All the 2026 Grammy winners: the complete list

All the 2026 Grammy winners: the complete list

Let’s give a round of applause to the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The show was packed with powerful performances, moving speeches and cutting political critiques, as former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah served as master of ceremonies at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The kinetic Kendrick Lamar had a historic night, earning five awards for his album “GNX” and the sensual SZA collaboration “luther.” Everyone hails the king of Compton as the rapper with the most Grammy awards of all time.

It turned out to be a momentous week for rapper Bad Bunny, who picked up three awards ahead of his Super Bowl LX halftime concert next Sunday.

After strutting her stuff with seven nominations, Lady Gaga took home two awards for her mercurial, maximalist electro-clash, “Mayhem,” and its lead single, “Abracadabra.”

Artists competed in 95 categories, including the new Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. parenthesis.

Bad Bunny received a standing ovation while demanding
Bad Bunny received a standing ovation while demanding “ICE Out” while accepting Best Urban Music Album. He then won the Album of the Year award for his LP “DeBÍ TIRAR MáS FOToS.

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Lady Gaga was absolutely mesmerizing while performing her hit.
Lady Gaga was absolutely mesmerizing while performing her hit “Abracadabra.”

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Kendrick Lamar was crowned the most Grammy-winning rapper of all time with his Best Rap Album trophy.
Kendrick Lamar was crowned the most Grammy-winning rapper of all time with his Best Rap Album trophy.

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The evening featured performances by Lady Gaga, Carpenter, ROSÉ, Tyler the Creator, Bruno Mars, Clipse and Pharrell Williams. It also showcased the list of contenders for Best New Artist with live music from Katseye, Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young, The Marías and Alex Warren.

You can see the full list of the night’s winners here:

album of the year

“I SHOULD SHOOT MORE PHOTOS,” Bad Bunny

Recording of the year

“Luther”, Kendrick Lamar and SZA

song of the year

“Wildflower”, Billie Eilish

Lady Gaga accepts the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for
Lady Gaga accepts the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for “Mayhem.”

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Cher, here with host Trevor Noah, presented Record of the Year to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their collaboration.
Cher, here with host Trevor Noah, presented the Record of the Year award to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their collaboration “Luther,” but there were a few hiccups along the way.

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Bruno Mars radiated retro attitude while performing his new single
Bruno Mars radiated retro attitude while performing his new single “I Just Might.”

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Tyler the Creator's performance of
Tyler the Creator’s performance of “Thought I Was Dead” was pure theater.

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Jelly Roll sang praises to Jesus as he accepted the honor of Best Contemporary Country Album.
Jelly Roll sang praises to Jesus as he accepted the honor of Best Contemporary Country Album.

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Producer of the year, non-classical

Circus

Composer of the year, non-classical

Amy Allen

Best Pop Duo or Group Performance

“Defying gravity”, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

Best dance/electronic recording

“End of Summer”, Tame Impala

Best Dance Pop Recording

Best Pop Vocal Album

“Chaos”, Lady Gaga

Best Pop Solo Performance

“Messy”, Lola Young

Best dance/electronic album

“Eusexua”, FKA twigyes

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean

Best Remixed Recording

“Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)”, Gesaffelstein, remixer (Lady Gaga, Gesaffelstein)

Best rock performance

“Changes (Live from Villa Park) Back to the Beginning”, Yungblood with Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II

Best brass performance

“Birds”, turnstile

best rock song

“As Alive As You Need It To Be”, Nine Inch Nails

Best rock album

“It is never enough”, tourniquet

Best Alternative Music Performance

“Alone”, the cure

Best Alternative Music Album

“Songs of a Lost World”, The Cure

Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish accept the award for Song of the Year for “WILDFLOWER.”
Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish accept the award for Song of the Year for “WILDFLOWER.”

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Post Malone led a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne along with Alex Watt, Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Slash.
Post Malone led a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne along with Alex Watt, Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Slash.

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Lola Young was delighted to accept the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for
Lola Young was thrilled to accept the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for Charli xcx’s “Messy.”

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Justin Bieber returned to the Grammys with a simple performance of
Justin Bieber returned to the Grammys with a stripped-down performance of “YUKON.”

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Sabrina Carpenter acted
Sabrina Carpenter performed “Manchild” during the ceremony.

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Best R&B Performance

“Dubbed”, Kehlani

Best Traditional R&B Performance

“Vibrations don’t lie”, Leon Thomas

Best R&B Song

“Dubbed”, Kehlani

Best Progressive R&B Album

“Blooming”, Durand Bernard

Best R&B Album

“Stray dog”, León Thomas

Best rap performance

“Chains & Whips”, Clipse, Pusha T and Malice with Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams

Best Melodic Rap Performance

“Luther”, Kendrick Lamar with SZA

best rap song

“TV Off”, Kendrick Lamar with Lefty Gunplay

best rap album

“GNX”, Kendrick Lamar

Best Spoken Poetry Album

“Words for days Vol. 1”, Mad Skillz

Best Jazz Performance

“Windows – Live”, Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade

Best Jazz Vocal Album

“Portrait”, Samara Joy

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

“Southern Nights”, Sullivan Fortner with Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore

(LR) Brandy Clark, Reba McEntire and Lukas Nelson accompanied the industry
(LR) Brandy Clark, Reba McEntire and Lukas Nelson accompanied the industry’s “In memoriam” segment.

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British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won Best New Artist.
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won Best New Artist.

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Host Trevor Noah had the crowd in the palm of his hand.
Host Trevor Noah had the crowd in the palm of his hand.

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Rosé and Bruno Mars swept their performance of
Rosé and Bruno Mars killed it with their performance of “APT.”

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Best New Artist nominees KATSEYE performed their hit
Best New Artist nominees KATSEYE performed their hit “Gnarly.”

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Nominated for Best New Artist somber on stage during the 2026 Grammys.
Nominated for Best New Artist somber on stage during the 2026 Grammys.

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Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

“Without further ado, volume 1”, Christian McBride Big Band

Best Latin Jazz Album

“A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole,” Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta and Joey Calveiro

Best Alternative Jazz Album

“LIVE ACTION”, Nate Smith

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“A matter of time”, Laufey

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

“The good side”, ARKAI

Best Musical Theater Album

Original Broadway Cast

Best Country Solo Performance

“Bad like it used to be (from ‘F1® The Movie’)”, Chris Stapleton

Best Country Duo or Group Performance

“Amen”, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll

best country song

“Bite List”, Tyler Childers

Best Traditional Country Album

“I don’t do it for my health,” Zach Top

Best Contemporary Country Album

“Beautifully Broken”, Jelly Roll

Best American Roots Performance

“Beautiful strangers”, Mavis Staples

Best American Performance

“Good luck, Mavis Staples”

Best American Roots Song

“Ancient light”, I am with her

Best American Album

“Big money”, Jon Batiste

Best Bluegrass Album

“Prayers on the Road”, Billy Strings

Best Traditional Blues Album

“I’m not done with the blues”, Buddy Guy

Best Contemporary Blues Album

“Preacher Boys,” Robert Randolph

Best folk album

“Wild, clear and blue”, I’m with her

Best Regional Roots Music Album

“A tribute to the king of Zydeco”, various artists

VIP attendees included Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and Hailey Bieber.
VIP attendees included Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and Hailey Bieber.

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(LR) Rex Linn, Reba McEntire and Miley Cyrus chatted between performances.
(LR) Rex Linn, Reba McEntire and Miley Cyrus chatted between performances.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had a date night at the Grammys.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had a date night at the Grammys.

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Best Gospel Performance/Song

“Come Jesus, Come”, Cece Winans with Shirley Caesar

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“Hard Fought Hallelujah”, Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll

Best Gospel Album

“Heart of Mine”, Darrel Walls and PJ Morton

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

“Coritos Vol. 1”, Israel and Nueva Raza

Best Roots Gospel Album

“I Will Not Be Moved (Live),” Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Best Latin Pop Album

“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade

Best Urban Music Album

“I SHOULD SHOOT MORE PHOTOS,” Bad Bunny

Best Latin or Alternative Rock Album

“Papota,” CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso

Best Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)

“Palabra De To’s (Dry),” Carín León

Best Latin Tropical Album

“Roots,” Gloria Estefan

Best CE World Music Performer

“EoO”, Bad Bunny

Best African Music Performance

“PRESS 2 START”, Tyla

Best Global Music Album

“Caetano and Bethânia live”, Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia

Best Reggae Album

“BLXXD & FYAH”, Keznamdi

South African singer Tyla poses with her trophy for Best African Musical Performance for her song
South African singer Tyla poses with her trophy for Best African Musical Performance for her song “PUSH 2 START.”

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YUNGBLUD won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his cover of Black Sabbath
YUNGBLUD won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance for their cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.”

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Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album

“Nomadica”, Carla Patullo with the Scorchio and Tonality Quartet

Best Children’s Music Album

“Harmony”, FYÜTCH and Aura V

Best comedy album

“Your friend, Nate Bargatze”, Nate Bargatze

Best Audiobook Recording, Narration and Storytelling

“Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”, Dalai Lama

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

“Sinners”, various artists

Best soundtrack for visual media (includes film and television)

“Sinners”, Ludwig Göransson, composer

Best soundtrack for video games and other interactive media

“The Sword of the Sea”, Austin Wintory, composer

Best song written for visual media

“Golden” by “KPop Demon Hunters”, HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI

Best music video

“Anxiety”, Doechii

Best musical film

“Music of John Williams,” John Williams; Laurent Bouzereau, video director; Sara Bernstein, Laurent Bouzereau, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg and Justin Wilkes, video producers

Best recording package

“Tracks II: The Lost Albums”, Meghan Foley and Michelle Holme, art directors (Bruce Springsteen)

Best album cover

“CHROMAKOPIA”, Shaun Llewellyn and Luis “Panch” Perez, art directors (Tyler, the Creator)

Best album notes

“Miles ’55: The Prestige Recordings”, Ashley Kahn, album liner writer (Miles Davis)

Best historical album

“Joni Mitchell Files – Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)”, Patrick Milligan and Joni Mitchell, producers of the compilation; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Joni Mitchell)

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

“That was no dream,” Joseph Lorge and Blake Mills, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, Mastering Engineer (Pino Palladino, Blake Mills)

Best Engineered Album, Classic

“Cerrone: Don’t Look Down,” Mike Tierney, engineer; Alan Silverman, Mastering Engineer (Sandbox Percussion)

Producer of the year, classical

Elaine Martone

FKA Twigs accepts the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday.
FKA Twigs accepts the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday.

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Kehlani doubled down during her first Grammy-winning night, earning Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for
Kehlani doubled down during her first Grammy-winning night, earning Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for “Folded.”

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Best Immersive Audio Album

“Immersed,” Justin Gray, immersive mixing engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Justin Gray, Drew Jurecka and Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Justin Gray)

Best instrumental composition

“First Snow”, Remy Le Boeuf, composer (Nordkraft Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf and Danielle Wertz)

Best arrangement, instrumental or a cappella

“Super Mario Praise Break”, Bryan Carter, Charlie Rosen and Matthew Whitaker, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band)

Best arrangement, instruments and voices.

“Big Fish”, Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, Nate Smith and Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Nate Smith with säje)

Award for best orchestral performance

“Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie”, Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Award for best opera recording

“Heggie: Intelligence”, Kwamé Ryan, director; Jamie Barton, J’Nai Bridges and Janai Brugger; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Houston Grand Opera; Gene Scheer)

Best Choral Performance

“Ortiz: Yanga”, Gustavo Dudamel, orchestra director; Grant Gershon, choir director (Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Tambuco Percussion Ensemble; Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

“Dennehy: Land of Winter”, Alan Pierson and the alarm will sound

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

“Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos”, Yo-Yo Ma; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

“Telemann: Ino – Opera Arias for Soprano”, Amanda Forsythe, soloist; Robert Mealy, Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, conductors (Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra)

Best Classic Compendium

“Ortiz: Yanga,” Gustavo Dudamel, driver; Dmitriy Lipay, producer

Best contemporary classical composition

“Ortíz: Dzonot”, Gabriela Ortiz,

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