The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States, celebrating outstanding achievements in global music.
The ceremony honoured recordings released within the eligibility period of August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025, as recognised by the Recording Academy.
The night was hosted by comedian and television personality Trevor Noah, who returned for his sixth and final consecutive time as Grammy host.
History was made when Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Bad Bunny’s victory marked the first time a Spanish-language album claimed the most prestigious award in Grammy history.
The win was widely hailed as a major milestone for Latin music and global representation on the Grammy stage.
American rapper Kendrick Lamar emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night.
Kendrick Lamar won Record of the Year alongside SZA for their collaborative track “Luther.”
He also secured the Best Rap Album award for GNX, further solidifying his record as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history.
Singer Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell won Song of the Year for “Wildflower.”
The award added another major career milestone to Billie Eilish’s critically acclaimed body of work.
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist at the ceremony.
Her win positioned her among the most promising new voices in contemporary global music.
Pop icon Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem.
R&B singer Leon Thomas claimed the Best R&B Album award for Mutt.
American singer Kehlani won Best R&B Song for “Folded.”
Rock band Turnstile emerged winner of Best Rock Album with Never Enough.
Country music star Jelly Roll took home the award for Best Contemporary Country Album.
Beyond the awards, the night was marked by powerful performances and emotional acceptance speeches.
Several winners used the Grammy stage to reflect on identity, unity and global cultural influence.
The 68th Grammy Awards concluded as one of the most historic editions in the event’s history.
The ceremony reaffirmed the Grammy Awards’ evolving commitment to diversity, global sound and artistic excellence.