Big Four Categories Deliver Star Power (Image Credits: Hollywoodlife.com)
Los Angeles – Bad Bunny emerged as the night’s biggest victor at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, claiming both Album of the Year and Record of the Year during the ceremony held on Sunday.[1][2]
Big Four Categories Deliver Star Power
Kendrick Lamar led early predictions with multiple nominations, but Bad Bunny stole the spotlight in the top prizes. His album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS won Album of the Year, while the track “DtMF” took Record of the Year.[1]
Lady Gaga secured Song of the Year for “Abracadabra,” co-written with Henry Walter and Andrew Watt. Olivia Dean claimed Best New Artist, marking a breakthrough for the British soul singer.[1]
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Album of the Year | DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny |
| Record of the Year | “DtMF” – Bad Bunny |
| Song of the Year | “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt |
| Best New Artist | Olivia Dean |
Pop and Dance Categories Light Up the Stage
Lady Gaga dominated pop fields, winning Best Pop Solo Performance for “Disease,” Best Pop Vocal Album for MAYHEM, and Best Dance Pop Recording for “Abracadabra.” Her remix with Gesaffelstein also earned Best Remixed Recording.[1]
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande triumphed in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with “Defying Gravity.” FKA twigs took Best Dance/Electronic Album for EUSEXUA, and Tame Impala won Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “End of Summer.” These victories highlighted electronic innovation alongside mainstream appeal.
Rap and R&B Honors Recognize Heavyweights
Kendrick Lamar swept rap categories, including Best Rap Album for GNX, Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” with Clipse, Pusha T, Malice, and Pharrell Williams, Best Rap Song for “tv off” featuring Lefty Gunplay, and Best Melodic Rap Performance for “luther” with SZA.[1][2]
- Best R&B Album: MUTT – Leon Thomas
- Best R&B Performance and Song: “Folded” – Kehlani
- Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Cirkut
- Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen
Leon Thomas also won Best Traditional R&B Performance for “VIBES DON’T LIE.” These results underscored rap’s enduring influence and R&B’s fresh voices.
Rock Resurgence and Global Flavors Shine
Turnstile made waves in rock, securing Best Rock Album for NEVER ENOUGH and Best Metal Performance for “BIRDS.” The Cure won Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World and Best Alternative Music Performance for “Alone.”[1]
Global categories celebrated diversity: Bad Bunny repeated with Best Global Music Performance for “EoO,” Tyla won Best African Music Performance for “PUSH 2 START,” and Keznamdi took Best Reggae Album for BLXXD & FYAH. Natalia Lafourcade’s Cancionera earned Best Latin Pop Album, while Gloria Estefan won Best Tropical Latin Album for Raíces.
Key Takeaways
- Bad Bunny’s dual major wins solidified his global dominance.
- Kendrick Lamar’s five trophies highlighted rap’s creative peak.
- Unexpected rock and alternative nods signaled genre crossovers.
The 2026 Grammys reflected music’s evolving landscape, blending superstars with rising talents. What stood out most to you from the winners? Share in the comments.
