The 68th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 1, 2026. The event took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Grammy Awards are organized by the Recording Academy. These awards honor excellence in music across many genres.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized recordings released during the official eligibility period. The ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. This event marked the final time the Grammy Awards were aired on CBS.
Host of the Ceremony
The 2026 Grammy Awards were hosted by Trevor Noah. This was his sixth time hosting the Grammy Awards. It was also his final appearance as the host. He also served as an executive producer of the ceremony.
Venue and Ceremony Structure
The Grammy Awards ceremony was divided into two main parts. The Premiere Ceremony was held earlier in the day. Most of the Grammy categories were announced during this event. The main televised ceremony focused on major awards, performances, tributes, and special honors.
Performers at the 2026 Grammy Awards
The ceremony featured performances by many popular and emerging artists. The performers represented different music genres and global music styles. Artists who performed included Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, ROSE, Tyler, The Creator, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Clipse, Slash, and The Marías. A special performance segment featured nominees from the Best New Artist category.
Album of the Year
The Album of the Year award was won by Bad Bunny. The winning album was titled Debi Tirar Mas Fotos. This win was historic because it was the first time a Spanish-language album won Album of the Year. It was also the first time a Latin artist received this award.
Record of the Year
The Record of the Year award was won by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. They won the award for their song titled Luther. This category recognizes performance, production, and technical work on a recording.
Song of the Year
The Song of the Year award was presented to Billie Eilish and Finneas. They won the award for the song Wildflower. This category honors songwriting and composition.
Best New Artist
The Best New Artist award was won by Olivia Dean. The award recognized her breakthrough success during the eligibility period.
Pop Music Awards
The Best Pop Vocal Album award was won by Lady Gaga for her album Mayhem. The Best Pop Solo Performance award was won by Lola Young for her song Messy.
Rap, R&B, and Rock Awards
The Best Rap Album award was won by Kendrick Lamar for his album GNX. The Best R&B Album award was won by Leon Thomas for the album Mutt. The Best Rock Album award was won by Turnstile for the album Never Enough.
Country, Global, and Latin Music Awards
The Best Contemporary Country Album award was won by Jelly Roll for Beautifully Broken. The Best African Music Performance award went to Tyla. The Best Latin Pop Album award was won by Rauw Alejandro. The Best Tropical Latin Album award was won by Gloria Estefan.
Visual Media Awards
The Best Music Video award was won by Doechii for the song Anxiety. The Best Song Written for Visual Media award was given to the song Golden from the project KPop Demon Hunters.
Special Honors and Achievements
Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status at the 2026 Grammy Awards. He won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film for Music for John Williams. This achievement means he has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Cher received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Pharrell Williams received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
In Memoriam Segment
The Grammy Awards included an In Memoriam segment. This segment honored musicians and music industry professionals who passed away during the year. The tribute included performances and visual memorials.
Conclusion
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026 celebrated musical achievement across many genres. The ceremony highlighted global music, new artists, and established legends. Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year win marked an important moment in Grammy history.
The event also marked the end of the Grammy Awards’ broadcast on CBS and Trevor Noah’s final year as host. The 2026 Grammy Awards reflected the changing and global nature of the music industry.
