Dan Auerbach, Cirkut, Dijon, Blake Mills, Sounwave

Pop Categories

• Best Pop Solo Performance: Justin Bieber – Daisies; Lady Gaga among nominees
• Best Pop Vocal Album: Justin Bieber – Swag, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga also nominated

Rap and Hip-Hop

• Best Rap Album: Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out, Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator nominated
• Best Rap Song: Doechii – Anxiety, Kendrick Lamar featured heavily
• Best Melodic Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther

R&B Categories

• Best R&B Album: Leon Thomas – Mutt, Givēon and Coco Jones nominated
• Best R&B Song & Performance: Leon Thomas and Kehlani among the nominees

Rock & Metal

• Best Metal Performance: Turnstile’s Birds and other contenders
• Best Rock Performance: Yungblud won with a live performance
• Best Alternative Album: The Cure’s landmark win

Latin & Global Music

• Best Música Urbana Album: Bad Bunny leads here too
• Best Reggae Album: Lila Iké, Vybz Kartel among nominees

Roots & Americana

• Best American Roots Performance: Jon Batiste featuring Randy Newman – Lonely Avenue
• Best Americana Album: Jon Batiste – Big Money, Molly Tuttle, Willie Nelson

Others

• Best Comedy Album: Bill Burr – Drop Dead Years, Sarah Silverman nominated
• Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording: Kathy Garver, Trevor Noah, Dalai Lama among nominees
• Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media: Sinners took home the prize
• Best Song Written For Visual Media: Huntr/x – Golden from KPop Demon Hunters

The night was a thrilling roller-coaster from start to finish, packed with unforgettable moments and deserving wins that celebrate the diverse tapestry of music today.

Your Thoughts?

Who surprised you the most at this year’s Grammys? Did your favorites bring home the hardware? Share your highlights and let’s keep the conversation buzzing!

FAQ

• Which artist led the 2026 Grammy nominations?
  Kendrick Lamar led with nine nominations, primarily for his album GNX.
• Who won the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance?
  Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande took home the award for Defying Gravity.
• What album won Best Rock Album?
  Turnstile won for their album Never Enough.
• Who won the Best Music Video?
  Doechii won with her video for Anxiety.
• Which album won Best Alternative Music Album?
  The Cure’s Songs Of A Lost World was the winner.

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