Grammys 2026 winners list: Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar win big, Steven Spielberg achieves EGOT status

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah, delivered a mix of long-awaited celebrations, milestone wins, and surprises that kept the music world talking long after the night ended. Heading into the show, Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with nine, trailed by Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, and Sabrina Carpenter in several major categories. Winners ranged from genre mainstays to breakout names, with Lamar, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande among those taking home their well-deserved Grammys.

Beyond the music, the evening was marked by rare industry history. Steven Spielberg clinched his first Grammy for the music film Music by John Williams, officially completing his EGOT status and joining one of entertainment’s most exclusive clubs. Rosé made history as the first K-Pop soloist to open the show alongside Bruno Mars, while KPop Demon Hunters’ Golden became the first Korean song to win a Grammy. Bieber performed Yukon in just boxers and socks, while Carpenter went pilot-mode as she performed Manchild.

From established titans to the new generation of artists, here's a list of who won what at music's biggest night.

Song of the Year: Billie Eilish, Wildflower

Album of the Year: Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar with SZA, Luther

Best New Artist: Olivia Dean

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/Electronic Album: FKA twigs, EUSEXUA

Best Dance/Pop Recording: Lady Gaga, Abracadabra

Best Rock Album: Turnstile, Never Enough

Best Rock Performance: Yungblud, Changes

Best Alternative Music Album: The Cure, Songs Of A Lost World

Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar ft Lefty Gunplay, TV Off

Best Rap Performance: Clipse ft Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams, Chains & Whips

Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar, GNX

Best R&B Performance: Kehlani, After Hours

Best R&B Album: Leon Thomas, MUTT

Best African Music Performance: Tyla, Push 2 Start

Best Song Written for Visual Media: Golden from KPop Demon Hunters (Performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)

Best Music Film: Steven Spielberg, Music By John Williams

Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling: The Dalai Lama, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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