2026 Grammys: Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish among top acts feted

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards returned to the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, delivering a high-energy celebration of musical innovation and seasoned artistry.

Hosted for the sixth consecutive year by the ever-charismatic Trevor Noah, the evening highlighted a year defined by cross-genre collaborations and the resurgence of hip-hop and pop royalty.

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga emerged as the night’s biggest winners, sweeping multiple categories, while the top prizes were shared among a diverse slate of talent.

Lamar’s GNX and Gaga’s Mayhem dominated the technical and genre-specific fields, yet the “Big Four” awards brought several of the evening’s most surprising moments.

Beyond the trophies, the 2026 Grammys felt like a global crossroads.

This year witnessed the expansion of the Best African Music Performance category and the prominence of international stars such as Rosé and Bad Bunny.

Here is the full list of winners:

Best African Music Performance: Tyla – Push 2 Start

Best R&B Performance: Kehlani – Folded

Best Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA – Luther

Best R&B Song: Kehlani – Folded

Best Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – Wildflower

Best R&B Album: Leon Thomas – Mutt

Best Album of the Year: Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Best Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga – Mayhem

Best Pop Solo Performance: Lola Young – Messy

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity

Best Dance/Pop Recording: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra

Best Rap Performance: Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams – Chains & Whips

Best Melodic Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther

Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay – TV Off

Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar – GNX

Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Shaboozey & Jelly Roll – Amen

Best Country Song: Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List

Best Country Album: Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken

Best Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Cirkut (Lady Gaga, Rosé, Jade)

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen (Rosé, Jennie, Sabrina Carpenter)