Grammy Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Highlights, and Key Takeaways

Grammy Awards 2026 full winners list with highlights, major category winners, and key trends from music’s biggest night. Check Song of the Year, Best Rap Album, and more.

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The Grammy Awards 2026 marked a spectacular celebration of global musical excellence, innovation, and cultural impact. The 68th edition of music’s most prestigious awards honoured chart-topping hits, critically acclaimed albums, and breakthrough artists across pop, rap, country, R&B, rock, electronic, and global music.

The ceremony showcased a blend of legendary performers and rising stars, reflecting the rapidly evolving global music landscape shaped by streaming platforms, social media influence, and cross-cultural collaborations.

Grammy Awards 2026 Overview

The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy, have recognised musical excellence since 1959. Over the decades, the awards have evolved to reflect changing music trends, new genres, and global participation.

The 2026 ceremony stood out for:

Strong representation of global and non-English music
Continued dominance of pop and hip-hop
Greater recognition of songwriting and production talent
Rising influence of emerging artists

Biggest Winners of Grammy Awards 2026

Song of the Year

Billie Eilish – Wildflower

This win reaffirmed Billie Eilish’s influence in modern pop music, highlighting her storytelling ability and emotional songwriting style.

Rap Category Dominance

Kendrick Lamar

Major Wins:

Best Rap Album – GNX
Best Rap Song – TV Off
Best Melodic Rap Performance – Luther (with SZA)

Kendrick Lamar’s success demonstrated his continued impact on hip-hop culture and lyrical artistry.

Pop Category Highlights

Lady Gaga

Major Wins:

Best Pop Vocal Album – Mayhem
Best Dance-Pop Recording – Abracadabra

Lady Gaga continued to showcase her versatility and longevity in the global pop music scene.

Grammy Awards 2026 Full Winners List (Major Categories)

General Field

Category	Winner	Work
Song of the Year	Billie Eilish	Wildflower
Best New Artist	Olivia Dean	—
Producer of the Year	Cirkut	—
Songwriter of the Year	Amy Allen	—

Pop Category

Category	Winner	Work
Best Pop Solo Performance	Lola Young	Messy
Best Pop Vocal Album	Lady Gaga	Mayhem
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance	Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande	Defying Gravity
Best Dance-Pop Recording	Lady Gaga	Abracadabra

Country Category

Category	Winner	Work
Best Contemporary Country Album	Jelly Roll	Beautifully Broken
Best Country Solo Performance	Chris Stapleton	—
Best Traditional Country Album	Zach Top	—
Best Country Song	Tyler Childers	—

Rap / Hip-Hop Category

Category	Winner	Work
Best Rap Album	Kendrick Lamar	GNX
Best Rap Performance	Clipse ft. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams	Chains & Whips
Best Rap Song	Kendrick Lamar	TV Off
Best Melodic Rap Performance	Kendrick Lamar & SZA	Luther

R&B / Soul Category

Category	Winner	Work
Best R&B Album	Leon Thomas	Mutt
Best R&B Performance	Kehlani	Folded
Best Traditional R&B Performance	Leon Thomas	Vibes Don’t Lie
Best R&B Song	Kehlani	Folded

Rock / Alternative / Metal

Category	Winner	Work
Best Rock Album	Turnstile	Never Enough
Best Rock Performance	Yungblud	Changes (Live)
Best Rock Song	Nine Inch Nails	As Alive as You Need Me to Be
Best Metal Performance	Turnstile	Birds
Best Alternative Album	The Cure	Songs of a Lost World

Dance / Electronic

Category	Winner	Work
Best Dance/Electronic Album	FKA twigs	Eusexua
Best Dance/Electronic Recording	Tame Impala	End of Summer

Latin / Global Music

Category	Winner	Work
Best Música Urbana Album	Bad Bunny	Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Best Global Music Performance	Tyla	PUSH 2 START

Other Notable Wins

Category	Winner	Work
Best Jazz Performance	Chick Corea Trio	Windows (Live)
Best Music Video	Doechii	Anxiety
Best Comedy Album	Nate Bargatze	Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Best Audiobook	Dalai Lama	Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Key Trends from Grammy Awards 2026

1. Globalisation of Music

Artists from diverse cultural backgrounds are gaining mainstream recognition.

2. Focus on Songwriting and Production

Behind-the-scenes creative roles are receiving greater spotlight.

3. Genre Fusion

Modern artists are blending pop, rap, electronic, and indie elements.

4. Rise of New Artists

The industry is increasingly open to fresh voices and new sounds.

Why Grammy Awards 2026 Is Important

The Grammy Awards 2026 highlighted how the music industry is evolving toward global inclusivity, digital-first distribution, and genre experimentation. The event not only celebrated commercial success but also artistic storytelling, cultural impact, and musical innovation.